Kim's Convenience

Season 1

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Kim's Convenience tells the funny and heartfelt story of the Kim family. Mr. and Mrs. Kim are Korean Canadian convenience store owners who have worked hard to give their now-twenty-something children, Janet and Jung, a better life in Canada. This single camera comedy finds laughter in the trials of running a literal 'Mom and Pop' shop while raising kids in a culture not quite your own.

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13 Episodes

Gay Discount
E1
Gay DiscountMr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend.
Janet's Photos
E2
Janet's PhotosMr. Kim gets competitive with Janet over who is the better photographer, which leads to trouble for Janet at school. Mrs. Kim wants to be able to brag to her friends about Jung but is finding it hard to make his car rental position sound respectable. She's happy when she hears he's going for a new job, but that sours when she finds out it's still at the car rental agency.
Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture
E3
Ddongjeem and Umma's PictureJung draws the wrong kind of attention from his boss when he gives Kimchee a Korean wedgie at work. An uncomfortable 'sexual harassment in the workplace' conversation ensues. Mr. Kim commissions Janet's friend Gerald to take his photo instead of asking Janet. Janet is upset, but it's Gerald who has to deal with Mr. Kim who is an extremely self-conscious and un-photogenic model.
Frank and Nayoung
E4
Frank and NayoungMr. 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
Wingman
E5
WingmanMr. 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.
Rude Kid
E6
Rude KidMr. 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.
Hapkido
E7
HapkidoWhen Mr. Kim finds out Janet is taking a Hapkido class his feelings are hurt, but he also questions her teacher's techniques. Janet issues an invitation for Mr. Kim to criticize the teacher in person and Mr. Kim unwisely accepts. Jung runs into an old flame, while Mrs. Kim (along with the 'flame's' mother) seizes the opportunity to matchmake.
Service
E8
ServiceMrs. Kim is bothered that Mr. Kim's renewed interest in church has been prompted by the arrival of an attractive new female pastor, Pastor Nina. Mr. Kim is so smitten that he refuses to allow Pastor Nina to pay for anything at the store, but Mrs. Kim has other plans. Janet dates a good friend of Jung's and Jung struggles to be cool with it.
Best Before
E9
Best BeforeMr. 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.
Janet's New Job
E10
Janet's New JobJanet is sick of working for free and looks for a new job.
Handyman
E11
HandymanMr. 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.
Appa's Lump
E12
Appa's LumpMr. Kim finds a lump on his back and Shannon brings Jung to a work event.
Family Singing Contest
E13
Family Singing ContestJanet's got big news! But before she tells her parents, she wants to make sure they're in the best possible moods, so she butters them up: she rents a fancy new SUV for Mr. Kim, and agrees to participate in a church family singing festival with Mrs. Kim and Jung. Mr. Kim lets the attention he gets from his new ride go to his head, which leads to a confrontation with Jung. And Jung is surprised to learn that Shannon has moved on.