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The Best Episodes of Welcome to Samdal-ri

Every episode of Welcome to Samdal-ri ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Welcome to Samdal-ri!

After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.
Genre:Drama
Network:JTBC

Best Episodes Summary

"Welcome Home" is the best rated episode of "Welcome to Samdal-ri". It scored 8.8/10 based on 186 votes. Directed by Cha Yeong-hun and written by Kwon Hye-ju, it aired on 1/7/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon".

  • Welcome Home
    8.8/10186 votes
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    #1 - Welcome Home

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/2024

    Samdal worries about her mother's perception as her relationship with Yongpil's grows. After uploading a video of Samdal, Eunjoo comes to Samdal-ri.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
    8.7/10161 votes
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    #2 - It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/20/2024

    Eunjoo plants a story about Samdal, complicating her role in the photo contest. But Samdal's community bands together to aid in her exhibition.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • That Damn One-sided Love
    8.6/10177 votes
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    #3 - That Damn One-sided Love

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/2024

    Just as Yongpil and Samdal get closer, his father harshly rebukes them. Amid the tension, Mija finally stands up for herself — and the past.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • The Bracken Rain of Jeju
    8.5/10204 votes
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    #4 - The Bracken Rain of Jeju

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/24/2023

    Go Mija experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Samdal enters a photo competition.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • The Story of the Two Mijas
    8.5/10181 votes
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    #5 - The Story of the Two Mijas

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/30/2023

    As Mija's condition remains dire, Samdal learns she's been unaware about her mother's health — and that Yongpil's been more present than she'd known.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • When Your Tears Dry Out
    8.5/10171 votes
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    #6 - When Your Tears Dry Out

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/2024

    After becoming official, Samdal and Yongpil go off on a shoot — but they're joined by guests. Samdal later attempts to win over Yongpil's father.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • Welcome to Samdal-ri
    8.4/10178 votes
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    #7 - Welcome to Samdal-ri

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/21/2024

    As Eunjoo's lies catch up to her, Samdal hosts her exhibition. She later finds out about Yongpil's secret dream — and his hesitation about pursuing it.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • "The Dreams" by Jo Yongpil
    8.3/10204 votes
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    #8 - "The Dreams" by Jo Yongpil

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/17/2023

    Yongpil finds competition in Bu Sangdo for Samdal's love. Samdal finds out about Park Eunjoo's scheme and heads to Seoul to find out the truth.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • The Variables We Couldn't Predict
    8.3/10183 votes
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    #9 - The Variables We Couldn't Predict

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/31/2023

    After a drunken night, Samdal agonizes over a tender moment with Yongpil. But they soon are forced to take a trip around Jeju for the photo contest.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
    8.3/10172 votes
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    #10 - What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2024

    A man from Jo Jindal's past angers her family with an ill-advised announcement. Samdal continues to agonize over her feelings toward Yongpil.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • I See You
    8.2/10204 votes
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    #11 - I See You

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/16/2023

    As Yongpil shows concern for Samdal, she confronts him about his insistence. When a reporter shows up to Samdal's town, her friends go to bat for her.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • Breaking Up, With Love
    8.2/10193 votes
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    #12 - Breaking Up, With Love

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/23/2023

    Sangdo confronts Yongpil about their shared feelings for Samdal. Samdal's mother begins to suspect something is happening between Samdal and Yongpil.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • The Soulmates' History
    8.0/10264 votes
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    #13 - The Soulmates' History

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/3/2023

    While moping over her career downfall, Samdal awkwardly encounters Jo Yongpil. She later runs into him again — where she must come to his rescue.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • The Rotten Apple of My Eye
    8.0/10220 votes
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    #14 - The Rotten Apple of My Eye

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/10/2023

    As the townspeople talk, Samdal sets the record straight to her community. Ashamed by the truth, Samdal lies to Yongpil about her love life.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
    7.9/10219 votes
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    #15 - Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/9/2023

    Samdal avoids being seen in public as more people find out about her arrival. But she overhears a hurtful conversation, causing her to break down.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju

  • Tears of the Dragon
    7.5/10281 votes
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    #16 - Tears of the Dragon

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/2/2023

    After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Samdal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.

    Director: Cha Yeong-hun

    Writer: Kwon Hye-ju