7.3/10629 votes#1 - This Is It
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2017
Penelope tries to convince her feminist daughter Elena to have a traditional quinceañera to celebrate her 15th birthday and to honor her Cuban roots.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10517 votes#2 - Bobos and Mamitas
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/2017
When Penelope and Elena complain about not being taken seriously as women at work and school, Lydia offers advice from an older generation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10500 votes#3 - No Mass
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/6/2017
When Lydia disappears after a heated argument with her daughter about religion, the smooth running of the household falls apart in her absence.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
7.8/10460 votes#4 - A Snowman's Tale
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/6/2017
Penelope suddenly finds herself back in the dating game after Schneider shows her how to use an online app for meeting people.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
8.3/10490 votes#5 - Strays
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/6/2017
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: N/A
7.8/10447 votes#6 - The Death of Mrs. Resnick
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/6/2017
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10460 votes#7 - Hold, Please
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/6/2017
While navigating her way through an endless maze of red tape with Veterans Affairs to make a medical appointment, Penelope reaches her breaking point.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit
8.4/10513 votes#8 - One Lie at a Time
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/6/2017
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: N/A
8.3/10486 votes#9 - Viva Cuba
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/6/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10536 votes#10 - Sex Talk
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10473 votes#11 - Pride & Prejudice
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2017
Although she wants to be accepting and open-minded, Penelope feels weird about Elena's revelation. Seeking advice, she makes an unexpected connection.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10449 votes#12 - Hurricane Victor
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/6/2017
Just when Penelope starts to date again, her estranged husband Victor makes a surprise visit home that rekindles old feelings between them.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Peter Murrieta
9.1/10660 votes#13 - Quinces
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/6/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"This Is It" is the best rated episode of "One Day at a Time" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 629 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Bobos and Mamitas".