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The Best Episodes of One Day at a Time

Every episode of One Day at a Time ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of One Day at a Time!

The Best Episodes of One Day at a 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...

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    9.1/10(674 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Hello, Penelope
    9.1/10(528 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    9.1/10(545 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    8.9/10(374 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.8/10(388 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.8/10(200 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.7/10(549 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.6/10(420 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    8.6/10(524 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for The First Time
    8.6/10(399 votes)

    #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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.6/10(388 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.5/10(359 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for One Lie at a Time
    8.4/10(526 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.4/10(482 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.4/10(469 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.4/10(423 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    8.4/10(362 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    8.4/10(150 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.3/10(498 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.3/10(497 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.3/10(441 votes)

    #21 - Outside

    S3:E2

    When Penelope discovers Alex's secret Instagram account, his crass posts spark an intense family discussion about consent and harassment.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.3/10(382 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    8.3/10(341 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(426 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    8.2/10(376 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Pamela Fryman

Best Episodes Summary

"Quinces" is the best rated episode of "One Day at a Time". It scored 9.1/10 based on 674 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hello, Penelope".