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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 mom.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 1 - This Is It
    7.4/10(645 votes)

    #1 - This Is It

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 7 - The Politics Episode
    7.6/10(189 votes)

    #2 - The Politics Episode

    S4:E7

    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:Unknown

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  3. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 2 - Bobos and Mamitas
    7.7/10(529 votes)

    #3 - Bobos and Mamitas

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 4 - A Snowman's Tale
    7.8/10(474 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 6 - The Death of Mrs. Resnick
    7.8/10(461 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 7 - Hold, Please
    7.8/10(476 votes)

    #6 - Hold, Please

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit

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  7. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 2 - Schooled
    7.8/10(386 votes)

    #7 - Schooled

    S2:E2

    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
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

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  8. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 6 - Work Hard, Play Hard
    7.8/10(368 votes)

    #8 - Work Hard, Play Hard

    S2:E6

    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

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  9. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 2 - Penny Pinching
    7.8/10(179 votes)

    #9 - Penny Pinching

    S4:E2

    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:Unknown

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  10. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 4 - Hermanos
    7.9/10(382 votes)

    #10 - Hermanos

    S3:E4

    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:Unknown

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  11. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 5 - Nip It in the Bud
    7.9/10(374 votes)

    #11 - Nip It in the Bud

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown

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  12. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 5 - Perfect
    7.9/10(145 votes)

    #12 - Perfect

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 3 - No Mass
    8.0/10(515 votes)

    #13 - No Mass

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown

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  14. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 12 - Hurricane Victor
    8.0/10(462 votes)

    #14 - Hurricane Victor

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Peter Murrieta

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  15. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 4 - Roots
    8.0/10(391 votes)

    #15 - Roots

    S2:E4

    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

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  16. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 3 - Benefit with Friends
    8.0/10(382 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 10 - Storage Wars
    8.1/10(360 votes)

    #17 - Storage Wars

    S2:E10

    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
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

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  18. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 3 - To Zir, With Love
    8.2/10(432 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Sebastian Jones

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  19. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 7 - Exclusive
    8.2/10(382 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Debby Wolfe

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  20. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 11 - Homecoming
    8.2/10(369 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Debby Wolfe, Caroline Levich, Michelle Badillo

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  21. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 8 - She Drives Me Crazy
    8.2/10(356 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 1 - Checking Boxes
    8.2/10(247 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 4 - One Halloween at a Time
    8.2/10(165 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 5 - Strays
    8.3/10(505 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 9 - Viva Cuba
    8.3/10(502 votes)

    #25 - Viva Cuba

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"This Is It" is the worst rated episode of "One Day at a Time". It scored 7.4/10 based on 645 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Politics Episode".