Top 10 BEST One Day at a Time Episodes

These are some amazing One Day at a Time episodes! 39 episodes of One Day at a Time simply wasn’t enough! After three amazing seasons, Netflix has cancelled this fiercely underrated comedy series. Even if we’ve seen the last of Penelope, Lydia, and the rest of the gang, though, we can still reflect on the show’s many highlights. MsMojo ranks the best episodes of One Day at a Time. What are you favorite One Day at a Time episodes? Let us know in the comments!
List rank and entries:
10: “Bobos and Mamitas”
9: “Outside”
8: “What Happened”
7: “This Is It”
6: “Anxiety”
5: “Storage Wars”
4: “Pride & Prejudice”
3, 2 & 1: ?
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[@MsMojo]

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[@Gr4m_]

Ok

[@jordanreadsalot]

you guys do know the show found another network and will be back this year

[@silassergio9554]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost the account password. I would love any help you can give me!

[@dylanralph1447]

@Silas Sergio Instablaster =)

[@ipshita154]

Netflix made a bad decision cancelling One Day at a Time. It's an amazing show and deserves better than this.

[@thenewrobin1913]

I love One Day In A Time bring it back Netflix

[@justineves9430]

You are right it is one of the best tv shows ever with a amazing cast

[@mackcrawford3238]

Yeah I dont understand it they keep bad shows like insatiable that are terrible examples to people but cancel shows like one day at a time

[@ipshita154]

@@theresagarcia2622 The show is NOT about the mother and her two children. This the is about the mother, her two children and their grandma. Rita is not the focus of the show. The reason the audience goes crazy is that she's got some amazing lines. Elena, Penelope can't say stupid stuff just for the sake of being funny, but Lydia can, so... The first two seasons may have been better than the last one so I'm gonna give you that, though I don't think that _lame_ is a word you can ever use to describe One Day at a Time.

[@franscot96]

I love this show I was go gutted netfix cancled the show they made a big mistake big time

[@nachovelez8903]

Pilar: "how are you honey?" Elena: "i'm gay" LOVE THAT SCENE!

[@ipshita154]

One Day at a Time being cancelled just after three seasons was not something that I was expecting. I was eagerly waiting for the episode where Elena would get into a Ivy league school. Penelope would probably go crazy with excitement. Penelope's future after she passed her exam was also something I was looking forward to watching. I wanted to see Schneider get his one year sober chip again, and watch him grow with Avery by his side. I was waiting for Lydia to let Dr. Berkowitz in, I know she eventually would. Alex growing up, having a girlfriend, the relationships between Elena and Syd and Penelope and Max growing, these are the things that I wanted to see. Not some tweet that says how difficult it has been for them to decide to cancel this amazing show.

[@topaz_no_life9440]

you're actually making me sob right now. god, i love this show.

[@topaz_no_life9440]

netflix cancelling it was the single worst things they've ever done, honestly.

[@jonathanortiz6212]

I was waiting for that too

[@crystalswint8819]

Me too, this show has had me emotional, inspired and just ready to kick life's ass

[@natalysant]

I was looking forward to everything you just said. Also, I really wanted to see Lydia back in Cuba. And honestly, I was even dreaming with a spin-off of Elena going off to college.

[@ccrz77]

10. You 9. Cant 8. Rank 7. A 6. Perfect 5 Show 4. Like 3. This 2. Depression episode 1. Anxiety episode

[@topaz_no_life9440]

truth

[@Hydro0223]

Nathan, do you promise to continue The whole truth and nothing but the truth

[@arunagarwal3277]

😁

[@stargyrl101]

I think the immigration episode should have been mentioned. When Elena’s friend parents were deported to Mexico. That really hits home for me.

[@shanewinsten1846]

Melisa Mejia it’s Carmen not just here freind

[@life4fireforever273]

Law breakers should be held accountable By being there, those characters were breaking the law - if those people aren't punished for breaking the law, why shouldn't anyone else obey laws And if illegals are tracked down, how will you stop the pedophiles and abuse/sex trafficking victims amongst them???

[@johnherrera01]

+Life 4 Fire Forever As if you never broke the law? Do you always drive under the speed limit?

[@Victor83113]

@@life4fireforever273 2 things #1 it's damn near impossible to enter the country legally and #2 a lot of them are fleeing their homeland in a hurry so they don't have years to waste on a chance that they'll get into America legally

[@jenniferb4949]

Her name was Carmen and yeah I agree

[@Isabella-bk5lc]

I hated when they said “they can’t make it work” wtf do you mean??? There are literally so many things that you can put into episodes I hate Netflix for canceling this show Edit: Thanks for the like I’m glad I’m being heard

[@clarissa2759]

S4 is coming out, it got saved

[@moreno83]

The episode that made me all teary was when all of the cast do their monologue at the hospital when abuelita had her stroke

[@edneysilva9026]

unknown darion "Not yet" is really a heartbrake episode. I was almost crying when I felt that Lydia really was about to go together with her life's love Berto. :')

[@Hello-gs5lb]

unknown darion BIG FACTS

[@ashketchup7354]

For real, this wasn't even an honorable mention I'm shocked. I even brought out the tissues expecting to relive those emotions when they revealed it as #3, 2, or 1.

[@moreno83]

@@edneysilva9026 I really hope they bring this show back. Meanwhile I watched " No Good Nick" is surprisingly good. Same style comedy / drama

[@moreno83]

@@ashketchup7354 I was surprised too and i hope They bring this loveable family back

[@stingrey1571]

quinces had me in tears.

[@Im_alivexx]

Sameeee and I loved Enela dress/suit and how her mom and brother and grandma dance with her and said “I got you”

[@ROCKONplaceboforever]

Honestly there was no bad episodes ever every single episode was amazing

[@edneysilva9026]

Blast52Drummer I agree with you. I think that was the only comedy show I've seen that not get boring in any moment.

[@katyswift4808]

IT'S RENEWED CHECK POP T.V. 2020

[@anastasiah9636]

@@edneysilva9026 have you seen Brooklyn99?

[@kha30s22]

@@anastasiah9636 it's a good show but there were some bad episodes.

[@CrazyClara101]

Netflix gives 13 Reasons Why a 2nd season but cancels THIS SHOW????

[@aashray9353]

That is an idiot argument

[@daviddacosta7065]

Why would Netflix cancel a show that has high views

[@lexislife6333]

BDWJ1989 I think you’re right.

[@yasminekhatib355]

Let’s not forget about riverdale...

[@Blue-J4]

BDWJ1989 i know I’m really late to reply but the problem is that they barely have one day at a time advertisements and stuff they weren’t trying to make it popular so it didn’t become popular (at least for the most part)

[@LilySayyy]

Not even an honourable mention to Lydia's stroke?? I also love the one with Dany Pino, because of Elena and Alex's sibling moment.

[@ahhixa]

To me the best episode was the season 2 finale. I had tears in my eyes for the entire episode. It was so dramatic and we learned a lot about the characters.

[@andresgc770]

AHHIXA yes!!!! It’s legit the first time in AGES that a tv show made me cry for real, and it wasn’t even an honorable mention here???

[@ollileafhillman6480]

Schneider’s monologue makes me bawl every time. Every. Time.

[@lanefair2950]

Netflix cancelled this but renewed that horrendous insatiable show. Wtf I can’t wait till Disney tanks Netflix

[@mac121mr0]

Fr

[@DevinRosa]

Lane Fair that was renewed way before ODAT was cancelled but yeah that show got so much controversy around it yet the cancel One of the best originals

[@natalias.1561]

what the actual...

[@onettaviator5396]

As much as I love One Day At A Time, I also love Insatiable; it's so trashy that it's good. Kinda like if McDonalds was a tv show.

[@onettaviator5396]

Still though, that ain't fair to ODAAT.

[@shanewinsten1846]

There are 2.4 million of us we need to do something about one day at time being cancelled. Because we can save this show and that would make so many people so happy. Can you make a video of 10 reasons One Day At A Time should not be cancelled. Lets get a lot of support

[@bluequeen8022]

THIIIIIIS

[@DevinRosa]

Albert Nolan and that would be Just a Part 1 since there’s many reasons

[@shanewinsten1846]

Devin Rosa amen

[@katyswift4808]

IT'S RENEWED CHECK POP T.V. 2020

[@chloeeng6811]

Yeah

[@meghansmith-ragle9167]

The PTSD episode got me. Really touched me.

[@jaclyn4634]

Every episode is perfection and the cast and production team are equally amazing. But the season 2 finale “Not Yet” where the family talks to Lydia in the hospital after her stroke gets me every time. Can’t believe such a brilliant show won’t be renewed for a 4th season but yet Netflix decides to spend a 100 Million just to keep the rights to “Friends” and adds shows and movies no one has heard of/cares to see.

[@francescajolley3334]

I'm so heartbroken. After rewatching it I realise that I need to see what happens to everybody. What happens to Elena and Syd. Schneider and his gf. It's really sad.

[@katyswift4808]

IT'S RENEWED CHECK POP T.V. 2020

[@belhlv]

"YOU'RE SEXIST! AND I'M TIRED OF LETTING IT GO! DOES THAT MAKE SENSE?!'' Penelope is iconic

[@AshThumbsUp]

"How are you hunny?" "I'm gay" Me: XDDD

[@jasminecobb1361]

The " Not Yet" episode had non-stop tears. I really hope someone saves this amazing show.

[@edneysilva9026]

Jasmine Cobb I feel so sad with this show's cancellation, when I read your comment I almost cried. :V

[@Bayougirl78]

I really loved the way they shot the anxiety attack sequences... Making it suddenly go to black and white, to show the shift in Penelope's emotions/thoughts... Very well done.

[@michaelgina7965]

Still don't understand why netflix cancelled this show

[@tonyorange6954]

Same here!

[@Jheavenly95]

Trump era

[@DevinRosa]

Michael Gina apparently not enough viewers or something but according to an article they’re shopping the show around to other networks

[@madmaxzommer11]

It got renewed

[@katyswift4808]

IT'S RENEWED CHECK POP T.V. 2020

[@GlaciesYin]

10:45 you missed the funniest part! "I'm Lydia, pronounced Lee-dee-ya"

[@jareththegoblinking3191]

Elena and Syd are my new lesbi-Oh wait, no sorry, significant other couple

[@idarkdark]

Jareth The Goblin King syd-nificant*

[@sanjana12757]

Syd- nificant

[@emmelinehirt56]

OMG I love your profile! 😍

[@jenniferb4949]

Sir. iiDarkie was about to say that😂

[@clover8370]

they’re still lesbians tho

[@Bayougirl78]

I don't get people complaining about newer shows and sitcoms "getting political", or "shoving social issues in our face" or whatever. That has ALWAYS happened! I remember the "In a special episode"... trend of the 80's and early 90's for sitcoms... They all did it, drugs, teen pregnancy, sexual assault/harassment, racism, etc. Even earlier shows such as Archie Bunker, The Jeffersons, Maude, The Mary Tyler Moore Show?... Tackling controversial issues, with a sprinkling of humor, is not a new concept.

[@moreno83]

That tv show got better as the season progressed

[@rebekahyaggi239]

Hello, Penelope should have been higher on the list than just an honorable mention. It was so important to see

[@francescajolley3334]

Yeah. I full on sobbed during that episode because I related so much to Penelope

[@Logan-gk7vf]

Yeah, should've been number one, this is the most heartbreaking episode about a sad reality of life, I felt it in my soul.

[@mischamccarthy5887]

I know. it made me realize that the way I was feeling wasn't normal

[@Im_alivexx]

Same and The Turn is amazing i feel most Hispanics and Africa Americans can relate to that episode

[@coastervelocity3899]

The season 2 finale wasn’t even an honorable mention lol

[@seli-2781]

one of my favorites episodes is the one when Lydia had a stroke. When everyone started talking to her really made my cry, but the saddest moment was when Penelope talks to her, showing anger but then saying that she wanted Lydia to argue with her again, and also Berto and Lydia's conversation and when she says that it's not the time, I cryed a lot with this episode.

[@SebWhitaker]

Loved all these but my absolute favourite episode is the season 2 finale "Not Yet". It is honestly the best episode of a television show I've ever seen and has me in every single one of my feels. Penelope's 6-minute monologue to Lydia? 6 minutes of me crying my eyes out. There is no show like One Day At A Time and Netflix made the worst mistake by cancelling it.

[@jujuandadam]

I agree

[@francisco65372]

The episode "Hello, Penelope" shows depression better than 13 Reasons Why. And this is coming from someone who not only has depression but also studies psychology

[@tabaxi]

maybe it's because it's my story, but the episode about elena and victor had me sobbing all the way through. this show deserved more

[@somerandomgirlliving4617]

Same

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Me too, it hits so close to home

[@emmabeckett6451]

Hello, Penelope should have made the list, not an honorable mention! Also, Anxiety is waaaay better than Storage Wars! And how the hell can you not even mention Not Yet!!!!! Best season finale!!!!! (except Quinces)

[@juni7908]

It sucks how Netflix just decides to not give ODAAT another season. It's such a great show and it represents common problems in the world. But when it comes to random ass shows, they continue it all the way. My heart broke when I found out there wasn't gonna be a new season. I hope they change their mind.

[@nadeenrazali7444]

OMG THE TURN IS AT THE TOP YESS👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The whole time during the video i was like “istg if season 2x1 is not on the list i swear....” AND IT MADE THE TOP!!

[@tiendungle1398]

Was speechless about Netflix. Im Asian but could totally relate to this amazing Latinx family and their values in life

[@danatunsch4006]

I'm Penelope and my thoughts are "huh" and "what"? XD

[@zupergurkan]

Them starting this video with "FIRST 3 seasons" has apparently been underrated.

[@farouq7107]

Chill it is renewed but not on Netflix

[@scxander]

how could "Not Yet" not be on this list at all??

[@mischamccarthy5887]

the episode "hello Penelope" really really got me. I was in tears the whole time!!!!

[@Mate-tp7ms]

I've never cried so much watching a TV show, One Day at a Time is INCREDIBLE and as briliant as The Good Place

[@CYNforever2011]

Literally every episode they have has taught me a lesson. Every episode made me laugh and tear up. Netflix shouldn't have cancelled the show...it was honestly the perfect type of show.

[@alicejones5312]

Netflix made a HUGE mistake canceling this show. It was absolutely amazing in every way, and I miss it a lot :( Does anybody know where I can find the episodes? Or the new season, as I heard another company is saving it???

[@joseportillo9026]

Hi! There’s a 4th season available on Pop TV.

[@bexyPTX]

Can't believe y'all didn't include the one where they're at the wedding at the end of season 3 and there's a lot of character growth, that was a really good one. Admittedly all of the episodes of this show are good and you can't include all of them here but that one in particular hit hard.

[@laurensmith1763]

That should have been at least number 5, the episodes they ranked were great but it doesn't sit right right with me. Hello, Penelope was just an honorable mentions and Not Yet wasn't even brought up, they missed their chance to include the best episodes of the series.

[@ASGC49]

I started watching the show 2 months ago and "Not yet" made me cry a lot, especially Elena's bedside speech because I lost my abuelita 6 months ago and I didn't even get to say goodbye because the people at the hospital wouldn't let me visit her and she passed while I was at school.

[@Im_alivexx]

I’m so sorry that happened and I’m not Hispanic or Mexican or Latino I’m African American and that episode made me sob 😭😭

[@jimmytovar4520]

Can’t believe they cancelled this show I loved it and was waiting for more great episodes

[@drewkish9367]

You can watch the fourth season on hulu

[@jhanagabriel7109]

Cant believe i wont see schneider and penelope together

[@ollygreen9965]

#6 definitely made me cry again in like 5 seconds i remembered that episode so clearly and I cried during it and I don't think I'll ever stop crying when I see it because it really hits home. Elena is a badass and I love her and wish I had her courage.

[@chipus5145]

"Drinking and Driving" and "Hello Penelope" were definitely my number one episodes. I can't chose between those 2. Those 2 episodes were extremely emotional for me. They made me cry so much.

[@kaylacattouse-cowans3628]

Thank for the publicity Netflix didn't give them

[@leowahlqvist5347]

I LOVE THE ANXIETY EPISODE ITS THE BEST

[@Fallon-rg1go]

Thank god it’s coming back I watched every episode of every season 25,000 times and I’m still watching them again can’t wait for season four😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😁😆😄😆😄😆😄😆😄😁😆😄😁😆🥰😘😘🥰😘😘😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lenaschubert5533]

you didn't even mention "not yet" which is literally the mmost beautiful and saddest episode in the entire show? Also Netflix, step up and get ODAAT back, a show that actually raises awareness to so many important topics

[@shanewinsten1846]

The death of Mrs resneik is my favorite episode

[@LalexandraRachel1994]

Everyone saying Netflix made a bad decision cancelling this show, yes they did! Good news, though, PopTV have picked it up and are planning to release Season 4 in 2020. I cannot wait

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Love this show

[@josephinemateo2553]

The “Not Yet” episode where Lydia had a stroke should had been number one. I cried so much, Rita Moreno is a treasure.

[@mickiemcmeow2605]

I'm glad this show is coming back! I'm ready for season 4! 🙂😁😍

[@nobadvibestv]

It's coming back?! Hell yeah! How did u know??

[@zacharybarker909]

Drinking and Driving should have been on the listed it a great episode

[@leowahlqvist5347]

Zachary Barker It is on the list!!

[@zacharybarker909]

@@leowahlqvist5347 but its listed as a honorable mention, I want on main this for everyone who has issues with sobriety

[@esthergitimu8650]

Did yall forget the episode where Lydia had a stroke? I cried all throughout that episode.

[@Nobody17706]

“I thought that was just a very affectionate barbecue”😂😂😂

[@yanglay1572]

Every episode is an amazing episode

[@zacheryjequinto7259]

Glad it's back

[@justineves9430]

Very very great list I like it a lot and a lot of fun too and very funny too

[@mincita110202]

Marcel Ruiz grew up so much omg he was such a baby in the first episode

[@hannahb2075]

i feel like the episode where penelope found alex at bud-e fest should have at least been an honorable mention

[@rosebudgirl1857]

One Day At A Time is my favorite show! I hope another network picks it up. It was probably so hard to pick this list, as all of the episodes are amazing! Probably my favorite episode that isn't on this list is "Hermanos". So. Freaking. Funny.

[@fruityabe]

All the episodes are amazing!

[@sanyuktashroff]

LOVE THIS SO COOL

[@KaylaLS]

When I saw the episode Quinces I was like "Who's cutting the onions?"

[@mikekamigabigraciemiller293]

Welp I’m sick today and I’m also the biggest odaat fan ever, so it looks like it’s time for a marathon of the 10 best episodes...

[@Emimilliemoo]

I sobbed too many times at this show, I related Elena too much and the stuff with her dad always had my tears in my eyes.

[@bigsistahtips]

Yes, Ms Mojo, I concur.

[@gracelynnh453]

I *LOVED* ODAT because it taught me so many things and gave me more information on topics that I had heard of but didn’t exactly know what they were. I had always heard about guys mansplaining and things like that but I wasn’t completely sure what it was but after the episode, I realized I’ve had guys do that to me before. I also have a few friends that have anxiety and depression and I was never sure how to help because I wasn’t sure what was happening. The anxiety and depression episodes gave me a wonderful visual of what it’s like and helped me help my friends

[@livvy9868]

Gracelynn H It’s back, it was renewed for season 4

[@luishrnndzsanchez3975]

I thought that it would be among the first places the last episode of the third season, that episode really made me cry; I hope that someone save this wonderful series and does not end only in three seasons

[@BLooDLiNe2028]

I love this,i watch it everyday,it is really funny.

[@aldogama999]

I think this might be my favorite tv show of all time ahah I am watching it for the second time, each episode I get more sure of that

[@derenishant]

Love this series 😊

[@Im_alivexx]

If you didn’t cry when Victor left his own daughter party you have no soul!!😭😭😭

[@pedrocordova3829]

In my opinion I think when Lidia was in a coma (S.2 Ep.13) should’ve been #1. It Got me sobbing.

[@thejenmath]

I'm gonna miss this show so much!

[@grc44_]

time stamps 4 edits:🍄🧚‍♀️ Penelope: 6:47 6:40 7:05 7:20 7:36 8:50 9:05 9:42 11:14 11:30 Lydia 6:20 7:00 7:57 9:01 11:03 11:33 11:31 12:31 Elena: 9:17 9:43 8:50 10:22 11:20 12:03 Shnider: 10:54

[@elbatorres6113]

LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!

[@vyshnavisharma759]

Quinces and Not Yet both had me and tears not to mention that Quinces is my favorite episode from the whole show 😊💖

[@jonathanortiz6212]

BRING BACK ONE DAY AT A TIME NOWWWW!!!

[@mollyanhder3683]

chng.it/RrSWN5FMtj #SaveODAAT

[@nishthamixer7171]

no matter how many times i watch it, i always cry during the quinces episode

[@lyndaferhati9152]

I love this show 😭😭

[@saracampillo4620]

I love this show

[@animaniac6180]

Can't wait for season 4! it got renewed!!!

[@altounedited3]

Love this show to death! *cries in spanish*

[@EC-vw6pd]

Elenas speech had me in tears

[@Catastrophic_Cactuar]

So happy they brought this show back on pop tv

[@sandraramos6853]

Omg i remember the old show with Mrs Romano Julie Barbra and of course snaider I just love the old show but watching the new one omg I just fell in love with the new sitcome is just great love it

[@tammygouletschrader8785]

Netflix needs to bring back my show! I love everything about this show and Rita Moreno is a national treasure!

[@caioomori2147]

BEST COMEDY SHOWN EVER!!

[@vickienna_games]

This show is a gem. I will miss it :'(

[@alayhathegreat3928]

the way she said Estrellita is killing me 😭

[@Cjrocket89]

Umm.....the Hospital Episode, anyone? You know the one where Lydia has a stroke and everyone tells her how much they love her and they need her! Hard as I tried, I couldn’t NOT cry at that episode!

[@edneysilva9026]

Camilo Martínez Berto: "Is it time?" Lydia: *Kiss him. Look at Lupita Lydia: "Not yet, mi vida. Not yet" :')

[@maggiepeterson7915]

Omg that’s the BEST

[@daisyfield7238]

It got renewed!!!! Whoop whoop s4 is a go 👍🏻

[@louisa274]

Love this show i hope they bring it back for at least one more season #saveodaat