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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When Nayoung visits, a white lie leads to romantic chaos. Meanwhile, Umma brings a life-size cardboard cutout of Jung to the store.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 215 votes.
Janet struggles to keep her parents from learning about her relationship with Raj. Meanwhile, Jung and Kimchee plan a party.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 175 votes.
Kimchee tries to keep his new girlfriend from meeting Jung. Janet speaks her mind in class. Appa scores a new TV.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 189 votes.
Kim's Convenience gets a noisy new neighbor. Jung becomes smitten with a new co-worker. Gerald's new girlfriend rubs Janet the wrong way.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 171 votes.
In hopes of claiming a winning lotto ticket, Janet searches for a legal loophole. Jung has a tough talk with Shannon. Umma covets a fancy coat.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 176 votes.
Umma invites Pastor Nina to move in while her apartment is renovated. Jung crashes Janet and Gerald's trivia night.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 219 votes.
Appa inherits his daughter's old smartphone. Umma finds a stray dog in the store. Janet and Kimchee bond over dim sum.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 177 votes.
Appa and Umma learn that selling illegal face cream has a downside. Janet adopts an alternate identity to get into a film festival.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 182 votes.
Janet urges her dad to step up his romance game during a date night with Umma. Jung stains Kimchee's collector-item sneakers and hunts to replace them.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 205 votes.
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.
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.
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.
