Cobra Kai_
"Back in the Valley. One final fight."
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.
Created By
Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg
Network
Netflix
Episodes
65
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
21 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Cobra Kai has 6 seasons with 65 episodes spanning 2018-2025.
Rating
With a 8.2/10 rating from 6,811 votes, Cobra Kai is considered highly rated.
Year context
Cobra Kai first aired 8 years ago in 2018.
CAST (12)
William Zabka
Johnny Lawrence
Ralph Macchio
Daniel LaRusso
Courtney Henggeler
Amanda LaRusso
Xolo Mariduena
Miguel Diaz
Tanner Buchanan
Robby Keene
Mary Mouser
Samantha LaRusso
Peyton List
Tory Nichols
Jacob Bertrand
Eli 'Hawk' Moskowitz
Gianni DeCenzo
Demetri Alexopoulos
Dallas Dupree Young
Kenny Payne
Vanessa Rubio
Carmen Diaz
Martin Kove
John Kreese
SEASONS (6 seasons, 65 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Ace Degenerate
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…
02
Strike First
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…
03
Esqueleto
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…
04
Cobra Kai Never Dies
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…
05
Counterbalance
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…
06
Quiver
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…
07
All Valley
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…
08
Molting
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…
09
Different But Same
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…
10
Mercy
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…
SEASON 2
01
Mercy (2)
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…
02
Back in Black
When Daniel starts teaching his first karate students, he questions whether he can fill Mr. Miyagi’s shoes. Johnny invents some unorthodox training methods with help…
03
Fire and Ice
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…
04
The Moment of Truth
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…
05
All In
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…
06
Take a Right
Daniel’s students are given a lesson in overcoming their grudges. Johnny spends some time away from the dojo, while Kreese exerts his influence.
07
Lull
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…
08
Glory of Love
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…
09
Pulpo
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…
10
No Mercy
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…
SEASON 3
01
Aftermath
Miguel's fighting for his life, Robby's missing, and Daniel and Johnny's reputations are in tatters as the community reacts to the West Valley brawl.
02
Nature Vs. Nurture
Daniel and Johnny team up to find Robby. Miguel faces an uncertain future. Kreese tries to bring Tory back to Cobra Kai.
03
Now You're Gonna Pay
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.
04
The Right Path
Following an important meeting in Japan, Daniel revisits Mr. Miyagi's hometown on Okinawa. Johnny attempts to reconnect with Robby.
05
Miyagi-Do
In Okinawa, Daniel spends time with an old friend — and an old enemy, who has much to teach him. The dueling dojos' rivalry comes…
06
King Cobra
Miguel helps Johnny craft the perfect social media message. Kreese scouts new recruits while Daniel and Amanda try to shut down Cobra Kai.
07
Obstáculos
Daniel spends some father-daughter time with a traumatized Sam. Johnny plans to form a new karate dojo but struggles to come up with a cool…
08
The Good, the Bad, and the Badass
Informed that this year's All Valley Karate Tournament is being canceled, the three competing sensei attend a city council meeting to save it.
09
Feel the Night
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…
10
December 19
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.
SEASON 4
01
Let's Begin
Johnny and Daniel combine dojos but their opposing styles immediately clash. Kreese tries to persuade a former partner to rejoin him at Cobra Kai.
02
First Learn Stand
Johnny picks up defensive strategies while Daniel learns how to go on the offensive. Amanda confronts Tory. New kid Kenny is bullied at school.
03
Then Learn Fly
Kenny tries to become a student of Cobra Kai with some encouragement from Robby, while Johnny urges Sam to take a leap of faith –…
04
Bicephaly
Kreese brings Terry back to Cobra Kai, but his former partner isn't interested in repeating history. Johnny grows envious of Daniel mentoring Miguel.
05
Match Point
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.
06
Kicks Get Chicks
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…
07
Minefields
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…
08
Party Time
Miguel and Sam are excited about attending the junior prom until another couple unexpectedly shows up. Terry lures Johnny to a familiar location.
09
The Fall
The annual All Valley Karate Tournament kicks off as several competing dojos vie for the grand championship – and settle some personal scores.
10
The Rise
The tournament comes to a shocking end, with the aftermath leaving its participants reeling – and two champions facing uncertain futures.
SEASON 5
01
Long, Long Way from Home
Daniel’s new ally-turned-housemate tests Amanda’s patience. Miguel searches for his father in Mexico. Terry starts to transform Cobra Kai.
02
Molé
Chozen and Daniel hatch a risky plot against Terry. In Mexico, Robby and Johnny look for Miguel, who discovers the truth about his dad.
03
Playing with Fire
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.
04
Downward Spiral
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.
05
Extreme Measures
Daniel leans on a friend – and frenemy. Tensions come to a head for Miguel and Robby. A familiar face returns.
06
Ouroboros
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…
07
Bad Eggs
Terry and Kim issue a brutal challenge while Chozen teaches his students a different kind of lesson. Johnny and Daniel demand answers from Kreese.
08
Taikai
A coveted spot in an elite international tournament ignites a fight between dojos. Tory’s loyalties are tested. Sam struggles to let Miguel go.
09
Survivors
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…
10
Head of the Snake
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…
SEASON 6
01
Peacetime in the Valley
The Miyagi-Do students struggle to put aside past rivalries while training for the Sekai Taikai. Johnny and Chozen clash over rebranding the dojo.
02
The Prize
Kreese faces a dangerous test to prove his worthiness. Daniel offers Johnny a helping hand while the teens contemplate life beyond high school.
03
Sleeper
A shocking discovery turns Daniel's world upside down. Johnny schemes a way to give Sam and Tory their edge back. The tournament reveals its location.
04
Underdogs
Daniel and Johnny invite a new sensei to evaluate their students. Friends become foes as the competition heats up for a spot in the Sekai…
05
Best of the Best
Miyagi-Do's top students square off to be team captains, but a devastating tragedy changes everything. Kreese reveals his final surprise.
06
Benvinguts a Barcelona
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.
07
Dog in the Fight
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.
08
Snakes on a Plane
A personal crisis shakes Miguel and Johnny to the core. Chozen and a rival sensei team up to find their students — but discover something…
09
Blood In Blood Out
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.
10
Eunjangdo
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…
11
Into the Fire
While their students plan for life after karate, Daniel and Johnny clash over reviving the Sekai Taikai. Kreese reconsiders his guiding principles.
12
Rattled
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…
13
Skeletons
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.
14
Strike Last
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.
15
Ex-Degenerate
Fierce rivalries. Fresh opportunities. Daniel and Johnny find themselves back where it all began — and the stakes have never been higher.
SERIES INFO
6
Seasons
65
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Josh Heald
Creator
Hayden Schlossberg
Creator
Jon Hurwitz
NETWORKS (2)
Netflix
YouTube Premium
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cobra Kai about?
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.
Where can I watch Cobra Kai?
Cobra Kai is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Cobra Kai have?
Cobra Kai has 6 seasons with 65 episodes total.
Who created Cobra Kai?
Cobra Kai was created by Josh Heald and Hayden Schlossberg and Jon Hurwitz.
Who stars in Cobra Kai?
The cast of Cobra Kai includes William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Mariduena, Tanner Buchanan.
What is the rating of Cobra Kai?
Cobra Kai has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 6,811 votes on TMDB.
Is Cobra Kai still running?
Cobra Kai has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Action & Adventure
Drama
Comedy