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The Best Episodes of One Day at a Time

Every episode of One Day at a Time ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of One Day at a Time!

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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 Fan Favorite
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    One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 13 - Quinces
    9.1/10(694 votes)

    S1:E13

    Everyone pitches in to prepare for Elena's quinceañera. While rehearsing their father-daughter dance, Elena reveals a truth about herself to her dad.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 9 - Hello, Penelope
    9.1/10(539 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Caroline Levich, Michelle Badillo

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  3. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 13 - Not Yet
    9.1/10(563 votes)

    S2:E13

    A medical emergency brings bedside visits, admissions of regret, moments of realization, declarations of love and and out-of-body experience.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Mike Rowe, Gloria Calderón Kellett

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  4. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 12 - Drinking and Driving
    8.9/10(386 votes)

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 13 - Ghosts
    8.8/10(402 votes)

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 3 - Boundaries
    8.8/10(208 votes)

    S4:E3

    After Alex catches Penelope in a compromising position, Penelope is motivated to talk to Alex about healthy human sexuality, while defending herself against Lydia's old-school judgments.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 10 - Sex Talk
    8.7/10(566 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 5 - Locked Down
    8.6/10(436 votes)

    S2:E5

    Penelope's furtive date at home with Max is interrupted when a neighborhood lockdown brings the rest of the family back early.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit

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  9. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 1 - The Funeral
    8.6/10(540 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 7 - The First Time
    8.6/10(412 votes)

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 9 - Anxiety
    8.6/10(401 votes)

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 10 - The Man
    8.5/10(372 votes)

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 8 - One Lie at a Time
    8.4/10(542 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 11 - Pride & Prejudice
    8.4/10(498 votes)

    S1:E11

    Although she wants to be accepting and open-minded, Penelope feels weird about Elena's revelation. Seeking advice, she makes an unexpected connection.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 1 - The Turn
    8.4/10(489 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 8 - What Happened
    8.4/10(436 votes)

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Sebastian Jones, Andy Roth

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  17. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 12 - Citizen Lydia
    8.4/10(375 votes)

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Gloria Calderón Kellett
    Writers:Dan Signer, Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez

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  18. One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 6 - Supermoon
    8.4/10(156 votes)

    S4:E6

    When a supermoon appears in the night sky, all the Alvarezes and their significant others discover an elaborate romantic setting fit for a marriage proposal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 5 - Strays
    8.3/10(515 votes)

    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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  20. One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 9 - Viva Cuba
    8.3/10(512 votes)

    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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  21. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 2 - Outside
    8.3/10(457 votes)

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 6 - One Valentine's Day at a Time
    8.3/10(395 votes)

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez

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  23. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 11 - A Penny and a Nicole
    8.3/10(354 votes)

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 3 - To Zir, With Love
    8.2/10(443 votes)

    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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  25. One Day at a Time Season 2 Episode 7 - Exclusive
    8.2/10(390 votes)

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Quinces" is the best rated episode of "One Day at a Time". It scored 9.1/10 based on 694 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hello, Penelope".