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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. 9.1/10(525 votes)

    #1 - Hello, Penelope

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    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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  2. 9.1/10(542 votes)

    #2 - Not Yet

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    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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  3. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Strays

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    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:N/A
  4. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Death of Mrs. Resnick

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    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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  5. 8.9/10(372 votes)

    #5 - Drinking and Driving

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    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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  6. 8.8/10(384 votes)

    #6 - Ghosts

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    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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  8. 8.8/10(199 votes)

    #7 - Boundaries

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    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
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  9. 8.6/10(418 votes)

    #8 - Locked Down

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    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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  10. 8.6/10(521 votes)

    #9 - The Funeral

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    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
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  11. 8.6/10(396 votes)

    #10 - The First Time

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    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
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  12. 8.6/10(385 votes)

    #11 - Anxiety

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    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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  13. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - A Snowman's Tale

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    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:N/A
  14. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Quinces

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    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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  15. 8.5/10(357 votes)

    #14 - The Man

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    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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  16. 8.4/10(465 votes)

    #15 - The Turn

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    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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  17. 8.4/10(420 votes)

    #16 - What Happened

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    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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  18. 8.4/10(360 votes)

    #17 - Citizen Lydia

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    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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  19. 8.4/10(147 votes)

    #18 - Supermoon

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    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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  20. 8.3/10(438 votes)

    #19 - Outside

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    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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  21. 8.3/10(380 votes)

    #20 - One Valentine's Day at a Time

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    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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  22. 8.3/10(337 votes)

    #21 - A Penny and a Nicole

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    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
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  23. 8.2/10(421 votes)

    #22 - To Zir, With Love

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    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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  24. 8.2/10(374 votes)

    #23 - Exclusive

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    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
  25. 8.2/10(364 votes)

    #24 - Homecoming

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    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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  26. 8.2/10(352 votes)

    #25 - She Drives Me Crazy

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    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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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 Michelle Badillo, Caroline Levich, it aired on 1/26/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Not Yet".