Kim's Convenience
2016–2021 · CBC · 30 min · 5 seasons
S05E13 · Friends and Family
Wed, 14 Apr, 9:00 am
Jung gives Appa and Umma a business presentation for the store. Shannon and Kimchee's office teasing leads to a meaningful discovery for Kimchee.
About
Kim's Convenience is 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.
Now, Appa and Umma run the store along with Janet who is studying photography at art school. Meanwhile Jung, who secretly stays in contact with Umma and Janet, is trying to turn his life around and recently landed a job at a car rental agency. The world of Kim's Convenience is real, colourful and urban - a diverse landscape of people and places and at the heart is the Kim family and their store. While the family continues to work and live, finding humour in the everyday tasks of running the store, they long for the day when the rift between Appa and Jung is mended and the family is whole once again.
Episodes
- E01
Parking Pass
Wed, 20 Jan· 30 minUmma' new parking pass gives Appa an idea. Janet searches for more meaningful work. Shannon's mix-up leads to an awkward situation for the Handy staff.
- E02
Channouncements
Wed, 27 Jan· 30 minA 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.
- E03
Appa & Linus
Wed, 3 Feb· 30 minAppa 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.
- E04
Tennis Anyone?
Wed, 10 Feb· 30 minUmma and Appa try to fit in at an upscale tennis court. Shannon helps Omar deal with his over-eager family. Janet misjudges a coworker.
- E05
A Tangled Web
Wed, 17 Feb· 30 minAppa's nerves are tested when Cousin Nayoung arrives with a furry friend. Umma shares an uncomfortable lunch with Jung and Shannon. Bad timing makes Kimchee neglect a coworker in need.
- E06
Cookie Monster
Wed, 24 Feb· 30 minAppa finds marijuana in the house. Shannon throws a staff party that doesn't go as planned.
- E07
Chance Encounter
Wed, 3 Mar· 30 minAppa 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.
- E08
Slippery Slope
Wed, 10 Mar· 30 minAppa 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.
- E09
Field of Schemes
Wed, 17 Mar· 30 minAppa 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.
- E10
Who's Pranking Who?
Wed, 24 Mar· 30 minKimchee tries to impress the Handy District Manager. Shannon inadvertently insults Umma's soup. Appa starts a prank war with Janet.
- E11
Matchy Matchy
Wed, 31 Mar· 30 minUmma 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.
- E12
Hugs & Prayers
Wed, 7 Apr· 30 minAppa 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.
- E13
Friends and Family
Wed, 14 Apr· 30 minJung gives Appa and Umma a business presentation for the store. Shannon and Kimchee's office teasing leads to a meaningful discovery for Kimchee.
Cast
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
Appa Kim
Jean Yoon
Umma Kim
Andrea Bang
Janet Kim
Simu Liu
Jung Kim
Nicole Power
Shannon Ross
Andrew Phung
Kimchee Han