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Kim's Convenience

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About Kim's Convenience

Kim's Convenience is a comedy TV series that premiered on CBC Television on October 11, 2016. It has 5 seasons and 65 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 13 "Friends and Family", aired on April 13, 2021.

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.

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Episodes

65 episodes · 5 seasons

Season 1

2016 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    13. Family Singing Contest

    Finale

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

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    12. Appa's Lump

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

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    11. Handyman

    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.

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    10. Janet's New Job

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

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    9. Best Before

    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.

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    8. Service

    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.

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    7. Hapkido

    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.

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    6. Rude Kid

    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.

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    5. Wingman

    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.

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    4. Frank and Nayoung

    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

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    3. Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture

    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.

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    2. Janet's Photos

    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.

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    1. Gay Discount

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

Season 2

2017 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    13. Handy Graduation

    Finale

    When Jung gets his GED, Umma wants the whole family to celebrate, including Appa. Janet gets tired of always being the 'good one.' Jung struggles to tell Shannon about a new opportunity.

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    12. Appa's First Text

    Appa inherits Janet's old smartphone. Umma finds a pest in the store. Kimchee tries to help Janet cure her case of the FOMOs while Jung tries to reconnect with a girl he met at a bar.

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    11. Good Neighbours

    Appa and Umma meet their new neighbour Daniel, who runs a gym. Jung starts a new romance at work. Gerald's new girlfriend is a little too sweet for Janet's liking.

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    10. Janet's Boyfriend

    Janet tries to keep her new relationship secret from Appa and Umma. Jung and Kimchee have different ideas of what their house party should be.

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    9. New TV

    Appa and Umma are even more generous than they imagined when they donate to a new Canadian family. Janet gets noticed by a guest photography lecturer, and Kimchee worries Jung will steal his new girlfriend.

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    8. Silent Auction

    Umma covets an expensive coat at the church auction. Jung accuses Shannon of being unprofessional at work. Janet's big payday at the store is foiled by red tape.

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    7. Sneak Attack

    When Appa discovers Umma's secret side-business, he wants in. Janet accidentally-on-purpose assumes a new identity. Jung and Kimchee go through the emotional highs and lows of acquiring a new freezer.

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    6. Resting Place

    Appa's money-saving scheme from years ago comes back to haunt him and Umma. Gerald is uncomfortable with Janet's noisy bedroom habits. Jung goes into damage control after being upstaged by Kimchee at work.

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    5. Date Night

    Janet pressures Appa to make date night with Umma more special. Jung turns to Craigslist - and Shannon - to replace Kimchee's expensive sneakers.

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    4. Cardboard Jung

    Umma finds an opportunity to get Jung back into the store. Janet's cousin Nayoung returns, inadvertently bringing one of Janet's former crushes to light.

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    3. House Guest

    After a night with Janet and her college friends, Jung is worried he might not be that bright. Appa and Umma have an awkward encounter with Pastor Nina.

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    2. Business Award

    A business award comes between Appa and Umma. Jung convinces Shannon to start biking to work. Janet and Gerald have their first fight as roommates.

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    1. Janet's Roommate

    When Janet's plan to move out hits a snag, Appa and Umma encourage her to stay home. Kimchee tries to convince Jung that now is the time to make a move on Shannon.

Season 3

2019 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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    13. Lord of the Ring

    Finale

    Umma loses something valuable and doesn't want Appa to know. Jung threatens to ruin Janet's prospects with a cute yoga instructor. Shannon and Kimchee win a BBQ, and can’t decide who gets to keep it.

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    12. Hit 'n' Fun

    Umma and Appa accidentally damage a close friend's car. Janet discovers that Gerald isn't as loyal a friend as she thought. Jung worries that his birthday message to Shannon might be too personal.

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    11. Appanticitis

    Appa gets into trouble when he’s too honest with Umma. Janet takes Gerald to the hospital and meets an old friend. Jung wants to audition for his favorite reality show but double books audition partners.

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    10. Elephant in the Room

    Appa's caught in the middle when Janet and Umma fight. Jung and Shannon offer conflicting advice when Kimchee develops a crush on Handy's courier, Gwen.

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    9. Blabber Talker

    Appa and Umma accidentally invite friends on their vacation. Janet accepts a job taking engagement photos for her ex. The Handy gang are all enjoying teasing each other until Jung takes things too far.

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    8. To Him It May Concern

    Kimchee's mom is visiting from out of town. Jung looks forward to seeing her, but the feeling might not be mutual. After Appa makes a spelling mistake, Umma takes over sign duty at the store. Janet intervenes when Gerald asks Appa for a reference letter.

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    7. Appanoon Delight

    Appa and Umma find new ways to spice up their love life, while Janet learns more about her parents than she bargained for. Kimchee tries to prepare for his first corporate presentation while Jung can't help helping.

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    6. The Kim Cup

    Appa and Jung try out the old family ping pong table; Umma's feelings get hurt when Janet refuses to hang out with her; a gift basket causes problems.

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    5. Army Spoon

    Appa unintentionally becomes the star of Gerald's award-winning photo essay. Umma realizes her family doesn't trust her in emergency situations. Janet makes a social faux pas at an exclusive restaurant.

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    4. Thy Neighbour's Wifi

    Appa tests neighbourly boundaries when he tries to get cheap wifi. Umma forces Janet to do a questionable reading at Church and Jung hits it off with Shannon's friend, Katie.

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    3. Open Kimunication

    Appa and Umma unwittingly end up in marriage counseling. Jung learns more about Shannon's boyfriend than he bargained for. Janet debates whether or not to share a potential mentor with Gerald.

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    2. Cutie Pie

    Appa tries to convince Umma that he's still attractive. Jung returns to Handy. Gerald's girlfriend makes herself at home.

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    1. New Appa-liance

    When Umma wants a new dishwasher, Appa's determined to get the best deal. Janet adopts a new name as Jung tries to get his job back at Handy.

Season 4

2020 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    13. Bon Voyage

    Finale

    Appa and Umma's plans for the future push Appa out of his comfort zone. Janet gets an internship overseas while Jung and Kimchee explore new living arrangements.

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    12. Knife Strife

    Umma believes she has discovered a murder weapon as Janet realizes she and Nathan have nothing in common. At Handy, Kimchee struggles to fit in with the other regional managers.

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    11. Birds of a Feather

    Jung shows Shannon his nurturing side while Chelsea and Gerald get in the way of Janet's summer plans. Appa is invited to lead a business seminar but is forced to share the spotlight.

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    10. In the Bedroom

    Appa and Umma come up with a new sleeping arrangement, Jung pursues a new career and tries to involve Janet, while Shannon and Kimchee discover a new, slightly terrifying, side of Terence.

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    9. Which Witch Is Which

    Umma re-evaluates her role as a mother, Appa comes into money and tries to do a good thing with it while Jung and Shannon discover they have different concepts of sexy.

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    8. Chammo!

    Janet is commissioned to take portraits of Shannon's cats. Umma entrusts Jung to pick Appa up from the dentist but things don't go as planned. Kimchee is threatened by Terence and a spice challenge ensues.

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    7. Beacon of Truth

    A lie from Janet's past hurts Appa's feelings but Umma wishes Janet would keep the truth to herself. At Handy, Shannon and Jung struggle with workplace dating dynamics.

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    6. Soccer Dad

    Appa unwittingly becomes Jung's soccer coach. Umma insists that Janet learn to cook. Shannon forces a birthday party on Stacie.

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    5. Thinkin’ ‘bout Inkin’

    Janet considers a new tattoo. Jung and Shannon exchange five-week-iversary gifts. Umma and Appa discover some juicy gossip about Pastor Nina.

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    4. Happy Ummaversary

    Janet is planning to get the Kim family together for their first family dinner in 15 years but it almost proves too much for Jung and Appa to handle. 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’ herself at a staff meeting.

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    3. The Help

    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 will Jung make a move?

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    2. Couch Surfing

    While Appa is reluctant to have a houseguest, Umma is the one who ends up having problems with their visitor; Jung accuses Janet of being cold-hearted; Shannon tackles an office bullying problem.

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    1. The Trollop

    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 cancelled engagement and faces an awkward night out with Nathan.

Season 5

2021 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

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    13. Friends and Family

    Finale

    Jung gives Appa and Umma a business presentation for the store. Shannon and Kimchee's office teasing leads to a meaningful discovery for Kimchee.

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    12. Hugs & Prayers

    Appa and Janet take a first aid course. Umma worries that her prayers may be backfiring. Shannon and Jung are finalists for a reality TV show.

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    11. Matchy Matchy

    Umma tries to set Janet up with their new mason; Jung and Appa struggle to cope with a simple, kind gesture; Kimchee and Shannon can't get on the same page for employee evaluations.

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    10. Who's Pranking Who?

    Kimchee tries to impress the Handy district manager. Shannon inadvertently insults Umma's soup. Appa starts a prank war with Janet.

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    9. Field of Schemes

    Appa makes a controversial call when umpiring pastor Nina's baseball game; Janet gives Umma a sweater that turns out to be a bad fit; Jung and Kimchee babysit Gwen's niece.

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    8. Slippery Slope

    Appa worries about Umma after a minor household accident. Janet uses Jung's past to boost her reputation with students. A high school reunion has Kimchee thinking about an old flame.

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    7. Chance Encounter

    Appa and Kimchee enjoy an impromptu hangout together. Janet and Umma find an envelope of money in the store. Jung and Shannon struggle to watch TV together.

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    6. Cookie Monster

    Appa finds marijuana in the house. Shannon throws a staff party that doesn't go as planned.

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    5. A Tangled Web

    Appa's nerves are tested when Nayoung arrives with a furry friend. Umma shares an uncomfortable lunch with Jung and Shannon. Bad timing makes Kimchee neglect a co-worker in need.

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    4. Tennis Anyone?

    Umma and Appa try to fit in at an upscale tennis court. Shannon helps Omar deal with his over-eager family. Janet misjudges a co-worker.

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    3. Appa & Linus

    Appa destroys a piece of Gerald's childhood; Umma misrepresents herself to her support group. Shannon gets in the way of Kimchee's plan to visit Jung in California.

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    2. Channouncements

    A new church member makes Umma feel cast aside; Appa becomes jealous of Janet's journaling. Shannon's decision to allow shorts in the office allows Terence to come out of his shell.

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    1. Parking Pass

    Umma's new parking pass gives Appa an idea. Janet searches for more meaningful work. Shannon's mixup leads to an awkward situation for the Handy staff.

Cast & crew

Created by Kevin White and Ins Choi

  • Jamillah Ross

    Jamillah Ross

    Jamaican Customer

  • Andy Yu

    Andy Yu

    Job Applicant

  • Alexander Nunez

    Alexander Nunez

    Boy Toy

  • Thom Allison

    Thom Allison

    Therese

  • Ali Badshah

    Ali Badshah

    Terry

  • Shaleen Mulvany

    Shaleen Mulvany

    Fatima

  • William Webster

    Customer

  • Louisa Martin

    Photo Customer

  • Roshel London

    Trish's Daughter

  • Marcel Stewart

    Scratch and Win Customer

  • Sarena Parmar

    Sarena Parmar

    Esi

  • Dylan Casanova

    Noah

  • Khalon Nash

    Vijay

  • Andrew Jaehyun Park

    Korean Server

  • Cody Gallant

    Washroom Boy

  • Jennifer Gibson

    Jennifer Gibson

    Illyanka

Kim's Convenience FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Kim's Convenience?

Kim's Convenience has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 13, 2021.

When did the latest episode of Kim's Convenience come out?

The most recent episode of Kim's Convenience, Season 5 Episode 13 "Friends and Family", aired on April 13, 2021.

How many seasons of Kim's Convenience are there?

Kim's Convenience has 5 seasons with 65 episodes in total.

When did Kim's Convenience first air?

Kim's Convenience first aired on CBC Television on October 11, 2016.

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