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The Best Episodes of The Potato Lab Season 1

Every episode of The Potato Lab Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Potato Lab Season 1!

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A potato researcher with 12 years of experience who is working on a secret project and a newly appointed eccentric director go head to head before falling for each other in a sweet office romance.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 1 - That Wonhan Bastard
    8.0/10(82 votes)

    #1 - That Wonhan Bastard

    S1:E1

    While facing some internal anger for his harsh corporate changes, So Baek-ho clashes with the fierce Kim Mi-kyung when he visits her potato research lab.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 2 - The Hot Director
    8.2/10(74 votes)

    #2 - The Hot Director

    S1:E2

    After Baek-ho unwittingly moves into Mi-kyung's guest house and sets up an office at her lab, she turns the village against him — resulting in a fiasco.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 3 - The Price of a Kiss
    8.9/10(71 votes)

    #3 - The Price of a Kiss

    S1:E3

    After Mi-kyung panics to avoid running into Baek-ho, he comes to her aid during a potato cooking competition. She later runs into a figure from her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 4 - This message has been deleted
    8.8/10(64 votes)

    #4 - This message has been deleted

    S1:E4

    Baek-ho deals devastating news to Mi-kyung, forcing her to figure out her next steps. But later, an emergency forces the two to work together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 5 - Person of Interest
    8.8/10(61 votes)

    #5 - Person of Interest

    S1:E5

    Baek-ho and Mi-kyung see new sides of each other, and feelings begin to blossom. A new arrival at the guesthouse stirs jealousy in Mi-kyung.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 6 - False Goat's Beard
    9.0/10(65 votes)

    #6 - False Goat's Beard

    S1:E6

    After a shakeup at the potato lab, Baek-ho and Mi-kyung take a business trip together. But soon after, Baek-ho starts avoiding her, leaving her confused.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 7 - Softie Sweetie
    8.6/10(48 votes)

    #7 - Softie Sweetie

    S1:E7

    With their feelings made clear, Mi Gyeong and Baek Ho head out on their first date. But shortly after, they realize that rumors spread quickly at work

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 8 - Lethal
    8.6/10(45 votes)

    #8 - Lethal

    S1:E8

    The sudden appearance of an unwelcome visitor wreaks havoc at the guesthouse. Mi Gyeong later panics out after discovering a secret relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 9 - I Regret It
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    #9 - I Regret It

    S1:E9

    While Mi-kyung struggles with past wounds, Baek-ho worries about her well-being. Later, they share a tender and intimate moment in a potato flower field.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 10 - Yes
    8.4/10(49 votes)

    #10 - Yes

    S1:E10

    After witnessing a surprising moment between Park Ki-se and Mi-kyung, Baek-ho learns the truth about her past — leading him to confess everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 11 - Disaster
    8.0/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Disaster

    S1:E11

    Feeling betrayed by Baek-ho, Mi-kyung shuts him out. But as the tension between the two escalates, their colleagues scheme to reconcile them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Potato Lab Season 1 Episode 12 - MK107
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #12 - MK107

    S1:E12

    Mi-kyung's lab days dwindle, leaving her future with Baek-ho uncertain. What will their next chapter hold?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"That Wonhan Bastard" is the best rated episode of "The Potato Lab" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/1/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Hot Director".