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Cobra Kai S5E3 — Playing with Fire

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Cobra Kai•Season 5•Episode 3

Playing with Fire

7.8/10 · 4,004 votesSep 9, 202237 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMarielle Woods

Written byMattea Greene

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William Zabka

William Zabka

Johnny Lawrence

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Courtney Henggeler

Courtney Henggeler

Amanda LaRusso

Xolo Maridueña

Xolo Maridueña

Miguel Diaz

Tanner Buchanan

Tanner Buchanan

Robby Keene

Mary Mouser

Mary Mouser

Samantha LaRusso

Peyton List

Peyton List

Tory Nichols

Jacob Bertrand

Jacob Bertrand

Eli 'Hawk' Moskowitz

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Kenny Payne

Vanessa Rubio

Vanessa Rubio

Carmen Diaz

Thomas Ian Griffith

Thomas Ian Griffith

Terry Silver

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

John Kreese

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Marielle Woods

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Mattea Greene

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Episode Summary

"Playing with Fire" is episode 3 of Cobra Kai season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 4,004 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Marielle Woods and written by Mattea Greene, it aired on September 9, 2022.

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