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Daniel LaRusso is a fictional character portrayed by Ralph Macchio in the TV series Cobra Kai.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Ace Degenerate (season 1), they were 56 years old.
They appear in all 50 aired episodes so far and have accumulated 63805 positive votes.
The character of Daniel LaRusso is mainly associated with Johnny Lawrence, Samantha LaRusso and Amanda LaRusso.

Daniel LaRusso

by Ralph Macchio

character

Episodes51

  • 8.4
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    Ace Degenerate

    episode S1.E1 may 2018
    34 years after losing the All Valley Karate Championship, Johnny Lawrence decides to reopen the Cobra Kai Dojo while his school adversary, Daniel LaRusso, runs a successful auto business.
  • 8.1
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    Strike First

    episode S1.E2 may 2018
    Daniel is dismayed to find a new Cobra Kai dojo has been opened up. Johnny learns his dojo has to pass several safety requirements before he can actually start teaching.
  • 8.1
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    Esqueleto

    episode S1.E3 may 2018
    Miguel helps Johnny advertise Cobra Kai on the web. Daniel agrees to chaperone at the Halloween dance so he can keep an eye on his daughter.
  • 8.1
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    Cobra Kai Never Dies

    episode S1.E4 may 2018
    Robbie is in hot water with his father. Johnny plans to shut down Cobra Kai after Miguel is injured. Samantha and Kyler's relationship hits rock bottom. A vandalized billboard creates tension for Daniel.
  • 8.8
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    Counterbalance

    episode S1.E5 may 2018
    Cobra Kai gains its second student. Daniel has an intricate plan to get payback on Johnny. Miguel defends Samantha against Kyler during lunch break.
  • 8.3
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    Quiver

    episode S1.E6 may 2018
    Johnny's dojo class attracts a group of misfits while his son Robby, who harbors ulterior motives, lands a new job. Samantha makes a new friend in science class. Daniel inspires interest in karate from an unlikely person.
  • 8.5
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    All Valley

    episode S1.E7 may 2018
    When Johnny learns Cobra Kai is banned from the All Valley Tournament, he faces the City Council. Miguel asks Samantha out. Robbie takes lessons from Daniel, just as his buddies plot a heist from LaRusso Auto.
  • 8.4
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    Molting

    episode S1.E8 may 2018
    Johnny prepares his Cobra Kai students for the next All Valley Karate Tournament and in turn, he is inspired to clean up his life. Daniel is still unaware of his new pupil's background.
  • 8.8
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    Different but Same

    episode S1.E9 may 2018
    Louie's reckless actions force Johnny and Daniel to go down memory lane. The Cobra Kai students plot revenge against the popular kids. Miguel grows impatient with Samantha.
  • 9.1
    /10

    Mercy

    episode S1.E10 may 2018
    It is the day of the 2018 All Valley Karate Tournament and Cobra Kai is determined to win. Robbie signs up unaffiliated. A familiar face from the past returns.
  • 8.2
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    Mercy Part II

    episode S2.E1 april 2019
    In the aftermath of Cobra Kai's win at the Under 18 All Valley Karate Championships, Johnny questions his dojo's philosophy and deals with a figure from his past. Daniel searches for the right way to respond to Cobra Kai's dominance.
  • 8
    /10

    Back in Black

    episode S2.E2 april 2019
    Miyagi-Do is reopened, with Robbie and Samantha as Daniel's first students. Daniel and Amanda meet their quota at LaRusso Auto. Johnny lays down the law to stop his students goofing off.
  • 8.3
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    Fire and Ice

    episode S2.E3 april 2019
    Daniel pulls out all the stops in an effort to recruit new students to Miyagi-Do Karate. Johnny reflects on some of the major relationships in his life and responds to Daniel's promotional efforts with his own.
  • 8.1
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    The Moment of Truth

    episode S2.E4 april 2019
    Daniel struggles to teach a new student. Meanwhile, Cobra Kai students wage war on the Miyagi dojo.
  • 8.5
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    All In

    episode S2.E5 april 2019
    Daniel struggles to help a new student learn. Miguel makes a new connection, while Johnny tries to repair a relationship. Tensions between the two dojos build to a breaking point.
  • 8.7
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    Take a Right

    episode S2.E6 april 2019
    Johnny goes for a ride with some old friends. Kreese continues to exert his authority at Cobra Kai.
  • 8.2
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    Lull

    episode S2.E7 april 2019
    To prepare his students, Daniel gives some new training methods a shot. Miguel puts a new lesson into practice. Johnny makes a tough but pivotal decision that affects Cobra Kai.
  • 8.1
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    Glory of Love

    episode S2.E8 april 2019
    Daniel works to make amends with Amanda, while Johnny is introduced to the world of dating apps. Complications arise when Miguel, Samantha, Robby and Tory cross paths.
  • 8.7
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    Pulpo

    episode S2.E9 april 2019
    Johnny cautiously takes a stab at love, while Daniel and Amanda enjoy a romantic date night. An attempt to bring the students of the two dojos together backfires as hostilities between the teens escalate.
  • 9.3
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    No Mercy

    episode S2.E10 april 2019
    Tensions between the two dojos finally come to a head on the first day of school. The resulting showdown leaves one student fighting for their life.
  • 8
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    Aftermath

    episode S3.E1 january 2021
    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.
  • 8.1
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    Nature vs. Nurture

    episode S3.E2 january 2021
    Daniel and Johnny team up to find Robby. Miguel faces an uncertain future. Kreese tries to bring Tory back to Cobra Kai.
  • 7.8
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    Now You're Gonna Pay

    episode S3.E3 january 2021
    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.
  • 8.4
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    The Right Path

    episode S3.E4 january 2021
    Following an important meeting in Japan, Daniel revisits Mr. Miyagi's hometown in Okinawa. Johnny attempts to reconnect with Robby.
  • 9
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    Miyagi-Do

    episode S3.E5 january 2021
    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.
  • 8.3
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    King Cobra

    episode S3.E6 january 2021
    Miguel helps Johnny craft the perfect social media message. Kreese scouts new recruits, while Daniel and Amanda try to shut down Cobra Kai.
  • 8.1
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    Obstáculos

    episode S3.E7 january 2021
    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.
  • 8.3
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    The Good, The Bad, and the Badass

    episode S3.E8 january 2021
    Informed that this year's All Valley Karate Tournament is being canceled, the three competing sensei attend a city council meeting to save it.
  • 8.7
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    Feel the Night

    episode S3.E9 january 2021
    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.
  • 9.4
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    December 19

    episode S3.E10 january 2021
    Old wounds begin to heal at a country club Christmas party, but a brutal assault by Kreese's students leads to new betrayals and alliances.
  • 8
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    Let's Begin

    episode S4.E1 december 2021
    Miyagi-Do, Eagle Fang, and Cobra Kai are training for the All Valley Karate tournament.
  • 8.1
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    First Learn Stand

    episode S4.E2 december 2021
    Johnny picks up defensive strategies while Daniel learns how to go on the offensive. Amanda confronts Tory. New kid Kenny is bullied at school.
  • 7.9
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    Then Learn Fly

    episode S4.E3 december 2021
    Kenny tries to become a student of Cobra Kai with some encouragement from Robby, while Johnny urges Sam to take a leap of faith - in herself.
  • 8
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    Bicephaly

    episode S4.E4 december 2021
    Kreese brings Terry back to Cobra Kai, but his former partner isn't interested in repeating history. Johnny grows envious of Daniel mentoring Miguel.
  • 8.5
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    Match Point

    episode S4.E5 december 2021
    Johnny and Daniel's dojo and their fragile alliance teeter on the brink of collapse when they agree to a winner takes all sensei showdown.
  • 7.8
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    Kicks Get Chicks

    episode S4.E6 december 2021
    A major change to the upcoming tournament sends Johnny scrambling to find a new recruit for Eagle Fang. Tory must ask a favor of the LaRussos.
  • 7.9
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    Minefields

    episode S4.E7 december 2021
    Daniel invites Anthony to join Miyagi-Do and discovers he doesn't know his son as well as he thought. Miguel learns about Johnny and Carmen's relationship.
  • 8.2
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    Party Time

    episode S4.E8 december 2021
    Miguel and Sam are excited about attending the junior prom until another couple unexpectedly shows up. Terry lures Johnny to a familiar location.
  • 8.9
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    The Fall

    episode S4.E9 december 2021
    The annual All Valley Karate Tournament kicks off as several competing dojos vie for the grand championship - and settle some personal scores.
  • 9.3
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    The Rise

    episode S4.E10 december 2021
    The tournaments comes to a shocking end, with the aftermath leaving its participants reeling - and two champions facing uncertain futures.
  • 7.8
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    Long, Long Way from Home

    episode S5.E1 september 2022
    Daniel's new ally-turned-housemate tests Amanda's patience. Miguel searches for his father in Mexico. Terry starts to transform Cobra Kai.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Molé

    episode S5.E2 september 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.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Playing with Fire

    episode S5.E3 september 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.
  • 7.6
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    Downward Spiral

    episode S5.E4 september 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.
  • 8.7
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    Extreme Measures

    episode S5.E5 september 2022
    Daniel leans on a friend - and frenemy. Tensions come to a head for Miguel and Robby. A familiar face returns.
  • 8.3
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    Ouroboros

    episode S5.E6 september 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.
  • 8
    /10

    Bad Eggs

    episode S5.E7 september 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.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Taikai

    episode S5.E8 september 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.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Survivors

    episode S5.E9 september 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.
  • 9.3
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    Head of the Snake

    episode S5.E10 september 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.
  • 0
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    Episode #6.1

    episode S6.E1 july 2024

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  • 8.1
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    57% of the votes

    The Moment of Truth

    episode S2.E4 april 2019
    Daniel struggles to teach a new student. Meanwhile, Cobra Kai students wage war on the Miyagi dojo.
  • 9.3
    /10
    52% of the votes

    Head of the Snake

    episode S5.E10 september 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.
  • 8.5
    /10
    51% of the votes

    All In

    episode S2.E5 april 2019
    Daniel struggles to help a new student learn. Miguel makes a new connection, while Johnny tries to repair a relationship. Tensions between the two dojos build to a breaking point.
  • 8.4
    /10
    40% of the votes

    The Right Path

    episode S3.E4 january 2021
    Following an important meeting in Japan, Daniel revisits Mr. Miyagi's hometown in Okinawa. Johnny attempts to reconnect with Robby.
  • 9
    /10
    22% of the votes

    Miyagi-Do

    episode S3.E5 january 2021
    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.
  • 8
    /10
    20% of the votes

    Back in Black

    episode S2.E2 april 2019
    Miyagi-Do is reopened, with Robbie and Samantha as Daniel's first students. Daniel and Amanda meet their quota at LaRusso Auto. Johnny lays down the law to stop his students goofing off.
  • 8.1
    /10
    14% of the votes

    First Learn Stand

    episode S4.E2 december 2021
    Johnny picks up defensive strategies while Daniel learns how to go on the offensive. Amanda confronts Tory. New kid Kenny is bullied at school.
  • 7.9
    /10
    13% of the votes

    Minefields

    episode S4.E7 december 2021
    Daniel invites Anthony to join Miyagi-Do and discovers he doesn't know his son as well as he thought. Miguel learns about Johnny and Carmen's relationship.
  • 8.1
    /10
    12% of the votes

    Nature vs. Nurture

    episode S3.E2 january 2021
    Daniel and Johnny team up to find Robby. Miguel faces an uncertain future. Kreese tries to bring Tory back to Cobra Kai.
  • 7.8
    /10
    10% of the votes

    Now You're Gonna Pay

    episode S3.E3 january 2021
    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.

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