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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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.
Season 4 episodes
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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.
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Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Ins Choi, Kevin WhiteGuest stars Sugith Varughese, Ziad Ek, Benjamin Sutherland, Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi, Ishan Davé, Gabriella Sundar Singh, Akosua Amo-Adem
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.
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Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Matt KippenGuest stars Marco Grazzini, Ziad Ek, Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi, Gabriella Sundar Singh, Akosua Amo-Adem
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?
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Directed by Renuka JeyapalanWritten by Matt Kippen, Clara AltimasGuest stars Anup Kumar, Sabrina Grdevich, Marco Grazzini, Jill Frappier, Lara Arabian, Amanda Brugel, Ziad Ek, Benjamin Beauchemin
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.
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Directed by Renuka JeyapalanWritten by Ins Choi, Kevin WhiteGuest stars Ellora Patnaik, Sugith Varughese, Ziad Ek, Michael Musi, Akosua Amo-Adem, Emmett Siobhan McCourt
Janet considers a new tattoo. Jung and Shannon exchange five-week-iversary gifts. Umma and Appa discover some juicy gossip about Pastor Nina.
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Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Matt KippenGuest stars Aya Bryn Zakarya, Gavin Williams, Christina Song, Sugith Varughese, Amanda Brugel, Ziad Ek, James Yi, Benjamin Sutherland
Appa unwittingly becomes Jung's soccer coach. Umma insists that Janet learn to cook. Shannon forces a birthday party on Stacie.
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Directed by Renuka JeyapalanWritten by Ins Choi, Kevin WhiteGuest stars John Ng, Ziad Ek, Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi, Gabriella Sundar Singh, Akosua Amo-Adem
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.
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Directed by Siobhan DevineWritten by Kevin WhiteGuest stars William Webster, Ellora Patnaik, Lara Arabian, Nadine Whiteman, Christina Song, Sugith Varughese, Ziad Ek, Benjamin Beauchemin
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.
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Directed by Renuka JeyapalanWritten by Ins Choi, Kevin WhiteGuest stars Tricia Black, Ziad Ek, Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi, Akosua Amo-Adem
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.
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Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Anita KapilaGuest stars Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Christina Song, Kwasi Songui, Amanda Brugel, Ziad Ek, Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi
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.
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Directed by Renuka JeyapalanWritten by Anita KapilaGuest stars Derek McGrath, Sugith Varughese, Amanda Brugel, Ziad Ek, Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi, Gabriella Sundar Singh, Akosua Amo-Adem
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.
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Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Clara AltimasGuest stars Derek McGrath, Amanda Brugel, James Yi, Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi, Gabriella Sundar Singh, Akosua Amo-Adem
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.
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Directed by Siobhan DevineWritten by Kurt SmeatonGuest stars Sugith Varughese, Benjamin Sutherland, Kevin Claydon, Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves, Martin Roach, Andrew Muir, Jason Díaz, Harmeet Bhatti
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Matt Kippen, Anita Kapila, Kurt SmeatonGuest stars Benjamin Beauchemin, Michael Musi, Ishan Davé, Gabriella Sundar Singh, Akosua Amo-Adem, Jenny Raven, Daren A. Herbert, Dmitry Chepovetsky
Kevin White, Ins Choi, Matt Kippen, Anita Kapila, Garry Campbell, Carly Stone, Kurt Smeaton, Clara Altimas, Nadiya Chettiar, Sonja Bennett, Rebecca Kohler, Kat Sandler, Shebli Zarghami, Anita Kapila, Kevin White, Ins Choi
Production details
Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
65
Original language
English
Networks & production
CBC TelevisionCanada
Thunderbird EntertainmentCanada
Soulpepper Theatre Company
Thunderbird Films
Themes
amusedbased on play or musicalcheerfuleast asian leadhilarioussitcomtoronto, canada
