The WORST episodes of One Day at a Time (2017)
Every episode of One Day at a Time (2017) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of One Day at a Time (2017)!
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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - Exclusive
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/26/2018
Lydia learns that Dr. Berkowitz is going to the opera without her. When Schneider asks if she and Max are exclusive, Penelope realizes it's time for a talk.
#3 - Storage Wars
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/26/2018
As Schneider's trainee, Elena learns there's more to being a building super than fixing things. Penelope battles Lydia over space in their garage.
#4 - Homecoming
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/26/2018
At the kids' school dance, Elena tries to appear popular in front of Syd, and chaperones Penelope and Max reach a milestone in their relationship.
#5 - Not Yet
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2018
A medical emergency brings bedside visits, admissions of regret, moments of realization, declarations of love and and out-of-body experience.
#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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - Work Hard, Play Hard
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/26/2018
To teach Alex the value of a dollar, Penelope forces him to take a summer job at her workplace. Meanwhile, Elena finds a way to get paid for her hobby.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - Checking Boxes
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2020
After a census taker comes to the house, the Alvarez family reflects on their relationships and wonder what else the future may (or may not) have in store.
#18 - Boundaries
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2020
Alex catches his mother in a compromising position, motivating Penelope to talk to him about healthy human sexuality while defending herself against Lydia’s old-school judgments.
#19 - Perfect
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/21/2020
Alex needs a large amount of money right away, worrying Penelope. Schneider and Avery must contend with an unwanted gift from Dr. Berkowitz.
#20 - Penny Pinching
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2020
After a disastrous evening, Penelope realizes she needs to change her relationship to money and do the unthinkable—buy something new. Meanwhile, Elena struggles to make it to an important e-sports match.
#21 - One Halloween at a Time
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2020
It’s a very scary Halloween when Penelope and Max have to have the “do you still want to have kids or what?” conversation, while Schneider and Avery are determined to win an elaborate costume contest.
#22 - Supermoon
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2020
When a supermoon appears in the night sky, each couple takes a turn going up to the roof and discovers an elaborate romantic setting, fit for a marriage proposal. Who is it for? And what other secrets will be unlocked? Only the moon knows!
#23 - The Politics Episode
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/16/2020
In this animated special, Penelope’s conservative family visit. Penelope dreads with the presidential election coming up, they won’t be able to avoid fighting over politics, leaving the Alvarezes to strategize how to get through with the family intact.
#24 - Roots
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2018
Elena is horrified to learn that her grandmother doesn't vote. Penelope teaches her son all her tricks on how to save money at the movie theater.
#25 - This Is It
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2017
Penelope tries to convince her feminist daughter Elena to have a traditional quinceañera to celebrate her 15th birthday and to honor her Cuban roots.