TV series
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Sep 5, 2026
Kim's Convenience is available to stream on Peacock and Peacock Premium in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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Episode 1
Mr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend.
Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Ins Choi, Kevin WhiteGuest stars Jamillah Ross, Andy Yu, Alexander Nunez, Thom Allison, Jaemoon Lee, Paolo Santalucia, Kevin Vidal, John Ng
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Ins Choi, Kevin WhiteGuest stars William Webster, Louisa Martin, Roshel London, Hiro Kanagawa, Diana Leblanc, Rachelle Casseus, Sharon Forrester, Uni Park
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Garry CampbellGuest stars Marcel Stewart, Sarena Parmar, Dylan Casanova, Diana Leblanc, Zach Smadu, Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi
Episode 4
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
Directed by Dawn WilkinsonWritten by Ins Choi, Kevin WhiteGuest stars Khalon Nash, Andrew Jaehyun Park, Soo-Ram Kim, Onyekachi Ejim, Getenesh Berhe, John Ng, Derek McGrath, Benjamin Beauchemin
Episode 5
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.
Directed by James GennWritten by Garry CampbellGuest stars Cody Gallant, Jennifer Gibson, Lydia Monet, Jaemoon Lee, Marc-Anthony Sarria, Meghan Allen, Michael Xavier, Tyler Murree
Episode 6
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.
Directed by James GennWritten by Sonja BennettGuest stars Ali Badshah, Matt Raymond, Hrant Alianak, Karen Jewels, Sabrina Grdevich, Sugith Varughese, Kris Hagen, Michael Musi
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Dawn WilkinsonWritten by Ins ChoiGuest stars Eileen Li, Paolo Santalucia, Tommy Chang, Jung-Yul Kim, Paul Beer, John Ng, Christina Song, Benjamin Beauchemin
Episode 8
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.
Directed by James GennWritten by Rebecca KohlerGuest stars Hiro Kanagawa, Michael Xavier, Aimee Lee, Diana Leblanc, Kunal Jaggi, Getenesh Berhe, Amanda Brugel
Episode 9
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.
Directed by James GennWritten by Kevin White, Ins Choi, Anita KapilaGuest stars Jeremy Hernandez, Rachelle Casseus, Zach Smadu, Kunal Jaggi, Gina Kash Dineen, Tina Jung, Maika Harper, Uni Park
Episode 10
Janet is sick of working for free and looks for a new job.
Directed by Dawn WilkinsonWritten by Anita KapilaGuest stars Janet Porter, Tyler Murree, Maika Harper, Jamillah Ross, Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Dawn WilkinsonWritten by Kevin WhiteGuest stars Kevin Bundy, Neeky Dalir, Ghazal Azarbad, Kevin Vidal, Kris Hagen, Benjamin Beauchemin
Episode 12
Mr. Kim finds a lump on his back and Shannon brings Jung to a work event.
Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Anita KapilaGuest stars Patrice Goodman, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Karen Jewels, Damiãn Garth Brown, Hrant Alianak, William Webster, Gavin Williams, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
Episode 13
Before Janet can reveal her big news, she must survive the family singing festival at church. Mr. Kim gets attention for his new SUV.
Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Ins Choi, Kevin WhiteGuest stars Shaleen Mulvany, Tina Jung, Diego Matamoros, Laaibah Alvi, Ali Momen, Leah Doz, Uni Park, Marco Grazzini
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Paul Sun-Hyung LeeAppa
Jean YoonUmma
Andrea BangJanet Kim
Simu LiuJung Kim
Andrew PhungKimchee Han
Nicole PowerShannon
Hrant AlianakBaran
Uni ParkMrs. Park
CBC TelevisionCanada
Thunderbird EntertainmentCanada
