The BEST episodes of Kenan season 1

Every episode of Kenan season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kenan season 1!

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!

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Flirting
star
7.63
65 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Molly McGlynn
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Hair Show
star
7.60
57 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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Teachers' Strike
star
7.58
60 votes

#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.

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Wednesday's Gal
star
7.57
49 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Carl Tart
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You Go, Squirrel!
star
7.44
59 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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The Fourth Hour
star
7.40
80 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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Flipp'd
star
7.30
66 votes

#7 - 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.

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Kenan's Mom
star
7.28
61 votes

#8 - 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.

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Hard News
star
6.77
94 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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Pilot
star
6.72
130 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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