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The Best Episodes of Kim's Convenience

Every episode of Kim's Convenience ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Kim's Convenience!

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...
Genre:Comedy

Best Episodes Summary

"Appa's Lump" is the best rated episode of "Kim's Convenience". It scored 8.1/10 based on 422 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".

  • Appa's Lump
    8.1/10422 votes
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    #1 - Appa's Lump

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/27/2016

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

    Director: Peter Wellington

    Writer: Anita Kapila

  • Family Singing Contest
    8.1/10442 votes
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    #2 - Family Singing Contest

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/27/2016

    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

    Writer: Kevin White, Ins Choi

  • Handyman
    8.0/10425 votes
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    #3 - Handyman

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2016

    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

  • Hapkido
    7.9/10431 votes
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    #4 - Hapkido

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2016

    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

  • Best Before
    7.9/10438 votes
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    #5 - Best Before

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2016

    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: N/A

  • Janet's New Job
    7.9/10404 votes
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    #6 - Janet's New Job

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2016

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

    Director: Dawn Wilkinson

    Writer: Anita Kapila

  • Sneak Attack
    7.9/10364 votes
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    #7 - Sneak Attack

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2017

    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

  • Appa's First Text
    7.9/10340 votes
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    #8 - Appa's First Text

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/2017

    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

    Writer: Kevin White, Carly Stone

  • Handy Graduation
    7.9/10338 votes
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    #9 - Handy Graduation

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/19/2017

    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

    Writer: Kevin White, Matt Kippen, Anita Kapila

  • Janet's Boyfriend
    7.8/10345 votes
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    #10 - Janet's Boyfriend

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2017

    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

  • Appanoon Delight
    7.8/10305 votes
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    #11 - Appanoon Delight

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2019

    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

  • Bon Voyage
    7.8/10272 votes
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    #12 - Bon Voyage

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/2020

    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

    Writer: Matt Kippen, Anita Kapila, Kurt Smeaton

  • Frank and Nayoung
    7.7/10484 votes
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    #13 - Frank and Nayoung

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2016

    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

    Writer: Ins Choi, Kevin White

  • Wingman
    7.7/10454 votes
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    #14 - Wingman

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2016

    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

  • Janet's Roommate
    7.7/10363 votes
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    #15 - Janet's Roommate

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2017

    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

    Writer: Ins Choi, Kevin White

  • Business Award
    7.7/10366 votes
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    #16 - Business Award

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2017

    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

  • Date Night
    7.7/10356 votes
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    #17 - Date Night

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2017

    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

    Writer: Ins Choi, Kat Sandler

  • Resting Place
    7.7/10356 votes
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    #18 - Resting Place

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2017

    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

  • New Appa-liance
    7.7/10340 votes
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    #19 - New Appa-liance

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2019

    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

    Writer: Kevin White, Ins Choi

  • Elephant in the Room
    7.7/10298 votes
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    #20 - Elephant in the Room

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/12/2019

    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

  • Rude Kid
    7.6/10447 votes
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    #21 - Rude Kid

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2016

    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

  • Service
    7.6/10419 votes
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    #22 - Service

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2016

    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

  • House Guest
    7.6/10364 votes
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    #23 - House Guest

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2017

    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

    Writer: Kevin White, Ins Choi

  • Cardboard Jung
    7.6/10359 votes
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    #24 - Cardboard Jung

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2017

    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

    Writer: Kevin White, Ins Choi

  • Cutie Pie
    7.6/10322 votes
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    #25 - Cutie Pie

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2019

    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