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The Best Episodes Directed By Joel Novoa

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - No Man's Land
    9.6/10(8 votes)

    #1 - No Man's Land

    S3:E4

    When a man disappears in a lawless Arizona desert town, Colter's investigation uncovers a hidden relationship that draws him into a dangerous power struggle – and leaves him facing the hard conditions of the wilderness.

    Director:Joel Novoa
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Eurydice
    9.6/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Eurydice

    S3:E8

    When a grieving mother becomes the prime suspect in her missing daughter's murder, Colter sets out to find the true culprit and prove her innocence.

    Director:Joel Novoa
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Head of the Snake
    9.1/10(46 votes)

    #3 - Head of the Snake

    S5:E10

    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:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Match Point
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Match Point

    S4:E5

    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:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Ouroboros
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Ouroboros

    S5:E6

    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:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Skeletons
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Skeletons

    S6:E13

    As the moment of truth arrives, Daniel and Johnny confront their pasts. Then it's fight time as Robby battles Axel in the world karate championship.

    Director:Joel Novoa
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Peacetime in the Valley
    8.1/10(85 votes)

    #7 - Peacetime in the Valley

    S6:E1

    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:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Long, Long Way from Home
    8.1/10(108 votes)

    #8 - Long, Long Way from Home

    S5:E1

    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:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Barn Burner
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Barn Burner

    S2:E3

    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:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - From Vegas with Love
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - From Vegas with Love

    S1:E6

    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:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - Bad Eggs
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Bad Eggs

    S5:E7

    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:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Kicks Get Chicks
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Kicks Get Chicks

    S4:E6

    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:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Benvinguts a Barcelona
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Benvinguts a Barcelona

    S6:E6

    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
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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - Deathstroke Returns
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Deathstroke Returns

    S6:E5

    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:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 16 - The Thanatos Guild
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #15 - The Thanatos Guild

    S6:E16

    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:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - The Prize
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    #16 - The Prize

    S6:E2

    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:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Dog in the Fight
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Dog in the Fight

    S6:E7

    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
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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Collision
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Collision

    S2:E18

    Colter heads to Willow Creek, Mich., after a worried mother hires him to track down her beauty queen daughter, Riley, who vanished while driving home from work. While investigating at the garden center where Riley works, Colter looks into her modeling past and uncovers that she was hiding a major secret.

    Director:Joel Novoa
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 19 - Dangerous Liaisons
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Dangerous Liaisons

    S5:E19

    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:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Beyond the Campus Walls
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Beyond the Campus Walls

    S1:E11

    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:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Craps
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Craps

    S1:E3

    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
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Joel Novoa Ratings Summary

"No Man's Land" is the best rated episode directed by Joel Novoa. It scored 9.6/10 based on 8 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/9/2025 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Eurydice".