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The Best Episodes of Mr. Sunshine Season 1

Every episode of Mr. Sunshine Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mr. Sunshine Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Mr. Sunshine" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 8/10 from 279 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Episode 1" aired on 7/7/2018 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.0/10 279 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Episode 2
    8.4/10 227 votes

    #2 - 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 3
    8.5/10 203 votes

    #3 - 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

    #4 - 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 5
    8.3/10 170 votes

    #5 - 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 6
    8.6/10 162 votes

    #6 - 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

    #7 - 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 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 10
    8.6/10 155 votes

    #10 - 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 11
    8.5/10 147 votes

    #11 - 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 12
    8.6/10 147 votes

    #12 - 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

    #13 - 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 14
    8.9/10 152 votes

    #14 - 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 15
    8.7/10 137 votes

    #15 - 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 16
    8.3/10 134 votes

    #16 - 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 17
    8.7/10 138 votes

    #17 - 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 18
    8.6/10 137 votes

    #18 - 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 19
    9.2/10 179 votes

    #19 - 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 20
    8.9/10 137 votes

    #20 - 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 21
    9.1/10 150 votes

    #21 - 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 22
    9.2/10 167 votes

    #22 - 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 23
    9.1/10 147 votes

    #23 - 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

    #24 - 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