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One Day at a Time

2017 – 2020Show4 seasons46 episodesNR

Comedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic827.8Rotten Tomatoes99%89%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 46 episodes · best: S1E13 "Quinces" 9.1

Episodes

8.1
8.4
8.4
8.1

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Multigenerational Family Sitcom
  • Latino Cultural Representation
  • Heartwarming & Hopeful
  • Socially Conscious Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age Storyline
  • Strong Ensemble Cast
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Nuanced Character Dynamics
  • Bilingual Humor
  • Progressive Values

Cast

24 of 96 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Phill Lewis, Pamela Fryman, Angela Barnes
Written by
Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Dan Signer
Produced by
Patricia Fass Palmer

Everyone

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Facts

January 6, 2017 · June 16, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 6, 2017
Last aired
June 16, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 46 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

The Talk, Head-Tiltingly Kinky, Art Shift +9

  • The Talk
  • Head-Tiltingly Kinky
  • Art Shift
  • Platonic Life-Partners
  • Same Language Dub
  • Central Theme
  • Wafer Thin Mint
  • Mistaken for Misogynist
  • Series Continuity Error
  • I Am the Noun
  • Chekhov's Boomerang
  • Mythology Gag

12 of 98 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream One Day at a Time?"

Questions about One Day at a Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One Day at a Time?

Netflix

In the United States, One Day at a Time streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is One Day at a Time worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 82).

Is One Day at a Time okay for kids?

NRStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch One Day at a Time?

23 h

About 23 hours: 46 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2020.

Will One Day at a Time make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is One Day at a Time plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does One Day at a Time use?

The TalkHead-Tiltingly KinkyArt ShiftPlatonic Life-PartnersSame Language DubCentral ThemeWafer Thin MintMistaken for MisogynistSeries Continuity ErrorI Am the NounChekhov's BoomerangMythology Gagand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 tropes for it, including The Talk, Head-Tiltingly Kinky, and Art Shift.