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 Regent Park and had two kids, Jung and Janet who are now young adults. However, when Jung was 16, he and Appa had a major falling out involving a physical fight, stolen money and Jung leaving home. Father and son have been estranged since.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.
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With a local business award up for grabs, Appa is feeling a little jumpy. Jung tries to get Shannon into cycling.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 217 votes.
Jung and Shannon try to hide their relationship from the rest of the Handy gang, but their cover may be blown after Shannon gets a little \handy\ at a staff meeting.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 100 votes.
Curious how Kimchee suddenly has money to spare, Jung does some sleuthing. Appa gets into a dispute with Janet's professor over parenting styles.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 290 votes.
Umma re-evaluates her role as a mother. Appa comes into money and tries to do a good thing with it. Jung and Shannon discover they have different concepts of what is sexy.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 93 votes.
Janet considers getting a new tattoo; Jung and Shannon exchange "five-week-iversary" gifts. Umma and Appa discover some juicy gossip about Pastor Nina.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 96 votes.
Appa and Umma are at odds over a wedding dress, while Shannon and Jung struggle with cultural sensitivities after a visit to a burger joint. Janet grapples with the fallout of Raj's canceled engagement and faces an awkward night out with Nathan.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 118 votes.
While visiting their future burial plots, Appa and Umma make an unfortunate discovery. A faux fight between Jung and Kimchee is caught on video.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 203 votes.
Jung worries his time to ask Shannon to go on a date is running out. Janet and Gerald are forced to put their apartment plans on hold.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 233 votes.
Are "Best Before" dates on canned food meaningless? Appa is about to find out. Meanwhile, Jung surprises his mom by helping out at church.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 285 votes.
Appa receives some distressing news, which he struggles to share. Jung accompanies Shannon to a work event.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 290 votes.
A mysterious gentleman pays Umma a surprise visit. Kimchee asks Appa for help with his broken toilet.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 281 votes.
Umma is mistaken for a server at a school event for Janet; Appa takes up math tutoring to prove his teaching prowess. Shannon is finally single, but Jung is unsure if he will make a move.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 107 votes.
Jung runs into an old flame at work. Meanwhile, Appa is less than impressed with the methods used by Janet's hapkido teacher.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 285 votes.
Umma tries to recruit Jung -- not Janet -- to sing at the church festival. Appa takes a shine to his swanky new ride.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 288 votes.
At a party to celebrate getting his GED, Jung can't ignore his feelings for Shannon. Meanwhile, Janet grows tired of standing in her brother's shadow.
The episode was rated 8.02 from 174 votes.
