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One Day at a Time Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2017 - 2017
This comedy series is based on a sitcom of the same name that ran from 1975 to 1984, and follows the life of a Cuban-American family. Penelope (Justina Machado) is a nurse in the Army dealing with depression and anxiety after returning from service; Dwayne (Todd Grinnell) is Penelope's best friend, her landlord and a womanizer; Elena (Isabella Gomez) is Penelope's teenage daughter, who's dealing with personal issues that might affect her relationship with her family; Alex (Marcel Ruiz) is Penelope's son, who's trying to be popular at school; Lydia (Rita Moreno) is Penelope's very traditional Cuban mother. In Season 1, the family go through changes and difficult times, and deal with issues such as PTSD, depression and relationship drama.
Episode 1
This Is It
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 31 mins
Penelope has her work cut out for her trying to convince her feminist daughter Elena to embrace her Cuban roots with a traditional quinceañera for her 15th birthday in the series premiere of this remake of Norman Lear's classic 1975 sitcom.
Episode 2
Bobos and Mamitas
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 30 mins
Lydia passes along some words of wisdom to Penelope and Elena, both of whom are feeling like they aren't been taken seriously as women at work and school.
Episode 3
No Mass
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 32 mins
A heated debate centered around religion ends with Lydia flying the coop and Penelope struggling to keep the household running smoothly in her mother's absence.
Episode 4
A Snowman's Tale
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 29 mins
Penelope decides to start dating again after Schneider shows her how to use an app for meeting potential mates.
Episode 5
Strays
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 29 mins
When Lydia expresses concern over the close bond shared between Elena and Carmen, Penelope comes to discover that the inseperable friends are keeping a big secret.
Episode 6
The Death of Mrs. Resnick
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 28 mins
Penelope's faithful car finally meets its demise; and while shopping for a replacement, Penelope is surprised to meet a kindred spirit.
Episode 7
Hold, Please
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 30 mins
Dealing with an endless maze of red tape when trying to make a medical appointment with Veterans Affairs brings Penelope to her breaking point.
Episode 8
One Lie at a Time
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 30 mins
Penelope and Lydia each tell lies about their whereabouts; at the same time, Elena tests an attraction.
Episode 9
Viva Cuba
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 30 mins
Lydia reveals a family secret to Alex who's interviewing his grandmother for a school project; and Elena receives a congratulatory letter that leaves her feeling bitter.
Episode 10
Sex Talk
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 26 mins
Penelope decides it's time to give Alex the "sex talk" after she discovers porn on his laptop.
Episode 11
Pride & Prejudice
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 30 mins
Penelope struggles with her efforts to be open-minded and accepting as far as Elena's revelation is concerned. To help her feel less weird about the situation, Penelope seeks advice and ends up making an unexpected connection.
Episode 12
Hurricane Victor
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 30 mins
Penelope's efforts to move past Victor are derailed when her estranged husband makes a surprise visit home and seeing her ex stirs up more feelings than expected.
Episode 13
Quinces
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 30 mins
Preparations are underway for Elena's quinceañera in the Season 1 finale. During rehearsals for their father-daughter dance, Elena reveals a truth to Victor.
