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One Day at a Time Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Episode 1
This Is It
Fri, Jan 6, 201731 mins
Revolves around Penelope, a single cuban mom, trying to convince her feminist daughter to have a Quinceneras. We also follow her hilarious mom and son.
Episode 2
Bobos and Mamitas
Fri, Jan 6, 201730 mins
Penelope and Elena struggle with being taken seriously as women at school and work. Lydia offers her insight coming from an older generation.
Episode 3
No Mass
Fri, Jan 6, 201732 mins
Grandmama Lydia, the backbone of the family, disappears after a heated argument with Penelope (her daughter) about religion, and the family finds out just how much the backbone is needed.
Episode 4
A Snowman's Tale
Fri, Jan 6, 201729 mins
Schneider shows Penelope how to use an app for online dating. She then places herself out on the dating game again after nearly 20 years.
Episode 5
Strays
Fri, Jan 6, 201729 mins
Elena's relationship with Carmen makes Lydia suspicious. Penelope tries to throw a birthday party for Dr. Berkowitz.
Episode 6
The Death of Mrs. Resnick
Fri, Jan 6, 201728 mins
Penelope's car has reached the end of its road. She struggles to find a man to help her at the dealer so she doesn't get ripped off. She meets an unlikely Sergeant that turns things around.
Episode 7
Hold, Please
Fri, Jan 6, 201728 mins
Penelope attempts to contact the VA Hospital regarding her shoulder injury and gets the run around. Schneider wants to reunite his old college band, Full Sail. Lydia becomes close to Dr. Berkowitz and they attend the fair. They consider dating without Penelope knowing. One of Alex's baseball teammates, Finn wants him to steal some of his mom's prescription drugs by threatening to drop him from group chat. Elena catches him and keeps his secret. Elena struggles with her sexuality. Penelope finally reaches Jolene. She says she has to go but after Penelope loses it she schedules her to see the chiropractor.
Episode 8
One Lie at a Time
Fri, Jan 6, 201729 mins
Penelope tells her family she's going on a date, Lydia tells them she's going to church, but both secretly go elsewhere. Meanhwhile, Elena is left to look after Alex and things get out of hand for everyone.
Episode 9
Viva Cuba
Fri, Jan 6, 201729 mins
Alex and Elena take on school projects that lead them to learn more about their Cuban heritage. Lydia opens up about her experience when she first got to America.
Episode 10
Sex Talk
Fri, Jan 6, 201726 mins
Penelope finds porn on Alex's laptop and decides it's time to talk to him about sex, however, his reluctance to talk leads to a much bigger discovery.
Episode 11
Pride & Prejudice
Fri, Jan 6, 201728 mins
Penelope deals with Elena's coming out to her. Meanwhile, Schneider takes Alex's baseball team on a road trip and stresses out on keeping the boys safe.
Episode 12
Hurricane Victor
Fri, Jan 6, 201730 mins
Just as things become serious between Penelope and her new beau, Victor makes a surprise return from Afghanistan. While Victor deals with his PTSD and tries to resume his place in the family, Penelope has to deal with her feelings for him.
Episode 13
Quinces
Fri, Jan 6, 201730 mins
Everyone participates in preparations for Elena's quinceanera; Elena reveals something about herself to her father.
