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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 2 Episode 5 - Date Night
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 6 - Resting Place
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 7 - Sneak Attack
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 8 - Silent Auction
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Silent Auction

    S2:E8

    Umma covets an expensive coat at the church auction. Jung accuses Shannon of being unprofessional at work. Janet's big payday at the store is foiled by red tape.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  5. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 10 - Janet's Boyfriend
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 11 - Good Neighbours
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Good Neighbours

    S2:E11

    Appa and Umma meet their new neighbour Daniel, who runs a gym. Jung starts a new romance at work. Gerald's new girlfriend is a little too sweet for Janet's liking.

    Director:Siobhan Devine
    Writers:Nadiya Chettiar, Carly Stone

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  7. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 7 - Appanoon Delight
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 8 - To Him It May Concern
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - To Him It May Concern

    S3:E8

    Kimchee's mom is visiting from out of town. Jung looks forward to seeing her, but the feeling might not be mutual. After Appa makes a spelling mistake, Umma takes over sign duty at the store. Janet intervenes when Gerald asks Appa for a reference letter.

    Director:Weyni Mengesha
    Writer:Carly Stone

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  9. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 10 - Elephant in the Room
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 11 - Appanticitis
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Appanticitis

    S3:E11

    Appa gets into trouble when he’s too honest with Umma. Janet takes Gerald to the hospital and meets an old friend. Jung wants to audition for his favorite reality show but double books audition partners.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  11. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 12 - Hit 'n' Fun
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Hit 'n' Fun

    S3:E12

    Umma and Appa accidentally damage a close friend's car. Janet discovers that Gerald isn't as loyal a friend as she thought. Jung worries that his birthday message to Shannon might be too personal.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  12. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 13 - Lord of the Ring
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Lord of the Ring

    S3:E13

    Umma loses something valuable and doesn't want Appa to know. Jung threatens to ruin Janet's prospects with a cute yoga instructor. Shannon and Kimchee win a BBQ, and can’t decide who gets to keep it.

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

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  13. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 1 - The Trollop
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Trollop

    S4:E1

    Appa and Umma are at odds over a wedding dress while Shannon and Jung struggle with cultural sensitivities after a visit to a burger joint. Janet grapples with the fallout of Raj's cancelled engagement and faces an awkward night out with Nathan.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  14. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 2 - Couch Surfing
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Couch Surfing

    S4:E2

    While Appa is reluctant to have a houseguest, Umma is the one who ends up having problems with their visitor; Jung accuses Janet of being cold-hearted; Shannon tackles an office bullying problem.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Matt Kippen

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  15. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 3 - The Help
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - The Help

    S4:E3

    Umma is mistaken for a server at a school event for Janet. Appa takes up math tutoring to prove his teaching prowess. Shannon is finally single but will Jung make a move?

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Matt Kippen, Clara Altimas

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  16. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 4 - Happy Ummaversary
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Happy Ummaversary

    S4:E4

    Janet is planning to get the Kim family together for their first family dinner in 15 years but it almost proves too much for Jung and Appa to handle. Jung and Shannon try to hide their relationship from the rest of the Handy gang but their cover may be blown after Shannon gets a little ‘handy’ herself at a staff meeting.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  17. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 5 - Thinkin’ ‘bout Inkin’
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Thinkin’ ‘bout Inkin’

    S4:E5

    Janet considers a new tattoo. Jung and Shannon exchange five-week-iversary gifts. Umma and Appa discover some juicy gossip about Pastor Nina.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Matt Kippen

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  18. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 9 - Which Witch Is Which
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Which Witch Is Which

    S4:E9

    Umma re-evaluates her role as a mother, Appa comes into money and tries to do a good thing with it while Jung and Shannon discover they have different concepts of sexy.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  19. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 11 - Birds of a Feather
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Birds of a Feather

    S4:E11

    Jung shows Shannon his nurturing side while Chelsea and Gerald get in the way of Janet's summer plans. Appa is invited to lead a business seminar but is forced to share the spotlight.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Clara Altimas

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  20. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 13 - Bon Voyage
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 1 - Parking Pass
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Parking Pass

    S5:E1

    Umma's new parking pass gives Appa an idea. Janet searches for more meaningful work. Shannon's mixup leads to an awkward situation for the Handy staff.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Matt Kippen

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  22. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 2 - Channouncements
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Channouncements

    S5:E2

    A new church member makes Umma feel cast aside; Appa becomes jealous of Janet's journaling. Shannon's decision to allow shorts in the office allows Terence to come out of his shell.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writer:Clara Altimas

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  23. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 5 - A Tangled Web
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - A Tangled Web

    S5:E5

    Appa's nerves are tested when Nayoung arrives with a furry friend. Umma shares an uncomfortable lunch with Jung and Shannon. Bad timing makes Kimchee neglect a co-worker in need.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writer:Garry Campbell

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  24. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 6 - Cookie Monster
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Cookie Monster

    S5:E6

    Appa finds marijuana in the house. Shannon throws a staff party that doesn't go as planned.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  25. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 7 - Chance Encounter
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Chance Encounter

    S5:E7

    Appa and Kimchee enjoy an impromptu hangout together. Janet and Umma find an envelope of money in the store. Jung and Shannon struggle to watch TV together.

    Director:Sherren Lee
    Writer:Matt Kippen

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Best Episodes Summary

"Date Night" is the best rated episode of "Kim's Convenience". It scored 8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Aleysa Young and written by Ins Choi, Kat Sandler, it aired on 10/24/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Resting Place".