

Kim's Convenience
Family comedy. In store.
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.
Cast

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
Appa

Jean Yoon
Umma

Andrea Bang
Janet Kim

Simu Liu
Jung Kim

Andrew Phung
Kimchee Han

Nicole Power
Shannon
Seasons

E1Gay Discount
Oct 11, 2016
Mr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend.

E2Janet's Photos
Oct 11, 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.

E3Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture
Oct 18, 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.

E4Frank and Nayoung
Oct 25, 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

E5Wingman
Nov 1, 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.

E6Rude Kid
Nov 15, 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.

E7Hapkido
Nov 22, 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.

E8Service
Nov 29, 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.

E9Best Before
Dec 6, 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.

E10Janet's New Job
Dec 13, 2016
Janet is sick of working for free and looks for a new job.

E11Handyman
Dec 20, 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.

E12Appa's Lump
Dec 27, 2016
Mr. Kim finds a lump on his back and Shannon brings Jung to a work event.

E13Family Singing Contest
Dec 27, 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.

E1Janet's Roommate
Sep 26, 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.

E2Business Award
Oct 3, 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.

E3House Guest
Oct 10, 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.

E4Cardboard Jung
Oct 17, 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.

E5Date Night
Oct 24, 2017
Janet pressures Appa to make date night with Umma more special. Jung turns to Craigslist - and Shannon - to replace Kimchee's expensive sneakers.

E6Resting Place
Oct 31, 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.

E7Sneak Attack
Nov 7, 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.

E8Silent Auction
Nov 14, 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.

E9New TV
Nov 21, 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.

E10Janet's Boyfriend
Nov 28, 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.

E11Good Neighbours
Dec 5, 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.

E12Appa's First Text
Dec 12, 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.

E13Handy Graduation
Dec 19, 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.

E1New Appa-liance
Jan 8, 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.

E2Cutie Pie
Jan 15, 2019
Appa tries to convince Umma that he's still attractive. Jung returns to Handy. Gerald's girlfriend makes herself at home.

E3Open Kimunication
Jan 22, 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.

E4Thy Neighbour's Wifi
Jan 29, 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.

E5Army Spoon
Feb 5, 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.

E6The Kim Cup
Feb 12, 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.

E7Appanoon Delight
Feb 19, 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.

E8To Him It May Concern
Feb 26, 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.

E9Blabber Talker
Mar 5, 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.

E10Elephant in the Room
Mar 12, 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.

E11Appanticitis
Mar 19, 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.

E12Hit 'n' Fun
Mar 26, 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.

E13Lord of the Ring
Apr 2, 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.

E1The Trollop
Jan 7, 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.

E2Couch Surfing
Jan 14, 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.

E3The Help
Jan 21, 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?

E4Happy Ummaversary
Jan 28, 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 meeting.

E5Thinkin’ ‘bout Inkin’
Feb 4, 2020
Janet considers a new tattoo. Jung and Shannon exchange five-week-iversary gifts. Umma and Appa discover some juicy gossip about Pastor Nina.

E6Soccer Dad
Feb 11, 2020
Appa unwittingly becomes Jung's soccer coach. Umma insists that Janet learn to cook. Shannon forces a birthday party on Stacie.

E7Beacon of Truth
Feb 18, 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.

E8Chammo!
Feb 25, 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.

E9Which Witch Is Which
Mar 3, 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.

E10In the Bedroom
Mar 10, 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.

E11Birds of a Feather
Mar 17, 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.

E12Knife Strife
Mar 24, 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.

E13Bon Voyage
Mar 31, 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.

E1Parking Pass
Jan 19, 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.

E2Channouncements
Jan 26, 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.

E3Appa & Linus
Feb 2, 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.

E4Tennis Anyone?
Feb 9, 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.

E5A Tangled Web
Feb 16, 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.

E6Cookie Monster
Feb 23, 2021
Appa finds marijuana in the house. Shannon throws a staff party that doesn't go as planned.

E7Chance Encounter
Mar 2, 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.

E8Slippery Slope
Mar 9, 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.

E9Field of Schemes
Mar 16, 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.

E10Who's Pranking Who?
Mar 23, 2021
Kimchee tries to impress the Handy district manager. Shannon inadvertently insults Umma's soup. Appa starts a prank war with Janet.

E11Matchy Matchy
Mar 30, 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.

E12Hugs & Prayers
Apr 6, 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.
E13Friends and Family
Apr 13, 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.
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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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