6.5/10476 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2021
A quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese American woman, Nicky Shen, to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to San Francisco, she finds her hometown is overrun with crime and corruption. Nicky will rely on her friends and family as well as her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice…all while searching for the ruthless assassin who killed her Shaolin mentor Pei-Ling and is now targeting her.
Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper
Writer: Christina M. Kim
6.7/10331 votes#2 - Silence
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2021
When adjusting to life back at home doesn’t go as planned, Nicky turns to Henry for help in her hunt for Zhilan. Meanwhile, as Jin looks forward to life getting back to normal, Mei-Li isn’t as optimistic. Finally, after lending a hand to a young woman in need, Nicky finds the mental clarity she desperately needs.
Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper
Writer: Robert Berens
6.8/10283 votes#3 - Patience
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2021
Nicky and Henry follow a lead involving a professor who may be able to help in their search for Zhilan. Meanwhile, as Althea's past comes back to haunt her, a squabble between Jin and Mei-Li points to bigger issues in their marriage. Elsewhere, Nicky steps in to help a young worker after learning of some suspicious activity happening at King Kwong's garment factory.
Director: Joe Menendez
Writer: N/A
7.1/10272 votes#4 - Hand
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2021
As Nicky and Henry follow a new lead that brings them to a private collector in Napa, a tension-filled dinner with the Soong's leaves Althea to question her worth. Elsewhere, Evan's suspicions about Henry continue to grow.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
5.6/10338 votes#5 - Sanctuary
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2021
An officer-involved shooting in Chinatown sends shockwaves through the community. Mei-Li and Jin are forced to revisit a traumatic experience from their past. Nicky and Henry make a startling discovery about the weapons.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10223 votes#6 - Rage
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2021
When the retrieval of a weapon doesn't go as planned, Nicky takes matters into her own hands; Jin takes Mei-Li on a surprise date; Althea finds herself faced with an ultimatum.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10202 votes#7 - Guidance
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2021
After learning some devastating news about Pei-Ling, Nicky attempts to keep herself distracted by offering to help a young woman in need; Zhilan confronts her past; Mei-Lei makes a startling confession.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10201 votes#8 - Destiny
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2021
Nicky and the Shens deal with the fallout after a family secret comes to light; Althea prepares for her bachelorette party.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10191 votes#9 - Isolation
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/23/2021
To learn more about her family history, Nicky follows a lead that brings her, Henry and Evan to a quiet town in Canada. Zhilan joins forces with Kerwin Tan, and Jin and Mei-Li find themselves at a crossroads.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10188 votes#10 - Choice
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/30/2021
Nicky offers to help Evan when the case he's working on takes a turn. Ryan decides to officially introduce Joe as his boyfriend to his parents. Zhilan and Kerwin receive a surprise visitor.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10182 votes#11 - Attachment
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/7/2021
Nicky and Henry follow a lead that brings them to a K-pop concert in Las Vegas... and on a collision course with Zhilan and Kerwin. Elsewhere, Jin and Mei-Li make a major decision about the restaurant.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10172 votes#12 - Sacrifice
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/13/2021
With time running out, Nicky and Henry work to translate a cryptic map that could lead them to the Forge; Althea and the family prepare for Po Po's arrival.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10178 votes#13 - Transformation
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/20/2021
Nicky learns what is needed to open the forge. Meanwhile, an emergency at home threatens to derail Althea and Dennis' tea ceremony.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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A quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese-American woman to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China....
Genres:Action & AdventureDrama
Network:The CW
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Kung Fu" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 476 votes. Directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper and written by Christina M. Kim, it aired on 4/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Silence".