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The Best Episodes of Cobra Kai

Every episode of Cobra Kai ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Cobra Kai!

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This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cobra Kai Season 2 Episode 10 - No Mercy
    9.2/10(51 votes)

    #1 - No Mercy

    S2:E10

    It’s the first day of school at West Valley High but tensions between the two dojos have not cooled with the end of summer. And the rivalry between Daniel and Johnny comes to a head.

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 10 - The Rise
    9.2/10(35 votes)

    #2 - The Rise

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  3. Cobra Kai Season 3 Episode 10 - December 19
    9.1/10(48 votes)

    #3 - December 19

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 9 - The Fall
    9.1/10(33 votes)

    #4 - The Fall

    S4:E9

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

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

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  5. Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 10 - Head of the Snake
    9.1/10(51 votes)

    #5 - 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:Bob Dearden

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  6. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 10 - Mercy
    9.0/10(67 votes)

    #6 - Mercy

    S1:E10

    The highly-anticipated All Valley Karate Tournament brings Johnny and Daniel on opposite sides again, except this time, the new generation of karate students are the combatants. Who will pay the price for ultimate victory?

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writers:Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

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  7. Cobra Kai Season 3 Episode 5 - Miyagi-Do
    8.8/10(42 votes)

    #7 - Miyagi-Do

    S3:E5

    In Okinawa, Daniel spends time with an old friend — and an old enemy, who has much to teach him. The dueling dojos' rivalry comes to a nasty head.

    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 5 - Match Point
    8.8/10(33 votes)

    #8 - 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:Bob Dearden

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  9. Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 8 - Party Time
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Party Time

    S4:E8

    Miguel and Sam are excited about attending the junior prom until another couple unexpectedly shows up. Terry lures Johnny to a familiar location.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writers:Luan Thomas, Joe Piarulli

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  10. Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 15 - Ex-Degenerate
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #10 - Ex-Degenerate

    S6:E15

    Fierce rivalries. Fresh opportunities. Daniel and Johnny find themselves back where it all began — and the stakes have never been higher.

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writers:Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

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  11. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 5 - Counterbalance
    8.6/10(77 votes)

    #11 - Counterbalance

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writers:Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

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  12. Cobra Kai Season 2 Episode 6 - Take a Right
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    #12 - Take a Right

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writers:Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

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  13. Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 1 - Let's Begin
    8.6/10(58 votes)

    #13 - Let's Begin

    S4:E1

    Johnny and Daniel combine dojos but their opposing styles immediately clash. Kreese tries to persuade a former partner to rejoin him at Cobra Kai.

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writers:Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

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  14. Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 8 - Taikai
    8.6/10(33 votes)

    #14 - Taikai

    S5:E8

    A coveted spot in an elite international tournament ignites a fight between dojos. Tory’s loyalties are tested. Sam struggles to let Miguel go.

    Director:Marielle Woods
    Writer:Ashley Darnall

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  15. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 9 - Different But Same
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #15 - Different But Same

    S1:E9

    Despite Johnny’s efforts to move forward, he confronts Daniel about the assault on his property. An attempt to appease Johnny makes them revisit the past together. Miguel senses Samantha is lying to him. The dojo students try to intimidate the popular kids at a party.

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Cobra Kai Season 2 Episode 9 - Pulpo
    8.5/10(46 votes)

    #16 - Pulpo

    S2:E9

    Johnny cautiously takes a stab at love, while Daniel and Amanda enjoy a romantic date night. An attempt to bring the students of the two dojos together backfires as hostilities between the teens escalate.

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Cobra Kai Season 3 Episode 9 - Feel the Night
    8.5/10(39 votes)

    #17 - Feel the Night

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 6 - Ouroboros
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #18 - 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:Michael Jonathan Smith

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  19. Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 10 - Eunjangdo
    8.5/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Eunjangdo

    S6:E10

    Daniel and Johnny use historic Barcelona as a training ground for their captains. But a cheap shot in the semifinals sparks a brawl to end all brawls.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writers:Bob Dearden, Olga Lexell

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  20. Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 14 - Strike Last
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Strike Last

    S6:E14

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  21. Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 4 - Bicephaly
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #21 - Bicephaly

    S4:E4

    Kreese brings Terry back to Cobra Kai, but his former partner isn't interested in repeating history. Johnny grows envious of Daniel mentoring Miguel.

    Director:Marielle Woods
    Writer:Stacey Harman

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  22. Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 2 - Molé
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #22 - Molé

    S5:E2

    Chozen and Daniel hatch a risky plot against Terry. In Mexico, Robby and Johnny look for Miguel, who discovers the truth about his dad.

    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida
    Writers:Luan Thomas, Joe Piarulli

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  23. Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 5 - Extreme Measures
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #23 - Extreme Measures

    S5:E5

    Daniel leans on a friend – and frenemy. Tensions come to a head for Miguel and Robby. A familiar face returns.

    Director:Jennifer Celotta
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  24. Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 5 - Best of the Best
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #24 - Best of the Best

    S6:E5

    Miyagi-Do's top students square off to be team captains, but a devastating tragedy changes everything. Kreese reveals his final surprise.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

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  25. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 2 - Strike First
    8.3/10(102 votes)

    #25 - Strike First

    S1:E2

    Present day Daniel LaRusso lives a charmed life. That is, until he sees that the Cobra Kai dojo, the source of his teenage angst and rivalry, has been reestablished by Johnny Lawrence. Struggling to launch the business, Johnny starts teaching karate to his teenage neighbor Miguel. Daniel faces his former opponent and old offenses are quickly reignited.

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writers:Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

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Best Episodes Summary

"No Mercy" is the best rated episode of "Cobra Kai". It scored 9.2/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/24/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Rise".