The Best Episodes of Cobra Kai

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

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

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

Writer: N/A

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: N/A

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

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

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: Chris Rafferty

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?

Director: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

Writer: Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz

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: N/A

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

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

Writer: Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz

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.

Director: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

Writer: N/A

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

Writer: Bob Dearden, Olga Lexell

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

Writer: Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz

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.

Director: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

Writer: N/A

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: N/A

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

Who will move to the next round in the tournament's tag team elimination match: Miyagi-Do or Cobra Kai? A shocking revelation shatters Daniel's world.

Director: Sherwin Shilati

Writer: Chris Rafferty

Thirty years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence’s life has taken a rocky turn as he tries to forget a past that constantly haunts him. He seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. But the LaRusso-Lawrence rivalry of yesteryear is reignited when their lives become intertwined with the next generation of “karate kids.”

Director: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

Writer: Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz

Daniel takes on teaching his new pupil using the unconventional techniques from Mr. Miyagi. Robby is tempted to return to his delinquent ways. Johnny helps Miguel with his first date.

Director: Steve Pink

Writer: N/A

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.

Director: Josh Heald

Writer: Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz

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

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

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

Johnny prepares his Cobra Kai students for the next All Valley Karate Tournament and in turn, he is inspired to clean up his life. Daniel is still unaware of his new pupil’s background. But as events unfold, it seems nothing has changed between Daniel and Johnny in 30 years.

Director: Steve Pink

Writer: N/A