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The Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 3

Every episode of One Day at a Time Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of One Day at a Time Season 3!

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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
    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 8 - She Drives Me Crazy
    8.2/10(366 votes)

    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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  11. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 3 - Benefit with Friends
    8.0/10(391 votes)

    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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  12. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 4 - Hermanos
    7.9/10(391 votes)

    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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  13. One Day at a Time Season 3 Episode 5 - Nip It in the Bud
    7.9/10(384 votes)

    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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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Drinking and Driving" is the best rated episode of "One Day at a Time" season 3. It scored 8.9/10 based on 386 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/8/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Ghosts".