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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!

Best episode
S1E13 Quinces
9.1696 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 This Is It
7.3663 votes
Top season
Season 3
8.4avg
Binge time
20h 41m
46 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 13 - Quinces
    9.1/10(696 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 13 - Not Yet
    9.1/10(565 votes)

    S2:E13

    A medical emergency brings bedside visits, admissions of regret, moments of realization, declarations of love and and out-of-body experience.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Gloria Calderón Kellett, Mike Rowe

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  3. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 9 - Hello, Penelope
    9.1/10(540 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Michelle Badillo, Caroline Levich

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  4. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 12 - Drinking and Driving
    8.9/10(387 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 13 - Ghosts
    8.8/10(403 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 10 - Sex Talk
    8.7/10(570 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 3 - Boundaries
    8.8/10(209 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 1 - The Funeral
    8.6/10(542 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 5 - Locked Down
    8.6/10(438 votes)

    S2:E5

    Penelope's furtive date at home with Max is interrupted when a neighborhood lockdown brings the rest of the family back early.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez

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  10. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 7 - The First Time
    8.6/10(413 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 9 - Anxiety
    8.6/10(402 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 10 - The Man
    8.5/10(373 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 8 - One Lie at a Time
    8.4/10(545 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 11 - Pride & Prejudice
    8.4/10(501 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 1 - The Turn
    8.4/10(491 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 12 - Citizen Lydia
    8.4/10(376 votes)

    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.

    Director:Gloria Calderón Kellett
    Writers:Dan Signer, Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez

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  17. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 6 - Supermoon
    8.4/10(157 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 5 - Strays
    8.3/10(517 votes)

    S1:E5

    Lydia grows suspicious of Elena and Carmen's intense relationship. Penelope later discovers that the inseparable friends are keeping a big secret.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 9 - Viva Cuba
    8.3/10(516 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 2 - Outside
    8.3/10(459 votes)

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 8 - What Happened
    8.3/10(438 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Sebastian Jones, Andy Roth

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  22. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 6 - One Valentine's Day at a Time
    8.3/10(396 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez

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  23. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 11 - A Penny and a Nicole
    8.3/10(355 votes)

    S3:E11

    When her ex-husband introduces the family to his new girlfriend, Penelope feels unexpectedly resentful and comes to a realization about Mateo.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 4 - One Halloween at a Time
    8.2/10(172 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 1 - Checking Boxes
    8.2/10(255 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Quinces" is the best rated episode of One Day at a Time. It scored 9.1/10 from 696 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 6, 2017.

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