The Complete Cobra Kai Episode Guide: Every Season, Every Major Arc, And The Final Season 6 Release Schedule
Welcome to the ultimate, up-to-date *Cobra Kai* episode guide, a deep dive into the martial arts series that successfully reignited the *Karate Kid* legacy. As of late 2025, the series is concluding with its sixth and final season, making this the perfect time to revisit every pivotal moment, major tournament, and character-defining fight that has led to the epic finale. This guide is built on the latest information, including the confirmed, staggered release schedule for the final 15 episodes, ensuring you are current on the biggest events in the Valley.
The saga of Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso, decades after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, has spanned six seasons, transforming a nostalgic premise into a complex, multi-generational drama. From the re-opening of the infamous Cobra Kai dojo to the global stage of the Sekai Taikai, this guide breaks down the essential viewing roadmap.
Cobra Kai: The Final Season 6 Episode Guide and Release Schedule
The sixth and final season of *Cobra Kai* is a grand, three-part event consisting of 15 total episodes, a significant expansion from the typical 10-episode format. This structure was designed to give the beloved characters a fitting send-off as they prepare for the ultimate global karate championship, the Sekai Taikai. The final season’s release schedule is crucial for fans to follow.
- Part 1 (Episodes 1-5): Released July 18, 2024
- Part 2 (Episodes 6-10): Released November 15, 2024
- Part 3 (Episodes 11-15): Premiering February 13, 2025
Season 6: Part 1 (The Road to the Taikai)
Part 1 focuses on the immediate aftermath of Terry Silver’s defeat and the combined Miyagi-Do/Eagle Fang/Cobra Kai students preparing for their new, international challenge.
- Episode 601: "Peacetime in the Valley" (July 18, 2024)
- Episode 602: "The Prize" (July 18, 2024)
- Episode 603: "Sleeper" (July 18, 2024)
- Episode 604: "Underdogs" (July 18, 2024)
- Episode 605: "Best of the Best" (July 18, 2024)
Season 6: Part 2 (International Competition)
Part 2 sees the core group of students traveling abroad, likely to Barcelona, as they begin the Sekai Taikai competition. This introduces new, highly skilled opponents and tests the alliance between Daniel, Johnny, and Chozen.
- Episode 606: "Benvinguts a Barcelona" (November 15, 2024)
- Episode 607: "Dog in the Fight" (November 15, 2024)
- Episode 608: "Snakes on a Plane" (November 15, 2024)
- Episode 609: [Title TBA] (November 15, 2024)
- Episode 610: [Title TBA] (November 15, 2024)
Season 6: Part 3 (The Grand Finale)
The final five episodes will conclude the Sekai Taikai and the entire *Karate Kid* saga, resolving the decades-long rivalry and the future of every major character, including the fate of John Kreese.
- Episode 611: [Title TBA] (February 13, 2025)
- Episode 612: [Title TBA] (February 13, 2025)
- Episode 613: [Title TBA] (February 13, 2025)
- Episode 614: [Title TBA] (February 13, 2025)
- Episode 615: [Title TBA] (February 13, 2025)
The Essential Cobra Kai Episode Guide: Seasons 1-5
To fully appreciate the scope of the final season, a review of the foundational seasons is essential. Each season is a 10-episode arc, building the dojo wars and escalating the conflict between the three main karate philosophies: Miyagi-Do, Cobra Kai, and Eagle Fang.
Season 1: The Revival of the Rivalry (2018)
Season 1 reintroduces Johnny Lawrence as a down-on-his-luck handyman who decides to reopen the Cobra Kai dojo, taking on Miguel Diaz as his first student. Daniel LaRusso, now a successful car dealership owner, sees this as a threat to the balance of the Valley and opens Miyagi-Do Karate. The season culminates in the All Valley Tournament, where the new Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do students clash.
- Key Episodes:
- "Ace Degenerate" (101): Johnny reopens Cobra Kai, meets Miguel.
- "Cobra Kai Never Dies" (104): Daniel begins to train Robby Keene.
- "Counterbalance" (105): Daniel officially opens Miyagi-Do.
- "Mercy" (110): The All Valley Tournament finale. Miguel wins, and John Kreese makes his shocking return.
Season 2: Escalation and the School Fight (2019)
Kreese worms his way back into Cobra Kai, subtly undermining Johnny's teaching. Daniel focuses on building Miyagi-Do with Samantha and Robby. The rivalry between the students—Miguel vs. Robby, Sam vs. Tory—boils over into a full-scale brawl at West Valley High School, leading to a devastating injury and a major fallout for all dojos.
- Key Episodes:
- "Take a Right" (201): Kreese’s full return and Daniel’s expansion of Miyagi-Do.
- "Pulpo" (208): A pivotal moment of cooperation between Johnny and Daniel before the final disaster.
- "No Mercy" (210): The infamous high school brawl, resulting in Miguel's near-fatal injury and Robby’s arrest.
Season 3: Alliances and the Trip to Okinawa (2021)
Following the school fight, Johnny forms his own dojo, Eagle Fang Karate. Daniel travels to Okinawa, where he reconnects with his past, including Chozen Toguchi, who teaches him new defensive Miyagi-Do techniques. Kreese solidifies his control over Cobra Kai. The season ends with a huge house fight and a temporary truce: the three dojos agree to settle their scores at the next All Valley Tournament.
- Key Episodes:
- "The Right Stuff" (304): Daniel's trip to Okinawa and reunion with Chozen.
- "December 19" (310): The massive brawl at the LaRusso house, leading to the Daniel/Johnny alliance and the agreement to an All Valley showdown.
Season 4: Terry Silver's Return and the All Valley Tournament (2021)
The alliance between Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang struggles as Kreese brings back his old Vietnam War buddy, the sinister Terry Silver. Silver’s influence corrupts Cobra Kai and pits the students against each other in the All Valley Tournament. The season ends with Cobra Kai winning the tournament and Silver framing Kreese, taking full control of the dojo.
- Key Episodes:
- "Bicephaly" (401): Terry Silver's official return to the Valley.
- "The Rise of Cobra Kai" (409): The first half of the All Valley Tournament.
- "The Fall" (410): The tournament finale. Tory Nichols wins the girls' division for Cobra Kai, and Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz wins the boys' division for Miyagi-Do/Eagle Fang. Silver betrays Kreese.
Season 5: The Fight for the Soul of the Valley (2022)
With Silver at the helm, Cobra Kai expands rapidly. Daniel calls upon Chozen to help him take down Silver's empire. Johnny and Robby travel to Mexico to find Miguel. The season is a non-stop war against Silver, culminating in a violent confrontation at the Cobra Kai dojo, where Silver's crimes are exposed to his students and the world. The season ends with the combined dojos being invited to the Sekai Taikai, the ultimate global martial arts tournament.
- Key Episodes:
- "Taming the Cobra" (505): Johnny and Robby bond while searching for Miguel in Mexico.
- "Survivors" (509): Chozen's near-fatal fight with Terry Silver.
- "Head of the Snake" (510): The final showdown at the Cobra Kai dojo, Terry Silver’s downfall, and Kreese's escape from prison.
Topical Authority: Key Entities and Dojo Wars
The enduring success of *Cobra Kai* is rooted in its complex web of characters and the ever-shifting loyalties between the dojos. Understanding these relationships is key to following the full episode guide.
Core Entities & Characters
- Johnny Lawrence: Sensei of Eagle Fang Karate. His journey from villain to flawed hero is the show's core.
- Daniel LaRusso: Sensei of Miyagi-Do Karate. He struggles to balance Mr. Miyagi's teachings with modern conflicts.
- Miguel Diaz: Johnny's star student, initially with Cobra Kai, now Eagle Fang.
- Robby Keene: Johnny's son, whose loyalty has shifted between Miyagi-Do, Cobra Kai, and now Eagle Fang/Miyagi-Do.
- Samantha LaRusso: Daniel's daughter and a dedicated Miyagi-Do student.
- Tory Nichols: A fierce fighter, initially Cobra Kai, whose conscience leads her to expose Terry Silver.
- John Kreese: The original villain, whose actions set the stage for the dojo wars.
- Terry Silver: The wealthy, manipulative mastermind who took over Cobra Kai in Season 4 and 5.
- Chozen Toguchi: Daniel's former rival and now a crucial ally and sensei.
The Dojo Philosophies
- Cobra Kai: "Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy." The aggressive, offensive style focused on winning at all costs.
- Miyagi-Do: "Defense Only." The balanced, defensive style focused on peace and using karate as a tool, not a weapon.
- Eagle Fang: Johnny's personal style, a blend of Cobra Kai's aggression and his own hard-knock life lessons.
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