5.6/10337 votesLoading...#1 - 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
6.5/10476 votesLoading...#2 - 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 votesLoading...#3 - 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 votesLoading...#4 - 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
7.0/10223 votesLoading...#5 - 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 votesLoading...#6 - 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
7.1/10182 votesLoading...#7 - 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
7.2/10271 votesLoading...#8 - 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
7.2/10123 votesLoading...#9 - Clementine
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2022
After finding himself in a bind, Dennis turns to Nicky for help, leading them to uncover an auto theft ring in Chinatown. Elsewhere, when an argument about family causes Henry and Nicky to have their first real fight, Henry reluctantly reconnects with his estranged father. Finally, Evan is forced to make a difficult decision that could cost him his job.
Director: Richard Speight Jr.
Writer: Richard Lowe
7.3/10201 votesLoading...#10 - 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 votesLoading...#11 - 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 votesLoading...#12 - 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
7.5/10172 votesLoading...#13 - 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
7.6/1067 votesLoading...#14 - Loss
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 3/1/2023
Henry finds himself on a collision course with Xiao, whose latest plan results in devastating consequences for Nicky and her family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10178 votesLoading...#15 - 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
7.7/10129 votesLoading...#16 - Year of the Tiger (2)
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2022
In the midst of Lunar New Year festivities in Chinatown, Nicky tries to help her newly-discovered cousin Mia understand her new reality. Meanwhile, as Nicky and Evan follow a lead involving one of Russell Tan's mercenaries, Henry keeps an eye on Mia at the community center. Elsewhere, Ryan meets Sebastian, Harmony Dumpling's newest line cook and Kerwin is paid a surprise visit by his sister Juliet. Finally, Zhilan is forced to confront her past.
Director: Joe Menendez
Writer: Ryan Johnson, Peter Lalayanis
7.7/10123 votesLoading...#17 - The Bell
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2022
After a mishap forces her to re-evaluate her plan against Russell Tan, Nicky turns her attention to finding out what Kerwin is up to after learning he's back in the fold. Jin offers help to an old friend at the Chinatown Arts Collective, and the team makes a big move against Russell Tan.
Director: Winnifred Jong
Writer: Brian Anthony
7.7/10100 votesLoading...#18 - Disclosure
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/4/2022
As Nicky wrestles with a secret she's been keeping from Mia, she teams up with Evan, who makes a major discovery about his former boss. Elsewhere, Althea attempts to pull off a surprise 25th anniversary party for Harmony Dumpling against her mother's wishes, and Ryan begins to question what Sebastian may be hiding from him.
Director: Joe Menendez
Writer: N/A
7.7/1086 votesLoading...#19 - Harmony
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2022
With the grand reopening of Harmony Dumplings just around the corner, it's all hands on deck to make sure it goes off without a hitch. However, things take an unexpected turn when the Shen's receive a mysterious threat on the eve of the restaurant's reopening. Elsewhere, Jin faces a new challenge and Ryan scrambles to find Sebastian the perfect gift.
Director: Richard Speight Jr.
Writer: Richard Lowe
7.8/10158 votesLoading...#20 - Year of the Tiger (1)
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2022
With the Lunar New Year around the corner, a more confident and grounded Nicky finds herself in a great place in her relationship with Henry and with her family. However, when a break-in at the Shen residence leaves her shaken, Nicky, with the help of Evan, begins to suspect that Russell Tan may be involved. Elsewhere, as Mei-Liand Jin prepare for the New Year at Harmony Dumplings, Althea begins to question whether she made the right decision re-entering the workforce.
Director: Joe Menendez
Writer: Christina M. Kim, Robert Berens
7.8/1097 votesLoading...#21 - The Enclave
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/11/2022
After uncovering an item that Russell Tan is after, Nicky enlists her entire family to help infiltrate the Enclave, a secret gathering of the world's elite. Elsewhere, Nicky deals with the fallout of a secret she's kept from Mia.
Director: R.T. Thorne
Writer: Dan Hamamura
7.8/1098 votesLoading...#22 - Destruction
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/18/2022
Nicky is left reeling after a secret she's kept hidden from her family leads to some tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Mia teams up with an unexpected ally, and Nicky and Henry find themselves at a crossroads in their relationship.
Director: Jeff Chan
Writer: Melissa Rundle
7.9/10106 votesLoading...#23 - Jyu Sa
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2022
After a tip from Evan leads Nicky and Mia to a secret meeting between Juliette and a mysterious scientist, Nicky begins to question whether she should approach her relationship with Mia as a friend or a shifu. Elsewhere, Henry's findings lead him to an expert that may be able to help decipher his research. Finally, Jin and Mei-Li help to settle an age-old dispute between Chinatown's oldest grocers.
Director: Kristin Windell
Writer: Matt Young
7.9/1068 votesLoading...#24 - The Architect
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 2/8/2023
After a campaign ad targets the Shen family, Mei-Li takes matters into her own hands.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10110 votesLoading...#25 - The Alchemist
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/27/2022
As Nicky investigates the secrets behind a mysterious stone that Juliet is after, Henry uncovers a shocking revelation about his father. Elsewhere, Althea prepares for investor meetings for her app, and Dennis receives an ultimatum from his dad.
Director: Richard Speight Jr.
Writer: John Bring
The Worst Episodes of Kung Fu
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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
Worst Episodes Summary
"Sanctuary" is the worst rated episode of "Kung Fu". It scored 5.6/10 based on 337 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/4/2021. This episode scored 0.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".