The Best Episodes Directed By Josh Heald

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.1/10(54 votes)

   #1 - December 19

   S3:E101/1/2021

   Old wounds begin to heal at a country club holiday party, but a brutal assault by Kreese's students leads to new betrayals and alliances.

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   9.1/10(40 votes)

   #2 - The Rise

   S4:E1012/31/2021

   The tournament comes to a shocking end, with the aftermath leaving its participants reeling – and two champions facing uncertain futures.

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   9.0/10(38 votes)

   #3 - The Fall

   S4:E912/31/2021

   The annual All Valley Karate Tournament kicks off as several competing dojos vie for the grand championship – and settle some personal scores.

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   8.6/10(83 votes)

   #4 - Counterbalance

   S1:E55/2/2018

   Daniel tries to strike a shady deal to undermine Johnny’s dojo. Meanwhile, Johnny expands his enrollment ranks in the dojo. Miguel puts his karate practice into reality as Samantha faces rejection in school.

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   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Last Call

   S1:E811/30/2023

   The mission kicks into high gear when the squad learns shocking news about the nuke. It's all hands on deck to stop the explosion before it's too late.

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6. 

   8.6/10(56 votes)

   #6 - Take a Right

   S2:E64/24/2019

   Daniel’s students are given a lesson in overcoming their grudges. Johnny spends some time away from the dojo, while Kreese exerts his influence.

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7. 

   8.5/10(24 votes)

   #7 - Strike Last

   S6:E142/13/2025

   The action heats up as the Valley's top fighters pit their courage against their rivals' speed and strength. But one last surprise changes everything.

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8. 

   8.4/10(45 votes)

   #8 - Feel the Night

   S3:E91/1/2021

   It's Christmastime in the Valley, and romance is in the air. Daniel and Miguel find unexpected common ground, and the Cobra Kai recruits go on a mission.

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   8.3/10(7 votes)

   #9 - Born in the U.S.S.R.

   S1:E211/30/2023

   The team races to Area 52 to grill Koslov and his buyer, and Maya heads to the strip club with a new friend who threatens to sabotage their mission.

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    8.1/10(52 votes)

    #10 - All In

    S2:E54/24/2019

    Daniel struggles to help a new student learn. Miguel makes a new connection, while Johnny tries to repair a relationship. Tensions between the two dojos build to a breaking point.

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    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #11 - Quiver

    S1:E65/2/2018

    Johnny’s dojo class attracts a group of misfits while his son Robby, who harbors ulterior motives, lands a new job. Samantha makes a new friend in science class. Daniel inspires interest in karate from an unlikely person.

    Director:Josh Heald

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