Kim's Convenience
Kim's Convenience

Kim's Convenience

2016 5 Seasons 65 Episodes ⭐ 7.7 Comedy

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Gay Discount

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

EP 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 surp

EP 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

EP 4

Frank and Nayoung

Mr. Kim is frustrated with Frank, a repairman who talks too much, while Janet's cousin Nayoung visits from Korea, challe

EP 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

EP 6

Rude Kid

Mr. Kim disciplines Janet's professor's kid, with unexpected results for Janet. Jung discovers that Kimchee has found a

EP 7

Hapkido

Janet is taking a Hapkido class, but Mr. Kim questions her teacher's techniques. Jung runs into an old flame and Mrs. Ki

EP 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

EP 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 chil

EP 10

Janet's New Job

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

EP 11

Handyman

Mr. Kim fixes a broken toilet for Kimchee, Jung hides out with Shannon and when Edwin drops by, Janet believes there's m

EP 12

Appa's Lump

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

EP 13

Family Singing Contest

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

EP 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

EP 2

Business Award

A business award comes between Appa and Umma. Jung convinces Shannon to start biking to work. Janet and Gerald have thei

EP 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 awk

EP 4

Cardboard Jung

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

EP 5

Date Night

Janet pressures Appa to make date night with Umma more special. Jung turns to Craigslist - and Shannon - to replace Kimc

EP 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 b

EP 7

Sneak Attack

When Appa discovers Umma's secret side-business, he wants in. Janet accidentally-on-purpose assumes a new identity. Jung

EP 8

Silent Auction

Umma covets an expensive coat at the church auction. Jung accuses Shannon of being unprofessional at work. Janet's big p

EP 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

EP 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

EP 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 girlfrien

EP 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 F

EP 13

Handy Graduation

When Jung gets his GED, Umma wants the whole family to celebrate, including Appa. Janet gets tired of always being the '

EP 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 h

EP 2

Cutie Pie

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

EP 3

Open Kimunication

Appa and Umma unwittingly end up in marriage counseling. Jung learns more about Shannon's boyfriend than he bargained fo

EP 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 Chu

EP 5

Army Spoon

Appa unintentionally becomes the star of Gerald's award-winning photo essay. Umma realizes her family doesn't trust her

EP 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;

EP 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 fo

EP 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

EP 9

Blabber Talker

Appa and Umma accidentally invite friends on their vacation. Janet accepts a job taking engagement photos for her ex. Th

EP 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

EP 11

Appanticitis

Appa gets into trouble when he’s too honest with Umma. Janet takes Gerald to the hospital and meets an old friend. Jun

EP 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 thoug

EP 13

Lord of the Ring

Umma loses something valuable and doesn't want Appa to know. Jung threatens to ruin Janet's prospects with a cute yoga i

EP 1

The Trollop

Appa and Umma are at odds over a wedding dress while Shannon and Jung struggle with cultural sensitivities after a visit

EP 2

Couch Surfing

While Appa is reluctant to have a houseguest, Umma is the one who ends up having problems with their visitor; Jung accus

EP 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. Sh

EP 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

EP 5

Thinkin’ ‘bout Inkin’

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

EP 6

Soccer Dad

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

EP 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 a

EP 8

Chammo!

Janet is commissioned to take portraits of Shannon's cats. Umma entrusts Jung to pick Appa up from the dentist but thing

EP 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 Shanno

EP 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 Shann

EP 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 t

EP 12

Knife Strife

Umma believes she has discovered a murder weapon as Janet realizes she and Nathan have nothing in common. At Handy, Kimc

EP 13

Bon Voyage

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

EP 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

EP 2

Channouncements

A new church member makes Umma feel cast aside; Appa becomes jealous of Janet's journaling. Shannon's decision to allow

EP 3

Appa & Linus

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

EP 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 misjud

EP 5

A Tangled Web

Appa's nerves are tested when Nayoung arrives with a furry friend. Umma shares an uncomfortable lunch with Jung and Shan

EP 6

Cookie Monster

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

EP 7

Chance Encounter

Appa and Kimchee enjoy an impromptu hangout together. Janet and Umma find an envelope of money in the store. Jung and Sh

EP 8

Slippery Slope

Appa worries about Umma after a minor household accident. Janet uses Jung's past to boost her reputation with students.

EP 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

EP 10

Who's Pranking Who?

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

EP 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

EP 12

Hugs & Prayers

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

EP 13

Friends and Family

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

Popular Cast

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
Appa
Jean Yoon
Jean Yoon
Umma
Andrea Bang
Andrea Bang
Janet Kim
Simu Liu
Simu Liu
Jung Kim
Andrew Phung
Andrew Phung
Kimchee Han
Nicole Power
Nicole Power
Shannon