1. The King's Order ⭐ 8.6

13 Sep, 2003 · 64 votes

A court soldier is ordered to poison the Queen. Meanwhile, a lady of the royal food court witnesses the masterminds behind this conspiracy. Unbeknownst to them, their fates are intertwined.

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2. Literati Purge 1504 ⭐ 7.8

22 Sep, 2003 · 45 votes

14 years later and Jang Geum's dad is 40 years old and still not married after a fortune teller's words frightened him off women. Yeonsangun is on the throne and known to be cruel. There are rumours that he killed his teacher and killed his own father's beloved deer. Afraid for his safety having taken part in the death of Yeonsangun's mother, Jang Geum's dad decides to quit his job and leave the palace. Over in the palace kitchens the food is being prepared for the king and his family. But court lady Park watches another cook (Lady Choi) putting wolfsbane in the queen mother's dish, an ingredient which is bad for her. Fearing for the queen mother's health, Lady Park reports this to her superiors. Next thing we know Lady Park (Jang Geum's future mum) is framed by Lady Choi and poisoned for 'fraternising with male officials'. But she is saved by her friend, Lady Han, who slips her an antidote. Jang Geum's future father finds Lady Park nearly dead but takes her to a temple where she is saved. They end up becoming a couple and have a daughter, Jang Geum.

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3. Jungjong banjong ⭐ 8

27 Sep, 2003 · 39 votes

To fulfill her mother's dying wish, Jang Geum attempts to become a junior cook in the royal food court. She is adopted by a family that runs a wine brewery.

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4. A Bowl of Water ⭐ 8

03 Oct, 2003 · 38 votes

Jang Geum and Yeong Seng cause trouble in the kitchen. Jang Geum takes part in an examination to be a royal maid. Her place in the royal court is at stake.

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5. Episode #1.5 ⭐ 8.1

18 Nov, 2003 · 43 votes

The Highest Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen falls ill. A new candidate for the position must be chosen.

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6. The Golden Pheasant ⭐ 7.3

18 Nov, 2003 · 39 votes

The princess is sick and refuses to eat, and King Jung Jong's birthday keeps the entire kitchen busy preparing important meals.

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7. The Herb Garden ⭐ 7.7

19 Sep, 2003 · 41 votes

Jang Geum is exiled from the palace for leaving premises without permission. She is placed on a farm, where she reads medical books and strengthens her knowledge of nature's ingredients.

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8. Mandu ⭐ 7.5

01 Jan, 2004 · 40 votes

Jang Geum returns to the palace and participates in the Royal Cooking Examination. Those who do not pass the test will be exiled from the palace.

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9. Cold Noodles ⭐ 7.8

02 Jan, 2004 · 36 votes

Jang Geum cannot find flour for her dumplings and fails the cooking examination. The unexpected culprit who stole her flour is found.

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10. Bad Luck Charm ⭐ 7.6

03 Jan, 2004 · 36 votes

Court Lady Choi tells Geum Young to hide a cursed silk in the kitchen. Jang Geum finds her mother's hidden book.

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11. Poisonous Ducks? ⭐ 7.8

05 Jan, 2004 · 36 votes

The court continues to search for the hidden silk. Jang Geum keeps her mother's found book a secret.

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12. Taste Palate ⭐ 7.3

06 Jan, 2004 · 38 votes

A cooking contest will be held to determine the next Highest Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen. To her devastation, Jang Geum loses her sense of taste.

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13. Unlucky Bean Paste ⭐ 7.2

08 Jan, 2004 · 37 votes

Jang Geum and Lady Han try to cure her inability to taste. The Royal Kitchen devolves into chaos when it's discovered that soy bean sauce has changed tastes.

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14. Cooking Whale Meat ⭐ 7.5

09 Jan, 2004 · 37 votes

Jang Geum trains herself to cook without taste. Meanwhile, Min Jung Ho grows increasingly interested in her growth and lends her books to study.

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15. COMPETITION for the HEAD KITCHEN LADY ⭐ 7.4

02 Mar, 2004 · 38 votes

Jang Geum's sense of taste has returned. Court Lady Han and Lady Choi are tasked with creating a feast for the king's birthday using leftover food from the people.

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16. EXILED to the TEMPLE ⭐ 7.4

08 Mar, 2004 · 39 votes

Court Lady Han and Jang Geum lose the competition. Jang Geum, as punishment, must leave the palace.

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17. Competition Part 2: Raw Fish ⭐ 7.8

12 Mar, 2004 · 36 votes

Jang Geum attempts to recreate a childhood dish for a sick court lady. Meanwhile, Lady Han decides to go on with the competition without a new assistant.

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18. The Diabetic Envoy ⭐ 8.1

16 Mar, 2004 · 36 votes

Geum Young grows increasingly jealous of Jang Geum's friendship with Min Jung Ho. The last competition has been set for Lady Han and Lady Choi. Jang Geum returns to the palace.

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19. The Second Test ⭐ 8.2

26 Mar, 2004 · 36 votes

A Ming General visits the Joseon court, and last round of the competition concludes as Lady Choi and Han must prepare a feast for the special guest.

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20. The Kidnap ⭐ 7.5

01 Apr, 2004 · 38 votes

Lady Han goes out to get new ingredients and is kidnapped on the way. It is up to Jang Geum to put together the birthday feast of the King's mother.

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21. Wild Berries ⭐ 7.7

04 Apr, 2004 · 40 votes

Jang Geum successfully completes the birthday meal for the King's mother. Lady Han is still missing when Lady Jung is ready to step down from her position.

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22. The Strike ⭐ 7.3

05 Apr, 2004 · 38 votes

Lady Han becomes the new head of the Royal Kitchen. The retired Lady Jung is dying, and Jang Geum attempts to save her.

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23. The Court Lady Accountant ⭐ 8.2

06 Mar, 2004 · 36 votes

Another contest is held to appease the protests over Lady Han's promotion. Jang Geum leaves a letter for her mother's friend in the Royal Kitchen.

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24. True Identities Are Revealed ⭐ 7.9

07 Apr, 2004 · 38 votes

Lady Choi finds the notebook kept by Jang Geum's mother. Meanwhile, Min Jung Ho continues to aggressively investigate who has been stealing from the king.

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25. More Poisonous Ducks ⭐ 8.1

09 Apr, 2004 · 37 votes

Jang Geum and Lady Han finally learn of each other's true identities. In light of this emotional reunion, the two try to piece together the mystery of her mother's death.

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26. The Interrogation ⭐ 7.5

11 Apr, 2004 · 39 votes

The royal staff struggle to discover the king's illness. Lady Han is accused of poisoning the king.

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27. THIRD LITERATI PURGE of 1519 ⭐ 7.7

13 Apr, 2004 · 42 votes

Jang Geum and Lady Han are arrested. Lady Han begs Lady Choi to spare Jang Geum.

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