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The Best Episodes of Kim's Convenience Season 1

Every episode of Kim's Convenience Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kim's Convenience Season 1!

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The funny, heartfelt story of The Kims, a Korean-Canadian family, running a convenience store in downtown Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kim ('Appa' and 'Umma') immigrated to Toronto in the '80s to set up shop near

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 12 - Appa's Lump
    8.1/10(485 votes)

    S1:E12

    Mr. Kim finds a lump on his back and Shannon brings Jung to a work event.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  2. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 13 - Family Singing Contest
    8.1/10(507 votes)

    S1:E13

    Before Janet can reveal her big news, she must survive the family singing festival at church. Mr. Kim gets attention for his new SUV.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  3. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 11 - Handyman
    8.0/10(487 votes)

    S1:E11

    Mr. Kim fixes a broken toilet for Kimchee, Jung hides out with Shannon and when Edwin drops by, Janet believes there's more to his relationship with Mrs. Kim.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Kevin White

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  4. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 10 - Janet's New Job
    7.9/10(464 votes)

    S1:E10

    Janet is sick of working for free and looks for a new job.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Anita Kapila

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  5. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 7 - Hapkido
    7.8/10(500 votes)

    S1:E7

    Janet is taking a Hapkido class, but Mr. Kim questions her teacher's techniques. Jung runs into an old flame and Mrs. Kim tries to get them back together.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Ins Choi

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  6. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 9 - Best Before
    7.8/10(500 votes)

    S1:E9

    Mr. Kim tries to prove to Janet that best before dates are meaningless. Mrs. Kim tries not to be embarrassed by her children at the church bazaar.

    Director:James Genn
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 5 - Wingman
    7.7/10(519 votes)

    S1:E5

    Mr. Chin asks Mr. Kim to be his wingman on a date, which is fine until Mrs. Kim tags along. Janet asks Jung to help her fix a dripping pipe at the store, but the repair is interrupted by an intruder.

    Director:James Genn
    Writer:Garry Campbell

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  8. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 4 - Frank and Nayoung
    7.6/10(557 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mr. Kim is frustrated with Frank, a repairman who talks too much, while Janet's cousin Nayoung visits from Korea, challenging Janet's sense of what it means to be 'Korean.' Jung and Shannon get tickets to a basketball game, but Jung starts to wonder if Shannon thinks it's a date

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  9. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 6 - Rude Kid
    7.6/10(516 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mr. Kim disciplines Janet's professor's kid, with unexpected results for Janet. Jung discovers that Kimchee has found a questionable way to make extra money.

    Director:James Genn
    Writer:Sonja Bennett

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  10. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 8 - Service
    7.6/10(480 votes)

    S1:E8

    Mr. Kim offers the new female pastor some free items, which tests his and Mrs. Kim's relationship. Jung tries to be okay when Janet dates his friend.

    Director:James Genn
    Writer:Rebecca Kohler

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  11. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 1 - Gay Discount
    7.4/10(777 votes)

    S1:E1

    Mr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  12. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 2 - Janet's Photos
    7.4/10(620 votes)

    S1:E2

    Mr. Kim gets competitive with Janet over who is the better photographer. When Jung applies for a promotion it has a surprising effect on Mrs. Kim and Kimchee.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writers:Ins Choi, Kevin White

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  13. Kim's Convenience Season 1 Episode 3 - Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture
    7.4/10(572 votes)

    S1:E3

    Jung draws the wrong kind of attention from his boss when he gives Kimchee a Korean wedgie at work. Mr. Kim commissions Janet's friend Gerald to take his photo instead of asking Janet.

    Director:Peter Wellington
    Writer:Garry Campbell

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Appa's Lump" is the best rated episode of "Kim's Convenience" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 485 votes. Directed by Peter Wellington and written by Anita Kapila, it aired on 12/27/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Family Singing Contest".