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The Best Episodes of Mr. Sunshine

Every episode of Mr. Sunshine ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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 returns to Korea as a US Marine Corps officer, he meets and falls in love with a noblewoman who is fighting for Korean independence. Their romance is complicated by social class and political ideology.

Genre:Drama
Network:tvN

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Mr. Sunshine" is "Episode 19", rated 9.2/10 from 179 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Episode 19" aired on 9/8/2018 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 22".

  • Episode 19
    9.2/10 179 votes

    #1 - Episode 19

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 9/8/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 22
    9.2/10 167 votes

    #2 - Episode 22

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/16/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 21
    9.1/10 150 votes

    #3 - Episode 21

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 9/15/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 23
    9.1/10 147 votes

    #4 - Episode 23

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/29/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 24
    9.0/10 166 votes

    #5 - Episode 24

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/30/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 14
    8.9/10 152 votes

    #6 - Episode 14

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 8/19/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 20
    8.9/10 137 votes

    #7 - Episode 20

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 9/9/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 8
    8.8/10 167 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/29/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 9
    8.8/10 157 votes

    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/4/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 15
    8.7/10 137 votes

    #10 - Episode 15

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 8/25/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 17
    8.7/10 138 votes

    #11 - Episode 17

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 9/1/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.6/10 162 votes

    #12 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/22/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 7
    8.6/10 160 votes

    #13 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 10
    8.6/10 155 votes

    #14 - Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/5/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 12
    8.6/10 147 votes

    #15 - Episode 12

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 8/12/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 13
    8.6/10 147 votes

    #16 - Episode 13

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/18/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 18
    8.6/10 137 votes

    #17 - Episode 18

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 9/2/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    8.5/10 203 votes

    #18 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/14/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    8.5/10 182 votes

    #19 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 11
    8.5/10 147 votes

    #20 - Episode 11

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/11/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    8.4/10 227 votes

    #21 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.3/10 170 votes

    #22 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 16
    8.3/10 134 votes

    #23 - Episode 16

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/26/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.0/10 279 votes

    #24 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/7/2018

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A