Against his wishes a veterinarian from the big city relocates to the countryside, where he meets a policewoman, a town insider with a friendly secret.
Once Upon a Small Town (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 7.8
Air date: 2022-09-05
Runtime: 32 min
Overview: Han Ji-yul’s stay in Huidong starts off on the wrong foot when he gets mistaken for a thief while trying to enter his grandfather’s home.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 9.0
Air date: 2022-09-06
Runtime: 35 min
Overview: The townsfolk meet Ji-yul with much enthusiasm and interest, including An Ja-yeong — who seems to be present wherever he goes.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 8.0
Air date: 2022-09-07
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: After a frustrating incident at the police station, Ji-yul coldly distances himself from Ja-yeong — a choice he will soon regret.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 7.0
Air date: 2022-09-12
Runtime: 39 min
Overview: Ji-yul warms up to Ja-yeong and helps her care for a rescue dog. Meanwhile, the growing closeness between the two makes Lee Sang-hyeon uneasy.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 8.0
Air date: 2022-09-13
Runtime: 36 min
Overview: Sang-hyeon clears the air with Ja-yeong after the awkward encounter the night before. He then warns Ji-yul to back off.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 7.0
Air date: 2022-09-14
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Ja-yeong attends a town meeting and gets caught in the cross hairs of an ongoing feud. Ji-yul looks for a solution to an old man’s heartbreaking request.
Episode 7 (Episode 7) 7.0
Air date: 2022-09-19
Runtime: 37 min
Overview: Ji-yul tiptoes around Ja-yeong, not knowing how to break the ice after the shocking revelation. Meanwhile, a heartbroken boy comes to him for advice.
Episode 8 (Episode 8) 8.0
Air date: 2022-09-20
Runtime: 33 min
Overview: After getting a chance to hang out and unwind on a spontaneous work trip, Ji-yul and Ja-yeong come home to find unexpected visitors from Seoul.
Episode 9 (Episode 9) 8.0
Air date: 2022-09-21
Runtime: 35 min
Overview: Ja-yeong drifts further away from Ji-yul after her new housemate asks for her help to win back an ex-boyfriend.
Episode 10 (Episode 10) 8.0
Air date: 2022-09-26
Runtime: 35 min
Overview: Ji-yul finds that he's running out of time as he grows more certain of his feelings for Ja-yeoung. Sang-hyeon gets his long-awaited response.
Episode 11 (Episode 11) 8.0
Air date: 2022-09-27
Runtime: 35 min
Overview: Ji-yul gives Ja-yeong a tour of his clinic in Seoul as they continue to sneak around town on secret dates.
Episode 12 (Episode 12) 8.0
Air date: 2022-09-28
Runtime: 36 min
Overview: When work delays the much-anticipated night out with Ji-yul, Ja-yeong plucks up the courage to make a special announcement to the entire neighborhood.
Seasons
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