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The Best Episodes Directed By Joel Novoa

Every TV Episode Directed by Joel Novoa Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Joel Novoa Ratings Summary

"Head of the Snake" is the best rated episode directed by Joel Novoa. It scored 9/10 based on 36 votes. It was written by Bob Dearden. It aired on 9/9/2022 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Match Point".

  • Head of the Snake
    9.0/1036 votes

    #1 - Head of the Snake

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 9/9/2022

    A fight night erupts in the Valley as Johnny, Daniel, Chozen and their students summon all their skills and strength to expose Terry and take him down.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Bob Dearden

  • Match Point
    8.7/1021 votes

    #2 - Match Point

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 12/31/2021

    Johnny and Daniel's dojo — and their fragile alliance — teeter on the brink of collapse when they agree to a winner-takes-all sensei showdown.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Bob Dearden

  • Benvinguts a Barcelona
    8.7/109 votes

    #3 - Benvinguts a Barcelona

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2024

    With the Sekai Taikai underway, a betrayal threatens to throw team Miyagi-Do off their game. A dramatic first event unleashes the element of surprise.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Joe Piarulli

  • Ouroboros
    8.3/1018 votes

    #4 - Ouroboros

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/2022

    Terry recruits an expert in the way of the fist. Daniel walks away from a fight, and Johnny and Chozen pick one. In prison, Kreese confronts old demons.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

  • Long, Long Way from Home
    8.2/1095 votes

    #5 - Long, Long Way from Home

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2022

    Daniel’s new ally-turned-housemate tests Amanda’s patience. Miguel searches for his father in Mexico. Terry starts to transform Cobra Kai.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

  • Peacetime in the Valley
    8.2/1061 votes

    #6 - Peacetime in the Valley

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2024

    The Miyagi-Do students struggle to put aside past rivalries while training for the Sekai Taikai. Johnny and Chozen clash over rebranding the dojo.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Bob Dearden

  • Dog in the Fight
    8.0/107 votes

    #7 - Dog in the Fight

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2024

    The search for clues about Mr. Miyagi's past leads Daniel into danger. Miguel raises doubts about Robby's focus. Sam observes ugly behavior off the mat.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Ashley Darnall

  • Barn Burner
    8.0/102 votes

    #8 - Barn Burner

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2021

    Walker invites Gale Davidson to participate in the chili cookoff at the Side Step to try and make amends after years of their families feuding, however Abby isn't too pleased with the gesture. Micki and Trey work on reconciling their relationship when she comes home after her deep undercover operation.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Aaron Carew

  • From Vegas with Love
    8.0/101 votes

    #9 - From Vegas with Love

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/30/2023

    The clock is ticking as the women search for clues in a nightclub and the men deal with Elvis impersonators. Elsewhere, Hagerty may have met his match.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Joe Piarulli

  • Bad Eggs
    7.9/1018 votes

    #10 - Bad Eggs

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 9/9/2022

    Terry and Kim issue a brutal challenge while Chozen teaches his students a different kind of lesson. Johnny and Daniel demand answers from Kreese.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Joe Piarulli

  • Kicks Get Chicks
    7.8/1019 votes

    #11 - Kicks Get Chicks

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 12/31/2021

    A major change to the upcoming tournament sends Johnny scrambling to find a new recruit for Eagle Fang. Tory must ask a favor of the LaRussos.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Mattea Greene

  • The Prize
    7.6/1021 votes

    #12 - The Prize

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2024

    Kreese faces a dangerous test to prove his worthiness. Daniel offers Johnny a helping hand while the teens contemplate life beyond high school.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Joe Piarulli

  • Deathstroke Returns
    7.5/1021 votes

    #13 - Deathstroke Returns

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2017

    Slade returns and asks Oliver for help in tracking down his son. When they learn Joe has been taken hostage by mercenaries, their mission to save him gets complicated by a terrible revelation that could shatter Slade's hopes of reunion forever. Meanwhile, Vigilante reappears in Star City.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Ben Sokolowski

  • The Thanatos Guild
    7.5/1020 votes

    #14 - The Thanatos Guild

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 3/29/2018

    Nyssa Al Ghul returns to Star City to warn Thea that a group of renegade League of Assassins members are planning to attack her. This group, led by Athena, is intent on finding a mysterious box that Malcolm left behind and will stop at nothing to get it. Nyssa helps Oliver come to a life-changing realization.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Ben Sokolowski

  • Spoils of the Red Empire
    7.5/102 votes

    #15 - Spoils of the Red Empire

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2022

    A visit with Simon in prison yields new information on the Spirit Banner's last whereabouts, sending the team to Russia.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Josh Schaer

  • Dangerous Liaisons
    7.0/1023 votes

    #16 - Dangerous Liaisons

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/26/2017

    Oliver, Team Arrow, ARGUS and the SCPD kick off a citywide manhunt for Adrian Chase. Helix tells Felicity they have a way to find Chase but they will need something big, and illegal, from her in return.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Speed Weed

  • Craps
    6.8/105 votes

    #17 - Craps

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/30/2023

    On deadline, the group's search for Litvin leads them to an even bigger discovery. In the air, Paul has bizarre visions while maneuvering the Vulture.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Rachele Lynn

  • Beyond the Campus Walls
    6.2/106 votes

    #18 - Beyond the Campus Walls

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/5/2024

    When a grad student goes missing after a house party, his friends and family believe he buckled under the pressure of his research grant. But, after consulting with his sister Dr. Dory Shaw, a professor at the school, Colter uncovers a trail of explicit photos and messages that lead him to uncover a dangerous – and deadly – conspiracy on campus.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Travis Donnelly