The BEST episodes of Pachinko

Every episode of Pachinko ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pachinko!

Based on the New York Times bestseller, this sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.

Last Updated: 12/18/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Continuing
Chapter Four
star
8.45
256 votes

#1 - Chapter Four

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/1/2022

Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home. Solomon gets ready for his big day.

Directors: Justin Chon
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Chapter Sixteen
star
8.20
106 votes

#2 - Chapter Sixteen

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/11/2024

Noa uncovers a devastating truth. Solomon learns of an old enemy’s fate. Sunja must decide between her past and her future.

Directors: Sang-il Lee
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Chapter Eight
star
8.19
230 votes

#3 - Chapter Eight

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/29/2022

Sunja learns that Isak has been arrested and searches for him with the aid of her young son. Solomon makes a fateful decision.

Directors: Justin Chon
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Chapter Ten
star
8.06
114 votes

#4 - Chapter Ten

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/30/2024

The family reunites with a loved one and confronts a harsh reality; Solomon makes a discovery that could prove beneficial.

Directors: Leanne Welham
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Chapter Three
star
8.02
256 votes

#5 - Chapter Three

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/25/2022

Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu. Solomon looks to his grandmother for help.

Directors: Kogonada
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Chapter Five
star
7.98
230 votes

#6 - Chapter Five

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/8/2022

As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others. Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal.

Directors: Justin Chon
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Chapter Seven
star
7.94
232 votes

#7 - Chapter Seven

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/22/2022

As a young man in 1923 Yokohama, Hansu is thrown into a cataclysmic disaster that will change everything.

Directors: Kogonada
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Chapter Fifteen
star
7.93
94 votes

#8 - Chapter Fifteen

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/4/2024

Mr. Kim faces a difficult choice: the woman he loves or his homeland. Both Solomon and Mozasu execute ruthless plans.

Directors: Sang-il Lee
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Chapter Nine
star
7.85
117 votes

#9 - Chapter Nine

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/23/2024

World War II forces Sunja to make dangerous decisions for her family's survival; pushed to the edge, Solomon takes a stand.

Directors: Leanne Welham
Writer: Soo Hugh
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Chapter Eleven
star
7.81
101 votes

#10 - Chapter Eleven

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/6/2024

Sunja and the children flee Osaka only to find their new location has its own challenges. Solomon’s past leads him to new beginnings.

Directors: Arvin Chen
Writer: Melissa Park
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Chapter Fourteen
star
7.76
93 votes

#11 - Chapter Fourteen

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/27/2024

Five years after the war has ended, Hansu is at the top of the criminal underworld—but his riches come at a great price.

Directors: Sang-il Lee
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Chapter Six
star
7.73
231 votes

#12 - Chapter Six

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2022

Sunja goes into premature labor while Isak grapples with a political awakening. Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love.

Directors: Justin Chon
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Chapter One
star
7.69
372 votes

#13 - Chapter One

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2022

In 1920s Korea, Yangjin and Hoonie shield their only child, Sunja, from the realities of life under colonial rule. In 1989, Solomon closes a big deal.

Directors: Kogonada
Writer: Soo Hugh
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Chapter Twelve
star
7.67
98 votes

#14 - Chapter Twelve

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/13/2024

As new relationships blossom, a tragedy threatens to destroy everything. Sunja meets a close friend of Solomon’s.

Directors: Arvin Chen
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Chapter Thirteen
star
7.66
94 votes

#15 - Chapter Thirteen

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/20/2024

The family’s fight for survival begins anew as WWII reaches the home front. A surprise figure thwarts Solomon’s perfect plan.

Directors: Arvin Chen
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Chapter Two
star
7.63
286 votes

#16 - Chapter Two

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/2022

Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price. Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity.

Directors: Kogonada
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