[s1e6] Road To Wasabi Apr 2026

The surprise backfires when the international movie star—now significantly out of shape—arrives. Rudy fails to recognize his hero, leading to a physical altercation where he accidentally flips Bobby. Insulted, Bobby fires Rudy from the dojo on the spot, forcing the Sensei to take a humiliating job at to make ends meet.

: Joel McCrary as Bobby Wasabi (first appearance). Runtime : Approximately 21–23 minutes. Rating : TV-Y7 . Key Highlights [S1E6] Road to Wasabi

Episode Review: Kickin' It – "Road to Wasabi" (S1E6) In the sixth episode of the first season of the Disney XD series Kickin' It , titled "," the high-energy martial arts comedy takes a turn for the personal when Sensei Rudy's (Jason Earles) birthday leads to a disastrous meeting with his lifelong idol. Plot Summary : Joel McCrary as Bobby Wasabi (first appearance)

: Milton, Jerry, and Eddie spend the episode brainstorming ideas for Bobby’s comeback film. Key Highlights Episode Review: Kickin' It – "Road

: Like most of the series, the episode's "mall" scenes were filmed at a transformed former department store in Santa Anita, California.

The episode kicks off with Rudy throwing himself a surprise birthday party, leaving Jack (Leo Howard) and the rest of the gang scrambling for last-minute gifts. While Kim (Olivia Holt) impresses Rudy with a signed photograph of legendary martial artist Bobby Wasabi, Jack decides to "one-up" her by arranging for the real Bobby Wasabi to make a surprise appearance.