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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 Worst Episode
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    Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 5 - A Tangled Web
    7.0/10(282 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 2 - Channouncements
    7.1/10(291 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 4 - Thy Neighbour's Wifi
    7.2/10(351 votes)

    #3 - Thy Neighbour's Wifi

    S3:E4

    Appa tests neighbourly boundaries when he tries to get cheap wifi. Umma forces Janet to do a questionable reading at Church and Jung hits it off with Shannon's friend, Katie.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  4. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 11 - Good Neighbours
    7.3/10(360 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 3 - Appa & Linus
    7.3/10(282 votes)

    #5 - Appa & Linus

    S5:E3

    Appa destroys a piece of Gerald's childhood; Umma misrepresents herself to her support group. Shannon gets in the way of Kimchee's plan to visit Jung in California.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Ins Choi

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  6. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 13 - Friends and Family
    7.3/10(373 votes)

    #6 - Friends and Family

    S5:E13

    Jung gives Appa and Umma a business presentation for the store. Shannon and Kimchee's office teasing leads to a meaningful discovery for Kimchee.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Matt Kippen

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

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Garry Campbell

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  9. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 8 - Silent Auction
    7.4/10(376 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 9 - New TV
    7.4/10(375 votes)

    #10 - New TV

    S2:E9

    Appa and Umma are even more generous than they imagined when they donate to a new Canadian family. Janet gets noticed by a guest photography lecturer, and Kimchee worries Jung will steal his new girlfriend.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Kevin White, Nadiya Chettiar

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  11. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 6 - The Kim Cup
    7.4/10(324 votes)

    #11 - The Kim Cup

    S3:E6

    Appa and Jung try out the old family ping pong table; Umma's feelings get hurt when Janet refuses to hang out with her; a gift basket causes problems.

    Director:Siobhan Devine
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  12. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 9 - Blabber Talker
    7.4/10(322 votes)

    #12 - Blabber Talker

    S3:E9

    Appa and Umma accidentally invite friends on their vacation. Janet accepts a job taking engagement photos for her ex. The Handy gang are all enjoying teasing each other until Jung takes things too far.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  13. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 11 - Appanticitis
    7.4/10(321 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 1 - The Trollop
    7.4/10(343 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 3 - The Help
    7.4/10(333 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 11 - Birds of a Feather
    7.4/10(277 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 1 - Parking Pass
    7.4/10(318 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 4 - Tennis Anyone?
    7.4/10(294 votes)

    #18 - Tennis Anyone?

    S5:E4

    Umma and Appa try to fit in at an upscale tennis court. Shannon helps Omar deal with his over-eager family. Janet misjudges a co-worker.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Kevin White

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  19. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 12 - Hugs & Prayers
    7.4/10(256 votes)

    #19 - Hugs & Prayers

    S5:E12

    Appa and Janet take a first aid course. Umma worries that her prayers may be backfiring. Shannon and Jung are finalists for a reality TV show.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Kevin White, Matt Kippen

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

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  21. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 3 - Open Kimunication
    7.5/10(336 votes)

    #21 - Open Kimunication

    S3:E3

    Appa and Umma unwittingly end up in marriage counseling. Jung learns more about Shannon's boyfriend than he bargained for. Janet debates whether or not to share a potential mentor with Gerald.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Kevin White, Carly Stone

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  22. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 5 - Army Spoon
    7.5/10(335 votes)

    #22 - Army Spoon

    S3:E5

    Appa unintentionally becomes the star of Gerald's award-winning photo essay. Umma realizes her family doesn't trust her in emergency situations. Janet makes a social faux pas at an exclusive restaurant.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  23. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 13 - Lord of the Ring
    7.5/10(325 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 5 - Thinkin’ ‘bout Inkin’
    7.5/10(299 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 8 - Chammo!
    7.5/10(286 votes)

    #25 - Chammo!

    S4:E8

    Janet is commissioned to take portraits of Shannon's cats. Umma entrusts Jung to pick Appa up from the dentist but things don't go as planned. Kimchee is threatened by Terence and a spice challenge ensues.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Tangled Web" is the worst rated episode of "Kim's Convenience". It scored 7/10 based on 282 votes. Directed by Renuka Jeyapalan and written by Garry Campbell, it aired on 2/16/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Channouncements".