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The Best Episodes of Kim's Convenience Season 1

Every episode of Kim's Convenience Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kim's Convenience Season 1!

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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 1 - Gay Discount
    7.5/10(715 votes)

    #1 - Gay Discount

    S1:E1

    Mr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend.

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  2. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 2 - Janet's Photos
    7.4/10(581 votes)

    #2 - Janet's Photos

    S1:E2

    Mr. Kim gets competitive with Janet over who is the better photographer. When Jung applies for a promotion it has a surprising effect on Mrs. Kim and Kimchee.

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  3. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 3 - Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture
    7.4/10(540 votes)

    #3 - Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture

    S1:E3

    Jung draws the wrong kind of attention from his boss when he gives Kimchee a Korean wedgie at work. Mr. Kim commissions Janet's friend Gerald to take his photo instead of asking Janet.

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  4. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 4 - Frank and Nayoung
    7.6/10(526 votes)

    #4 - 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

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  5. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 5 - Wingman
    7.7/10(492 votes)

    #5 - 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

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  6. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 6 - Rude Kid
    7.6/10(489 votes)

    #6 - 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

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  8. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 7 - Hapkido
    7.8/10(473 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.

    Writer:Ins Choi

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  9. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 8 - Service
    7.6/10(457 votes)

    #8 - 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

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  10. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 9 - Best Before
    7.8/10(477 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 10 - Janet's New Job
    7.9/10(442 votes)

    #10 - Janet's New Job

    S1:E10

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

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  12. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 11 - Handyman
    8.0/10(464 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 12 - Appa's Lump
    8.1/10(459 votes)

    #12 - Appa's Lump

    S1:E12

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

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  14. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 13 - Family Singing Contest
    8.1/10(481 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Gay Discount" is the best rated episode of "Kim's Convenience" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 715 votes. Directed by Peter Wellington and written by Ins Choi, Kevin White, it aired on 10/11/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Janet's Photos".