
Kim's Convenience
Taste attributes: comedyfastlightimaginarylinearglossyenclosed
"Family comedy. In store."
Boxlist takeExpect an accessible, fast-moving comedy series, heightened rather than true to life. Best if you like pace over patience.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
7.8 /10
TMDB · 48 votes
Where to watch
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Seasons
Season 1
· 2016 · 13 episodesEpisodes (13)
1Gay Discount11 Oct 2016
Mr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend.
2Janet's Photos11 Oct 2016
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.
3Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture18 Oct 2016
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.
4Frank and Nayoung25 Oct 2016
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
5Wingman1 Nov 2016
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.
6Rude Kid15 Nov 2016
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.
7Hapkido22 Nov 2016
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.
8Service29 Nov 2016
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.
9Best Before6 Dec 2016
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.
10Janet's New Job13 Dec 2016
Janet is sick of working for free and looks for a new job.
11Handyman20 Dec 2016
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.
12Appa's Lump27 Dec 2016
Mr. Kim finds a lump on his back and Shannon brings Jung to a work event.
13Family Singing Contest27 Dec 2016
Before Janet can reveal her big news, she must survive the family singing festival at church. Mr. Kim gets attention for his new SUV.
Season 2
· 2017 · 13 episodesEpisodes (13)
1Janet's Roommate26 Sep 2017
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.
2Business Award3 Oct 2017
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.
3House Guest10 Oct 2017
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.
4Cardboard Jung17 Oct 2017
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.
5Date Night24 Oct 2017
Janet pressures Appa to make date night with Umma more special. Jung turns to Craigslist - and Shannon - to replace Kimchee's expensive sneakers.
6Resting Place31 Oct 2017
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.
7Sneak Attack7 Nov 2017
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.
8Silent Auction14 Nov 2017
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.
9New TV21 Nov 2017
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.
10Janet's Boyfriend28 Nov 2017
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.
11Good Neighbours5 Dec 2017
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.
12Appa's First Text12 Dec 2017
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.
13Handy Graduation19 Dec 2017
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.
Season 3
· 2019 · 13 episodesEpisodes (13)
1New Appa-liance8 Jan 2019
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.
2Cutie Pie15 Jan 2019
Appa tries to convince Umma that he's still attractive. Jung returns to Handy. Gerald's girlfriend makes herself at home.
3Open Kimunication22 Jan 2019
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.
4Thy Neighbour's Wifi29 Jan 2019
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.
5Army Spoon5 Feb 2019
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.
6The Kim Cup12 Feb 2019
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.
7Appanoon Delight19 Feb 2019
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.
8To Him It May Concern26 Feb 2019
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.
9Blabber Talker5 Mar 2019
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.
10Elephant in the Room12 Mar 2019
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.
11Appanticitis19 Mar 2019
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.
12Hit 'n' Fun26 Mar 2019
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.
13Lord of the Ring2 Apr 2019
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.
Season 4
· 2020 · 13 episodesEpisodes (13)
1The Trollop7 Jan 2020
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.
2Couch Surfing14 Jan 2020
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.
3The Help21 Jan 2020
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?
4Happy Ummaversary28 Jan 2020
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…
5Thinkin’ ‘bout Inkin’4 Feb 2020
Janet considers a new tattoo. Jung and Shannon exchange five-week-iversary gifts. Umma and Appa discover some juicy gossip about Pastor Nina.
6Soccer Dad11 Feb 2020
Appa unwittingly becomes Jung's soccer coach. Umma insists that Janet learn to cook. Shannon forces a birthday party on Stacie.
7Beacon of Truth18 Feb 2020
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.
8Chammo!25 Feb 2020
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.
9Which Witch Is Which3 Mar 2020
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.
10In the Bedroom10 Mar 2020
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.
11Birds of a Feather17 Mar 2020
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.
12Knife Strife24 Mar 2020
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.
13Bon Voyage31 Mar 2020
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.
Season 5
· 2021 · 13 episodesEpisodes (13)
1Parking Pass19 Jan 2021
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.
2Channouncements26 Jan 2021
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.
3Appa & Linus2 Feb 2021
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.
4Tennis Anyone?9 Feb 2021
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.
5A Tangled Web16 Feb 2021
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.
6Cookie Monster23 Feb 2021
Appa finds marijuana in the house. Shannon throws a staff party that doesn't go as planned.
7Chance Encounter2 Mar 2021
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.
8Slippery Slope9 Mar 2021
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.
9Field of Schemes16 Mar 2021
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.
10Who's Pranking Who?23 Mar 2021
Kimchee tries to impress the Handy district manager. Shannon inadvertently insults Umma's soup. Appa starts a prank war with Janet.
11Matchy Matchy30 Mar 2021
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.
12Hugs & Prayers6 Apr 2021
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.
13Friends and Family13 Apr 2021
Jung gives Appa and Umma a business presentation for the store. Shannon and Kimchee's office teasing leads to a meaningful discovery for Kimchee.
Specials
· 2021 · 1 episodeSpecials.
Episodes (1)
1Blooper Reel1 Apr 2021
A look at the fun the cast and crew had making the series
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Synopsis
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 80's 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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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2016
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Status
- Ended
- Studio
- Soulpepper Theatre Company
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