The Best Episodes Written By Michael Jonathan Smith

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

Miyagi-Do's top students square off to be team captains, but a devastating tragedy changes everything. Kreese reveals his final surprise.

Director: Sherwin Shilati

Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

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

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

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.

Director: Jon Hurwitz

Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

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.

Director: Josh Heald

Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

Following an important meeting in Japan, Daniel revisits Mr. Miyagi's hometown on Okinawa. Johnny attempts to reconnect with Robby.

Director: Lin Oeding

Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

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.

Director: Steve Pink

Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

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

Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

Everything comes to a head as John and Quiet face a difficult choice; new players enter the fray.

Director: Kitao Sakurai

Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

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

A motormouthed outsider is offered a better life if he can deliver a package across a wasteland.

Director: Kitao Sakurai

Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith

John finds his mission thwarted by two unpredictable adversaries; Agent Stone recruits new members.

Director: Kitao Sakurai

Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith