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The Best Episodes of Cobra Kai

Every episode of Cobra Kai ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Cobra Kai!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 15 - Ex-Degenerate
    9.5/10(6900 votes)

    S6:E15

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

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writers:Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz

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  2. Cobra Kai Season 2 Episode 10 - No Mercy
    9.4/10(9027 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Cobra Kai Season 3 Episode 10 - December 19
    9.4/10(8462 votes)

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 14 - Strike Last
    9.4/10(5436 votes)

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  5. Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 10 - The Rise
    9.3/10(6332 votes)

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  6. Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 10 - Head of the Snake
    9.3/10(6501 votes)

    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.

    Director:Joel Novoa
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  7. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 10 - Mercy
    9.1/10(7279 votes)

    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?

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writers:Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz

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  8. Cobra Kai Season 3 Episode 5 - Miyagi-Do
    9.1/10(6131 votes)

    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.

    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 13 - Skeletons
    9.1/10(4886 votes)

    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.

    Director:Joel Novoa
    Writer:Chris Rafferty

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  10. Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 9 - The Fall
    8.9/10(4902 votes)

    S4:E9

    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

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  11. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 5 - Counterbalance
    8.8/10(6499 votes)

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writers:Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz

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  12. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 9 - Different But Same
    8.8/10(6082 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 10 - Eunjangdo
    8.8/10(5181 votes)

    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.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writers:Bob Dearden, Olga Lexell

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  14. Cobra Kai Season 2 Episode 6 - Take a Right
    8.7/10(5735 votes)

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writers:Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz

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  15. Cobra Kai Season 2 Episode 9 - Pulpo
    8.7/10(5378 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Cobra Kai Season 3 Episode 9 - Feel the Night
    8.7/10(5372 votes)

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 5 - Extreme Measures
    8.7/10(4284 votes)

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Jennifer Celotta
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  18. Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 9 - Blood In Blood Out
    8.7/10(3801 votes)

    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.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writer:Chris Rafferty

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  19. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 1 - Ace Degenerate
    8.5/10(8271 votes)

    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.”

    Directors:Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
    Writers:Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz

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  20. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 7 - All Valley
    8.5/10(5887 votes)

    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.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Cobra Kai Season 2 Episode 5 - All In
    8.5/10(5243 votes)

    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.

    Director:Josh Heald
    Writers:Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz

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  22. Cobra Kai Season 4 Episode 5 - Match Point
    8.5/10(4314 votes)

    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.

    Director:Joel Novoa
    Writer:Bob Dearden

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  23. Cobra Kai Season 5 Episode 8 - Taikai
    8.5/10(3903 votes)

    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.

    Director:Marielle Woods
    Writer:Ashley Darnall

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  24. Cobra Kai Season 6 Episode 5 - Best of the Best
    8.5/10(4143 votes)

    S6:E5

    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

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  25. Cobra Kai Season 1 Episode 8 - Molting
    8.4/10(5748 votes)

    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.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ex-Degenerate" is the best rated episode of "Cobra Kai". It scored 9.5/10 based on 6900 votes. Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and written by Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, it aired on 2/13/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "No Mercy".