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The Worst 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. #1 Worst Episode
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    Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(338 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(211 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(277 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    8.3/10(177 votes)

    #4 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(251 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(226 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.5/10(202 votes)

    #7 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.5/10(189 votes)

    #8 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.5/10(189 votes)

    #9 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.5/10(187 votes)

    #10 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.6/10(201 votes)

    #11 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.6/10(196 votes)

    #12 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    8.6/10(175 votes)

    #13 - Episode 18

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.7/10(208 votes)

    #14 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.7/10(200 votes)

    #15 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    8.7/10(179 votes)

    #16 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    8.7/10(181 votes)

    #17 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    8.8/10(178 votes)

    #18 - Episode 20

    S1:E20

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.9/10(195 votes)

    #19 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 24 - Episode 24
    8.9/10(219 votes)

    #20 - Episode 24

    S1:E24

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    9.0/10(193 votes)

    #21 - Episode 21

    S1:E21

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 23 - Episode 23
    9.1/10(193 votes)

    #22 - Episode 23

    S1:E23

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    9.2/10(235 votes)

    #23 - Episode 19

    S1:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 22 - Episode 22
    9.2/10(218 votes)

    #24 - Episode 22

    S1:E22

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Mr. Sunshine". It scored 7.9/10 based on 338 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/7/2018. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 5".