Cobra Kai — Read, Watch & Download Season 1 Transcripts
Thirty years later… the rivalry never died. It just got louder.
The story that started it all comes roaring back as Johnny Lawrence reopens Cobra Kai and reignites his feud with Daniel LaRusso.
Season 1 blends nostalgia with fresh conflict, introducing a new generation of fighters while echoing the past that refuses to stay buried. Whether you’re here for the callbacks or the clashes, every line hits with purpose.
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Inside the Cobra Kai Season 1 Transcripts
Old grudges. New students. Same fight.
Season 1 re-establishes the world of Cobra Kai through shifting perspectives, flipping the original narrative on its head. Johnny’s attempt at redemption collides with Daniel’s lingering distrust, while students like Miguel and Robby become the emotional core of the story. The dialogue balances humor, tension, and legacy-building with surprising precision. It’s a lesson in reboot storytelling -- familiar, but never lazy. 8FLiX
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Ace Degenerate
Drinking hard and living in the shadow of his successful former rival, Daniel, Johnny hits rock bottom and decides to reopen the Cobra Kai karate dojo. Netflix
| Premiere | ... | May 2, 2018 |
| Run Time | ... | 29 minutes |
| Directors | ... | Jon HurwitzHayden Schlossberg |
| Writers | ... | Josh HealdJon HurwitzHayden Schlossberg |
| Genres | ... | ActionComedyDrama |
| Seasons | ... | 123456 |
| IMDb ID | ... | 7521330 |
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Strike First
Daniel is rattled when he spots the new Cobra Kai dojo. Later, he learns about a violent altercation from Sam’s crush, Kyler. Netflix
| Premiere | ... | May 2, 2018 |
| Run Time | ... | 28 minutes |
| Directors | ... | Jon HurwitzHayden Schlossberg |
| Writers | ... | Josh HealdJon HurwitzHayden Schlossberg |
| Genres | ... | ActionComedyDrama |
| Seasons | ... | 123456 |
| IMDb ID | ... | 7551662 |
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Esqueleto
Daniel volunteers to chaperone the Halloween dance so he can keep an eye on Sam. Johnny tries to recruit more students for his new business. Netflix
| Premiere | ... | May 2, 2018 |
| Run Time | ... | 24 minutes |
| Director | ... | Jennifer Celotta |
| Writers | ... | Josh HealdJon HurwitzHayden Schlossberg |
| Genres | ... | ActionComedyDrama |
| Seasons | ... | 123456 |
| IMDb ID | ... | 7551658 |
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Cobra Kai Never Dies
One of Daniel's billboards is defaced. Miguel's mother forbids him from continuing karate lessons. Johnny learns that Robby's been skipping school. Netflix
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Counterbalance
Cobra Kai gets its second student. Daniel comes up with a plan to get payback on Johnny. When Kyler betrays Sam, Miguel stands up for her at school. Netflix
| Premiere | ... | May 2, 2018 |
| Run Time | ... | 34 minutes |
| Director | ... | Josh Heald |
| Writers | ... | Josh Heald Jon Hurwitz Hayden Schlossberg |
| Genres | ... | ActionComedyDrama |
| Seasons | ... | 123456 |
| IMDb ID | ... | 7575674 |
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Quiver
Enrollment surges at Cobra Kai thanks to Miguel's fight, but Johnny alienates his students. To hurt his father, Robby gets a job working for Daniel. Netflix
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All Valley
Johnny must persuade a tournament committee to reverse its lifetime ban on Cobra Kai — but Daniel's a member. Miguel and Sam go on a date. Netflix
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Molting
As Johnny prepares his students for the All Valley Tournament, Daniel starts training Robby in Miyagi-Do, still unaware that his pupil is Johnny's son. Netflix
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Different But Same
An unexpected day of reminiscing results when Johnny confronts Daniel about his car. The Cobra Kai students plot revenge on the popular kids. Netflix
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Mercy
As the day of the tournament dawns, Johnny teaches his pupils the third rule of Cobra Kai: no mercy. A familiar face from the past returns. Netflix
| Premiere | ... | May 2, 2018 |
| Run Time | ... | 38 minutes |
| Directors | ... | Jon HurwitzHayden Schlossberg |
| Writer | ... | Josh Heald Jon Hurwitz Hayden Schlossberg |
| Genres | ... | ActionComedyDrama |
| Seasons | ... | 123456 |
| IMDb ID | ... | 7841694 |
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