Episode 1
This Is It
32m6.6 / 10
Penelope tries to convince her feminist daughter Elena to have a traditional quinceañera to celebrate her 15th birthday and to honor her Cuban roots.
Episode credits
Guest stars Erik Griffin
TV series
One Day at a Time
2017NR4 seasons7.7 / 10
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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Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Bobos and Mamitas
30m7.5 / 10
When Penelope and Elena complain about not being taken seriously as women at work and school, Lydia offers advice from an older generation.
Episode credits
Guest stars Eric Nenninger, Fiona Gubelmann
Episode 3
No Mass
33m7.0 / 10
When Lydia disappears after a heated argument with her daughter about religion, the smooth running of the household falls apart in her absence.
Episode credits
Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Ariela Barer, Reid Cox, Eve Sigall
Episode 4
A Snowman's Tale
30m8.5 / 10
Penelope suddenly finds herself back in the dating game after Schneider shows her how to use an online app for meeting people.
Episode credits
Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Tony Plana, Eric Nenninger, Fiona Gubelmann, Cedric Yarbrough, Lisseth Chavez, Paul Karmiryan, Peter Banifaz, Polina Frantsena
Episode 5
Strays
29m8.0 / 10
Lydia grows suspicious of Elena and Carmen's intense relationship. Penelope later discovers that the inseparable friends are keeping a big secret.
Episode credits
Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Ariela Barer, Eric Nenninger, Fiona Gubelmann
Episode 6
The Death of Mrs. Resnick
29m9.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Haneefah Wood
Episode 7
Hold, Please
29m7.0 / 10
While navigating her way through an endless maze of red tape with Veterans Affairs to make a medical appointment, Penelope reaches her breaking point.
Episode credits
Written by Dan Hernandez, Benji SamitGuest stars Haneefah Wood, Thomas Barbusca
Episode 8
One Lie at a Time
30m7.5 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Froy Gutierrez, Mackenzie Phillips, Haneefah Wood, Judy Reyes, Sachie Alessio, Matisha Baldwin, Jennifer Candy
Episode 9
Viva Cuba
29m7.7 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Eric Nenninger, Fiona Gubelmann
Episode 10
Sex Talk
27m7.4 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Froy Gutierrez, Terryn Westbrook, Eric Nenninger, Fiona Gubelmann, Emanuel Gironi, Kaylin Hayman
Episode 11
Pride & Prejudice
28m8.0 / 10
Although she wants to be accepting and open-minded, Penelope feels weird about Elena's revelation. Seeking advice, she makes an unexpected connection.
Episode credits
Guest stars Froy Gutierrez, Ariela Barer, Jolie Jenkins, Judy Reyes, Jay Hayden, Beatrice Brigitte, Thomas Barbusca, Felix Solis
Episode 12
Hurricane Victor
30m7.3 / 10
Just when Penelope starts to date again, her estranged husband Victor makes a surprise visit home that rekindles old feelings between them.
Episode credits
Written by Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Peter MurrietaGuest stars James Martinez, Jay Hayden, Marc Valera, Brayden Titus
Episode 13
Quinces
31m8.3 / 10finale
Everyone pitches in to prepare for Elena's quinceañera. While rehearsing their father-daughter dance, Elena reveals a truth about herself to her dad.
Episode credits
Guest stars Froy Gutierrez, James Martinez, Ariela Barer, Eden Riegel, Rebeka Montoya
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
More about One Day at a Time
Cast
Justina MachadoPenelope Alvarez
Rita MorenoLydia Riera
Isabella GómezElena Alvarez
Marcel RuizAlex Alvarez
Todd GrinnellPat Schneider
Stephen TobolowskyDr. Berkowitz
Froy GutierrezJosh Flores
Tony PlanaBerto RieraCredits
- Created by
- Mike Royce, Gloria Calderón Kellett
- Written by
- Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff, Sebastian Jones, Dan Signer, Debby Wolfe, Michelle Badillo, Caroline Levich, Andy Roth, Gloria Calderón Kellett, Peter Murrieta, Mike Rowe
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 46
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
PopUnited States
Act III ProductionsUnited States- GloNation StudiosUnited States
- Snowpants ProductionsUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
Themes
depressionex soldierfamily dramafamily relationshipsfeelgoodfeminismnon-binarysingle mother
