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One Day at a Time S3E9 — Barbara's Friend (1)
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One Day at a Time•Season 3•Episode 9

Barbara's Friend (1)

8.5/10 · 73 votesNov 29, 197724 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 3•+1.2 vs season avg

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While agonizes over whether Cliff Randall will invite her to the Grateful Dead concert, she has to contend with a over-eager girl trying to be her friend. When reality sinks in, she reaches out to Barbara at the last moment.

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

"Barbara's Friend (1)" is episode 9 of One Day at a Time season 3. It scored 8.5/10 from 73 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Herbert Kenwith, it aired on November 29, 1977.

Next: E10 · Barbara's Friend (2)Best of Season 3