The BEST episodes of Stairway to Heaven

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

Cha Song-ju returns from abroad to reunite with his longtime love, but their connection gets lost when Han Jung-suh loses her memory in an accident.

Last Updated: 4/9/2026Network: SBSStatus: Ended

8.80

5 votes

#1 - Episode 19

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/5/2004

Jung‑seo and Song‑ju marry, embracing love despite tragedy. Their bond inspires those around them.

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8.40

5 votes

#2 - Episode 15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/28/2004

Jung‑seo temporarily regains sight. Song‑ju cherishes their time together, while Yu‑ri spirals further.

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8.40

5 votes

#3 - Episode 17

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/4/2004

Jung‑seo’s blindness returns. Song‑ju proposes, determined to marry her despite obstacles.

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8.33

3 votes

#4 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2004

Jung‑seo learns she has eye cancer, risking blindness. Song‑ju vows to stay by her side.

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8.33

3 votes

#5 - Episode 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/22/2004

Jung‑seo undergoes surgery. Tae‑hwa sacrifices for her happiness, while Yu‑ri faces exposure.

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8.33

3 votes

#6 - Episode 18

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/4/2004

Yu‑ri’s crimes are revealed, and Mi‑ra faces disgrace. Tae‑hwa makes a final sacrifice for Jung‑seo’s happiness.

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8.20

5 votes

#7 - Episode 16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/29/2004

Jung‑seo’s condition worsens. Tae‑hwa redeems himself through selfless acts, while Song‑ju remains steadfast.

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8.00

4 votes

#8 - Episode 20

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/5/2004

Jung‑seo dies in Song‑ju’s arms, leaving him devastated yet cherishing their eternal love. The drama closes with the theme of love transcending life and death.

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7.75

4 votes

#9 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2004

Song‑ju and Jung‑seo reaffirm their love. Yu‑ri’s jealousy escalates, driving her to desperate measures.

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7.15

34 votes

#10 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/31/2003

Song‑ju confirms Ji‑soo is Jung‑seo. Their reunion is bittersweet, as Yu‑ri and Mi‑ra intensify their sabotage.

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7.12

33 votes

#11 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/11/2003

Tae‑hwa hides Jung‑seo’s identity, renaming her “Kim Ji‑soo.” Song‑ju searches for Jung‑seo, unaware she is alive but changed.

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7.12

33 votes

#12 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2004

Jung‑seo’s health declines as trauma resurfaces. Tae‑hwa confesses his deception, deepening conflict.

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7.12

33 votes

#13 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/7/2004

Jung‑seo and Song‑ju rekindle their love. Tae‑hwa struggles with guilt, while Yu‑ri plots to expose Jung‑seo’s past.

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7.12

33 votes

#14 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/17/2003

Song‑ju meets Ji‑soo (Jung‑seo) but fails to recognize her. Tae‑hwa grows possessive, while Yu‑ri schemes to keep Song‑ju.

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7.12

34 votes

#15 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2004

Jung‑seo faces humiliation orchestrated by Yu‑ri. Song‑ju defends her, strengthening their bond.

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7.09

34 votes

#16 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/4/2003

Yu‑ri locks Jung‑seo in the attic to stop her from meeting Song‑ju before he leaves to study abroad. Yu‑ri intercepts Song‑ju’s letters, isolating Jung‑seo.

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7.09

34 votes

#17 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/10/2003

Song‑ju returns to Korea, but Yu‑ri hits Jung‑seo with a car, causing severe injury. Jung‑seo loses her memory and identity.

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7.09

34 votes

#18 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/24/2003

Jung‑seo’s memories begin to resurface. Tae‑hwa fears losing her, while Song‑ju suspects Ji‑soo’s true identity.

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6.91

35 votes

#19 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/18/2003

Song‑ju feels drawn to Ji‑soo despite not knowing she is Jung‑seo. Yu‑ri manipulates situations to secure her place beside him.

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6.18

34 votes

#20 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/3/2003

After Professor Han Su‑ha marries actress Tae Mi‑ra, his daughter Han Jung‑seo must live with stepsister Han Yu‑ri and stepbrother Han Tae‑hwa. Yu‑ri and Mi‑ra torment Jung‑seo, while Jung‑seo’s childhood bond with Cha Song‑ju deepens.

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