TV series
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergWritten by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergGuest stars Vanessa Rubio, Adam Drescher, Gabriel 'G-Rod' Rodriguez, Bobby Hernandez, Bryan Hibbard, David Yuki Koda, Marcelle LeBlanc, Milli M.
Episode 2
Daniel and Johnny team up to find Robby. Miguel faces an uncertain future. Kreese tries to bring Tory back to Cobra Kai.
Directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden SchlossbergWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Luan Thomas, Luan Thomas, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Joe PiarulliGuest stars Peyton List, Vanessa Rubio, Diora Baird, Jesse Kove, Royal Allen, Ken Barefield, Grayson Berry, Jeff Kaplan
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Lin OedingWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Stacey Harman, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Stacey HarmanGuest stars Vanessa Rubio, David Shatraw, Ron Thomas, Ed Asner, Matt Borlenghi, Rose Bianco, Pat Morita, Eric Goins
Episode 4
Following an important meeting in Japan, Daniel revisits Mr. Miyagi's hometown on Okinawa. Johnny attempts to reconnect with Robby.
Directed by Lin OedingWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Michael Jonathan Smith, Hayden Schlossberg, Michael Jonathan Smith, Josh HealdGuest stars Tamlyn Tomita, Soji Arai, Morgan Brown, Liv Crosby, Erin Bradley Dangar, Major Dodge, Cedric Greenway, Jemarion Jones
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Steven K. TsuchidaWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Bob Dearden, Bob DeardenGuest stars Peyton List, Vanessa Rubio, Tamlyn Tomita, Traci Toguchi, Dee Snider, Stevie Baggs Jr., Elijah Everett, John Winscher
Episode 6
Miguel helps Johnny craft the perfect social media message. Kreese scouts new recruits while Daniel and Amanda try to shut down Cobra Kai.
Directed by Steven K. TsuchidaWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Joe Piarulli, Luan Thomas, Luan Thomas, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Joe PiarulliGuest stars Peyton List, Bret Ernst, Nick Marini, Bo Mitchell, Seth Kemp, Ken Davitian, James Logan, Brian Ashton Smith
Episode 7
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 name.
Directed by Jennifer CelottaWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Alyssa Forleiter, Alyssa ForleiterGuest stars Peyton List, Cuyle Carvin, Brent Glenn, David Silverman, Annalisa Cochrane, Aedin Mincks, Joe Seo, Owen Morgan
Episode 8
Informed that this year's All Valley Karate Tournament is being canceled, the three competing sensei attend a city council meeting to save it.
Directed by Jennifer CelottaWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Mattea Greene, Mattea GreeneGuest stars Peyton List, Vanessa Rubio, Zele Avradopoulos, Al Hamacher, Jennifer Christa Palmer, Annalisa Cochrane, Matt Lewis, Aedin Mincks
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Josh HealdWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Michael Jonathan Smith, Hayden Schlossberg, Michael Jonathan Smith, Josh HealdGuest stars Peyton List, Vanessa Rubio, Elisabeth Shue, Deborah May, Najah Bradley, Dennis Friebe, Aedin Mincks, Joe Seo
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Josh HealdWritten by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, Bob Dearden, Bob DeardenGuest stars Peyton List, Vanessa Rubio, Elisabeth Shue, Terry Serpico, Nick Martini, John Cihangir, James Ortiz, Chris Schmidt Jr.
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
William ZabkaJohnny Lawrence
Ralph MacchioDaniel LaRusso
Courtney HenggelerAmanda LaRusso
Xolo MaridueñaMiguel Diaz
Tanner BuchananRobby Keene
Mary MouserSamantha LaRusso
Peyton ListTory Nichols
Jacob BertrandEli 'Hawk' Moskowitz
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