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The Best Episodes of Pachinko

Every episode of Pachinko ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Pachinko!

Follow the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family beginning with a forbidden love and crescendos into a sweeping saga that...
Genre:Drama
Network:Apple TV+

Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter Sixteen" is the best rated episode of "Pachinko". It scored 9.1/10 based on 277 votes. Directed by Lee Sang-il and written by Chang-rae Lee, it aired on 10/10/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter Four".

  • Chapter Sixteen
    9.1/10277 votes
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    #1 - Chapter Sixteen

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/2024

    Noa uncovers a devastating truth. Solomon learns of an old enemy's fate. Sunja must decide between her past and her future.

    Director: Lee Sang-il

    Writer: Chang-rae Lee

  • Chapter Four
    9.0/101,112 votes
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    #2 - Chapter Four

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2022

    Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home. Solomon gets ready for his big day.

    Director: Justin Chon

    Writer: Soo Hugh, E. J. Koh

  • Chapter Ten
    9.0/10342 votes
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    #3 - Chapter Ten

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2024

    The family reunites with a loved one and confronts a harsh reality. Solomon makes a discovery that could prove beneficial.

    Director: Leanne Welham

    Writer: Soo Hugh, Melissa Park, Christina Yoon

  • Chapter Seven
    8.8/101,255 votes
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    #4 - Chapter Seven

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/21/2022

    As a young man in 1923 Yokohama, Hansu is thrown into a cataclysmic disaster that will change everything.

    Director: Kogonada

    Writer: Soo Hugh, Ethan Kuperberg

  • Chapter Eight
    8.7/10642 votes
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    #5 - Chapter Eight

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/28/2022

    Sunja learns that Isak has been arrested and searches for him with the aid of her young son. Solomon makes a fateful decision.

    Director: Justin Chon

    Writer: Soo Hugh, Mfoniso Udofia

  • Chapter Three
    8.5/101,018 votes
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    #6 - Chapter Three

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/24/2022

    Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu. Solomon looks to his grandmother for help.

    Director: Kogonada

    Writer: Soo Hugh, Hansol Jung

  • Chapter Fifteen
    8.5/10213 votes
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    #7 - Chapter Fifteen

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/2024

    Mr. Kim faces a difficult choice: the woman he loves or his homeland. Both Solomon and Mozasu execute ruthless plans.

    Director: Lee Sang-il

    Writer: Soo Hugh, Haruna Lee

  • Chapter Twelve
    8.4/10234 votes
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    #8 - Chapter Twelve

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2024

    As new relationships blossom, a tragedy threatens to destroy everything. Sunja meets a close friend of Solomon's.

    Director: Arvin Chen

    Writer: Soo Hugh, Ethan Kuperberg

  • Chapter Nine
    8.3/10338 votes
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    #9 - Chapter Nine

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2024

    World War II forces Sunja to make dangerous decisions for her family's survival. Pushed to the edge, Solomon takes a stand.

    Director: Leanne Welham

    Writer: Soo Hugh

  • Chapter Eleven
    8.3/10252 votes
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    #10 - Chapter Eleven

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2024

    Sunja and the children flee Osaka only to find their new location has its own challenges. Solomon's past leads him to new beginnings.

    Director: Arvin Chen

    Writer: Melissa Park

  • Chapter Thirteen
    8.3/10226 votes
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    #11 - Chapter Thirteen

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2024

    The family's fight for survival begins anew as WWII reaches the home front. A surprise figure thwarts Solomon's perfect plan.

    Director: Arvin Chen

    Writer: Soo Hugh, David Mitchell

  • Chapter One
    8.1/101,261 votes
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    #12 - Chapter One

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2022

    In 1920s Korea, Yangjin and Kim Hoonie shield their only child, Kim Sunja, from the realities of life under colonial rule. In 1989, Solomon Baek closes a big deal.

    Director: Kogonada

    Writer: Soo Hugh

  • Chapter Five
    8.1/10797 votes
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    #13 - Chapter Five

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/7/2022

    As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others. Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal.

    Director: Justin Chon

    Writer: Soo Hugh, Franklin jin Rho

  • Chapter Fourteen
    8.1/10208 votes
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    #14 - Chapter Fourteen

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2024

    Five years after the war has ended, Hansu is at the top of the criminal underworld—but his riches come at a great price.

    Director: Lee Sang-il

    Writer: Karen Chee, Chang-rae Lee

  • Chapter Six
    8.0/10777 votes
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    #15 - Chapter Six

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/14/2022

    Sunja goes into premature labor while Baek Isak grapples with a political awakening. Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love.

    Director: Justin Chon

    Writer: Soo Hugh, Lauren Yee

  • Chapter Two
    7.9/10994 votes
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    #16 - Chapter Two

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/2022

    Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price. Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity.

    Director: Kogonada

    Writer: Soo Hugh, Matthew J. McCue