Discover the best and most memorable episodes of One Day at a Time, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
In a reimagining of the TV classic, a newly single Latina mother raises her teen daughter and tween son with the "help" of her old-school mom.
Feeling like she's finally got her life together, Penelope unwisely stops taking her antidepressants so she doesn't have to tell Max she's on them.
★ 8.8/10
(379 votes)
#2
Ghosts
S3:E13
At her ex's wedding, Penelope experiences a surreal conversation. Elena finds she has more she needs to say to her father. Dr. B gives Lydia her gift.
★ 8.7/10
(538 votes)
#3
Sex Talk
S1:E10
When Penelope finds porn on Alex's laptop, she struggles to talk to him about sex, but their reluctant conversation leads to a surprising discovery.
★ 8.6/10
(411 votes)
#4
Locked Down
S2:E5
Penelope's furtive date at home with Max is interrupted when a neighborhood lockdown brings the rest of the family back early.
★ 8.4/10
(515 votes)
#5
One Lie at a Time
S1:E8
Penelope tells her family she has a date and Lydia says she's going to church, but each secretly goes elsewhere. Meanwhile, Elena tests an attraction.
★ 8.4/10
(456 votes)
#6
The Turn
S2:E1
Penelope worries about changes she sees in Alex, who gets into trouble at school. Elena wonders if others are misidentifying her based on her appearance.
★ 8.4/10
(413 votes)
#7
What Happened
S2:E8
Penelope recalls Elena's birth in 2001, and how an unexpected turn of events drastically changed the life plans she and her husband had made.
★ 8.4/10
(143 votes)
#8
Supermoon
S4:E6
When a supermoon appears in the night sky, all the Alvarezes and their significant others discover an elaborate romantic setting fit for a marriage proposal.
★ 8.3/10
(487 votes)
#9
Viva Cuba
S1:E9
Elena gets a congratulatory letter that leaves a bitter taste in her mouth. For a school project, Alex interviews Lydia, who reveals a family secret.
★ 8.3/10
(413 votes)
#10
To Zir, With Love
S2:E3
Lydia gives Elena advice on approaching her crush. After running into a hunky Army buddy who's also single, Penelope rethinks her dating rules.
★ 8.1/10
(231 votes)
#11
Checking Boxes
S4:E1
After a census taker comes to the house, the Alvarez family reflects on their relationships, and what else the future may, or may not, have in store.
★ 8.0/10
(499 votes)
#12
No Mass
S1:E3
When Lydia disappears after a heated argument with her daughter about religion, the smooth running of the household falls apart in her absence.
★ 8.0/10
(374 votes)
#13
Roots
S2:E4
Elena is horrified to learn that her grandmother doesn't vote. Penelope teaches her son all her tricks on how to save money at the movie theater.
★ 7.9/10
(363 votes)
#14
Nip It in the Bud
S3:E5
Penelope catches Alex smoking pot at a concert. When Lydia develops a cough at the opera, she tries Dr. B's special lozenges.
★ 7.8/10
(372 votes)
#15
Schooled
S2:E2
When juggling family, work and college proves too much for Penelope, Schneider offers her a way to sharpen her focus and improve her test grades.
★ 7.8/10
(354 votes)
#16
Work Hard, Play Hard
S2:E6
To teach Alex the value of a dollar, Penelope forces him to take a summer job at her workplace. Meanwhile, Elena finds a way to get paid for her hobby.
★ 0.0/10
#17
This Is It
S1:E1
Penelope tries to convince her feminist daughter Elena to have a traditional quinceañera to celebrate her 15th birthday and to honor her Cuban roots.
★ 0.0/10
#18
Bobos and Mamitas
S1:E2
When Penelope and Elena complain about not being taken seriously as women at work and school, Lydia offers advice from an older generation.
★ 0.0/10
#19
A Snowman's Tale
S1:E4
Penelope suddenly finds herself back in the dating game after Schneider shows her how to use an online app for meeting people.
★ 0.0/10
#20
Strays
S1:E5
Lydia grows suspicious of Elena and Carmen's intense relationship. Penelope later discovers that the inseparable friends are keeping a big secret.
★ 0.0/10
#21
The Death of Mrs. Resnick
S1:E6
When Penelope's faithful car finally breaks down for good and she's forced to trade it in, she meets a kindred spirit in the unlikeliest of places.
★ 0.0/10
#22
Hold, Please
S1:E7
While navigating her way through an endless maze of red tape with Veterans Affairs to make a medical appointment, Penelope reaches her breaking point.
★ 0.0/10
#23
Pride & Prejudice
S1:E11
Although she wants to be accepting and open-minded, Penelope feels weird about Elena's revelation. Seeking advice, she makes an unexpected connection.
★ 0.0/10
#24
Hurricane Victor
S1:E12
Just when Penelope starts to date again, her estranged husband Victor makes a surprise visit home that rekindles old feelings between them.
★ 0.0/10
#25
Quinces
S1:E13
Everyone pitches in to prepare for Elena's quinceañera. While rehearsing their father-daughter dance, Elena reveals a truth about herself to her dad.
★ 0.0/10
#26
Exclusive
S2:E7
Lydia learns that Dr. Berkowitz is going to the opera without her. When Schneider asks if she and Max are exclusive, Penelope realizes it's time for a talk.
★ 0.0/10
#27
Storage Wars
S2:E10
As Schneider's trainee, Elena learns there's more to being a building super than fixing things. Penelope battles Lydia over space in their garage.
★ 0.0/10
#28
Homecoming
S2:E11
At the kids' school dance, Elena tries to appear popular in front of Syd, and chaperones Penelope and Max reach a milestone in their relationship.
★ 0.0/10
#29
Citizen Lydia
S2:E12
Lydia and Schneider take their U.S. citizenship tests. Penelope wonders if she'd be willing to have another child to fulfill Max's wish to be a dad.
★ 0.0/10
#30
Not Yet
S2:E13
A medical emergency brings bedside visits, admissions of regret, moments of realization, declarations of love and and out-of-body experience.
★ 0.0/10
#31
The Funeral
S3:E1
At a relative's funeral, Penelope urges Lydia to end a petty feud with her sister, and Elena wonders if her cousin Pilar is gay.
★ 0.0/10
#32
Outside
S3:E2
When Penelope discovers Alex's secret Instagram account, his crass posts spark an intense family discussion about consent and harassment.
★ 0.0/10
#33
Benefit with Friends
S3:E3
Elena hides her grandmother's high heels. Penelope starts to see a male friend in a new way. Schneider meets a kindred spirit at the school auction.
★ 0.0/10
#34
Hermanos
S3:E4
Sibling rivalry rears its ugly head when Penelope's brother, who can do no wrong in their mother's eyes, shows up during a family getaway to San Diego.
★ 0.0/10
#35
One Valentine's Day at a Time
S3:E6
Rain ruins Valentine's Day plans, causing more than one couple to have their first fight. Schneider tries to hide his wealthy background from Avery.
★ 0.0/10
#36
The First Time
S3:E7
Penelope finds out Elena and Syd secretly got a hotel room. A grounded Alex enlists Lydia to stand in line to buy him the latest designer sneakers.
★ 0.0/10
#37
She Drives Me Crazy
S3:E8
Penelope feels hurt after seeing an item on her mom's "bouquet list" that's about her. Dr. B finds the key to teaching a struggling Elena how to drive.
★ 0.0/10
#38
Anxiety
S3:E9
When Penelope has anxiety attacks, her support group helps her figure out what's triggering her, how to cope and why she's not telling her kids.
★ 0.0/10
#39
The Man
S3:E10
Schneider makes a big decision in order to please his visiting father -- at the expense of Penelope's family. Lydia finds Alex's confiscated pot.
★ 0.0/10
#40
A Penny and a Nicole
S3:E11
When her ex-husband introduces the family to his new girlfriend, Penelope feels unexpectedly resentful and comes to a realization about Mateo.
★ 7.8/10
(372 votes)
#1
Schooled
S2:E2
When juggling family, work and college proves too much for Penelope, Schneider offers her a way to sharpen her focus and improve her test grades.
★ 7.8/10
(354 votes)
#2
Work Hard, Play Hard
S2:E6
To teach Alex the value of a dollar, Penelope forces him to take a summer job at her workplace. Meanwhile, Elena finds a way to get paid for her hobby.
★ 7.9/10
(363 votes)
#3
Nip It in the Bud
S3:E5
Penelope catches Alex smoking pot at a concert. When Lydia develops a cough at the opera, she tries Dr. B's special lozenges.
★ 8.0/10
(499 votes)
#4
No Mass
S1:E3
When Lydia disappears after a heated argument with her daughter about religion, the smooth running of the household falls apart in her absence.
★ 8.0/10
(374 votes)
#5
Roots
S2:E4
Elena is horrified to learn that her grandmother doesn't vote. Penelope teaches her son all her tricks on how to save money at the movie theater.
★ 8.1/10
(231 votes)
#6
Checking Boxes
S4:E1
After a census taker comes to the house, the Alvarez family reflects on their relationships, and what else the future may, or may not, have in store.
★ 8.3/10
(487 votes)
#7
Viva Cuba
S1:E9
Elena gets a congratulatory letter that leaves a bitter taste in her mouth. For a school project, Alex interviews Lydia, who reveals a family secret.
★ 8.3/10
(413 votes)
#8
To Zir, With Love
S2:E3
Lydia gives Elena advice on approaching her crush. After running into a hunky Army buddy who's also single, Penelope rethinks her dating rules.
★ 8.4/10
(515 votes)
#9
One Lie at a Time
S1:E8
Penelope tells her family she has a date and Lydia says she's going to church, but each secretly goes elsewhere. Meanwhile, Elena tests an attraction.
★ 8.4/10
(456 votes)
#10
The Turn
S2:E1
Penelope worries about changes she sees in Alex, who gets into trouble at school. Elena wonders if others are misidentifying her based on her appearance.
★ 8.4/10
(413 votes)
#11
What Happened
S2:E8
Penelope recalls Elena's birth in 2001, and how an unexpected turn of events drastically changed the life plans she and her husband had made.
★ 8.4/10
(143 votes)
#12
Supermoon
S4:E6
When a supermoon appears in the night sky, all the Alvarezes and their significant others discover an elaborate romantic setting fit for a marriage proposal.
★ 8.6/10
(411 votes)
#13
Locked Down
S2:E5
Penelope's furtive date at home with Max is interrupted when a neighborhood lockdown brings the rest of the family back early.
★ 8.7/10
(538 votes)
#14
Sex Talk
S1:E10
When Penelope finds porn on Alex's laptop, she struggles to talk to him about sex, but their reluctant conversation leads to a surprising discovery.
★ 8.8/10
(379 votes)
#15
Ghosts
S3:E13
At her ex's wedding, Penelope experiences a surreal conversation. Elena finds she has more she needs to say to her father. Dr. B gives Lydia her gift.
★ 9.1/10
(518 votes)
#16
Hello, Penelope
S2:E9
Feeling like she's finally got her life together, Penelope unwisely stops taking her antidepressants so she doesn't have to tell Max she's on them.
★ 0.0/10
This Is It
S1:E1
Penelope tries to convince her feminist daughter Elena to have a traditional quinceañera to celebrate her 15th birthday and to honor her Cuban roots.
★ 0.0/10
Bobos and Mamitas
S1:E2
When Penelope and Elena complain about not being taken seriously as women at work and school, Lydia offers advice from an older generation.
★ 8.0/10
(499 votes)
No Mass
S1:E3
When Lydia disappears after a heated argument with her daughter about religion, the smooth running of the household falls apart in her absence.
★ 0.0/10
A Snowman's Tale
S1:E4
Penelope suddenly finds herself back in the dating game after Schneider shows her how to use an online app for meeting people.
★ 0.0/10
Strays
S1:E5
Lydia grows suspicious of Elena and Carmen's intense relationship. Penelope later discovers that the inseparable friends are keeping a big secret.
★ 0.0/10
The Death of Mrs. Resnick
S1:E6
When Penelope's faithful car finally breaks down for good and she's forced to trade it in, she meets a kindred spirit in the unlikeliest of places.
★ 0.0/10
Hold, Please
S1:E7
While navigating her way through an endless maze of red tape with Veterans Affairs to make a medical appointment, Penelope reaches her breaking point.
★ 8.4/10
(515 votes)
One Lie at a Time
S1:E8
Penelope tells her family she has a date and Lydia says she's going to church, but each secretly goes elsewhere. Meanwhile, Elena tests an attraction.
★ 8.3/10
(487 votes)
Viva Cuba
S1:E9
Elena gets a congratulatory letter that leaves a bitter taste in her mouth. For a school project, Alex interviews Lydia, who reveals a family secret.
★ 8.7/10
(538 votes)
Sex Talk
S1:E10
When Penelope finds porn on Alex's laptop, she struggles to talk to him about sex, but their reluctant conversation leads to a surprising discovery.
★ 0.0/10
Pride & Prejudice
S1:E11
Although she wants to be accepting and open-minded, Penelope feels weird about Elena's revelation. Seeking advice, she makes an unexpected connection.
★ 0.0/10
Hurricane Victor
S1:E12
Just when Penelope starts to date again, her estranged husband Victor makes a surprise visit home that rekindles old feelings between them.
★ 0.0/10
Quinces
S1:E13
Everyone pitches in to prepare for Elena's quinceañera. While rehearsing their father-daughter dance, Elena reveals a truth about herself to her dad.
★ 8.4/10
(456 votes)
The Turn
S2:E1
Penelope worries about changes she sees in Alex, who gets into trouble at school. Elena wonders if others are misidentifying her based on her appearance.
★ 7.8/10
(372 votes)
Schooled
S2:E2
When juggling family, work and college proves too much for Penelope, Schneider offers her a way to sharpen her focus and improve her test grades.
★ 8.3/10
(413 votes)
To Zir, With Love
S2:E3
Lydia gives Elena advice on approaching her crush. After running into a hunky Army buddy who's also single, Penelope rethinks her dating rules.
★ 8.0/10
(374 votes)
Roots
S2:E4
Elena is horrified to learn that her grandmother doesn't vote. Penelope teaches her son all her tricks on how to save money at the movie theater.
★ 8.6/10
(411 votes)
Locked Down
S2:E5
Penelope's furtive date at home with Max is interrupted when a neighborhood lockdown brings the rest of the family back early.
★ 7.8/10
(354 votes)
Work Hard, Play Hard
S2:E6
To teach Alex the value of a dollar, Penelope forces him to take a summer job at her workplace. Meanwhile, Elena finds a way to get paid for her hobby.
★ 0.0/10
Exclusive
S2:E7
Lydia learns that Dr. Berkowitz is going to the opera without her. When Schneider asks if she and Max are exclusive, Penelope realizes it's time for a talk.
★ 8.4/10
(413 votes)
What Happened
S2:E8
Penelope recalls Elena's birth in 2001, and how an unexpected turn of events drastically changed the life plans she and her husband had made.
★ 9.1/10
(518 votes)
Hello, Penelope
S2:E9
Feeling like she's finally got her life together, Penelope unwisely stops taking her antidepressants so she doesn't have to tell Max she's on them.
★ 0.0/10
Storage Wars
S2:E10
As Schneider's trainee, Elena learns there's more to being a building super than fixing things. Penelope battles Lydia over space in their garage.
★ 0.0/10
Homecoming
S2:E11
At the kids' school dance, Elena tries to appear popular in front of Syd, and chaperones Penelope and Max reach a milestone in their relationship.
★ 0.0/10
Citizen Lydia
S2:E12
Lydia and Schneider take their U.S. citizenship tests. Penelope wonders if she'd be willing to have another child to fulfill Max's wish to be a dad.
★ 0.0/10
Not Yet
S2:E13
A medical emergency brings bedside visits, admissions of regret, moments of realization, declarations of love and and out-of-body experience.
★ 0.0/10
The Funeral
S3:E1
At a relative's funeral, Penelope urges Lydia to end a petty feud with her sister, and Elena wonders if her cousin Pilar is gay.
★ 0.0/10
Outside
S3:E2
When Penelope discovers Alex's secret Instagram account, his crass posts spark an intense family discussion about consent and harassment.
★ 0.0/10
Benefit with Friends
S3:E3
Elena hides her grandmother's high heels. Penelope starts to see a male friend in a new way. Schneider meets a kindred spirit at the school auction.
★ 0.0/10
Hermanos
S3:E4
Sibling rivalry rears its ugly head when Penelope's brother, who can do no wrong in their mother's eyes, shows up during a family getaway to San Diego.
★ 7.9/10
(363 votes)
Nip It in the Bud
S3:E5
Penelope catches Alex smoking pot at a concert. When Lydia develops a cough at the opera, she tries Dr. B's special lozenges.
★ 0.0/10
One Valentine's Day at a Time
S3:E6
Rain ruins Valentine's Day plans, causing more than one couple to have their first fight. Schneider tries to hide his wealthy background from Avery.
★ 0.0/10
The First Time
S3:E7
Penelope finds out Elena and Syd secretly got a hotel room. A grounded Alex enlists Lydia to stand in line to buy him the latest designer sneakers.
★ 0.0/10
She Drives Me Crazy
S3:E8
Penelope feels hurt after seeing an item on her mom's "bouquet list" that's about her. Dr. B finds the key to teaching a struggling Elena how to drive.
★ 0.0/10
Anxiety
S3:E9
When Penelope has anxiety attacks, her support group helps her figure out what's triggering her, how to cope and why she's not telling her kids.
★ 0.0/10
The Man
S3:E10
Schneider makes a big decision in order to please his visiting father -- at the expense of Penelope's family. Lydia finds Alex's confiscated pot.
★ 0.0/10
A Penny and a Nicole
S3:E11
When her ex-husband introduces the family to his new girlfriend, Penelope feels unexpectedly resentful and comes to a realization about Mateo.
★ 0.0/10
Drinking and Driving
S3:E12
After putting Alex in a difficult position, Schneider gets tough love from Penelope. Dr. B consults Lydia's bouquet list for "non-iversary" gift ideas.
★ 8.8/10
(379 votes)
Ghosts
S3:E13
At her ex's wedding, Penelope experiences a surreal conversation. Elena finds she has more she needs to say to her father. Dr. B gives Lydia her gift.
★ 8.1/10
(231 votes)
Checking Boxes
S4:E1
After a census taker comes to the house, the Alvarez family reflects on their relationships, and what else the future may, or may not, have in store.
★ 0.0/10
Penny Pinching
S4:E2
After a disastrous evening, Penelope realizes she needs to change her relationship to money and do the unthinkable: buy something new; meanwhile Elena struggles to make it to an important e-sports match.
★ 0.0/10
Boundaries
S4:E3
After Alex catches Penelope in a compromising position, Penelope is motivated to talk to Alex about healthy human sexuality, while defending herself against Lydia's old-school judgments.
★ 0.0/10
One Halloween at a Time
S4:E4
It’s a very scary Halloween when Penelope and Max have to have the “do you still want to have kids or what?” conversation, while Schneider and Avery are determined to win an elaborate costume contest.
★ 0.0/10
Perfect
S4:E5
Alex needs a large amount of money right away, worrying Penelope. Schneider and Avery must contend with an unwanted gift from Dr. Berkowitz.
★ 8.4/10
(143 votes)
Supermoon
S4:E6
When a supermoon appears in the night sky, all the Alvarezes and their significant others discover an elaborate romantic setting fit for a marriage proposal.
★ 0.0/10
The Politics Episode
S4:E7
Penelope's conservative family comes to visit; Penelope dreads that with the election coming up, they won't be able to avoid fighting over politics, leaving the Alvarezes to strategize how to get through it with the family intact.