Cobra Kai: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Cobra Kai Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Long, Long Way from Home
Sep 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.
Molé
Sep 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.
Playing with Fire
Sep 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.
Downward Spiral
Sep 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.
Extreme Measures
Sep 9, 2022
Daniel leans on a friend – and frenemy. Tensions come to a head for Miguel and Robby. A familiar face returns.
Ouroboros
Sep 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.
Bad Eggs
Sep 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.
Taikai
Sep 9, 2022
A coveted spot in an elite international tournament ignites a fight between dojos. Tory’s loyalties are tested. Sam struggles to let Miguel go.
Survivors
Sep 9, 2022
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 Chozen.
Head of the Snake
Sep 9, 2022
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 him down.