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The Worst Episodes of Pachinko

Every episode of Pachinko ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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+

Worst Episodes Summary

"Chapter Two" is the worst rated episode of "Pachinko". It scored 7.9/10 based on 984 votes. Directed by Kogonada and written by Soo Hugh, Matthew J. McCue, it aired on 3/24/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chapter Six".

  • Chapter Two
    7.9/10984 votes
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    #1 - 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 Six
    8.0/10769 votes
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    #2 - 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 One
    8.1/101,248 votes
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    #3 - 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
    8.1/10790 votes
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    #4 - 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
    8.1/10202 votes
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    #5 - 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 Nine
    8.3/10332 votes
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    #6 - 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
    8.3/10245 votes
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    #7 - 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 Twelve
    8.4/10228 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 Thirteen
    8.4/10220 votes
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    #9 - 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 Three
    8.5/101,009 votes
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    #10 - 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
    8.5/10205 votes
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    #11 - 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 Eight
    8.7/10633 votes
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    #12 - 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 Seven
    8.8/101,246 votes
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    #13 - 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 Four
    9.0/101,102 votes
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    #14 - 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
    9.0/10328 votes
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    #15 - 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 Sixteen
    9.1/10267 votes
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    #16 - 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