The BEST episodes of Iron Family
Every episode of Iron Family ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Iron Family!
Da-rim is the youngest child of a family that runs a laundry shop. She has a vibrant character, but she was diagnosed with a rare eye disease at 14 years old that would slowly narrow her vision. Time goes by, and Da-rim slowly begins to lose her vision. She attempts to do everything she can before she can't see anymore, like reading all the books and movies in the world and even more. Right before Da-rim loses her sight completely, Gang-ju, a college alumnus and the son of a conglomerate family, shows up before her. Their relationship becomes twisted due to a careless slip of the tongue, and Gang-ju becomes a hated man due to an unexpected accident. One day, her family learns that she can regain her vision with an expensive surgery they could never afford. However, her grandmother Ahn Gil-rye finds something unfathomable in the hills while picking wild herbs. Could this be something that lets Da-rim see the world again?
#1 - Clarity in Delirium
Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 12/29/2024
Gang-ju and Da-rim are scrambling to find a designer to work with, their search growing more desperate by the minute. Meanwhile, Gil-rye begins showing signs of delirium, confessing to people about stolen money, leaving everyone shocked and uncertain about what truths might unravel next.
#2 - Secrets Uncovered, Decisions Ahead
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/1/2024
After overhearing the truth about the stolen money at the dry cleaner's, Gang-ju sneaks into Man-deuk and Gil-rye's room to confirm if the money is hidden there. Meanwhile, Ji-yeon proceeds with her divorce from Seung-don, still determined to recover the money, despite Gang-ju's plea for her to let it go.
#3 - Secrets Unveiled, Bonds Rekindled
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/7/2024
After discovering that the stolen money is hidden in Bong-hee's house, Gang-ju sneaks into Man-deuk and Gil-rye's room while the family is at Mi-ok's house for dinner. However, Da-rim unexpectedly catches him. Meanwhile, Tae-woong and Seung-don receive a text message about Ae-ri, prompting them to meet again.
#4 - Spiraling Misunderstandings
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/8/2024
After discovering the truth about the money hidden in her grandparents' room, Da-rim visits Ji-yeon to confess and apologize for what happened. However, Gang-ju, who is aware of his mother's fiery temper, tries to stop her. Meanwhile, the people from Love Capital grow suspicious of Gang-ju and start following him.
#5 - Challenges And Bonds Deepening
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/14/2024
Man-deuk is hospitalized after collapsing, leaving Gil-rye and the family distressed. Overwhelmed with worry for her family, Da-rim is distraught, and Gang-ju sympathizes with her. Meanwhile, Ji-yeon secretly contacts Da-rim, hiding it from Gang-ju, to question the reason behind her visit to the hotel room.
#6 - Brought Closer Through Conflict
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/15/2024
Gang-ju and Da-rim become business partners but have a heated argument due to differing opinions on how to run the company. Mi-yeon secretly takes some of the stolen money for Shin's sake. Meanwhile, the moment Gil-soon's phone is turned on, suspicious messages are sent to the employees of Love Capital.
#7 - Growing Deeper in Love
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/21/2024
Tae-woong tries to kick Gang-ju out of the rooftop unit. With nowhere else to go, Gang-ju pleads with Tae-woong to let him stay, and Da-rim steps in to support him. Meanwhile, Mi-ok, who has been tracking Ji-yeon's lost money, overhears the employees of Love Capital mentioning the dry cleaning store.
#8 - Fragments of Trust
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/22/2024
After discovering that Seung-don and Tae-woong are living together, an enraged Ji-yeon storms into their home, demanding they leave immediately. Meanwhile, while tracking down the stolen money, Mu-rim learns that 100,000 dollars in 50-dollar bills with the serial number AA was received as his wedding gift.
#9 - A Mother in Handcuffs
Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 12/28/2024
Mu-rim puts handcuffs on his mother, Bong-hee, and drives straight to Cheonglyeom Police Station. Parked in front of the station, he makes her realise the severity of the crimes, causing her to worry deeply about her parents' well-being. Meanwhile, Gang-ju suddenly loses contact with Design Director Kim after accepting the offer to work with him.
#10 - Misaligned Love
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/30/2024
As Seung-don resolves his misunderstanding about Tae-woong, a disciplinary notice against Gang-ju is posted on the company's internal network. Hurt by the situation, Gang-ju shares his feelings with Seung-don. Meanwhile, Cha-rim reveals her relationship with Tae-woong, leading Da-rim to confront him.
#11 - An Empty Locker
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 1/4/2025
Mi-yeon is stunned to discover an empty subway locker, leaving her plans in disarray as she faces mounting pressure from the menacing Sang-sun and Cheol-sun. At the same time, Seung-don offers to join Bong-hee on her journey.
#12 - An Eventful New Year’s Eve
Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 1/5/2025
Mi-yeon comes back with the cash, and an unexpected person stumbles upon her and Gang-ju, discovering the money and how they got their hands on it. Meanwhile, Cha-rim and Tae-woong have a talk to clear their misunderstandings. Da-rim and Gang-ju are finally ready to return ten million dollars in full.
#13 - Deepening Love, Conflicts with Family
Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 1/11/2025
Mu-rim and Soo-ji have a heated argument over Mi-ok's arrest of Bong-hee, and Mi-ok advises Soo-ji to consider ending her marriage. Meanwhile, the police search for Ji-yeon's stolen ten million dollars at Mount Euak, and the metal detector picks up a signal. Da-rim and Gang-ju's feelings for each other grow deeper.
#14 - Uncovered Lies, Resentment Ignited
Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 1/12/2025
Ji-yeon faces severe criticism and threats to her safety due to tax evasion. She grows suspicious upon realizing that people give different explanations for why Bong-hee was at the police station on the night the stolen money was recovered. Meanwhile, Gang-ju develops a close bond with Da-rim's family.
#15 - Family Cornered, Hearts Broken
Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 1/18/2025
Gang-ju moves out of the rooftop unit and reluctantly agrees to break up with Da-rim to meet Ji-yeon's demands. However, their deep love makes it hard for him to follow through, and Da-rim refuses to accept his break-up message. Meanwhile, Soo-ji uncovers something suspicious while reviewing the CCTV footage.
#16 - Efforts End In Vain
Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 1/19/2025
As Ji-yeon discovers the truth, Da-rim's family faces a dire situation that could cost them everything. Overcome with guilt and concern, Man-deuk and Gil-rye leave behind a letter and vanish without a trace. Meanwhile, Mi-ok begins working to recover the deleted segment of Mu-rim's dashcam footage.
#17 - The Time of Consequences
Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 1/25/2025
When Da-rim and her family members are arrested because of Ji-yeon's ten million dollars, Gang-ju voluntarily gets into the police car, claiming to be an accomplice. Upon hearing the news, Ji-yeon heads to the police station with a firm determination. In the end, Da-rim’s family faces the consequences.
#18 - A Shared Hope, Reunited Families
Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 1/26/2025
Da-rim was determined to break up with Gang-ju, but she learns that he was involved in an unfortunate incident while protecting Ji-yeon's money. Overcome with guilt, Ji-yeon is distraught and does everything she can to save Gang-ju. Meanwhile, Da-rim, Cha-rim, and Mu-rim work together to keep the store open.
#19 - Deepening Feelings, Harsh Reality
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/27/2024
Gang-ju cannot get Da-rim off his mind after she passed by without recognizing him, so he decides to visit the dry cleaner's on their reopening day. Meanwhile, Da-rim’s joy at regaining her vision is short-lived as she struggles to find a job due to the long gap in her career.
#20 - The Second Encounter
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2024
Da-rim’s doctor has diagnosed that she will lose her sight if she doesn’t undergo an $800,000 treatment. Unable to share the devastating news with her family, she hopes to win the lottery to cover the costs. Gang-ju reappears in her life, and their paths cross again, seemingly by fate.
#21 - A Broken Cane, A Broken Heart
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2024
Gang-ju and Da-rim have a quarrel, leading to a minor accident. With no other option, Da-rim accepts Gang-ju’s help to return to the dry cleaner’s. Tae-woong, who sees Da-rim as a sister, becomes furious with Gang-ju upon learning what happened. Meanwhile, Bong-hee goes to see the eye doctor.
#22 - Buried Secrets
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2024
Man-deuk and Gil-rye get lost on Mount Euak, and as they search for a way out late into the night, they come across Gil-soon digging a hole to bury a large bag. Suspecting it contains a dead body, they decide to open the bag, only to be shocked by what they find inside.
#23 - Deepening Family Conflicts
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2024
Da-rim's family gets into heated arguments over the 800,000 dollars needed for her eye treatment, and Da-rim, feeling guilty, goes out to drink alone. As she drinks late into the night, she realizes she doesn't have enough money to pay and calls Gang-ju for help.
#24 - The Unclaimed Fortune
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2024
Man-euk and Gil-rye attend a friend's funeral and, upon seeing Gil-soon's funeral photo, the person who buried the bags of money at Mount Euak, they realize he has passed away. After giving it some thought, they decide to head to Mount Euak where the money is hidden.
#25 - Desperate For Money
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2024
After learning of Gil-soon's death, who had buried the bags of money, Man-deuk and Gil-rye secretly head to Mount Euak in the middle of the night to retrieve it. Meanwhile, Bong-hee visits Seung-don, asking him to repay the money she lent him in college to cover Da-rim's eye surgery costs.