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The Best Episodes of Pachinko Season 1

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

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+

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chapter One" is the best rated episode of "Pachinko" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 1261 votes. Directed by Kogonada and written by Soo Hugh, it aired on 3/24/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Two".

  • Chapter One
    8.1/101,261 votes

    #1 - 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 Two
    7.9/10994 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Chapter Three
    8.5/101,018 votes

    #3 - 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 Four
    9.0/101,111 votes

    #4 - 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 Five
    8.1/10797 votes

    #5 - 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 Six
    8.0/10777 votes

    #6 - 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 Seven
    8.8/101,254 votes

    #7 - 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

    #8 - 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