The Best Episodes of Cobra Kai Season 5
Every episode of Cobra Kai Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cobra Kai Season 5!
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.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Cobra Kai" season 5 is "Long, Long Way From Home", rated 7.8/10 from 3516 user votes. It was directed by Steven K. Tsuchida, Joel Novoa and written by Michael Jonathan Smith. "Long, Long Way From Home" aired on 9/9/2022 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Molé".
7.8/10 3,516 votes#1 - Long, Long Way From Home
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2022
Daniel’s new ally-turned-housemate tests Amanda’s patience. Miguel searches for his father in Mexico. Terry starts to transform Cobra Kai.
Director: Steven K. Tsuchida, Joel Novoa
Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith
7.9/10 2,965 votes#2 - Molé
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2022
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
Writer: Joe Piarulli, Luan Thomas
7.8/10 2,950 votes#3 - Playing With Fire
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2022
Another enemy from Daniel’s past resurfaces. After a spa day and some soul-searching, Sam comes to a decision about her future with Miguel.
Director: Marielle Woods
Writer: Mattea Greene
7.6/10 2,879 votes#4 - Downward Spiral
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 9/9/2022
Johnny and Carmen’s romance flies high while Daniel and Amanda are rattled by Terry's schemes. The teens’ feuds spill over at the waterpark.
Director: Steve Pink
Writer: Ashley Darnall
8.7/10 3,189 votes#5 - Extreme Measures
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2022
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
8.3/10 2,909 votes#6 - Ouroboros
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/2022
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
8.0/10 2,766 votes#7 - Bad Eggs
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 9/9/2022
Terry and Kim issue a brutal challenge while Chozen teaches his students a different kind of lesson. Johnny and Daniel demand answers from Kreese.
Director: Joel Novoa
Writer: Joe Piarulli, Luan Thomas
8.5/10 2,834 votes#8 - Taikai
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 9/9/2022
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
8.3/10 2,832 votes#9 - Survivors
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 9/9/2022
Tory pays a price for defiance. Stingray does battle with his conscience. A celebratory night on the town takes a turn for Johnny, Daniel and Chozen.
Director: Steven K. Tsuchida
Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith
9.3/10 4,994 votes#10 - Head of the Snake
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 9/9/2022
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