A Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities

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1x1
Destroyed
Episode overview
Stuck in a rut, Josephine leaves San Francisco and her tech job for a pageant in Taipei, where she meets Nian-nian, who's equally restless about life.
1x2
First Bite
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Josephine wakes up in Nian-nian's flat. Nian-nian heads to San Francisco to surprise her significant other, but keeps bumping into renowned chef Ryan.
1x3
Blend In
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Nian-nian arrives at Wang Wei-sheng's doorstep and faces a shocking new reality. Back in Taipei, Jo bonds with her grandma and reminisces about her dad.
1x4
First Kiss
Episode overview
Nian-nian's departure for Taiwan looms, and Ryan encourages her to stay. Jo tries to ward off her helicopter mom's attempts to lure her back to the U.S.
1x5
Mother's Tears
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Back in the year 2008, Nian-nian falls ill when her dad goes to see her mom in the U.S., and Jo learns the truth about her father's past.
1x6
Distance
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Tian-ming keeps his liaison with Jo under wraps. Nian-nian flies back home to see her father in the hospital -- without telling Ryan.
1x7
Ghost
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Jo considers staying in Taiwan to fulfill her father's wishes. Nian-nian struggles to convince her dad to accept Western medicine and undergo surgery.
1x8
Promise
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Tian-ming presents his business proposal for Dadaocheng and asks Jo to live with him. Nian-nian's dad has concerns about her relationship with Ryan.
1x9
Road Trip
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Torn between Ryan and her obligations to her dad, Nian-nian is reluctant to return to San Francisco. Ryan decides to invest in Tian-ming's venture.
1x10
Farewell
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Ryan's ex-wife, Lisa, arrives in Taiwan. Tian-ming reckons with a friend's betrayal and ends up in major financial trouble.
1x11
Dovetailing
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Nian-nian attends English class and adjusts to life with Ryan. Jo struggles to convince her grandma to make changes at her business.
1x12
Happy Holidays
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Tensions heat up between Nian-nian and Ryan during Christmas dinner with his ex-wife and daughter. Tian-ming considers selling his shop.
1x13
Intruder
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Nian-nian faces difficult clients at her new job, and her relationship with Ryan reaches a crossroads. Tian-ming finds a way out of his debt crisis.
1x14
Uninvited Guest
Episode overview
Jo's mom is displeased with Tian-ming's job and financial prospects. Nian-nian's stepmom makes a scene when she finds out about Ryan's marital status.
1x15
Steamed Egg with Wolfberries
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Nian-nian's dad bickers with Professor Qian over prescriptions. Money stands in the way of love for Ryan and Tian-ming. Nian-nian has an epiphany.
1x16
16th Street Station
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After seeing a vision, Nian-nian retrieves her mom's suitcase and reckons with the hard truth. Jo confronts Tian-ming about his past with Nian-nian.
1x17
Threesome
Episode overview
Jo's brother Hank comes to town. Nian-nian draws up new plans for Heshengtang and learns about the sacrifice her stepmom made for her.
1x18
Without You Later
Episode overview
Nian-nian runs into her old flame and helps him treat his condition. In San Francisco, Jo reminisces about Tian-ming, who makes a surprise decision.
1x19
Impermanence
Episode overview
Nian-nian bonds with a young patient whose parents are divorcing. In a moving heart-to-heart, her dad tells the story of her mom and him.
1x20
Never Forget
Episode overview
As grief takes an increasing toll on her health, Nian-nian decides to head to San Francisco. Jo and Tian-ming plan a traditional Taiwanese wedding.

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