Q 01/05

How did the creators pitch Cobra Kai to networks in 2017?

A) With a live karate demonstration by Zabka and Macchio

B) With a mock trailer cut from earlier footage of Macchio and Zabka

C) With a fully finished pilot episode shot at their own expense

D) With a graphic novel of the first season's storyline

Answer · why

B) With a mock trailer cut from earlier footage of Macchio and Zabka

Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and AMC all heard the pitch; YouTube Red greenlit it in August 2017 with Sony Pictures Television producing.

Q 02/05

How many episodes did Cobra Kai run for across its six seasons?

A) 65

B) 70

C) 75

D) 80

Answer · why

A) 65

It premiered on May 2, 2018 and ended on February 13, 2025, moving from YouTube Red to Netflix along the way.

Q 03/05

Which season of Cobra Kai was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys?

A) The first

B) The third

C) The fourth

D) The sixth

Answer · why

B) The third

That was at the 73rd ceremony in 2021, after Netflix had picked the show up. Ralph Macchio also earned an Emmy nomination for the role.

Q 04/05

Where did the world premiere of Cobra Kai's first season take place in April 2018?

A) The TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

B) The SVA Theatre in New York, during Tribeca

C) The Paramount Theatre in Austin, during SXSW

D) The Fox Theatre in downtown Atlanta

Answer · why

B) The SVA Theatre in New York, during Tribeca

A discussion with the three creators, Zabka and Macchio followed the screening at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Q 05/05

Which veteran actor guest-starred in season one as Johnny's abusive stepfather Sid Weinberg?

A) Ed Harris

B) Ed Asner

C) Elliott Gould

D) Alan Arkin

Answer · why

B) Ed Asner

Randee Heller also returned as Daniel's mother Lucille, and Martin Kove appeared in the season finale before becoming a regular.