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The Best Episodes of Start-Up

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

Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:tvN

Best Episodes Summary

"Hackathon" is the best rated episode of "Start-Up". It scored 8.6/10 based on 250 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/31/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "START-UP".

  • Hackathon
    8.6/10250 votes
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    #1 - Hackathon

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2020

    Dal-mi and In-jae present their teams' ideas on the hackathon stage. A story about Dal-mi's upbringing moves Ji-pyeong to fight for her success.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • START-UP
    8.5/10422 votes
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    #2 - START-UP

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2020

    The spring Seo Dal-mi lost everything, Nam Do-san's letters kept her company. Fifteen years later, she needs him by her side to prove Won In-jae wrong.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Risk
    8.5/10211 votes
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    #3 - Risk

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2020

    Do-san and Ji-pyeong struggle to bear the weight of their untold truths. Doubts and a mix-up lead Dal-mi to the place where it all started.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sandbox
    8.3/10253 votes
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    #4 - Sandbox

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2020

    Despite differing pasts, Dal-mi and In-jae fight for their dreams at the same starting line. Ji-pyeong sets out to protect Dal-mi and help Do-san.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Burn Rate
    8.3/10218 votes
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    #5 - Burn Rate

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2020

    Grappling with his feelings for Dal-mi, Ji-pyeong avoids her. Do-san's knowledge of Won-deok's condition inspires a business idea for Samsan Tech.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Angel
    8.2/10260 votes
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    #6 - Angel

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2020

    Ji-pyeong scrambles to transform Do-san into the man of Dal-mi's dreams. A rude awakening prompts In-jae to close one door and open another.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Key Man
    8.2/10216 votes
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    #7 - Key Man

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2020

    In-jae uses lessons from her father and stepfather to her advantage. A clash over company shares tests Dal-mi, who turns to Ji-pyeong for advice.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Backup
    8.2/10211 votes
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    #8 - Backup

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2020

    Devastating news gives Dal-mi another reason to make the app a success. Won Du-jeong's plan to teach Do-san and Dal-mi a lesson backfires.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Exit
    8.1/10209 votes
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    #9 - Exit

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/21/2020

    Kim Yong-san forces Ji-pyeong to reflect on his past remarks. In-jae and Dal-mi's companies showcase rivaling programs using the same technology.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)
    8.0/10283 votes
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    #10 - FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2020

    To preserve Dal-mi's past and to support her future, Choi Won-deok asks Han Ji-pyeong to pull off an impossible task.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Demo Day
    7.8/10219 votes
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    #11 - Demo Day

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/2020

    Ji-pyeong gives Dal-mi long-awaited answers and a confession. Seeking success on his own terms, Do-san considers a golden opportunity.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Acqhire
    7.7/10232 votes
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    #12 - Acqhire

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/22/2020

    Alex Kwon shows his true colors, proving Ji-pyeong right and fulfilling Samsan Tech's worst fears. Do-san tells Ji-pyeong about Won-deok's health.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elevator Speech
    7.5/10251 votes
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    #13 - Elevator Speech

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 11/29/2020

    Tasked with recruiting top developers into her company, Dal-mi pitches her idea at Samsan Tech. Do-san gets away to clear his head.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Scale Up
    7.3/10307 votes
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    #14 - Scale Up

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/6/2020

    Do-san and Dal-mi envision new goals for their future. Ji-pyeong finds a way to pay forward his gratitude for Won-deok. In-jae returns to her roots.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Comfort Zone
    7.2/10252 votes
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    #15 - Comfort Zone

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 11/28/2020

    Dal-mi and In-jae's self-driving car is hit by a ransomware attack. Samsan Tech founders return after a successful three-year stint in San Francisco.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
    6.8/10271 votes
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    #16 - MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/5/2020

    Jung Sa-ha and Lee Chul-san begin dating in secret. A boozy, heartfelt conversation with Do-san helps Ji-pyeong make a decision about Dal-mi.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A