Ep 6. The Kim Cup

Kim's Convenience is a hilarious sitcom that revolves around the Kim family and their convenience store. In season 3 episode 6 titled "The Kim Cup", the family is caught up in a friendly competition.

The episode starts with Janet receiving a call inviting her to join the Dragon Lady Cup, a prestigious art competition. She is thrilled and tries to convince her parents to come and see her perform. However, Mr. Kim has other plans. He tells her that the family has their own art competition called "The Kim Cup", where they create art and judge it themselves. Janet is unimpressed and tells her father that she wants to compete in the Dragon Lady Cup where she can showcase her talent. Mr. Kim tries to persuade her, but her mind is made up.

Meanwhile, Appa and Umma are preparing for the Kim Cup. Umma is determined to win this year's cup after losing it to Mr. Kim for the past few years. She spends hours on her artwork and is confident that she will win. Appa, on the other hand, is not taking the competition seriously. He creates a stickman drawing and jokes that it is the Mona Lisa.

As the day of the competition arrives, tensions rise in the Kim household. Janet is getting ready for the Dragon Lady Cup, while Umma and Appa are preparing for the Kim Cup. Mr. Kim is busy trying to convince Janet to join the family competition, but she refuses and heads out to the Dragon Lady Cup.

At the competition, Janet is nervous but excited to showcase her artwork. She meets some fellow contestants and makes new friends. However, when it comes time for the judges to announce the winner, Janet is disappointed to find out that she did not make the cut. She returns home feeling defeated.

At the same time, Umma and Appa are ready for the Kim Cup. They display their artwork and get ready to vote. Mr. Kim is sure that he will win, but to his surprise, Appa's stickman drawing wins the competition. Umma is devastated and accuses Appa of cheating. However, he convinces her that he won fair and square and they both laugh it off.

Janet returns home feeling down and disappointed but is surprised to find out about the Kim Cup. She is delighted to see her family bonding over art and decides to join in on the fun. The episode ends with the family enjoying their artwork and each other's company.

Overall, "The Kim Cup" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of family traditions and bonding over shared interests. It showcases the characters' growth and development as they learn to support each other's passions and find joy in the little things. It also highlights the challenges of competition and the importance of perseverance in achieving one's goals. The episode is filled with humor, heart, and relatable family moments, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.