The Best Episodes Written By Michael Jonathan Smith

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(38 votes)

   #1 - The Fall

   S4:E912/31/2021

   The annual All Valley Karate Tournament kicks off as several competing dojos vie for the grand championship – and settle some personal scores.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
2. 

   8.5/10(51 votes)

   #2 - Pulpo

   S2:E94/24/2019

   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:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
3. 

   8.4/10(45 votes)

   #3 - Feel the Night

   S3:E91/1/2021

   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:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
4. 

   8.4/10(36 votes)

   #4 - Ouroboros

   S5:E69/9/2022

   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:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
5. 

   8.3/10(49 votes)

   #5 - The Right Path

   S3:E41/1/2021

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

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
6. 

   8.3/10(37 votes)

   #6 - Survivors

   S5:E99/9/2022

   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:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
7. 

   8.2/10(37 votes)

   #7 - Best of the Best

   S6:E57/18/2024

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

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
8. 

   8.2/10(60 votes)

   #8 - Molting

   S1:E85/2/2018

   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:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
9. 

   8.1/10(117 votes)

   #9 - Long, Long Way from Home

   S5:E19/9/2022

   Daniel’s new ally-turned-housemate tests Amanda’s patience. Miguel searches for his father in Mexico. Terry starts to transform Cobra Kai.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
10. 

    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Then Learn Fly

    S4:E312/31/2021

    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:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
11. 

    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #11 - SHNGRLA

    S1:E107/27/2023

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

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
12. 

    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #12 - NUY3ARZ

    S2:E128/28/2025

    Amid unexpected twists and turns, life-and-death choices are made as only one can emerge victorious.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
13. 

    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #13 - 3RNCRCS

    S1:E27/27/2023

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

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
14. 

    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #14 - WLUDRV

    S1:E17/27/2023

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

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
15. 

    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #15 - PRSRPNT

    S2:E17/31/2025

    While John sets out to reunite with Quiet, she's devising her own plan with Dollface.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith
16. 

    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Whistleblower

    S1:E52/14/2020

    When Elena learns her school mascot honors a man with a horrific past, she makes it her mission to have the mascot changed. Bobby grapples with his heritage when an opposing team member makes fun of him for the way his name is spelled. Gabi tries to find the work-life balance between a case she’s thrilled to be working on and a boss who doesn’t have boundaries.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Michael Jonathan Smith