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The recently widowed host of Atlanta's No. 2 morning show struggles to balance his job and his young daughters despite all the “help” he gets from his grifter father-in-law and his brother/assistant/manager/house guest.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Kenan Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    5.9/10(255 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A recently-widowed dad tries to raise his kids with his persistent father-in-law.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Kenan Season 1 Episode 2 - Hard News
    6.3/10(156 votes)

    #2 - Hard News

    S1:E2

    Kenan, Rick and Gary go to great lengths to uncover what they think is a deep, dark secret Cori was hiding. Mika believes the morning show should cover more hard news stories.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Kenan Season 1 Episode 8 - Wednesday's Gal
    6.8/10(76 votes)

    #3 - Wednesday's Gal

    S1:E8

    Mika is determined to use the show's annual "Wednesday's Gal" wedding segment to generate desperately needed advertising revenue for the station. With love in the air, Kenan contemplates his romantic future.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Kenan Season 2 Episode 4 - Ghosts of Boyfriends Past
    6.8/10(53 votes)

    #4 - Ghosts of Boyfriends Past

    S2:E4

    Kenan believes he should help Mika with her boyfriend troubles, whether she needs it or not. Pam and Gary have a crush on the same woman and risk their friendship to be with her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Rickey Larke

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  5. Kenan Season 2 Episode 3 - Those Chops Pop
    6.9/10(48 votes)

    #5 - Those Chops Pop

    S2:E3

    Kenan struggles to define his personal and professional relationship with Mika. Rick searches for his passion and makes an unexpected enemy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Kenan Season 2 Episode 6 - Workaholic
    6.9/10(47 votes)

    #6 - Workaholic

    S2:E6

    Mika finds herself at odds with Kenan, Pam and Tami when they accuse her of being a workaholic. Gary unintentionally meets a woman that he really likes and struggles with how to tell her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Kenan Season 2 Episode 7 - The Whole Enchilada
    7.0/10(44 votes)

    #7 - The Whole Enchilada

    S2:E7

    Kenan has doubts about introducing his secret girlfriend, Janay, to his family. Pam pursues a new business opportunity with Gary, but her competitive nature gets in the way of her own success.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Kenan Season 1 Episode 7 - Kenan's Mom
    7.1/10(87 votes)

    #8 - Kenan's Mom

    S1:E7

    When Kenan's mom, Bobbi, comes for a visit, it's apparent she's developed a new sense of independence and Kenan finds himself competing for her attention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Kenan Season 2 Episode 1 - Dating App
    7.1/10(60 votes)

    #9 - Dating App

    S2:E1

    With Gary’s help, Kenan signs up for a dating app that he might not be ready for while Rick has an interesting date of his own. Mika and Pam strategize to help Tami when she is caught in an unflattering situation by a tabloid photographer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Kenan Season 1 Episode 3 - The Fourth Hour
    7.2/10(121 votes)

    #10 - The Fourth Hour

    S1:E3

    Kenan struggles with his increased work schedule when "Wake Up With Kenan!" adds a fourth hour. Rick encourages Kenan to get tough and say "no" more often. Gary suspects that Tami has her eye on Kenan's job and takes matters into his own hands.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Kenan Season 1 Episode 4 - Flirting
    7.2/10(105 votes)

    #11 - Flirting

    S1:E4

    With Gary's encouragement, Kenan agrees to get back into the dating world slowly through flirting. Rick takes Aubrey and Birdie for a spa day and can't help but join in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Kenan Season 1 Episode 9 - Teachers' Strike
    7.2/10(84 votes)

    #12 - Teachers' Strike

    S1:E9

    When the teachers go on strike, everyone has to pitch in to keep the kids occupied. Rick sets up a unique schoolroom in the morning show conference room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Kenan Season 2 Episode 2 - Work Friends
    7.2/10(58 votes)

    #13 - Work Friends

    S2:E2

    Kenan offends Tami when he reveals that he only sees her as a colleague and not as a friend. Gary and Rick encourage Birdie to use TikTok before she’s ready, which lands her in real trouble at school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Kenan Season 2 Episode 5 - Hustle And Flow
    7.3/10(52 votes)

    #14 - Hustle And Flow

    S2:E5

    Kenan and Aubrey clash when he refuses to see that she's growing up. While Gary pursues a controversial revenue stream on social media, Mika, Tami and Pam are inspired to show him the downside.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Kenan Season 2 Episode 9 - Destroying Miami
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #15 - Destroying Miami

    S2:E9

    Kenan, Gary, Mika, Tami and Phil head to Miami for some fun, but with love in the air, they find trouble. Things don't go smoothly for Rick and Loretta, who stay home to take care of the girls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Kenan Season 1 Episode 6 - You Go, Squirrel!
    7.4/10(95 votes)

    #16 - You Go, Squirrel!

    S1:E6

    Kenan has some odd encounters with a squirrel that he believes might be Cori's spirit. Rick and Gary think they've missed Kenan's birthday and try to organize an impromptu surprise party.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Kenan Season 1 Episode 5 - Flipp'd
    7.5/10(105 votes)

    #17 - Flipp'd

    S1:E5

    When Kenan's former boy bandmate-turned-huge popstar comes to town, Kenan finds himself doubting Gary's effectiveness as a manager and contemplates a change. Mika gives Aubrey and Birdie a lesson in feminism and the art of persuasion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Kenan Season 2 Episode 8 - Moving Violation
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #18 - Moving Violation

    S2:E8

    When their mom, Bobbi, decides to sell the family home, Kenan and Gary must clear the basement of their childhood memorabilia, leading Gary to evaluate his goals in life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Kenan Season 1 Episode 10 - Hair Show
    7.7/10(80 votes)

    #19 - Hair Show

    S1:E10

    Kenan, Rick, Gary and Mika prepare the girls for the annual Atlanta Hair Show but Kenan is feeling the pressure because it was one of Cori's favorite events. Gary secures an offer for a sitcom, but Kenan must contemplate a move to Los Angeles. Cori's mother, Tasha, pays a visit.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Yassir Lester

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Kenan". It scored 5.9/10 based on 255 votes. Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/2021. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hard News".