The Karate Kid
Series Overview
Daniel and his mentor Mr. Miyagi travel the world with their Okinawan friend Taki Tamurai in search of an ancient Japanese talisman stolen from an old fishing village.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 13 Episodes
30 min per episode
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Sat, Sep 9, 1989
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “A Little World of His Own”
Miyagi and friends discover that the shrine has fallen into the hands of a lonely boy who is using it to make his own little world.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Houston
Michael Maurer, Dorothy Middleton
Larry Houston, Andy Heyward, Jerry Weintraub, Haim Saban
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Maurer
Writer
Larry Houston
Director
Dorothy Middleton
Writer
Larry Houston
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
International Certification Matrix
Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Karate Kid
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What is The Karate Kid about?
Daniel and his mentor Mr. Miyagi travel the world with their Okinawan friend Taki Tamurai in search of an ancient Japanese talisman stolen from an old fishing village.
How many seasons does The Karate Kid have?
The Karate Kid comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Karate Kid?
Key cast members in The Karate Kid include Robert Ito, Joey Dedio, Danny Cooksey, Brian Tochi, Janice Kawaye.
Who created or directed The Karate Kid?
The Karate Kid was developed and directed by Larry Houston.