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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.

6 Seasons
65 Episodes
Ended
Action & Adventure Drama Comedy
Cast & Characters
Ex-Degenerate
9.6/10 (4637 votes)

#1 Ex-Degenerate

S6:E15

Fierce rivalries. Fresh opportunities. Daniel and Johnny find themselves back where it all began — and the stakes have never been higher.

No Mercy
9.4/10 (7839 votes)

#2 No Mercy

S2:E10

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.

December 19
9.4/10 (7508 votes)

#3 December 19

S3:E10

Old wounds begin to heal at a country club holiday party, but a brutal assault by Kreese's students leads to new betrayals and alliances.

Strike Last
9.4/10 (3826 votes)

#4 Strike Last

S6:E14

The action heats up as the Valley's top fighters pit their courage against their rivals' speed and strength. But one last surprise changes everything.

The Rise
9.3/10 (5480 votes)

#5 The Rise

S4:E10

The tournament comes to a shocking end, with the aftermath leaving its participants reeling – and two champions facing uncertain futures.

Head of the Snake
9.3/10 (5590 votes)

#6 Head of the Snake

S5:E10

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.

Mercy
9.1/10 (6221 votes)

#7 Mercy

S1:E10

The highly-anticipated All Valley Karate Tournament brings Johnny and Daniel on opposite sides again, except this time, the new generation of karate students are the combatants. Who will pay the price for ultimate victory?

Miyagi-Do
9.1/10 (5306 votes)

#8 Miyagi-Do

S3:E5

In Okinawa, Daniel spends time with an old friend — and an old enemy, who has much to teach him. The dueling dojos' rivalry comes to a nasty head.

Skeletons
9.1/10 (3379 votes)

#9 Skeletons

S6:E13

As the moment of truth arrives, Daniel and Johnny confront their pasts. Then it's fight time as Robby battles Axel in the world karate championship.

The Fall
8.9/10 (4146 votes)

#10 The Fall

S4:E9

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

Counterbalance
8.8/10 (5571 votes)

#11 Counterbalance

S1:E5

Daniel tries to strike a shady deal to undermine Johnny’s dojo. Meanwhile, Johnny expands his enrollment ranks in the dojo. Miguel puts his karate practice into reality as Samantha faces rejection in school.

Different But Same
8.8/10 (5212 votes)

#12 Different But Same

S1:E9

Despite Johnny’s efforts to move forward, he confronts Daniel about the assault on his property. An attempt to appease Johnny makes them revisit the past together. Miguel senses Samantha is lying to him. The dojo students try to intimidate the popular kids at a party.

Eunjangdo
8.8/10 (4004 votes)

#13 Eunjangdo

S6:E10

Daniel and Johnny use historic Barcelona as a training ground for their captains. But a cheap shot in the semifinals sparks a brawl to end all brawls.

Take a Right
8.7/10 (4942 votes)

#14 Take a Right

S2:E6

Daniel’s students are given a lesson in overcoming their grudges. Johnny spends some time away from the dojo, while Kreese exerts his influence.

Pulpo
8.7/10 (4604 votes)

#15 Pulpo

S2:E9

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.

Feel the Night
8.7/10 (4651 votes)

#16 Feel the Night

S3:E9

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.

Extreme Measures
8.7/10 (3599 votes)

#17 Extreme Measures

S5:E5

Daniel leans on a friend – and frenemy. Tensions come to a head for Miguel and Robby. A familiar face returns.

Blood In Blood Out
8.7/10 (2801 votes)

#18 Blood In Blood Out

S6:E9

Who will move to the next round in the tournament's tag team elimination match: Miyagi-Do or Cobra Kai? A shocking revelation shatters Daniel's world.

Ace Degenerate
8.5/10 (6877 votes)

#19 Ace Degenerate

S1:E1

Thirty years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence’s life has taken a rocky turn as he tries to forget a past that constantly haunts him. He seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. But the LaRusso-Lawrence rivalry of yesteryear is reignited when their lives become intertwined with the next generation of “karate kids.”

All Valley
8.5/10 (5020 votes)

#20 All Valley

S1:E7

Daniel takes on teaching his new pupil using the unconventional techniques from Mr. Miyagi. Robby is tempted to return to his delinquent ways. Johnny helps Miguel with his first date.

All In
8.5/10 (4479 votes)

#21 All In

S2:E5

Daniel struggles to help a new student learn. Miguel makes a new connection, while Johnny tries to repair a relationship. Tensions between the two dojos build to a breaking point.

Match Point
8.5/10 (3631 votes)

#22 Match Point

S4:E5

Johnny and Daniel's dojo — and their fragile alliance — teeter on the brink of collapse when they agree to a winner-takes-all sensei showdown.

Taikai
8.5/10 (3223 votes)

#23 Taikai

S5:E8

A coveted spot in an elite international tournament ignites a fight between dojos. Tory’s loyalties are tested. Sam struggles to let Miguel go.

Best of the Best
8.5/10 (3232 votes)

#24 Best of the Best

S6:E5

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

Molting
8.4/10 (4901 votes)

#25 Molting

S1:E8

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.

The Right Path
8.4/10 (4541 votes)

#26 The Right Path

S3:E4

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

Quiver
8.3/10 (5005 votes)

#27 Quiver

S1:E6

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.

Fire and Ice
8.3/10 (4477 votes)

#28 Fire and Ice

S2:E3

Daniel pulls out all the stops in an effort to recruit new students to Miyagi Do. Johnny reflects on some of the major relationships in his life - and responds to Daniel’s promotional efforts with his own.

King Cobra
8.3/10 (4237 votes)

#29 King Cobra

S3:E6

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

The Good, the Bad, and the Badass
8.3/10 (4253 votes)

#30 The Good, the Bad, and the Badass

S3:E8

Informed that this year's All Valley Karate Tournament is being canceled, the three competing sensei attend a city council meeting to save it.

Ouroboros
8.3/10 (3288 votes)

#31 Ouroboros

S5:E6

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.

Survivors
8.3/10 (3225 votes)

#32 Survivors

S5:E9

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.

Mercy (2)
8.2/10 (4706 votes)

#33 Mercy (2)

S2:E1

In the aftermath of Cobra Kai’s win at the Under 18 All Valley Karate Championships, Johnny questions his dojo’s philosophy and deals with a figure from his past. Daniel searches for the right way to respond to Cobra Kai’s dominance.

Lull
8.2/10 (4310 votes)

#34 Lull

S2:E7

To prepare his students, Daniel gives some new training methods a shot. Miguel puts a new lesson into practice. Johnny makes a tough but pivotal decision that affects Cobra Kai.

Party Time
8.2/10 (3700 votes)

#35 Party Time

S4:E8

Miguel and Sam are excited about attending the junior prom until another couple unexpectedly shows up. Terry lures Johnny to a familiar location.

Strike First
8.1/10 (5545 votes)

#36 Strike First

S1:E2

Present day Daniel LaRusso lives a charmed life. That is, until he sees that the Cobra Kai dojo, the source of his teenage angst and rivalry, has been reestablished by Johnny Lawrence. Struggling to launch the business, Johnny starts teaching karate to his teenage neighbor Miguel. Daniel faces his former opponent and old offenses are quickly reignited.

Esqueleto
8.1/10 (5274 votes)

#37 Esqueleto

S1:E3

Johnny tries to recruit more students to join the dojo. Troubled by his daughter’s friends, Daniel chaperones her high school costume dance. Johnny takes Miguel’s training seriously and starts creating a badass.

Cobra Kai Never Dies
8.1/10 (5177 votes)

#38 Cobra Kai Never Dies

S1:E4

When Daniel’s car dealership billboard is sprayed with lewd graffiti, it consumes Daniel and escalates tensions against a rival. Robby, Johnny’s delinquent son, is embarrassed about his father and his new dojo. The bullying escalates against Miguel and motivates Johnny in a surprising way.

The Moment of Truth
8.1/10 (4363 votes)

#39 The Moment of Truth

S2:E4

Daniel makes another attempt to promote Miyagi Do, and receives guidance in a familiar form. Johnny grows suspicious about Kreese’s backstory. A new Cobra Kai student challenges Miguel and befriends Aisha, while Robby revisits a past he’d rather forget.

Glory of Love
8.1/10 (4301 votes)

#40 Glory of Love

S2:E8

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.

Cast & Chracters

Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence

Actor: William Zabka
Daniel LaRusso

Daniel LaRusso

Actor: Ralph Macchio
Amanda LaRusso

Amanda LaRusso

Actor: Courtney Henggeler
Miguel Diaz

Miguel Diaz

Actor: Xolo Mariduena
Robby Keene

Robby Keene

Actor: Tanner Buchanan
Samantha LaRusso

Samantha LaRusso

Actor: Mary Mouser
Tory Nichols

Tory Nichols

Actor: Peyton List
Eli 'Hawk' Moskowitz

Eli 'Hawk' Moskowitz

Actor: Jacob Bertrand
Demetri Alexopoulos

Demetri Alexopoulos

Actor: Gianni DeCenzo
Kenny Payne

Kenny Payne

Actor: Dallas Dupree Young
Carmen Diaz

Carmen Diaz

Actor: Vanessa Rubio
John Kreese

John Kreese

Actor: Martin Kove

The highest rated episode of Cobra Kai is "Ex-Degenerate" (S6E15) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 4,637 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Prize" (S6E2) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 2,839 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Mercy" (S1E10) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 6,221 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Strike First" (S1E2) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 5,545 votes.

The highest rated episode is "No Mercy" (S2E10) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 7,839 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Back in Black" (S2E2) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 4,515 votes.

The highest rated episode is "December 19" (S3E10) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 7,508 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Now You're Gonna Pay" (S3E3) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 4,327 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Rise" (S4E10) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 5,480 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Kicks Get Chicks" (S4E6) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 3,500 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Head of the Snake" (S5E10) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 5,590 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Downward Spiral" (S5E4) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 3,265 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Ex-Degenerate" (S6E15) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 4,637 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Prize" (S6E2) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 2,839 votes.

Name Department Job
Alexis Frank Koczara Production Casting
Caleeb Pinkett Production Executive Producer
Christine Smith Shevchenko Production Casting
Hayden Schlossberg Production Executive Producer
James Lassiter Production Executive Producer
Jon Hurwitz Production Executive Producer
Josh Heald Production Executive Producer
Ralph Macchio Production Co-Executive Producer
Susan Ekins Production Executive Producer
Will Smith Production Executive Producer
William Zabka Production Co-Executive Producer
Leo Birenberg Sound Original Music Composer
Zach Robinson Sound Original Music Composer
Robert Mark Kamen Writing Characters

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