The Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 1

Penelope tries to convince her feminist daughter Elena to have a traditional quinceañera to celebrate her 15th birthday and to honor her Cuban roots.

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When Penelope and Elena complain about not being taken seriously as women at work and school, Lydia offers advice from an older generation.

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When Lydia disappears after a heated argument with her daughter about religion, the smooth running of the household falls apart in her absence.

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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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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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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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While navigating her way through an endless maze of red tape with Veterans Affairs to make a medical appointment, Penelope reaches her breaking point.

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Writer: Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit

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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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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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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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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Just when Penelope starts to date again, her estranged husband Victor makes a surprise visit home that rekindles old feelings between them.

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Writer: Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Peter Murrieta

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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