The WORST episodes of Cobra Kai
Every episode of Cobra Kai ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Cobra Kai!
Decades after the tournament that changed their lives, the rivalry between Johnny and Daniel reignites in this sequel to the "Karate Kid" films. More than 30 years ago, one of them took second place. This time, he wants to win — and he's got nothing left to lose.
#1 - Into The Fire
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/13/2025
While their students plan for life after karate, Daniel and Johnny clash over reviving the Sekai Taikai. Kreese reconsiders his guiding principles.
#2 - The Prize
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2024
Kreese faces a dangerous test to prove himself. Daniel offers Johnny his help while the youngsters think about life after school.
#3 - Downward Spiral
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/9/2022
Johnny and Carmen’s romance flies high while Daniel and Amanda are rattled by Terry's schemes. The teens’ feuds spill over at the waterpark.
#4 - Rattled
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/13/2025
Sam and Robby turn to their friends for support as they train for the challenges ahead. Johnny and Carmen welcome a new addition to the team.
#5 - Sleeper
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2024
A shocking discovery shakes Daniel. Johnny hatches a plan to bring back Sam and Tory's fighting spirit. The tournament location is announced.
#6 - Peacetime in the Valley
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2024
The Miyagi-Do students find it difficult to put aside old rivalries as they train for the Sekai Taikai. Johnny and Chozen argue about the dojo.
#7 - Underdogs
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2024
Daniel and Johnny invite a new sensei to evaluate their students. The team members compete to participate in the Sekai Taikai.
#8 - Long, Long Way From Home
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2022
Daniel’s new ally-turned-housemate tests Amanda’s patience. Miguel searches for his father in Mexico. Terry starts to transform Cobra Kai.
#9 - Benvinguts a Barcelona
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2024
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.
#10 - Playing With Fire
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2022
Another enemy from Daniel’s past resurfaces. After a spa day and some soul-searching, Sam comes to a decision about her future with Miguel.
#11 - Dog in the Fight
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2024
The search for clues about Mr. Miyagi's past leads Daniel into danger. Miguel raises doubts about Robby's focus. Sam observes ugly behavior off the mat.
#12 - Snakes on a Plane
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2024
A personal crisis shakes Miguel and Johnny to the core. Chozen and a rival sensei team up to find their students — but discover something else instead.
#13 - Kicks Get Chicks
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/31/2021
A major change to the upcoming tournament sends Johnny scrambling to find a new recruit for Eagle Fang. Tory must ask a favor of the LaRussos.
#14 - Let's Begin
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/31/2021
Johnny and Daniel combine dojos but their opposing styles immediately clash. Kreese tries to persuade a former partner to rejoin him at Cobra Kai.
#15 - Bad Eggs
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/9/2022
Terry and Kim issue a brutal challenge while Chozen teaches his students a different kind of lesson. Johnny and Daniel demand answers from Kreese.
#16 - Minefields
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/31/2021
Daniel invites Anthony to join Miyagi-Do and discovers he doesn't know his son as well as he thought. Miguel learns the truth about Johnny and Carmen.
#17 - Now You’re Gonna Pay
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/2021
Daniel's tarnished public image takes a toll on his sales, leading to a takeover offer. Johnny tries to raise money for Miguel's surgery.
#18 - Nature Vs. Nurture
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/1/2021
Daniel and Johnny team up to find Robby. Miguel faces an uncertain future. Kreese tries to bring Tory back to Cobra Kai.
#19 - Party Time
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/31/2021
Miguel and Sam are excited about attending the junior prom until another couple unexpectedly shows up. Terry lures Johnny to a familiar location.
#20 - Then Learn Fly
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/31/2021
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.
#21 - Molé
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2022
Chozen and Daniel hatch a risky plot against Terry. In Mexico, Robby and Johnny look for Miguel, who discovers the truth about his dad.
#22 - Ouroboros
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/2022
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.
#23 - Esqueleto
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2018
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.
#24 - Cobra Kai Never Dies
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/2/2018
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.
#25 - Strike First
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2018
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.