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The Best Episodes of Kim's Convenience Season 1

Genre:Comedy

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

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...
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.8
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  • Appa's Lump
    8.1/10(427)
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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

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  • Family Singing Contest
    8.1/10(448)
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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

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  • Handyman
    8.0/10(430)
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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

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  • Hapkido
    7.9/10(437)
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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

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  • Best Before
    7.9/10(443)
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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

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  • Janet's New Job
    7.9/10(409)
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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

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  • Frank and Nayoung
    7.7/10(489)
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    #7 - 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: Kevin White, Ins Choi

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  • Wingman
    7.7/10(459)
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    #8 - 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

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  • Rude Kid
    7.6/10(453)
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    #9 - 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

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  • Service
    7.6/10(424)
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    #10 - 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

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    0
  • Gay Discount
    7.5/10(657)
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    #11 - Gay Discount

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 10/11/2016

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

    Director: Peter Wellington

    Writer: Kevin White, Ins Choi

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  • Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture
    7.5/10(500)
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    #12 - Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 10/18/2016

    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.

    Director: Peter Wellington

    Writer: Garry Campbell

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  • Janet's Photos
    7.4/10(538)
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    #13 - Janet's Photos

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 10/11/2016

    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.

    Director: Peter Wellington

    Writer: Kevin White, Ins Choi

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Appa's Lump" is the best rated episode of "Kim's Convenience" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 427 votes. Directed by Peter Wellington and written by Anita Kapila, it aired on 12/27/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Family Singing Contest".