S01E01 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.
One Day at a Time
S01E09: Viva Cuba
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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 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.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 A Snowman's Tale
Penelope suddenly finds herself back in the dating game after Schneider shows her how to use an online app for meeting people.
S01E05 Strays
Lydia grows suspicious of Elena and Carmen's intense relationship. Penelope later discovers that the inseparable friends are keeping a big secret.
S01E06 The Death of Mrs. Resnick
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.
S01E07 Hold, Please
While navigating her way through an endless maze of red tape with Veterans Affairs to make a medical appointment, Penelope reaches her breaking point.
S01E08 One Lie at a Time
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.
S01E09 Viva Cuba
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.
S01E10 Sex Talk
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.
S01E11 Pride & Prejudice
Although she wants to be accepting and open-minded, Penelope feels weird about Elena's revelation. Seeking advice, she makes an unexpected connection.
S01E12 Hurricane Victor
Just when Penelope starts to date again, her estranged husband Victor makes a surprise visit home that rekindles old feelings between them.
S01E13 Quinces
Everyone pitches in to prepare for Elena's quinceañera. While rehearsing their father-daughter dance, Elena reveals a truth about herself to her dad.
Cast
Justina Machado
Penelope Alvarez
Rita Moreno
Lydia Riera
Isabella Gómez
Elena Alvarez
Marcel Ruiz
Alex Alvarez
Todd Grinnell
Pat Schneider
Stephen Tobolowsky
Dr. Berkowitz
