One Day at a Time Season 1 Episode 6 The Death of Mrs. Resnick

The Death of Mrs. Resnick is the sixth episode of the first season of the Netflix show One Day at a Time. In this episode, the family is hit by the sudden death of their neighbor and friend Mrs. Resnick. As they process their grief, Penelope becomes fixated on the fact that Mrs. Resnick died alone and decides to plan a memorial service for her. Meanwhile, Elena and Alex struggle with their own feelings of loss and distance from the Resnick family.

Throughout the episode, the Alvarez family is shown reflecting on their experiences with Mrs. Resnick and the impact she had on their lives. Elena expresses regret over not having spent more time with Mrs. Resnick and becomes determined to make a difference in the world like she did. Alex, on the other hand, struggles to accept the reality of death and clings to the memory of Mrs. Resnick's life.

Penelope's determination to give Mrs. Resnick a proper send-off leads her to enlist the help of Schneider, who proves to be a surprisingly sensitive and helpful ally. Together, they navigate the challenges of planning a memorial service and dealing with the various conflicts and tensions that arise.

As the family comes together to mourn the passing of their friend, they also confront the ways in which death and loss can trigger intense emotions and feelings of vulnerability. Ultimately, they find comfort in each other and in the knowledge that Mrs. Resnick's memory will live on through the impact she had on their lives.