One Day at a Time is a Pop TV original sitcom based on the 1975–84 series of the same name. It was developed by Gloria Calderon Kellett and Mike Royce. The series centers on a Cuban-American family led by the mother, Penelope, a separated military veteran raising a son Alex who is described as a socially inept tween and a strong-headed, feminist daughter Elena. Penelope’s mother, Lydia, helps her take care of the kids and the house chores.
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.
To Teach Alex the value of a dollar, Penelope forces him to take a summer job at her workplace. Meanwhile, Elena finds a way to get paid for her hobby.
Lydia learns Dr. Berkowitz is going to the opera without her. When Schneider asks if she and Max are exclusive, Penelope realizes it's time for a talk.
Sibling rivalry rears its ugly head when Penelope's brother, who can do no wrong in their mother's eyes, shows up during a family getaway to San Diego.
Penelope feels hurt after seeing an item in her mom's 'bouquet list' that's about her. Dr. B finds the key to teaching a struggling Elena how to drive.
Penelope's ex is coming to visit the children with his latest girlfriend, who is not the young bimbo Penny is expecting. In fact, she blows everyone away, as does her and Victor's surprise.
After putting Alex in a difficult position, Schneider gets tough love from Penelope. Dr. B consults Lydia's bouquet list for "non-iversary" gift ideas.
After a census taker comes to the house, the Alvarez family reflects on their relationships and wonder what else the future may (or may not) have in store.
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.
Alex catches his mother in a compromising position, motivating Penelope to talk to him about healthy human sexuality while defending herself against Lydia's old-school judgments.
It's a very scary Halloween when Lydia discovers something life-altering in the kitchen trash. Schneider and Avery are determined to win an elaborate costume contest.
When a supermoon appears in the night sky, all the Alvarezes and their significant others discover an elaborate romantic setting, fit for a marriage proposal. Who is it for? Only the moon knows!
When Lydia's church hires a young, progressive priest, Lydia convinces Elena to start attending church again. Schneider's prayers are also answered when he convinces Alex to help him build a crib and baby-proof his apartment.
