Series synopsis
One Day at a Time is an American comedy television series that premiered on Netflix on January 6, 2017. It ended on June 16, 2020. It was created by Mike Royce, Gloria Calderón Kellett. It stars Justina Machado, Rita Moreno, Isabella Gómez and Marcel Ruiz.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Justina Machado as Penelope Alvarez
- Rita Moreno as Lydia Riera
- Isabella Gómez as Elena Alvarez
- Marcel Ruiz as Alex Alvarez
- Todd Grinnell as Pat Schneider
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Berkowitz
Guest cast
- Froy Gutierrez as Josh Flores
- Jason Michael Snow as Usher
- Ness Bautista as Police Officer
- Gabrielle Elyse as Dani
- Emily Hinkler as Margaux
- Benjamin A. Hoyt as Bernard (as Benjamin Hoyt)
- Connie Jackson as Doctor
- Eliza Shin as Nurse
- A.J. Tannen as Aaron
- Tony Plana as Berto Riera
- James Martinez as Victor Alvarez
- Pam Trotter as Ariana
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 46 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 6, 2017 | January 6, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 26, 2018 | January 26, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 13 | February 8, 2019 | February 8, 2019 |
| Season 4 | 7 | March 24, 2020 | June 16, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Is It Penelope tries to convince her feminist daughter Elena to have a traditional quinceañera to celebrate her 15th birthday and to honor her Cuban roots. |
January 6, 2017 |
| 2 |
Bobos and Mamitas When Penelope and Elena complain about not being taken seriously as women at work and school, Lydia offers advice from an older generation. |
January 6, 2017 |
| 3 |
No Mass When Lydia disappears after a heated argument with her daughter about religion, the smooth running of the household falls apart in her absence. |
January 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Turn Penelope worries about changes she sees in Alex, who gets into trouble at school. Elena wonders if others are misidentifying her based on her appearance. |
January 26, 2018 |
| 2 |
Schooled When juggling family, work and college proves too much for Penelope, Schneider offers her a way to sharpen her focus and improve her test grades. |
January 26, 2018 |
| 3 |
To Zir, With Love Lydia gives Elena advice on approaching her crush. After running into a hunky Army buddy who's also single, Penelope rethinks her dating rules. |
January 26, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Funeral 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. |
February 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
Outside When Penelope discovers Alex's secret Instagram account, his crass posts spark an intense family discussion about consent and harassment. |
February 8, 2019 |
| 3 |
Benefit with Friends 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. |
February 8, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Checking Boxes After a census taker comes to the house, the Alvarez family reflects on their relationships, and what else the future may, or may not, have in store. |
March 24, 2020 |
| 2 |
Penny Pinching 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. |
March 31, 2020 |
| 3 |
Boundaries After Alex catches Penelope in a compromising position, Penelope is motivated to talk to Alex about healthy human sexuality, while defending herself against Lydia's old-school judgments. |
April 7, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2017 |
| Last aired | June 16, 2020 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:30:00 |