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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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  1. Background image for Hello, Penelope
    9.1/10(525 votes)

    #1 - 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(543 votes)

    #2 - 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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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 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
  4. Background image for The Death of Mrs. Resnick
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for One Valentine's Day at a Time
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for She Drives Me Crazy
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. Background image for A Penny and a Nicole
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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
  11. Background image for Drinking and Driving
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Boundaries
    8.8/10(199 votes)

    #11 - 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
  13. Background image for Benefit with Friends
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.6/10(418 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.

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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - 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
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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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    8.4/10(466 votes)

    #17 - 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
  19. Background image for What Happened
    8.4/10(420 votes)

    #18 - 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(360 votes)

    #19 - 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(149 votes)

    #20 - 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
  22. Background image for To Zir, With Love
    8.2/10(422 votes)

    #21 - 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(374 votes)

    #22 - 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
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    8.2/10(364 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    8.2/10(243 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for One Halloween at a Time
    8.2/10(162 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Hello, Penelope" is the best rated episode of "One Day at a Time". It scored 9.1/10 based on 525 votes. Directed by Phill Lewis and written by Caroline Levich, Michelle Badillo, it aired on 1/26/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Not Yet".