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A sportscaster becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his teenage daughter, Breanna, moves in with him.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    One on One Season 3 Episode 1 - It's a Family Thing
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - It's a Family Thing

    S3:E1

    One month later in order to find Nicole, Flex gets fellow newsreporters to help him find her. Suddenly she then turns up at his door unharmed arriving from Africa. She says that she and Jayden escaped the jungle and were living in a tent for a month. Flex then drops the bomb on Nicole and says that they are still legally married which shocks Nicole. Meanwhile Josh comforts Breanna in her time of need. Arnaz tries to get Ginger to tell Breanna the truth about what really happened at the Burger Hut but Ginger only makes the situation worse by saying they slept together. To get back at Arnaz she and Josh plan to have sex, but Arnaz catches them. Arnaz then accuses Josh of helping Ginger to break them up. Josh denies this and he and Arnaz start fighting but then Breanna tells both of them to leave saying that she does not know who to believe anymore. Meanwhile in divorce court Judge Mablean says that because of the fact that Flex and Nicole are still legally married and the fact that they

    Director:Brian K. Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. One on One Season 5 Episode 19 - California Girl
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - California Girl

    S5:E19

    Arnaz goes away to a spa for a weekend with his new girlfriend, but his plans go awry when he runs into Breanna there. Back at the beach house, Cash and D-Mack rent out their rooms to two female volleyball players from Australia.

    Director:Alfonso Ribeiro
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. One on One Season 5 Episode 20 - Double Trouble
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Double Trouble

    S5:E20

    Breanna's Uncle Kevin flies in from Baltimore to try selling his line of hair-care products to L.A. salons; Breanna refuses to let Arnaz bring any of his dates into the house.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. One on One Season 1 Episode 1 - When Flex Got Breanna
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - When Flex Got Breanna

    S1:E1

    Baltimore sportscaster Mark ""Flex"" Washington finds his bachelor's paradise disrupted when his feisty 14-year-old daughter, Breanna, comes to live with him full-time. Flex is used to the carefree life of a young single man, complete with junk food, sports and women. Breanna is accustomed to no rules and all fun when she visits her dad for two weeks a year. But when the demands of her mother's new job make it necessary for Breanna to move in with her father for the foreseeable future, Flex must adjust to raising a teenager on a day-to-day basis. In the series premiere, Breanna's jealousy of Flex's date causes her to act out, straining their relationship.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writer:Eunetta T. Boone

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  5. One on One Season 1 Episode 4 - School Dazed
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - School Dazed

    S1:E4

    Flex and Breanna find themselves at loggerheads over where she should go to school. While Breanna is eager to attend a funky public school for the performing arts, Flex prefers that she enroll in a posh private academy. But once he hears her excruciatingly bad singing voice, he agrees to let her audition for the performing arts school.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writer:Arthur Harris

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  6. One on One Season 1 Episode 9 - Fifteen Candles
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Fifteen Candles

    S1:E9

    It's Breanna's 15th birthday, and she's very excited. After recieveing such cool presents from her Grandma and Mom, Flex tries to top them all by inviting Lil' Zane to Breanna's birthday party. Everything starts to go wrong when Duane tells Breanna before Flex can actually invite him. In the end after all that stalking Flex is finally able to get him to perform at Breanna's birthday party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. One on One Season 1 Episode 12 - Santa Baby
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Santa Baby

    S1:E12

    Once again Breanna's mother has come over for the holidays. This time she feels sick. Later on Flex's whole family comes over for Christmas, and Breanna's grandma discovers that Nicole is pregnant. Breanna overhears and tells Flex. At first their all happy about it thinking that it's a miracle, but when she takes a pregnancy test she realizes that there's no baby, but Breanna says that there's still a miracle because her parents are together for Christmas.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. One on One Season 2 Episode 2 - I Believe I Can Fly (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - I Believe I Can Fly (2)

    S2:E2

    Flex struggles with being a 33-year-old rookie in the NBA. Breanna bumps heads with Nicole over her strict parenting style. Nicole says to get used to it because she's going to Nova Scotia. Breanna then tells all her friends goodbye and she and Arnaz share a goodbye kiss. Seeing how sad her daughter is Nicole decides to give up her dream job and stay in Baltimore. Meanwhile Flex gets fired as a basketball player because he doesen't put any heart into the game like all the other players do and he realizes that his heart belongs to Breanna instead. He comes back home and Nicole and Breanna have returned. Breanna says the Nicole is going to live in Flex's apartment with them until she gets a new job and apartment.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. One on One Season 2 Episode 7 - Give'em an Inch, They'll Throw a Rave
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Give'em an Inch, They'll Throw a Rave

    S2:E7

    Arnaz and Spirit's parents have complete discipline and strict control over them, but not Breanna's. Breanna's dad completely trust her, and defends her. Breanna then decides to take this to her advantage and throw a rave at an old abandoned warehouse to raise enough money for a car. Unfortunately two teenagers mistake the rave to be at Breanna's house and Flex finds out. He then gets Spirit and Arnaz's parents to help him find their kids. Meanwhile at the rave the party gets a little wild and uncontrollable for Breanna to handle but then suddenly Method Man appears and calms down the crowd with his rap music. Arnaz's mother being the owner of the abandoned warehouse figures out where they are and Breanna gets busted. When they arrive home Flex realizes that he's too trustworthy. He tells Breanna that her little stunt made him realize that he has to be a father to her not her friend.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writers:David Hoge, Dan Cross

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  10. One on One Season 2 Episode 8 - A Fla-dap by Any Other Name
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - A Fla-dap by Any Other Name

    S2:E8

    Breanna starts to date a new cute guy at her school named Josh, but Flex plans to end their relationship when he finds out that he is the son of his rival for his Sport's Casting job. Meanwhile Arnaz seems to be getting bored with his relationship with Ginger. He wants to get with Breanna again but he soon discovers that she and Josh are dating now.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. One on One Season 2 Episode 11 - Everybody Loves Whom?
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Everybody Loves Whom?

    S2:E11

    Flex is excited to be spending Christmas with his current girlfriend Natalie, but quickly becomes jealous when his ex-wife Nicole comes over with her new boyfriend. Meanwhile Breanna exchanges kisses and gifts from both Josh and Arnaz.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. One on One Season 2 Episode 13 - Daddy's Other Girl
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Daddy's Other Girl

    S2:E13

    Flex's little sister, Bernadette has come to Baltimore to announce to her brother that she has given up her sucessful career in law to become a fashion model. Flex tries to figure out how to break the news to their dad. Meanwhile when Breanna gets a baby from her Home Economics class Josh and Arnaz become competitive to be it's father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. One on One Season 2 Episode 14 - The One About Your Friends
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The One About Your Friends

    S2:E14

    Natalie wants to spend more quality time with Flex but he wants to have time for himself to watch his sports games, so she starts to spend time with Duane instead. When Flex finds out he becomes jealous. Meanwhile at a sleepover Breanna discovers that Spirit has kissed Arnaz before, causing a problem in their friendship.

    Director:Brian K. Roberts
    Writers:David Hoge, Dan Cross

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  14. One on One Season 2 Episode 15 - The Test
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Test

    S2:E15

    Natalie informs Flex that he has to be tested for HIV before she considered having sex with him. Flex takes the test but is scared that he might have HIV after waiting a long time for his results. Meanwhile Spirit feels left out because Breanna and Arnaz have dates and she doesen't, but when she suddenly finds a date for the Saddie Hawkins dance Breanna and co. start to think she's crazy.

    Director:Brian K. Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. One on One Season 2 Episode 16 - Take This Job and Love It
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Take This Job and Love It

    S2:E16

    Breanna takes a job at a burger joint, but her ideas to improve the working environment don't sit well with her boss. Elsewhere, Flex lets Walt cut his hair while Malik is out of town, then goes to great lengths to hide the fact. Meanwhile Duane and Candy go on a date.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Susan Nirah Jaffee

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  16. One on One Season 3 Episode 20 - No More Wire Hangers
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - No More Wire Hangers

    S3:E20

    In order to escape his mother Cheryl's drinking, Arnaz hides out in Breanna's room, but after Arnaz turns to Flex for support, his mother physically abuses him, forcing Flex to convince Cheryl to get some help for her problem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. One on One Season 4 Episode 2 - Zen Daddy
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Zen Daddy

    S4:E2

    When an accident to Flex's co-host puts his syndication deal in jeopardy, Flex comes up with a great idea to have a sports show with his buddies, but before he has a chance to pitch the concept, he finds himself forced to take on his boss' new Croatian girlfriend as his new sidekick.

    Director:Brian K. Roberts
    Writers:David Hoge, Dan Cross

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  18. One on One Season 1 Episode 5 - My Life as a Dog
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - My Life as a Dog

    S1:E5

    Flex is dismayed when Breanna tries to recover from her recent heartbreak by taking on the persona of a ""player,"" flirting outrageously and toying with every boy around. But he is even more distressed to discover that she's emulating him.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writers:Bill Fuller, Jim Pond

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  19. One on One Season 1 Episode 6 - Let's Wait Awhile
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Let's Wait Awhile

    S1:E6

    While Breanna is away on a school ski trip, Flex snoops into her room where he makes a shocking discovery. In alarm, he rushes to the ski resort to put a halt to her shenanigans and to have a long-overdue fatherly talk about the birds and the bees.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writer:Stacy A. Littlejohn

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  20. One on One Season 1 Episode 7 - Playing Possum
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Playing Possum

    S1:E7

    Breanna's crush on a handsome football player inspires her to do the unthinkable. Meanwhile, Duane pulls a fast one on Flex, who finds himself in a surprising new sideline.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writer:Eunetta T. Boone

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  21. One on One Season 1 Episode 8 - Phantom Menace
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Phantom Menace

    S1:E8

    Flex's competitive spirit is kicked into high gear when an old nemesis—a successful player on and off the court—moves into the neighborhood. His apprehension grows worse when the man throws a hot Hallowe'en party. Meanwhile, Breanna, Spirit and Arnaz's spying leads them to witness something they wish they hadn't seen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. One on One Season 2 Episode 17 - Where Everybody Knows Your Name
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Where Everybody Knows Your Name

    S2:E17

    While his father's away, Flex assumes control of the barbershop, but his tenure turns rocky when a hair salon opens nearby. Meanwhile, Breanna loses tracks of Spirit and her other friends after she begins hanging out exclusively with Josh.

    Director:Katy Garretson
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. One on One Season 2 Episode 19 - Meet the Parents
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Meet the Parents

    S2:E19

    Flex throws a retirement party for his father. There a nervous Natalie meets his mother for the first time. Eunice disapproves of Flex's girlfriend. Flex doesen't understand at first but when Flex's paternal grandmother still holds her grudge against his mother he starts to understand why. Meanwhile Breanna, Spirit, and Arnaz look after Eunice's dog but it dies when Breanna runs over it with her car.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. One on One Season 3 Episode 13 - East Meets East Coast
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - East Meets East Coast

    S3:E13

    The Korean shop-owner next to Flex's barbershop raises unexpected objections when his daughter begins a mini romance with Flex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. One on One Season 3 Episode 19 - Sleepless in Baltimore
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Sleepless in Baltimore

    S3:E19

    When Breanna secretly goes online to find her dad a date, she believes she has found his perfect match in Pamela, but she is shocked to discover that Flex and Pamela had dated 10 years earlier and, to make matters worse, Flex has no memory of ditching her the first time.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"It's a Family Thing" is the best rated episode of "One on One". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Brian K. Roberts and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "California Girl".