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Season 2 – One Day at a Time

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This comedy-drama is inspired by Norman Lear's 1975 series of the same name. This time around, the series follows the life of Penelope, a newly single Army veteran, and her Cuban-American family, as they navigate the ups and downs of life. Now a nurse, Penelope is raising two strong-willed children. When faced with challenges, Penelope turns to her "old-school" mother, and her building manager, who has become an invaluable confidant. The series offers a contemporary take on what life looks like in both good and bad times, and how loved ones can help make it all worthwhile.
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One Day at a Time — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

One Day at a Time continues its ascent into classic sitcom territory without losing sight of its modern identity.

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Melanie McFarland Salon.com 12/28/2018
It's a heck of a cliffhanger that eventually manifests as an ode to honesty. Go to Full Review
Linda Holmes NPR 12/17/2018
The cast is divine, the show feels contemporary and smart (its explorations of sexual and gender identity feel particularly profoundly needed), and Rita Moreno can still crack your heart right open. Go to Full Review
Molly Long The New Yorker 08/22/2018
If the show breathes new life into archetypes, it also succeeds in turning abstract political issues into deeply personal experiences. What more could a sitcom do? Go to Full Review
Simrun Nijjar Mediaversity Reviews 08/18/2019
A+
Not only does One Day at a Time snatch the winning crown for the most inclusive show at Mediaversity, it blows its competition out of the water. Go to Full Review
María Garduño Geeks of Color 12/15/2018
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. Go to Full Review
Alan French AwardsCircuit.com 10/10/2018
4/4
One Day at a Time has a heartbeat and emotional depth that makes it one of the best series on television. Go to Full Review
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Manasi D Dec 2 I’ll be the first to admit that I watched the entire series & waited for the new season, but it just isn’t a show I would call my favorite. I started the journey expecting a heartfelt sitcom with humor, emotional depth, and an honest look at real struggles. And the show delivers exactly that. It tackles important topics like identity, mental health, trauma, addiction, and family relationships with sincerity and courage. Elena’s coming-out arc, the portrayal of anxiety, and conversations around culture and belonging are truly some of the most beautiful and powerful moments. The show never shies away from vulnerability, and that’s something I deeply respect. But as much as I appreciate its intentions, I also felt the weight of how much it tries to handle. At times, it feels like every major social issue is placed on the shoulders of this one family, and it becomes overwhelming. Instead of letting certain themes breathe and unfold naturally, the storytelling sometimes rushes from one crisis to the next. I wish the show found more balance between everyday joy and heavy conversations and more space to laugh without bracing for the next heartbreak. Still, despite its flaws, One Day at a Time is incredibly heartfelt and human. It’s a show that tried to speak loudly for people who don’t often feel seen, and that alone is something worth appreciating. I may not have loved every choice it made, but I’m grateful for the stories it dared to tell and for the comfort it brought to many. See more Anna K 09/21/2024 Absolute masterpiece with great acting and writing! :) It's wonderful to see how this show approaches some very serious topics without losing its comedy style. See more Nycolle V 03/01/2022 É absolutamente maravilhoso assistir uma série de latino americanos como essa, explorando a nossa cultura e mostrando ao mundo que somos mais que apenas pessoas do "mundo subdesenvolvido". Os dramas são explorados com tanto cuidado e preocupação. O roteiro sabe muito bem mixar doses de comédia com os dramas familiares e interpessoais. See more inta k @intuciic 11/29/2020 love it! easy to walk and i like the spanish phrases once in a while. See more 04/15/2019 How could a show manage to get even better? It's just missing a love story between two key people hehe See more 03/25/2019 Again this show is Amazing family show and a show great enough to talk about life and family with also the use of humor. This show makes me smile & laugh and feel understood all the time. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 26, 2018 The Turn Penelope worries about changes she sees in Alex, who gets in trouble at school; Elena wonders if others are misidentifying her based on her appearance. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Schooled When juggling family, work and college proves to be too much for Penelope, Schneider offers her a way to sharpen her focus and improve her test grades. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 26, 2018 To Zir, With Love Lydia gives Elena advice on approaching her crush; after running into an attractive Army buddy who is single again, Penelope rethinks her dating rules. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Roots Elena is horrified to learn that her grandmother doesn't vote; Penelope teaches her son all of her tricks on how to save money at the movie theater. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Locked Down Penelope's clandestine date at home with Max is interrupted when a neighborhood lockdown brings the rest of the family back early. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Work Hard, Play Hard To teach Alex the value of a dollar, Penelope forces him to take a summer job at her workplace; Elena finds a way to get paid for her hobby. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Exclusive Lydia learns Dr. Berkowitz is going to the opera without her; when Schneider asks if she and Max are exclusive, Penelope realize it is time for a talk. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 26, 2018 What Happened Penelope recalls Elena's birth in 2001 and how an unexpected turn of events drastically changed the life plans she and her husband had made. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Hello, Penelope Feeling like she finally got her life together, Penelope unwisely stops taking her antidepressants so she doesn't have to tell Max she's on them. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Storage Wars As Schneider's trainee, Elena learns there's more to being a building super than fixing things; Penelope battles Lydia over the space in their garage. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Homecoming 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. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Citizen Lydia Lydia and Schneider take their U.S. citizenship tests; Penelope wonders if she would be willing to have another child to fulfill Max's wish to be a dad. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 26, 2018 Not Yet A medical emergency brings bedside visits, admissions of regret, moments of realization, declarations of love and an out-of-body experience. Details
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Season Info

Director
Gloria Calderon Kellett
Creator
Whitney Blake, Allan Manings
Executive Producer
Norman Lear, Mike Royce, Gloria Calderon Kellett, Michael Garcia, Brent Miller
Screenwriter
Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Dan Signer
Network
POPSD
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 26, 2018
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