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The Best Episodes of Mr. Sunshine

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The Best Episodes of Mr. Sunshine

Set in the early 1900s, this drama tells the story of a young man from Korea who grows up in the United States. When he...

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  1. 9.2/10(212 votes)

    #1 - Episode 19

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    Lady Ae-sin loses a part of herself. Lord Go counters mounting imperialist schemes, Hui-seong avenges Ae-sin and Emperor Gojong strikes down a snake.

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  2. 9.1/10(197 votes)

    #2 - Episode 22

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    Emperor Gojong tries to shield the nation but is thrust into an impasse. Finding herself behind the eight ball, Ae-sin concedes that words have power.

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  3. 9.0/10(176 votes)

    #3 - Episode 21

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    Called an American imperialist, Eugene later asks Ae-sin why she persists in a futile cause. Hui-seong helps Ae-sin out of a bind. An ally joins Ae-sin.

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  4. 9.0/10(176 votes)

    #4 - Episode 23

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    Seeing the explosion, Hui-seong, Dong-mae and Eugene fear the worst. The world’s indifference dismays Emperor Gojong, but Joseon’s defiance gets bolder.

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  5. 8.9/10(198 votes)

    #5 - Episode 24

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    Joseon remains steadfast. The Righteous Army perseveres on its course. Ae-sin keeps her flame ablaze, while Hui-seong, Dong-mae and Eugene try to help.

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  6. 8.8/10(179 votes)

    #6 - Episode 14

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    Eugene gets devastating news, Dong-mae is apprehended, Ae-sin asks Hina for help and Hui-seong comes to the rescue when Eugene finds himself cornered.

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  8. 8.8/10(159 votes)

    #7 - Episode 20

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    The Righteous Army retaliates against Japanese troops and Ae-sin seeks justice. War breaks out in Joseon -- and Eugene gets orders to return to the U.S.

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  9. 8.7/10(192 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

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    Despite being advised to lay low as a noble lady, Ae-sin undertakes a dangerous operation. Eugene makes a surprising move and Hui-seong probes his past.

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  10. 8.7/10(184 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

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    Eugene wants to know why Ae-sin can’t pull back, but her path is with the Righteous Army. Hui-seong disagrees with Ae-sin and offers an alternative.

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  11. 8.7/10(165 votes)

    #10 - Episode 17

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    After giving up that which means the most to him, Hui-seong gets a friend a gift. Lord Go leads an urgent appeal, and Ae-sin faces Japanese troops.

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  12. 8.6/10(186 votes)

    #11 - Episode 7

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    Ae-sin learns love’s real meaning and crushes a thug. Emperor Gojong asserts Joseon’s authority. Eugene reveals his Korean name to Ae-sin.

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  13. 8.6/10(164 votes)

    #12 - Episode 15

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    A disquieting sight vexes Emperor Gojong. Ae-sin defies Lord Go, Eugene refuses to forgive, and Hui-seong visits the Go family estate.

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  14. 8.6/10(161 votes)

    #13 - Episode 18

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    Eugene contends with a viperous imperialist. Seeing Lord Go’s incarceration, Hui-seong publishes a special edition. Ae-sin snubs a Japanese official.

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  15. 8.5/10(187 votes)

    #14 - Episode 6

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    Ae-sin gets a new mission. Eugene, Dong-mae and Hui-seong have something in common. Eugene delves into his past, and finally gives Ae-sin his answer.

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  16. 8.5/10(180 votes)

    #15 - Episode 10

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    The emperor seeks Eugene’s aid. Hui-seong visits the tailor. Ae-sin feels conflicted after hearing Eugene’s story, but later sees him on a snowy night.

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  17. 8.5/10(171 votes)

    #16 - Episode 12

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    Reaffirming her commitment, Ae-sin stands by her decision and settles on an unforeseen pact over castella cake. Eugene investigates an old photograph.

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  18. 8.5/10(172 votes)

    #17 - Episode 13

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    Ae-sin and Eugene take a ride out to the sea. A nefarious traitor shows great interest in Hui-seong and Eugene. Lord Go Sa-hong meets with Hui-seong.

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  19. 8.4/10(234 votes)

    #18 - Episode 3

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    In an age of imported coffee and fashions, Ae-sin prefers her German gun, but wonders what the English word “love” means and whether Eugene is a friend.

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  20. 8.4/10(210 votes)

    #19 - Episode 4

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    Suspicions run deep as U.S. troops lose a gun on a train. Ae-sin shows Dong-mae compassion, Hui-seong returns to Joseon, and Eugene considers revenge.

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  21. 8.4/10(173 votes)

    #20 - Episode 11

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    Ae-sin apologizes to Eugene, but he hopes that she’ll keep fighting for her Joseon. Hui-seong takes a streetcar ride with Ae-sin and proposes a plan.

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  22. 8.3/10(259 votes)

    #21 - Episode 2

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    The empress has been murdered: For Ae-sin, words are useless against rapacious foreign powers; she’ll take up arms instead. Eugene gets a new post.

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  23. 8.3/10(159 votes)

    #22 - Episode 16

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    Hui-seong starts a newspaper and makes a personal sacrifice. Lord Go marshals support, Ae-sin imagines a different life, and Eugene goes to the palace.

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  24. 8.2/10(196 votes)

    #23 - Episode 5

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    Ae-sin meets Hui-seong for coffee at the hotel. Eugene deals with Japanese troops at the U.S. legation, and wants to know why Ae-sin defends Joseon.

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  25. 7.9/10(316 votes)

    #24 - Episode 1

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    Joseon stands firm against U.S. incursion. Yu-jin survives in America — as Eugene. Ae-sin knows that great change is afoot with global ramifications.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 19" is the best rated episode of "Mr. Sunshine". It scored 9.2/10 based on 212 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/8/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 22".