As of July 2026, Kim's Convenience Season 1 aired in 2016 with 13 episodes — streaming now on StackTV Amazon Channel. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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Kim's Convenience Season 1

2016 13 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 8/10

Kim's Convenience Season 1 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on . The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 175 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Kim's Convenience Season 1 is worth clearing space for. Kim's Convenience Season 1 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Season 1 of Kim's Convenience includes 13 episodes. It aired from October 2016 to December 2016. This season stars Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon and Andrea Bang. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Jean Yoon lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. The timing in Kim's Convenience Season 1 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Kim's Convenience Season 1 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

📡 Where to Watch Kim's Convenience Season 1

🇨🇦 Canada

StackTV Amazon Channel

🎬 Kim's Convenience Season 1 — Episode Guide

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

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.

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 Janet's friend Gerald to take his photo instead of asking Janet.

Frank and Nayoung

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Janet's New Job

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

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.

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

Family Singing Contest

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

🎭 Cast of Kim's Convenience Season 1

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Jean Yoon

Andrea Bang

Simu Liu

Andrew Phung

Nicole Power

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