Kim's Convenience Season 2 Episode 5

Ep 5. Date Night

  • October 24, 2017
  • 21 min
  • 7.7  (288)

Kim's Convenience is a popular Canadian sitcom series that revolves around a Korean-Canadian family and their struggle to balance their Korean heritage with their life in Canada. The show follows the misadventures of Mr. and Mrs. Kim, who run a small convenience store in Toronto, and their two grown-up children, Janet and Jung. The show is known for its heartwarming moments, quirky characters, and hilarious situations.

In season 2, episode 5, titled "Date Night," we see Mr. and Mrs. Kim struggling to find time for each other amidst their busy schedules. As the owners of a convenience store, they work long hours and rarely get a chance to enjoy each other's company. However, when they decide to go on a date night, they realize that they have different ideas about what makes a perfect evening.

Mr. Kim wants to go bowling, which he used to do with his friends back in Korea, but Mrs. Kim is not keen on the idea. She suggests they go to a fancy restaurant instead, as she has always dreamed of dining in such a place. Mr. Kim reluctantly agrees, but he soon realizes that he might have made the wrong decision.

As they sit down to order, Mr. Kim struggles to make sense of the menu, which is written in English and contains unfamiliar words. He accidentally orders a dish he can't stand, but he doesn't want to offend the waiter by sending it back. Meanwhile, Mrs. Kim is enjoying the fancy experience, but she can't help feeling guilty about the prices of the dishes.

The tension between them reaches a breaking point when Mr. Kim receives a phone call from his friend, asking him to come to the bowling alley. Mrs. Kim feels like he is ruining their date night, but Mr. Kim insists that he needs to go and have some fun, as his life is always spent working. Mrs. Kim finally relents and lets him go, realizing that she needs to loosen up and have some fun as well.

Meanwhile, Janet and her boyfriend, Gerald, have their own date night planned. They are invited to a hip hop concert by Gerald's friend and are excited to attend. However, things take a turn when they realize that they have nothing to wear that fits the "hip hop" aesthetic. Janet tries on a series of outfits that she deems appropriate, only for Gerald to shoot them down. She becomes more and more frustrated, feeling like she can't please him.

Their problems come to a head when they arrive at the concert, and Janet feels out of place. Gerald is having a great time, but Janet is uncomfortable and self-conscious. She tells Gerald that she doesn't think they are compatible, and they part ways.

The episode ends with Mr. and Mrs. Kim arriving home after their respective date nights. They share a tender moment on the couch, realizing that they love each other despite their differences. Janet is shown lying in bed, feeling sad about her breakup but also feeling relieved that she was able to speak her mind.

Overall, "Date Night" is a charming and relatable episode that explores the ups and downs of balancing work and relationships. The interactions between the Kim family members are heartwarming and funny, and the episode is sure to leave viewers feeling warm and fuzzy inside.

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Kim's Convenience, Season 2 Episode 5, is available to watch and stream on CBC (CA). You can also buy, rent Kim's Convenience on demand at Netflix, Amazon online.
  • First Aired
    October 24, 2017
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (288)