Jewel in the Palace

Episode 1: Jewel in the Palace Episode 1

At the time of King Seong Jong in 1482, a deputy officer delivers the order from the King to bestow poison on deposed Queen Yoon as a death penalty. Chief civil administration officer Lee Se Jo and Royal Military Guard Seo Cheon Soo visit deposed queen Yoon’s house to execute the death sentence. One night, Cheon Soo falls from a cliff while walking the mountain path. He is saved by an ascetic, who has the ability to see the future, only to find out that he will die due to his involvement in killing deposed Queen Yoon. Not knowing how to react to this horrible news, Cheon Soo is encumbered with worries. Time flows to 1496 and King Yeon San Gun has been ruling the country for 2 years. Myeong Yi reports Seong Geum’s suspicious act to a court lady. However, Myeong Yi is poisoned and thrown away deep in the mountain due to the Choi family’s power and influence in Royal Kitchen. Now resigned from the office, Cheon Soo finds Myeong Yi in the mountain and saves her life.

Episode 2: Jewel in the Palace Episode 2

8 years has passed and it’s in March, 1504. Cheon Soo, working as a smith, and Myeong Yi, as a homemaker, they have settled down in a rural village, hiding themselves from certain incidents they got involved in by disguising themselves as low-class people. Soon, Cheon Soo and Myeong Yi have a daughter named Jang Geum. King Yeon San has been tyrannizing the country for a decade and a political massacre takes place. One day, Cheon Soo takes Jang Geum to the market and Cheon Soo gets arrested for his involvement in killing deposed Queen Yoon. Myeong Yi and Jang Geum head to the capital city, hoping to meet Cheon Soo. Court lady Seong Geum witnesses Myeong Yi and Jang Geum at a market place while shopping and feels threatened by Myeong Yi’s presence. Seong Geum and her brother, Pan Sool, plot to kill Myeong Yi. Jang Geum witnesses her mother’s death and is spurned by a strong will to accomplish Myeong Yi’s dying wish.

Episode 3: Jewel in the Palace Episode 3

Jang Geum enters Dug Goo’s brewery to ask for some food. She is falsely charged as a thief but Dug Goo’s wife feels affection for Jang Geum and takes her in. One day, Lord Park, Won Jong makes Jang Geum deliver bottles of rice wine, as part of a plot of treason against King Yeon San Gun, to Prince Jin Sung. That night, the enthronement of King Joong Jong and dethronement of King Yeon San Gun take place and Prince Jin Sung becomes King Joong Jong the following day. A Court lady in charge of training visits Dug Goo’s house looking for Jang Geum. Jang Geum follows the lady and joins the palace with the dream of becoming the best cook there. Jang Geum goes under the training of Saeng Gak Shi. However, coming from low-class background, Jang Geum is treated with contempt.

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Court lady Han prepares a new dish for the King’s midnight meal and serves it. Because of Court lady Han’s exceptional culinary skills, the incident goes unnoticed by others, including the King. However, Jang Geum and Yeon Saeng get penalized for their behavior. The Court lady in charge of training eventually finds out about the incident and keeps Jang Geum away from training area. But Jang Geum overhears the lecture while cleaning and studies as hard as she can. After many turns and twists, Jang Geum gets the chance to take the test and Chief Court lady picks Court lady Han as Jang Geum’s mentor. One day, all the ingredients prepared in So Joo Bang get spoiled while the ingredients prepared in Soo Ra Gan are at their best. Chief Court lady and Court lady Han investigates the cause and finds Jang Geum cleaning dishes using boiled water. They are amazed by Jang Geum’s intelligence as realize what kept the food in Soo Ra Gan in such good condition.

Episode 5: Jewel in the Palace Episode 5

The Highest Court Lady of the Royal Kitchen falls ill. A new candidate for the position must be chosen. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 6: Jewel in the Palace Episode 6

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

Episode 7: Jewel in the Palace Episode 7

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 8: Jewel in the Palace Episode 8

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 9: Jewel in the Palace Episode 9

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

Episode 10: Jewel in the Palace Episode 10

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

Episode 11: Jewel in the Palace Episode 11

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

Episode 12: Jewel in the Palace Episode 12

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 13: Jewel in the Palace Episode 13

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 14: Jewel in the Palace Episode 14

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

Episode 15: Jewel in the Palace Episode 15

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 16: Jewel in the Palace Episode 16

Court Lady Han and Jang Geum lose the competition. Jang Geum, as punishment, must leave the palace. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 17: Jewel in the Palace Episode 17

ang 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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 18: Jewel in the Palace Episode 18

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 19: Jewel in the Palace Episode 19

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 20: Jewel in the Palace Episode 20

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 21: Jewel in the Palace Episode 21

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 22: Jewel in the Palace Episode 22

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

Episode 23: Jewel in the Palace Episode 23

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 24: Jewel in the Palace Episode 24

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 25: Jewel in the Palace Episode 25

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. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 26: Jewel in the Palace Episode 26

The royal staff struggle to discover the king's illness. Lady Han is accused of poisoning the king. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 27: Jewel in the Palace Episode 27

Jang Geum and Lady Han are arrested. Lady Han begs Lady Choi to spare Jang Geum. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 28: Jewel in the Palace Episode 28

Lady Han dies, and Jang Geum is imprisoned as a slave on Jeju Island. Jang Geum attempts to escape while Min Jung Ho searches for her. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 29: Jewel in the Palace Episode 29

Jang Geum makes herself useful, using her knowledge of food's medicinal properties in aiding the Medicine Lady. Meanwhile, Lady Choi has taken over the Royal Kitchen. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 30: Jewel in the Palace Episode 30

Jang Geum decides to become a Royal Physician in order to return to the palace and avenge her mother. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 31: Jewel in the Palace Episode 31

The Japanese invade Jeju Island. To save her life, Jang Geum must heal the sick Japanese general. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 32: Jewel in the Palace Episode 32

Jang Geum returns to the mainland and begins to treat a sick boy. She has the opportunity to nurture her knowledge of medicine. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 33: Jewel in the Palace Episode 33

Jang Geum begins her training as a medicine maid in the palace. Min Jung Ho begins to gather a team to counter the political corruption among the royal family. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 34: Jewel in the Palace Episode 34

Jang Geum is assigned to the internal medicine house, the most prestigious medicinal department. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 35: Jewel in the Palace Episode 35

Episode 36: Jewel in the Palace Episode 36

The internal medicine house discuss the Queen's diagnosis. Geum Young begins to experience pain in her stomach and asks Geum Young for help. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 37: Jewel in the Palace Episode 37

The Mother Queen refuses to take her medication. Jang Geum boldly manages to have the Mother Queen take it by engaging her in a test. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 38: Jewel in the Palace Episode 38

Jang Geum manages to revive the sick Mother Queen. Lady Choi is upset when Jang Geum is praised by the royal family. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 39: Jewel in the Palace Episode 39

Episode 40: Jewel in the Palace Episode 40

After being accused of a crime she did not commit, an exasperated Jang Geum begins to lose hope. Jang Geum and Min Ho are confronted by the people who are upset that no one is tending to a proliferating illness. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 41: Jewel in the Palace Episode 41

Episode 42: Jewel in the Palace Episode 42

Jang Geum investigates the mystery behind the king's fainting spell. Jang Geum finds herself in trouble, yet again, this time for stealing a record book. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 43: Jewel in the Palace Episode 43

The internal medicine house staff is busy discussing possible treatments for the king. Jang Geum is taken to the forest to be poisoned. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 44: Jewel in the Palace Episode 44

A recovered Jang Geum heals the king and helps restore order. Lady Choi is under investigation for poisoning the king. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 45: Jewel in the Palace Episode 45

Jang Geum saves Lady Choi and Geum Young from the punishment of death. Jang Geum continues to find ways to heal the king, only to blind him. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 46: Jewel in the Palace Episode 46

The blinded kind recovers his sight. Jang Geum is praised by the royal family for succeeding in a difficult task. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 47: Jewel in the Palace Episode 47

Lady Choi begs Jang Geum for forgiveness. Jang Geum urgers Lady Choi to admit her crimes before the royal court. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 48: Jewel in the Palace Episode 48

The supposedly dead Head Doctor returns to clear the conflicting testimonies of Lady Choi and Lady Oh. Lady Choi attempts to run away and succumbs into self-reflection. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 49: Jewel in the Palace Episode 49

The palace staff is abuzz about the potential future head of the royal kitchen. Jang Geum finds herself conflicted when the queen bestows a request. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 50: Jewel in the Palace Episode 50

Jang Geum is announced as the king's next medical physician. Jang Geum and Min Jung Ho resign from their positions and attempt to start their lives anew. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 51: Jewel in the Palace Episode 51

Jang Geum discovers that there is a contagious illness among the villagers. Meanwhile, the Queen bereaves the suffering of her sick son. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 52: Jewel in the Palace Episode 52

The King makes the controversial decision to name Jang Geum as his main physician and medicine general. The King's growing friendship with Jang Geum causes Min Jung Ho concern. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 53: Jewel in the Palace Episode 53

Min Jung Ho explains to the King Jang Geum's unwavering devotion to her calling in medicine. Jang Geum is summoned to be inaugurated as a concubine. (Source: IMDb)

Episode 54: Jewel in the Palace Episode 54

Jang Geum makes the shocking suggestion to perform surgery on the King. Jang Geum is reunited with Min Jung Ho before being sent away from the palace. (Source: IMDb)