Season 1
20 episodes · Mar 17, 2012
Two renowned culinary families led by legendary food icons battle for the position of greatest chef, while protecting their secret kimchee recipes.
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S1E1Episode 1
Mar 17, 201273mHerbal doctor Geum Hee treats American ambassador's wife after she falls ill at a dinner. Geum Hee's mother, San Hae, is upset by her boasting.
S1E2Episode 2
Mar 18, 201272mGye Hyang’s mother-in-law tells her the shocking truth. She is assured that San Nee still lives when she tastes the kimchi delivered to the funeral.
S1E3Episode 3
Mar 24, 201262mSung Joon is troubled by his relationship with Young Joo. While out hiking, he meets Geum Hee and Young Chul. Young Too tries to poison herself.
S1E4Episode 4
Mar 25, 201262mYoung Too is saved. Don Man is angry that Sung Joon won’t visit her. Meanwhile, Gye Hyang hints that she’ll choose a successor at the cooking contest.
S1E5Episode 5
Mar 31, 201261mGeum Nee and Sung Joon argue every time they are together. Each of them meets with prospective marriage partners. Then, Gun-Woo confesses to Geum Hee.
S1E6Episode 6
Apr 1, 201264mGeum Nee, always at a stand-off with Sung Joon, passes her test at Yeo Kyung Hospital. Geum Ho is chased by debt collectors and disappears.
S1E7Episode 7
Apr 7, 201262mGye Hyang visits the seaside town where San Nee lived, but doesn’t learn anything. Geum Ho tries to sell stolen kimchi on a shopping show.
S1E8Episode 8
Apr 8, 201263mJin Mi feigns ignorance when Gye Hyang questions her about the day her husband died, and Hyun Myung defends her. Young Chul hits his head.
S1E9Episode 9
Apr 14, 201261mYoung Chul decides to risk surgery to extend his life. Before the procedure, he takes San Have on a honeymoon, and they share a happy moment.
S1E10Episode 10
Apr 15, 201262mGeum Nee is confused to learn that she was an orphan and is pushed to quit her job. Geum Ho is certain that a medical error caused his father’s death.
S1E11Episode 11
Apr 21, 201262mSung Joon disobeys his father and refuses to marry Young Too because of his feelings for Geum Her. He learns of his grandma’s illness and goes hiking.
S1E12Episode 12
Apr 22, 201262mGeum Her is shocked to learn about her past but vows to move on with her life. Sung Joon recommends early treatment, but Gye Hyang refuses surgery.
S1E13Episode 13
Apr 28, 201263mGeum Hee announces that she wants to quit medicine to study cooking, San Have reveals her past in an effort to convince Geum Her not to compete.
S1E14Episode 14
Apr 29, 201266mHaving discovered the secret to the delicious flavors in Seolleongtang’s kimchi, Jin Mi heads to the warehouse. She gives Geum Her her cooking notes.
S1E15Episode 15
May 5, 201264mGeum Her is upset by a fake wedding announcement before the beginning of the competition. Gye Hyang gives her a pep talk ate get her back on her feet.
S1E16Episode 16
May 6, 201262mGeum Her and Sung Joon investigate the false food poisoning accusation. Could Young Joo be behind it? Geum See’s second-round dish stirs things up.
S1E17Episode 17
May 12, 201263mJin Mi presents Chansol’s new kimchi product to President Lee, with unexpected results. Geum Her and Sung Joon pledge their eternal love at a church.
S1E18Episode 18
May 13, 201264mYoung Too is made the new present of Chansol, and Geum Her is impressed. The two develop a friendly rivalry when a new accusation is made.
S1E19Episode 19
May 19, 201263mGeum Hee decides to leave Sung Joon, but he won’t give up on their relationship. The rivals stay at Gye Hyang’s house before the final competition.
S1E20Episode 20
May 20, 201268mGeum Hee’s cooking notebook brings Gye Hygang and San Hae together again. Geum Her and Your Boo face off on the day of the final competition. San Hae changes her name to Mi-ok Kim.