The BEST episodes of Kenan
Every episode of Kenan ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kenan!
Kenan Thompson stars as a single dad who’s trying to balance his career as the host of a popular morning show in Atlanta with raising his two spirited daughters – and while his father-in-law Rick and his brother Gary always try to ‘help’, they usually find a way to make things a whole lot harder!
#1 - Destroying Miami
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/31/2022
Kenan, Gary, Mika, Tami and Phil head to Miami for some fun, but with love in the air, they find a lot of trouble. Rick and Loretta stay home to take care of the girls, but things don't go as smoothly as they should.
#2 - The Whole Enchilada
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/24/2022
Kenan has doubts about introducing his secret girlfriend, Janay, to his family. Pam pursues a new business opportunity with Gary, but her competitive nature gets in the way of her own success.
#3 - Teachers' Strike
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2021
When the teachers go on strike, everyone has to pitch in to keep the kids occupied. Rick sets up a unique schoolroom in the morning show conference room.
#4 - Hustle and Flow
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/17/2022
Kenan and Aubrey clash when he refuses to see that she's growing up. While Gary pursues a controversial revenue stream on social media, Mika, Tami and Pam are inspired to show him the downside.
#5 - Flirting
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/16/2021
With Gary's encouragement, Kenan agrees to get back into the dating world slowly through flirting. Rick takes Aubrey and Birdie for a spa day and can't help but join in.
#6 - Hair Show
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2021
Kenan, Rick, Gary and Mika prepare the girls for the annual Atlanta Hair Show, but Kenan feels pressure because it was one of Cori's favorite events. Gary secures a sitcom offer, but Kenan must contemplate a move to L.A. Cori's mother pays a visit.
#7 - Workaholic
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/24/2022
Mika finds herself at odds with Kenan, Pam and Tami when they accuse her of being a workaholic. Gary unintentionally meets a woman that he really likes and struggles with how to tell her.
#8 - Wednesday's Gal
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/13/2021
Mika is determined to use the show's annual "Wednesday's Gal" wedding segment to generate desperately needed advertising revenue for the station. With love in the air, Kenan contemplates his romantic future.
#9 - Moving Violation
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/31/2022
When their mom, Bobbi, decides to sell the family home, Kenan and Gary must clear the basement of their childhood memorabilia, leading Gary to evaluate his goals in life.
#10 - You Go, Squirrel!
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2021
Kenan has some odd encounters with a squirrel that he believes might be Cori's spirit. Rick and Gary think they've missed Kenan's birthday and try to organize an impromptu surprise party.
#11 - Those Chops Pop
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/10/2022
Kenan struggles to define his personal and professional relationship with Mika. Rick searches for his passion and makes an unexpected enemy.
#12 - The Fourth Hour
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/2/2021
Kenan struggles with his increased work schedule when "Wake Up With Kenan!" adds a fourth hour. Rick encourages Kenan to get tough and say "no" more often. Gary suspects that Tami has her eye on Kenan's job and takes matters into his own hands.
#13 - Flipp'd
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2021
When Kenan's former boy bandmate turned huge popstar comes to town, Kenan finds himself doubting Gary's effectiveness as a manager and contemplates a change. Mika gives Aubrey and Birdie a lesson in feminism and the art of persuasion.
#14 - Work Friends
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/3/2022
Kenan offends Tami when he reveals that he only sees her as a colleague and not as a friend. Gary and Rick encourage Birdie to use TikTok before she's ready, which lands her in real trouble at school.
#15 - Ghosts of Boyfriends Past
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/10/2022
Kenan believes he should help Mika with her boyfriend troubles, whether she needs it or not. Pam and Gary have a crush on the same woman and risk their friendship to be with her.
#16 - Kenan's Mom
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/6/2021
When Kenan's mom, Bobbi, comes for a visit, it's apparent she's developed a new sense of independence, and Kenan finds himself competing for her attention.
#17 - Dating App
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2022
With Gary's help, Kenan signs up for a dating app that he might not be ready for while Rick has an interesting date of his own. Mika and Pam strategize to help Tami.
#18 - Hard News
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2021
Kenan, Rick and Gary go to great lengths to uncover what they think is a deep, dark secret Cori was hiding. Mika believes the morning show should cover more hard news stories.
#19 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2021
Kenan thinks he's adjusted to life as a busy single parent, but after everyone confronts him about denying his grief, he realizes it's time to make some changes. Gary thinks it's time for Rick to move out of the house.