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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Start-Up Season 1 Episode 9 - Risk
    10.0/10(248 votes)

    #1 - Risk

    S1:E9

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  2. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 8 - Backup
    9.3/10(249 votes)

    #2 - Backup

    S1:E8

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  3. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 4 - Sandbox
    8.5/10(293 votes)

    #3 - Sandbox

    S1:E4

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  4. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 5 - Hackathon
    8.5/10(298 votes)

    #4 - Hackathon

    S1:E5

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  5. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 2 - FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)
    8.4/10(327 votes)

    #5 - FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)

    S1:E2

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  6. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 6 - Key Man
    8.3/10(256 votes)

    #6 - Key Man

    S1:E6

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  7. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 1 - START-UP
    8.2/10(473 votes)

    #7 - START-UP

    S1:E1

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  8. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 7 - Burn Rate
    8.2/10(255 votes)

    #8 - Burn Rate

    S1:E7

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  9. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 10 - Demo Day
    8.0/10(255 votes)

    #9 - Demo Day

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  10. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 14 - Elevator Speech
    8.0/10(287 votes)

    #10 - Elevator Speech

    S1:E14

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  11. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 3 - Angel
    7.8/10(301 votes)

    #11 - Angel

    S1:E3

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  12. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 12 - Acqhire
    7.0/10(266 votes)

    #12 - Acqhire

    S1:E12

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  13. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 11 - Exit
    6.0/10(245 votes)

    #13 - Exit

    S1:E11

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  14. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 15 - MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
    6.0/10(307 votes)

    #14 - MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

    S1:E15

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  15. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 16 - Scale Up
    5.5/10(347 votes)

    #15 - Scale Up

    S1:E16

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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  16. Start-Up Season 1 Episode 13 - Comfort Zone
    0.0/10(284 votes)

    #16 - Comfort Zone

    S1:E13

    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:Oh Choong-hwan
    Writer:Park Hye-ryun

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Best Episodes Summary

"Risk" is the best rated episode of "Start-Up". It scored 10/10 based on 248 votes. Directed by Oh Choong-hwan and written by Park Hye-ryun, it aired on 11/14/2020. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Backup".