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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!

The Best Episodes of Cobra Kai

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...

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  1. 9.6/10(5.1k votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. 9.4/10(8.0k votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Writer:N/A
  3. 9.4/10(7.6k 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.

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    Director:Josh Heald
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  4. 9.4/10(4.1k votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Josh Heald
  5. 9.3/10(5.6k votes)

    #5 - The Rise

    S4:E10

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

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    Director:Josh Heald
  6. 9.3/10(5.7k votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Joel Novoa
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  8. 9.1/10(6.4k votes)

    #7 - 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?

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  9. 9.1/10(5.4k votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. 9.1/10(3.7k votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Joel Novoa
  11. 8.9/10(4.2k votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. 8.8/10(5.7k 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.

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  13. 8.8/10(5.3k votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. 8.8/10(4.2k votes)

    #13 - 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.

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  15. 8.7/10(5.0k votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. 8.7/10(4.7k votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  17. 8.7/10(4.7k votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:N/A
  18. 8.7/10(3.7k votes)

    #17 - Extreme Measures

    S5:E5

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

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  19. 8.7/10(3.0k votes)

    #18 - Blood In Blood Out

    S6:E9

    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.

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  20. 8.5/10(7.3k votes)

    #19 - Ace Degenerate

    S1:E1

    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.”

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  21. 8.5/10(5.1k votes)

    #20 - All Valley

    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Steve Pink
    Writer:N/A
  22. 8.5/10(4.6k votes)

    #21 - All In

    S2:E5

    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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  23. 8.5/10(3.7k votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    Director:Joel Novoa
  24. 8.5/10(3.3k votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. 8.5/10(3.4k 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.

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  26. 8.4/10(5.0k votes)

    #25 - Molting

    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Steve Pink
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Best Episodes Summary

"Ex-Degenerate" is the best rated episode of "Cobra Kai". It scored 9.6/10 based on 5094 votes. Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and written by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, it aired on 2/13/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "No Mercy".