One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 4 A Snowman's Tale
- January 6, 2017
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8.1 (425)
The fourth episode of One Day at a Time season 1 is titled "A Snowman's Tale." This heartwarming episode revolves around the Alvarez family and their different experiences with the winter season.
The episode starts with Penelope Alvarez, played by Justina Machado, excitedly anticipating her children's winter break from school. She has planned various fun activities for them to do, including a family trip to the movies. As she excitedly sketches out their plans, she is interrupted by her mother, played by Rita Moreno, who is concerned about the safety of her grandchildren during the cold and slippery winter season.
Meanwhile, Elena Alvarez, played by Isabella Gomez, is struggling with her chemistry project. She is tasked with building a three-dimensional snowman with chemicals and has been struggling to find the perfect formula. After a humorous experiment gone wrong, she realizes that her family and their support are all she needs to achieve anything.
Alex Alvarez, played by Marcel Ruiz, is dealing with a case of teenage love as he has a crush on his classmate Hannah. As he tries to navigate his adolescent emotions, he comes to a realization with the help of his family that sometimes love is just about putting yourself out there and seeing what happens.
Lastly, Schneider, played by Todd Grinnell, the quirky landlord of the Alvarez's apartment building, is feeling lonely during the holiday season. He invites himself over to the Alvarez's for a cozy family dinner, but when he finally confesses the real reason he's feeling lonely, his newfound chosen family comes to his rescue.
Through all of these individual experiences, the show delivers important messages about the importance of family, support, and love. It also touches on how sometimes the winter season can bring more than just colder temperatures and icy sidewalks, but a chance for personal growth and connection.
Overall, "A Snowman's Tale" is a charming addition to the One Day at a Time series and a must-watch for anyone looking to indulge in a heartwarming and wholesome family sitcom.