The BEST episodes of One Day at a Time (2017) season 3

Every episode of One Day at a Time (2017) season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of One Day at a Time (2017) season 3!

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.

Last Updated: 3/4/2024Network: PopStatus: Ended
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Ghosts
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8.53
164 votes

#1 - Ghosts

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

Watch Now:Amazon
Drinking and Driving
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8.50
158 votes

#2 - Drinking and Driving

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

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Anxiety
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8.26
168 votes

#3 - Anxiety

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

Writer: Janine Brito
Watch Now:Amazon
The First Time
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8.18
170 votes

#4 - The First Time

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Watch Now:Amazon
Outside
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8.10
175 votes

#5 - Outside

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/8/2019

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

Directors: Pamela Fryman
Watch Now:Amazon
The Funeral
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8.07
176 votes

#6 - The Funeral

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Writer: Debby Wolfe
Watch Now:Amazon
The Man
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8.05
147 votes

#7 - The Man

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

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She Drives Me Crazy
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8.02
155 votes

#8 - She Drives Me Crazy

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

Directors: Todd Grinnell
Writer: Andy Roth
Watch Now:Amazon
A Penny and a Nicole
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7.87
147 votes

#9 - A Penny and a Nicole

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/8/2019

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

Directors: Phill Lewis
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One Valentine's Day at a Time
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7.87
162 votes

#10 - One Valentine's Day at a Time

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Hermanos
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7.82
164 votes

#11 - Hermanos

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Watch Now:Amazon
Benefit with Friends
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7.79
154 votes

#12 - Benefit with Friends

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2019

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.

Directors: Angela Barnes
Watch Now:Amazon
Nip It in the Bud
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7.71
165 votes

#13 - Nip It in the Bud

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2019

Penelope catches Alex smoking pot at a concert. When Lydia develops a cough at the opera, she tries Dr. B's special lozenges.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Writer: Dan Signer