The Best Episodes Written By Joe Piarulli

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

Writer: Joe Piarulli

While their students plan for life after karate, Daniel and Johnny clash over reviving the Sekai Taikai. Kreese reconsiders his guiding principles.

Director: Joe Piarulli

Writer: Joe Piarulli

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

With the Sekai Taikai underway, a betrayal threatens to throw team Miyagi-Do off their game. A dramatic first event unleashes the element of surprise.

Director: Joel Novoa

Writer: Joe Piarulli

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

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: Jon Hurwitz

Writer: Joe Piarulli

Miguel helps Johnny craft the perfect social media message. Kreese scouts new recruits while Daniel and Amanda try to shut down Cobra Kai.

Director: Steven K. Tsuchida

Writer: Joe Piarulli

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

The clock is ticking as the women search for clues in a nightclub and the men deal with Elvis impersonators. Elsewhere, Hagerty may have met his match.

Director: Joel Novoa

Writer: Joe Piarulli

Daniel and Johnny team up to find Robby. Miguel faces an uncertain future. Kreese tries to bring Tory back to Cobra Kai.

Director: Jon Hurwitz

Writer: Joe Piarulli

Johnny’s dojo class attracts a group of misfits while his son Robby, who harbors ulterior motives, lands a new job. Samantha makes a new friend in science class. Daniel inspires interest in karate from an unlikely person.

Director: Josh Heald

Writer: Joe Piarulli

Kreese faces a dangerous test to prove his worthiness. Daniel offers Johnny a helping hand while the teens contemplate life beyond high school.

Director: Joel Novoa

Writer: Joe Piarulli

Daniel works to make amends with Amanda, while Johnny is introduced to the world of dating apps. Complications arise when Miguel, Samantha, Robby and Tory cross paths.

Director: Jennifer Celotta

Writer: Joe Piarulli