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Answer Me 1988 - Episode Guide

Season 1

Hand in Hand

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2015 (88 min)

Hand in Hand

In 1988 Seoul, Deok-sun spends her days hanging out with childhood friends and practicing her role in the upcoming Olympics opening ceremony.

One Thing You Misunderstood About Me

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2015 (89 min)

One Thing You Misunderstood About Me

Choi Taek's latest win calls for a neighborhood celebration. Deok-sun and Dong-il grieve for their loved one's passing in different ways.

The Rich are Innocent, and the Poor are Guilty

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2015 (85 min)

The Rich are Innocent, and the Poor are Guilty

Despite her disastrous dance skills, Deok-sun is determined to win a cassette player at a talent show being held during her school retreat.

Can't help ~ing

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2015 (75 min)

Can't help ~ing

Deok-sun declares she wants to get into college, Seong-gyun nurses hurt feelings, and Taek deals poorly with losing.

Preparing for Winter

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2015 (90 min)

Preparing for Winter

Bo-ra's participation in risky student protests upsets Dong-il. Sun-young wants to show her mother she's doing all right, even when she isn't.

The First Snow is Falling

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2015 (81 min)

The First Snow is Falling

Taek shoulders heavy pressure as he heads to China for a tournament. Deok-sun writes about experiencing first love, which Jung-hwan happens to read.

To That Person

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2015 (93 min)

To That Person

With Christmas around the corner, everyone picks names for Secret Santa. Jung-hwan notices Deok-sun wants a pair of pink mittens.

One Warm Remark

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2015 (90 min)

One Warm Remark

While the Kim family braces for Jung-bong's heart surgery, Bo-ra runs into relationship trouble, and Deok-sun meets No-eul's girlfriend.

What It Means to Cross the Line

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2015 (97 min)

What It Means to Cross the Line

The new year comes with money trouble for Sun-young and a health scare for Moo-sung. Deok-sun gets a glimpse of Taek's life in the spotlight.

Memory

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2015 (82 min)

Memory

Everyone piles into Bo-ra's car to fetch Dong-ryong after he runs away from home on his birthday. Deok-sun and Taek take a detour on the way back.

Three Prophecies

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Dec 11, 2015 (103 min)

Three Prophecies

The moms see a fortuneteller. Jung-hwan grapples with complicated feelings, made worse when Deok-sun and her family temporarily move into his house.

What It Means to Love Someone

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2015 (95 min)

What It Means to Love Someone

Secrets abound as Sun-young keeps news about her part-time job from Sun-woo, who sneaks around with Bo-ra. Moo-sung babysits.

Superman is Back

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Dec 18, 2015 (100 min)

Superman is Back

Il-hwa gets anxious about a lump on her chest before a physical at the hospital. Taek leaves for a big competition in Tokyo.

Don't Worry, My Dear

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Dec 19, 2015 (98 min)

Don't Worry, My Dear

Sun-woo doesn't like that Sun-young and Moo-sung have grown so close. Deok-sun gifts Jung-hwan a pink shirt for his birthday.

Between Love and Friendship

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2015 (98 min)

Between Love and Friendship

Deok-sun faces a harsh reality check about getting into college. Dong-ryong ends up at the police station. Seong-gyun takes a bad fall.

Life is an Irony - Part I

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Dec 26, 2015 (96 min)

Life is an Irony - Part I

When a TV singing competition rolls into town, Mi-ran and Dong-ryong are eager to audition. Bo-ra moves out to study for the bar exam.

Life is an Irony - Part II

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2016 (110 min)

Life is an Irony - Part II

As Deok-sun and the boys ponder their futures, the parents discuss their own bygone dreams. Meanwhile, Taek dreams of something sweeter.

Goodbye, My First Love

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2016 (101 min)

Goodbye, My First Love

It's 1994, and the friends are back in town for Taek's birthday. Deok-sun gets stood up for a concert, and Bo-ra agrees to a blind date.

You Did Your Very Best

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2016 (113 min)

You Did Your Very Best

During a layover in Beijing, Deok-sun makes sure to stop by to take care of Taek. Jung-hwan puts together a touching surprise for Mi-ran.

Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong.

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2016 (113 min)

Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong.

While Sun-woo and Bo-ra set out to change their parents' minds about their relationship, juicy gossip about Taek turns up on the news.

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