TV series
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Penelope worries about changes she sees in Alex, who gets into trouble at school. Elena wonders if others are misidentifying her based on her appearance.
Guest stars Steven Lee Allen, Santino Jimenez, Krishna Smitha
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Becky Mann, Audra SielaffGuest stars Eric Nenninger
Episode 3
Lydia gives Elena advice on approaching her crush. After running into a hunky Army buddy who's also single, Penelope rethinks her dating rules.
Directed by Phill LewisWritten by Sebastian JonesGuest stars Gabrielle Elyse, Emily Hinkler, Benjamin A. Hoyt, Connie Jackson, Eliza Shin, Ed Quinn, Sheridan Pierce, Jolie Jenkins
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Phill LewisWritten by Dan SignerGuest stars Jason Michael Snow
Episode 5
Penelope's furtive date at home with Max is interrupted when a neighborhood lockdown brings the rest of the family back early.
Directed by Phill LewisWritten by Dan Hernandez, Benji SamitGuest stars Ness Bautista, Ed Quinn, Sheridan Pierce
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Andy RothGuest stars A.J. Tannen
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Debby WolfeGuest stars James Martinez, Ed Quinn, Sheridan Pierce, Ivonne Coll
Episode 8
Penelope recalls Elena's birth in 2001, and how an unexpected turn of events drastically changed the life plans she and her husband had made.
Directed by Phill LewisWritten by Sebastian Jones, Andy RothGuest stars Tony Plana, James Martinez, Pam Trotter, Avery Lopez, George W. Bush
Episode 9
Feeling like she's finally got her life together, Penelope unwisely stops taking her antidepressants so she doesn't have to tell Max she's on them.
Directed by Phill LewisWritten by Caroline Levich, Michelle BadilloGuest stars Emiliano Díez, Santina Muha, Ed Quinn, Mackenzie Phillips, Haneefah Wood, Judy Reyes
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Kimberly McCulloughWritten by Becky Mann, Audra SielaffGuest stars Susan Grace
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Debby Wolfe, Caroline Levich, Michelle BadilloGuest stars Olivia Liang, Ed Quinn, Sheridan Pierce, Jolie Jenkins, Georgia Engel, Celeste Pechous
Episode 12
Lydia and Schneider take their U.S. citizenship tests. Penelope wonders if she'd be willing to have another child to fulfill Max's wish to be a dad.
Directed by Gloria Calderón KellettWritten by Dan Signer, Dan Hernandez, Benji SamitGuest stars Santina Muha, Ed Quinn, Mackenzie Phillips, Haneefah Wood, Judy Reyes, Tim Bagley, Mindy Sterling
Episode 13
A medical emergency brings bedside visits, admissions of regret, moments of realization, declarations of love and and out-of-body experience.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Mike Rowe, Gloria Calderón KellettGuest stars Tony Plana, Emiliano Díez, Timm Sharp
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Justina MachadoPenelope Alvarez
Rita MorenoLydia Riera
Isabella GómezElena Alvarez
Marcel RuizAlex Alvarez
Todd GrinnellPat Schneider
Stephen TobolowskyDr. Berkowitz
Froy GutierrezJosh Flores
Tony PlanaBerto Riera
Netflix
PopUnited States
Act III ProductionsUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
