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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 1

The Funeral

26m8.0 / 10

At a relative's funeral, Penelope urges Lydia to end a petty feud with her sister, and Elena wonders if her cousin Pilar is gay.

Episode credits

Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Melissa Fumero, Stephanie Beatriz, Gloria Estefan, Liz Torres, David Miranda, Vera Paxie

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Episode 2

Outside

25m8.5 / 10

When Penelope discovers Alex's secret Instagram account, his crass posts spark an intense family discussion about consent and harassment.

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Guest stars Sheridan Pierce, Eric Nenninger

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Episode 3

Benefit with Friends

27m8.7 / 10

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.

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Directed by Angela BarnesGuest stars India de Beaufort, Alex Quijano, Jolie Jenkins, Josh Latzer

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Episode 4

Hermanos

27m7.5 / 10

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.

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Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Danny Pino, Matthew Henerson

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Episode 5

Nip It in the Bud

25m7.4 / 10

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

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Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Santina Muha, Sheridan Pierce, Mackenzie Phillips, Haneefah Wood, Judy Reyes, Nicky Endres, Travis Greer

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Episode 6

One Valentine's Day at a Time

28m9.0 / 10

Rain ruins Valentine's Day plans, causing more than one couple to have their first fight. Schneider tries to hide his wealthy background from Avery.

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Directed by Phill LewisWritten by Dan Hernandez, Benji SamitGuest stars Sheridan Pierce, India de Beaufort, Alex Quijano

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Episode 7

The First Time

28m8.0 / 10

Penelope finds out Elena and Syd secretly got a hotel room. A grounded Alex enlists Lydia to stand in line to buy him the latest designer sneakers.

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Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars Sheridan Pierce, Judy Reyes, Glenn Scarpelli, Joel-Ryan Armamento, Tristen Bankston, Joshua Hoover, Liesel Kopp, Mo Zelof

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Episode 8

She Drives Me Crazy

26m9.0 / 10

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.

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Guest stars Santina Muha, Mackenzie Phillips, Haneefah Wood, Nicky Endres

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Episode 9

Anxiety

25m9.0 / 10

When Penelope has anxiety attacks, her support group helps her figure out what's triggering her, how to cope and why she's not telling her kids.

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Guest stars Santina Muha, Mackenzie Phillips, Alex Quijano, Haneefah Wood, Judy Reyes, Nicky Endres, Karly Rothenberg

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Episode 10

The Man

26m9.0 / 10

Schneider makes a big decision in order to please his visiting father -- at the expense of Penelope's family. Lydia finds Alex's confiscated pot.

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Guest stars India de Beaufort, Alex Quijano, Alan Ruck

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Episode 11

A Penny and a Nicole

28m9.0 / 10

When her ex-husband introduces the family to his new girlfriend, Penelope feels unexpectedly resentful and comes to a realization about Mateo.

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Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars James Martinez, Santina Muha, Mackenzie Phillips, Alex Quijano, Judy Reyes, Nicky Endres, Gloria Calderón Kellett, Tyler Derench

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Episode 12

Drinking and Driving

26m9.0 / 10

After putting Alex in a difficult position, Schneider gets tough love from Penelope. Dr. B consults Lydia's bouquet list for "non-iversary" gift ideas.

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Guest stars Joe Manganiello, Lindsay Chambers

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Episode 13

Ghosts

30m7.8 / 10finale

At her ex's wedding, Penelope experiences a surreal conversation. Elena finds she has more she needs to say to her father. Dr. B gives Lydia her gift.

Episode credits

Guest stars Tony Plana, James Martinez, Aaron Coleman, Ed Quinn, India de Beaufort, Alex Quijano, Danny Pino, Gloria Calderón Kellett

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Episode information updated Sep 18, 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 Riera

Credits

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