One Day at a Time Season 4 Episode 1

Ep 1. Checking Boxes

  • March 24, 2020
  • 8.1  (212)

One Day at a Time season 4 episode 1, titled "Checking Boxes," follows the Alvarez family as they navigate through life's obstacles. In this episode, the family goes through a series of changes and challenges. Cuban-American single mother and veteran Penelope is grappling with the ever-increasing responsibilities of her new career as a nurse practitioner. Meanwhile, her daughter Elena is preparing for college and wants to attend the prestigious East Coast school but struggles to hide her struggles with mental health from her mom.

Penelope's son Alex, on the other hand, is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality and finds himself questioning his own identity. Meanwhile, their grandmother Lydia is having trouble adjusting to her new living situation, having recently moved in with the Alvarezes after selling her beloved apartment. The family is also dealing with issues around classification, specifically when it comes to their racial identity as Cuban Americans.

Throughout the episode, the family members are forced to confront their own biases and stereotypes while coming to grips with the reality of their lives. As always, the show balances heavy issues with warm humor and heartwarming family moments. Fans of the show will no doubt be pleased with this season opener, which promises to explore even more complex topics while staying true to the core themes of love, connection, and family.

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One Day at a Time, Season 4 Episode 1, is available to watch and stream on Netflix. You can also buy, rent One Day at a Time on demand at Hulu online.
  • First Aired
    March 24, 2020
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (212)