10 Episodes · Premiered September 9, 2022 · Ended September 9, 2022
Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Season 5 finds Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his "No Mercy" style of karate the only game in town. With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he's caused, Daniel LaRusso must call on an old friend for help.
Daniel's new ally-turned-housemate tests Amanda's patience. Miguel searches for his father in Mexico. Terry starts to transform Cobra Kai.
Chozen and Daniel hatch a risky plot against Terry. In Mexico, Robby and Johnny look for Miguel, who discovers the truth about his dad.
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.
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.
Daniel leans on a friend – and frenemy. Tensions come to a head for Miguel and Robby. A familiar face returns.
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.
Terry and Kim issue a brutal challenge while Chozen teaches his students a different kind of lesson. Johnny and Daniel demand answers from Kreese.
A coveted spot in an elite international tournament ignites a fight between dojos. Tory's loyalties are tested. Sam struggles to let Miguel go.
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.
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.
