One Day at a Time

Name: One Day at a Time
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1975-12-16
Cast: Bonnie Franklin, Valerie Bertinelli, Pat Harrington Jr., Mackenzie Phillips, Boyd Gaines

1975 | 9 seasons | 24 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it won 2 Emmys. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 9 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 24 minutes each).
What might put you off: Made in 1975: an older pace and style.

The misadventures of a divorced mother, two teenage daughters, and their new building superintendent in Indianapolis.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
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AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsStrong
Won 2 Emmys: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 330K people sought it out in the past year