Season 1 aired on January 6, 2017.
Synopsis[]
One Day at a Time is a hilarious and heartfelt comedy follows three generations of a Cuban-American family navigating the ups and downs of life.
Cast[]
- Penelope Alvarez played by Justina Machado
- Lydia Riera played by Rita Moreno
- Elena Alvarez played by Isabella Gomez
- Schneider played by Todd Grinnell
- Doctor Berkowitz played by Stephen Tobolowsky
- Alex Alvarez played By Marcel Ruiz
Episodes[]
| 1. |  |
"This Is It" | January 6, 2017 |
| Penelope tries to convince her feminist daughter Elena to have a traditional quinceañera to celebrate her 15th birthday and to honor her Cuban roots. | |||
| 2. |  |
"Bobos and Mamitas" | January 6, 2017 |
| When Penelope and Elena complain about not being taken seriously as women at work and school, Lydia offers advice from an older generation. | |||
| 3. |  |
"No Mass" | January 6, 2017 |
| When Lydia disappears after a heated argument with her daughter about religion, the smooth running of the household falls apart in her absence. | |||
| 4. |   |
"A Snowman's Tale" | January 6, 2017 |
| Penelope suddenly finds herself back in the dating game after Schneider shows her how to use an online app for meeting people. | |||
| 5. |   |
"Strays" | January 6, 2017 |
| Lydia grows suspicious of Elena and Carmen's intense relationship. Penelope later discovers that the inseparable friends are keeping a big secret. | |||
| 6. |   |
"The Death of Mrs. Resnick" | January 6, 2017 |
| When Penelope's faithful car finally breaks down for good and she's forced to trade it in, she meets a kindred spirit in the unlikeliest of places. | |||
| 7. |   |
"Hold, Please" | January 6, 2017 |
| While navigating her way through an endless maze of red tape with Veterans Affairs to make a medical appointment, Penelope reaches her breaking point. | |||
| 8. |   |
"One Lie at a Time" | January 6, 2017 |
| Penelope tells her family she has a date and Lydia says she's going to church, but each secretly go elsewhere. Meanwhile, Elena tests an attraction. | |||
| 9. |   |
"Viva Cuba" | January 6, 2017 |
| 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. | |||
| 10. |   |
"Sex Talk" | January 6, 2017 |
| 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. | |||
| 11. |   |
"Pride & Prejudice" | January 6, 2017 |
| Although she wants to be accepting and open-minded, Penelope feels weird about Elena's revelation. Seeking advice, she makes an unexpected connection. | |||
| 12. |   |
"Hurricane Victor" | January 6, 2017 |
| Just when Penelope starts to date again, her estranged husband Victor makes a surprise visit home that rekindles old feelings between them. | |||
| 13 |   |
"Quinces" | January 6, 2017 |
| Everyone pitches in to prepare for Elena's quinceañera. While rehearsing their father-daughter dance, Elena reveals a truth about herself to her dad. | |||
