![]() ![]() The season three opener welcomed singer Gloria Estefan and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actors, Melissa Fumero and Stephanie Beatriz to the family. And the fact that she walks out with a date doesn’t hurt either. Penelope is careful not to let Elena know how she feels, choosing instead to talk it out with Ramona and even a handsome stranger, who helps put her mind at ease. Lydia’s ultimate reaction is the stuff of dreams as she proves that there’s no room for hate or judgment in religion. Penelope wants Elena to remember her coming out as a positive experience ,but still can’t shake off this weird feeling. This episode follows Elena coming out to her mom. She then uses her new-found people skills to find a solution that’s both practical and stops her family from fighting. Meanwhile, Schneider teaches Elena that there’s more to being the ‘handymam’ than fixing homes. Just as Penelope reaches the breaking point, Lydia reveals the real reason she doesn’t throw anything out, even if it looks like trash to everyone else. Penelope and Lydia spend the episode arguing over the garage and Alex gets caught up in the crossfire. Lydia’s eccentricities usually make us laugh, but normally there’s a more poignant reason behind them. ![]() This episode urges everyone to join the discussion and speak about mental health openly, because you never know who you might be able to help by letting them know they’re not alone. Penelope considers her mental illnesses to be ‘a great shame,’ but when Elena has an anxiety attack, she realizes it’s time to be honest with her kids. When her therapy group shares their own experiences and methods for dealing with these moments, it’s almost as if they’re directly sharing advice with the audience. Penelope suffers from PTSD, depression and anxiety, and she’s increasingly having anxiety attacks. And eventually she manages to change Elena’s mind by speaking to her as feminist to feminist. Penelope holds the family together with a little help from her eccentric mother - but right from the beginning, the show teaches us that it’s ok to admit you need help, even if that help comes in a pill. She agrees to engage in a debate, but that doesn’t swing in her favor. Elena is at odds with her abuelita and mother over her Quinceanera, insisting that this traditional Latin American celebration of a girl's 15th birthday doesn’t fit in with her feminist values. Her speech will have you wiping away the tears, but also cheering her on all the way as she reminds us how strong, intelligent and brilliant she is. We can’t help but be in awe of Elena’s bravery when she decides it’s time to face her father. Penelope decides to confront Victor, leading them to recall 2001, when Elena was born and how one tragic day set their lives on an unexpected path. When Elena learns her dad is back in town and hanging out with Alex in secret, she and Penelope are furious. The show also makes a valid point about how rape prevention campaigns are usually targeted at potential victims rather than predators, which is something that isn’t spoken about nearly enough. Penelope tells the family that her predator went by unscathed because of an unjust system that silences victims. When Alex continues to dismiss their anger, Penelope and Elena share their #MeToo stories. Alex simply doesn’t get it and it’s up to the women to educate him, although Lydia’s advice is beyond questionable. Speaking of sexism, Penelope is furious when she discovers Alex’s sleazy Finstagram account. As such, we support Penelope completely when she not only brings Scott down several pegs, but also realizes her worth, andmakes sure that she gets exactly what she deserves. This episode also cleverly address the gender pay gap in a way that women everywhere will relate to. His behavior sparks a debate among the Alvarezs that proves that workplace sexism is an age old problem and after the final straw, Elena insists that it’s time to fight back. You’re very likely to have encountered a Scott in your life, the egotistical, self-important man who thinks he’s god’s gift. Welcome to MsMojo and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top Ten One Day At A Time episodes.įor this list, we’ll be looking at the best episodes from the first three seasons of this comedy web television series that made us laugh, cry or say ‘I can totally relate’. ![]()
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