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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 1 Episode 2 - Janet's Photos
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 3 - Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 12 - Knife Strife
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Knife Strife

    S4:E12

    Umma believes she has discovered a murder weapon as Janet realizes she and Nathan have nothing in common. At Handy, Kimchee struggles to fit in with the other regional managers.

    Director:Siobhan Devine
    Writer:Kurt Smeaton

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  4. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 3 - Appa & Linus
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 6 - Rude Kid
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - 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
    Writer:Sonja Bennett

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  6. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 5 - Wingman
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #6 - 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
    Writer:Garry Campbell

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  7. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 7 - Hapkido
    7.3/10(6 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.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Ins Choi

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  8. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 8 - Service
    7.3/10(6 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
    Writer:Rebecca Kohler

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  9. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 2 - Cutie Pie
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Cutie Pie

    S3:E2

    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

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  10. Kim's Convenience Season 3 Episode 4 - Thy Neighbour's Wifi
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 1 - Gay Discount
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 4 - Frank and Nayoung
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #12 - 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

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  13. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 10 - Janet's New Job
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Janet's New Job

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  14. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 11 - Handyman
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Kevin White

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  15. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 12 - Appa's Lump
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Appa's Lump

    S1:E12

    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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  16. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 13 - Family Singing Contest
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  17. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 9 - Best Before
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 6 - Soccer Dad
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Soccer Dad

    S4:E6

    Appa unwittingly becomes Jung's soccer coach. Umma insists that Janet learn to cook. Shannon forces a birthday party on Stacie.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  19. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 7 - Beacon of Truth
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Beacon of Truth

    S4:E7

    A lie from Janet's past hurts Appa's feelings but Umma wishes Janet would keep the truth to herself. At Handy, Shannon and Jung struggle with workplace dating dynamics.

    Director:Siobhan Devine
    Writer:Kevin White

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  20. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 8 - Chammo!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Kim's Convenience Season 4 Episode 10 - In the Bedroom
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - In the Bedroom

    S4:E10

    Appa and Umma come up with a new sleeping arrangement, Jung pursues a new career and tries to involve Janet, while Shannon and Kimchee discover a new, slightly terrifying, side of Terence.

    Director:Renuka Jeyapalan
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  22. Kim's Convenience Season 5 Episode 9 - Field of Schemes
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Field of Schemes

    S5:E9

    Appa makes a controversial call when umpiring pastor Nina's baseball game; Janet gives Umma a sweater that turns out to be a bad fit; Jung and Kimchee babysit Gwen's niece.

    Director:Sherren Lee
    Writers:Kevin White, Clara Altimas

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  23. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 2 - Business Award
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Business Award

    S2:E2

    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

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  24. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 3 - House Guest
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - House Guest

    S2:E3

    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
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  25. Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 4 - Cardboard Jung
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Cardboard Jung

    S2:E4

    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
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Janet's Photos" is the worst rated episode of "Kim's Convenience". It scored 6.4/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Peter Wellington and written by Ins Choi, Kevin White, it aired on 10/11/2016. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture".