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.

Last Updated: 7/1/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Into The Fire
star
7.27
656 votes

#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.

The Prize
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7.31
826 votes

#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.

Downward Spiral
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7.33
959 votes

#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.

Directors: Steve Pink
Rattled
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7.36
671 votes

#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.

Peacetime in the Valley
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7.40
881 votes

#5 - 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.

Sleeper
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7.42
790 votes

#6 - 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.

Underdogs
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7.44
794 votes

#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.

Playing With Fire
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7.46
986 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Marielle Woods
Long, Long Way From Home
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7.46
1082 votes

#9 - 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.

Benvinguts a Barcelona
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7.46
747 votes

#10 - 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.

Dog in the Fight
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7.51
717 votes

#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.

Kicks Get Chicks
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7.55
1057 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Joel Novoa
Snakes on a Plane
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7.56
731 votes

#13 - 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.

Let's Begin
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7.58
1213 votes

#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.

Bad Eggs
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7.58
923 votes

#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.

Directors: Joel Novoa
Minefields
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7.59
1034 votes

#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.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
Writer: Bill Posley
Now You’re Gonna Pay
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7.62
1229 votes

#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.

Directors: Lin Oeding
Nature Vs. Nurture
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7.63
1253 votes

#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.

Party Time
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7.64
1026 votes

#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.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
Then Learn Fly
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7.66
1069 votes

#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.

Directors: Marielle Woods
Esqueleto
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7.68
2737 votes

#21 - 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.

Directors: Jennifer Celotta
Ouroboros
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7.68
947 votes

#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.

Directors: Joel Novoa
Ace Degenerate
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7.68
3066 votes

#23 - Ace Degenerate

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/2/2018

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.”

Molé
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7.69
1007 votes

#24 - 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.

Writer: Joe Piarulli
Cobra Kai Never Dies
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7.69
2549 votes

#25 - 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.

Directors: Jennifer Celotta