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 dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.
The best episode of "Cobra Kai" season 4 is "Let's Begin", rated 8/10 from 3774 user votes. It was directed by Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz and written by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg. "Let's Begin" aired on 12/31/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "First Learn Stand".
Johnny and Daniel combine dojos but their opposing styles immediately clash. Kreese tries to persuade a former partner to rejoin him at Cobra Kai.
Director: Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz
Writer: Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
Johnny picks up defensive strategies while Daniel learns how to go on the offensive. Amanda confronts Tory. New kid Kenny is bullied at school.
Director: Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz
Writer: Joe Piarulli, Luan Thomas
Kenny tries to become a student of Cobra Kai with some encouragement from Robby, while Johnny urges Sam to take a leap of faith – in herself.
Director: Marielle Woods
Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith
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
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 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: Mattea Greene
Daniel invites Anthony to join Miyagi-Do and discovers he doesn't know his son as well as he thought. Miguel learns the truth about Johnny and Carmen.
Director: Tawnia McKiernan
Writer: Bill Posley
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
Writer: Joe Piarulli, Luan Thomas
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
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