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One Day at a Time S3E8 — The Ghost Writer
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One Day at a Time•Season 3•Episode 8

The Ghost Writer

6.6/10 · 51 votesNov 22, 197724 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 3•−0.7 vs season avg

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When Barbara hands in Julie's verse as her own for a class, a school counselor takes her for a poetic genius.

Directed byHerbert Kenwith
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Bonnie Franklin

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Ann Romano

Valerie Bertinelli

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Barbara Cooper

Pat Harrington Jr.

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Dwayne Schneider

Mackenzie Phillips

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Episode Summary

"The Ghost Writer" is episode 8 of One Day at a Time season 3. It scored 6.6/10 from 51 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Herbert Kenwith, it aired on November 22, 1977.

Next: E9 · Barbara's Friend (1)Best of Season 3