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The Worst Episodes of One Day at a Time

Every episode of One Day at a Time ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
Genre:Comedy
Networks:NetflixPop

Worst Episodes Summary

"This Is It" is the worst rated episode of "One Day at a Time". It scored 7.3/10 based on 630 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Politics Episode".

  • This Is It
    7.3/10630 votes
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    #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

  • The Politics Episode
    7.5/10178 votes
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    #2 - The Politics Episode

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 6/16/2020

    Penelope's conservative family comes to visit; Penelope dreads that with the election coming up, they won't be able to avoid fighting over politics, leaving the Alvarezes to strategize how to get through it with the family intact.

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: N/A

  • Bobos and Mamitas
    7.7/10519 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • A Snowman's Tale
    7.8/10462 votes
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    #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

  • The Death of Mrs. Resnick
    7.8/10450 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Hold, Please
    7.8/10462 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • Schooled
    7.8/10372 votes
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    #7 - Schooled

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/26/2018

    When juggling family, work and college proves too much for Penelope, Schneider offers her a way to sharpen her focus and improve her test grades.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

  • Work Hard, Play Hard
    7.8/10353 votes
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    #8 - Work Hard, Play Hard

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/26/2018

    To teach Alex the value of a dollar, Penelope forces him to take a summer job at her workplace. Meanwhile, Elena finds a way to get paid for her hobby.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Andy Roth

  • Penny Pinching
    7.8/10172 votes
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    #9 - Penny Pinching

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2020

    After a disastrous evening, Penelope realizes she needs to change her relationship to money and do the unthinkable: buy something new; meanwhile Elena struggles to make it to an important e-sports match.

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: N/A

  • Nip It in the Bud
    7.9/10362 votes
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    #10 - Nip It in the Bud

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2019

    Penelope catches Alex smoking pot at a concert. When Lydia develops a cough at the opera, she tries Dr. B's special lozenges.

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: N/A

  • Perfect
    7.9/10138 votes
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    #11 - Perfect

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 4/21/2020

    Alex needs a large amount of money right away, worrying Penelope. Schneider and Avery must contend with an unwanted gift from Dr. Berkowitz.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Mass
    8.0/10503 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Hurricane Victor
    8.0/10450 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • Roots
    8.0/10375 votes
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    #14 - Roots

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2018

    Elena is horrified to learn that her grandmother doesn't vote. Penelope teaches her son all her tricks on how to save money at the movie theater.

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: Dan Signer

  • Benefit with Friends
    8.0/10370 votes
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    #15 - Benefit with Friends

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hermanos
    8.0/10370 votes
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    #16 - Hermanos

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2019

    Sibling rivalry rears its ugly head when Penelope's brother, who can do no wrong in their mother's eyes, shows up during a family getaway to San Diego.

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: N/A

  • Storage Wars
    8.1/10347 votes
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    #17 - Storage Wars

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/26/2018

    As Schneider's trainee, Elena learns there's more to being a building super than fixing things. Penelope battles Lydia over space in their garage.

    Director: Kimberly McCullough

    Writer: Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

  • Checking Boxes
    8.1/10238 votes
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    #18 - Checking Boxes

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Exclusive
    8.2/10368 votes
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    #19 - Exclusive

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/26/2018

    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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Debby Wolfe

  • She Drives Me Crazy
    8.2/10345 votes
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    #20 - She Drives Me Crazy

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/8/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Halloween at a Time
    8.2/10158 votes
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    #21 - One Halloween at a Time

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2020

    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: N/A

  • Strays
    8.3/10492 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Viva Cuba
    8.3/10488 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • To Zir, With Love
    8.3/10413 votes
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    #24 - To Zir, With Love

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2018

    Lydia gives Elena advice on approaching her crush. After running into a hunky Army buddy who's also single, Penelope rethinks her dating rules.

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: Sebastian Jones

  • Homecoming
    8.3/10357 votes
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    #25 - Homecoming

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/26/2018

    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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Michelle Badillo, Debby Wolfe, Caroline Levich