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The funny, heartfelt story of The Kims, a Korean-Canadian family, running a convenience store in downtown Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kim ('Appa' and 'Umma') immigrated to Toronto in the '80s to set up shop near

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 12 - Appa's Lump
    8.1/10(483 votes)

    #1 - Appa's Lump

    S1:E12

    Mr. Kim finds a lump on his back and Shannon brings Jung to a work event.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  2. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 13 - Family Singing Contest
    8.1/10(505 votes)

    #2 - Family Singing Contest

    S1:E13

    Before Janet can reveal her big news, she must survive the family singing festival at church. Mr. Kim gets attention for his new SUV.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  3. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 11 - Handyman
    8.0/10(486 votes)

    #3 - Handyman

    S1:E11

    Mr. Kim fixes a broken toilet for Kimchee, Jung hides out with Shannon and when Edwin drops by, Janet believes there's more to his relationship with Mrs. Kim.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Kevin White

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  4. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 10 - Janet's New Job
    7.9/10(464 votes)

    #4 - Janet's New Job

    S1:E10

    Janet is sick of working for free and looks for a new job.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  5. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 12 - Appa's First Text
    7.9/10(394 votes)

    #5 - Appa's First Text

    S2:E12

    Appa inherits Janet's old smartphone. Umma finds a pest in the store. Kimchee tries to help Janet cure her case of the FOMOs while Jung tries to reconnect with a girl he met at a bar.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Kevin White, Carly Stone

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  6. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 13 - Handy Graduation
    7.9/10(393 votes)

    #6 - Handy Graduation

    S2:E13

    When Jung gets his GED, Umma wants the whole family to celebrate, including Appa. Janet gets tired of always being the 'good one.' Jung struggles to tell Shannon about a new opportunity.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Kevin White, Matt Kippen, Anita Kapila

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  7. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 7 - Hapkido
    7.8/10(499 votes)

    #7 - Hapkido

    S1:E7

    Janet is taking a Hapkido class, but Mr. Kim questions her teacher's techniques. Jung runs into an old flame and Mrs. Kim tries to get them back together.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Ins Choi

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  8. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 9 - Best Before
    7.8/10(499 votes)

    #8 - Best Before

    S1:E9

    Mr. Kim tries to prove to Janet that best before dates are meaningless. Mrs. Kim tries not to be embarrassed by her children at the church bazaar.

    Director:James Genn
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 7 - Sneak Attack
    7.8/10(427 votes)

    #9 - Sneak Attack

    S2:E7

    When Appa discovers Umma's secret side-business, he wants in. Janet accidentally-on-purpose assumes a new identity. Jung and Kimchee go through the emotional highs and lows of acquiring a new freezer.

    Director:Aleysa Young
    Writer:Garry Campbell

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  10. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 10 - Janet's Boyfriend
    7.8/10(403 votes)

    #10 - Janet's Boyfriend

    S2:E10

    Janet tries to keep her new relationship secret from Appa and Umma. Jung and Kimchee have different ideas of what their house party should be.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writer:Matt Kippen

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  11. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 7 - Appanoon Delight
    7.8/10(351 votes)

    #11 - Appanoon Delight

    S3:E7

    Appa and Umma find new ways to spice up their love life, while Janet learns more about her parents than she bargained for. Kimchee tries to prepare for his first corporate presentation while Jung can't help helping.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writer:Matt Kippen

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  12. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 13 - Bon Voyage
    7.8/10(311 votes)

    #12 - Bon Voyage

    S4:E13

    Appa and Umma's plans for the future push Appa out of his comfort zone. Janet gets an internship overseas while Jung and Kimchee explore new living arrangements.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Matt Kippen, Anita Kapila, Kurt Smeaton

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  13. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 5 - Wingman
    7.7/10(518 votes)

    #13 - Wingman

    S1:E5

    Mr. Chin asks Mr. Kim to be his wingman on a date, which is fine until Mrs. Kim tags along. Janet asks Jung to help her fix a dripping pipe at the store, but the repair is interrupted by an intruder.

    Director:James Genn
    Writer:Garry Campbell

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  14. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 2 - Business Award
    7.7/10(423 votes)

    #14 - Business Award

    S2:E2

    A business award comes between Appa and Umma. Jung convinces Shannon to start biking to work. Janet and Gerald have their first fight as roommates.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Matt Kippen

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  15. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 1 - New Appa-liance
    7.7/10(386 votes)

    #15 - New Appa-liance

    S3:E1

    When Umma wants a new dishwasher, Appa's determined to get the best deal. Janet adopts a new name as Jung tries to get his job back at Handy.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  16. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 10 - Elephant in the Room
    7.7/10(345 votes)

    #16 - Elephant in the Room

    S3:E10

    Appa's caught in the middle when Janet and Umma fight. Jung and Shannon offer conflicting advice when Kimchee develops a crush on Handy's courier, Gwen.

    Director:Siobhan Devine
    Writer:Kurt Smeaton

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  17. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 4 - Frank and Nayoung
    7.6/10(555 votes)

    #17 - Frank and Nayoung

    S1:E4

    Mr. Kim is frustrated with Frank, a repairman who talks too much, while Janet's cousin Nayoung visits from Korea, challenging Janet's sense of what it means to be 'Korean.' Jung and Shannon get tickets to a basketball game, but Jung starts to wonder if Shannon thinks it's a date

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  18. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 6 - Rude Kid
    7.6/10(515 votes)

    #18 - Rude Kid

    S1:E6

    Mr. Kim disciplines Janet's professor's kid, with unexpected results for Janet. Jung discovers that Kimchee has found a questionable way to make extra money.

    Director:James Genn
    Writer:Sonja Bennett

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  19. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 8 - Service
    7.6/10(479 votes)

    #19 - Service

    S1:E8

    Mr. Kim offers the new female pastor some free items, which tests his and Mrs. Kim's relationship. Jung tries to be okay when Janet dates his friend.

    Director:James Genn
    Writer:Rebecca Kohler

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  20. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 1 - Janet's Roommate
    7.6/10(421 votes)

    #20 - Janet's Roommate

    S2:E1

    When Janet's plan to move out hits a snag, Appa and Umma encourage her to stay home. Kimchee tries to convince Jung that now is the time to make a move on Shannon.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  21. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 3 - House Guest
    7.6/10(422 votes)

    #21 - House Guest

    S2:E3

    After a night with Janet and her college friends, Jung is worried he might not be that bright. Appa and Umma have an awkward encounter with Pastor Nina.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  22. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 4 - Cardboard Jung
    7.6/10(416 votes)

    #22 - Cardboard Jung

    S2:E4

    Umma finds an opportunity to get Jung back into the store. Janet's cousin Nayoung returns, inadvertently bringing one of Janet's former crushes to light.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  23. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 5 - Date Night
    7.6/10(414 votes)

    #23 - Date Night

    S2:E5

    Janet pressures Appa to make date night with Umma more special. Jung turns to Craigslist - and Shannon - to replace Kimchee's expensive sneakers.

    Director:Aleysa Young
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kat Sandler

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  24. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 6 - Resting Place
    7.6/10(413 votes)

    #24 - Resting Place

    S2:E6

    Appa's money-saving scheme from years ago comes back to haunt him and Umma. Gerald is uncomfortable with Janet's noisy bedroom habits. Jung goes into damage control after being upstaged by Kimchee at work.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  25. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 2 - Cutie Pie
    7.6/10(365 votes)

    #25 - Cutie Pie

    S3:E2

    Appa tries to convince Umma that he's still attractive. Jung returns to Handy. Gerald's girlfriend makes herself at home.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Matt Kippen

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Best Episodes Summary

"Appa's Lump" is the best rated episode of "Kim's Convenience". It scored 8.1/10 based on 483 votes. Directed by Peter Wellington and written by Anita Kapila, it aired on 12/27/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Family Singing Contest".