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Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Season 1 released on October 21, 2016.

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S01E01 Aired October 21, 2016

Tan Men

A specially prepared bowl of tanmen noodles leads a radio announcer to discover a secret about a beloved television show from his youth.

S01E02 Aired October 28, 2016

Corn Dog

A childish fight over a fish-sausage corn dog leads to a schism between an Asakusa comedian and his now-famous former assistant.

S01E03 Aired November 04, 2016

Tonteki

An office worker who loves pork steaks knits sweaters for the men she adores, but her affections – and handiwork – are not always appreciated.

S01E04 Aired November 11, 2016

Omelette Rice

The shared love of fried rice omelets forms an intercultural bridge between a young Japanese physicist and a Korean girl.

S01E05 Aired November 18, 2016

Egg Tofu

A lonely little boy with only a gambler to take care of him hopes to make a connection with a bar girl over a mutual appreciation for egg tofu.

S01E06 Aired November 25, 2016

Umeboshi and Plum Wine

Upon finishing the last of his late mother's pickled plums, a man suddenly wonders what will become of his erotica after he passes away.

S01E07 Aired December 02, 2016

Hot Pot for One

A diner regular reunites with an old classmate who, despite a good upbringing, now works a menial job to support her troublesome nephew.

S01E08 Aired December 09, 2016

Sautéed Yam

A dish of sauteed Chinese yam rekindles the connection between a young wife and her former lover, with whom she shares a hidden professional past.

S01E09 Aired December 16, 2016

Ham Cutlet

A breaded ham cutlet brings back an elderly lawyer's memories of playing the board game Othello with his long-lost younger brother.

S01E10 Aired December 23, 2016

New Year's Eve Noodles, Again

As December comes to a close and the regulars gather at the diner, the Master takes a look back at his memories of the year.