Home > One Day at a Time > Season 1 « TV Series Page One Day at a Time: Season 1 (2017) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 94% Average Rating: 7.89/10 Season Reviews: 34 Fresh: 32 Rotten: 2 Critics Consensus: One Day at a Time breathes fresh life into the classic Norman Lear original with a lively, sharp, and proudly old-school sitcom bolstered by a surfeit of heart and terrific performances from Rita Moreno and Justina Machado. 93% Average Rating: 7.83/10 Season Reviews: 16 Fresh: 15 Rotten: 1 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: One Day at a Time breathes fresh life into the classic Norman Lear original with a lively, sharp, and proudly old-school sitcom bolstered by a surfeit of heart and terrific performances from Rita Moreno and Justina Machado. AUDIENCE SCORE 89% liked it Average Rating: 4.5/5 User Ratings: 502 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 This Is It Air date: Jan 6, 2017 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. More 2 Bobos and Mamitas Air date: Jan 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. More 3 No Mass Air date: Jan 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. More 4 A Snowman's Tale Air date: Jan 6, 2017 Penelope suddenly finds herself back in the dating game after Schneider shows her how to use an online app for meeting people. More 5 Strays Air date: Jan 6, 2017 Lydia grows suspicious of Elena and Carmen's intense relationship. Penelope later discovers that the inseparable friends are keeping a big secret. More 6 The Death of Mrs. Resnick Air date: Jan 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. More 7 Hold, Please Air date: Jan 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. More 8 One Lie at a Time Air date: Jan 6, 2017 Penelope tells her family she has a date and Lydia says she's going to church, but each secretly goes elsewhere. Meanwhile, Elena tests an attraction. More 9 Viva Cuba Air date: Jan 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. More 10 Sex Talk Air date: Jan 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. More Show More Episodes One Day at a Time: Season 1 Videos 1:52 One Day at a Time: Season 1 Trailer View All Videos (1) One Day at a Time: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (27) Tv Season Info 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. Genre: Comedy Network: Netflix Premiere Date: Jan 6, 2017 Exec. Producers: Norman Lear, Mike Royce, Gloria Calderon Kellett, Michael Garcia Cast Justina Machado as Penelope Rita Moreno as Lydia Todd Grinnell as Schneider Isabella Gomez as Elena Marcel Ruiz as Alex Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Berkowitz James Martinez as Victor Ariela Barer as Carmen Show More Cast News & Interviews for One Day at a Time: Season 1 More Than 50 of the Most Fearless Females on TV 5 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This February It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Infiltrator, and More Available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and FandangoNOW View All One Day at a Time: Season 1 News Episodes 1 This Is It Air date: Jan 6, 2017 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. More 2 Bobos and Mamitas Air date: Jan 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. More 3 No Mass Air date: Jan 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. More 4 A Snowman's Tale Air date: Jan 6, 2017 Penelope suddenly finds herself back in the dating game after Schneider shows her how to use an online app for meeting people. More 5 Strays Air date: Jan 6, 2017 Lydia grows suspicious of Elena and Carmen's intense relationship. Penelope later discovers that the inseparable friends are keeping a big secret. More 6 The Death of Mrs. Resnick Air date: Jan 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. More 7 Hold, Please Air date: Jan 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. More 8 One Lie at a Time Air date: Jan 6, 2017 Penelope tells her family she has a date and Lydia says she's going to church, but each secretly goes elsewhere. Meanwhile, Elena tests an attraction. More 9 Viva Cuba Air date: Jan 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. More 10 Sex Talk Air date: Jan 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. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for One Day at a Time Season 1 All Critics (34) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (32) | Rotten (2) The real-world issues give it weight, while the warmth of the family gives it heart. Jan 6, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Critic Somewhat amazingly, this turns out to be a comedy whose time has come again. Jan 6, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic Not perfect, but pretty darned good, and Moreno and Machado are a formidable comedy team indeed. Jan 5, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic What's here is sincere in its intentions, honest to its characters, and clever on every level. Jan 9, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic If One Day At A Time can elevate its comedy to match the more serious moments, it just might become the kind of groundbreaking television show the original was. Jan 9, 2017 | Full Review… Eric Deggans NPR Top Critic The newest Norman Lear situation comedy character to hit television may be too good to be true and too nice to be popular. Mar 6, 2019 | Full Review… Joan Hanauer United Press International With amazing performances, incredible writing, and genuine dialogue, One Day at a Time is a triumph for Netflix. Oct 10, 2018 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… Alan French AwardsCircuit.com I can tell you with absolute certainty that this show is an emotional roller coaster, one where this minute you're crying your eyes out and the next one you're laughing so hard your stomach hurts. Aug 14, 2018 | Full Review… María Garduño Geeks of Color In the end, One Day at a Time is a series that manages to separate itself from its genre to deliver valuable content. [Full review in Spanish] May 18, 2018 | Full Review… Cristina Vales Chilango.com One Day at a Time acknowledges this pain, processes it, and offers a warm, welcome escape-a spot on the couch in front of the TV. Its defiant optimism and earnestness make it compulsively watchable. Jan 26, 2018 | Full Review… Melissa Leon The Daily Beast View All Critic Reviews (34) Audience Reviews for One Day at a Time: Season 1 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Click the link below to see what others say about One Day at a Time: Season 1! View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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