List of Avatar: The Last Airbender episodes

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This is a list of episodes for the Nickelodeon animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender. The series premiered on February 21, 2005, and has aired through its second season. A third season, "Book 3: Fire," is scheduled to air in 2007.[1] Notable merchandise based on the series include five DVD sets of episodes, six-inch scale action figures, a video game, stuffed animals distributed by Paramount Parks, and two Lego sets.[2]

The series classifies each season as a "book" and each episode as a "chapter." The list is ordered by release date which, with the exception of "Appa's Lost Days", also adheres to the show's continuity. For related media information, see Avatar: The Last Airbender media information.

Contents

[edit] Episodes

[edit] Book One: Water

The first two chapters comprise the series premiere. The final two chapters comprise the season finale. The original pilot episode was never aired, but can be seen on the Complete Book 1 Collection's sixth disc.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Picture Title Original air date Chapter # Episode #
"Unaired Pilot" (Not part of continuity) Unaired 0 0
Sokka and his sister Kya must travel the world to find masters for Aang, who is the Avatar. However, they must evade a critical foe, Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation, who wants to capture Aang.
"The Boy in the Iceberg", February 21, 2005 1 1
Sokka and Katara, two teenage siblings living in the South Pole, discover Aang and his pet flying bison, Appa, trapped in an iceberg. After Katara accidentally frees him, Aang learns that he is the last surviving Airbender. Meanwhile, his unfreezing attracts the attention of the Fire Nation's Zuko.
"The Avatar Returns" February 21, 2005 2 2
Prince Zuko attacks the Southern Water Tribe seeking to capture the Avatar, Aang. Katara and Sokka fly in on Appa to save Aang from the Fire Nation
"The Southern Air Temple" February 25, 2005 3 3
While journeying to the North Pole, Aang, Sokka and Katara explore Aang's former home, the Southern Air Temple. Aang learns of his people's genocide at the hands of the Fire Nation; his anger triggers his Avatar State, which in turn alerts the world that the Avatar has returned. Meanwhile, Zuko and his uncle, Iroh, have their ship repaired at a Fire Nation port commanded by a rival, Commander Zhao.
"The Warriors of Kyoshi" March 4, 2005 4 4
As Aang and his friends begin crossing the expansive Earth Kingdom, they are captured by the female warriors of Kyoshi Island. Sokka is trained by the Kyoshi Warriors while Aang lets the villager's reverence go to his head.
"The King of Omashu" March 18, 2005 5 5
While in Omashu, Aang and the gang accidentally destroy parts of the city on a joyride. The King of Omashu challenges Aang to three tasks that require creative thinking before allowing Aang and his friends to leave the city.
"Imprisoned" March 25, 2005 6 6
Aang, Katara, and Sokka camp at a small Earth Kingdom town where all the town's Earthbenders are enslaved by the Fire Nation. Katara accidentally gets an Earthbender, Haru, arrested; in her guilt, she tricks the Fire Nation into arresting her so that she can help to free the Earthbenders from the inside.
"The Spirit World (Winter Solstice, Part 1)" April 8, 2005 7 7
The gang find themselves in a small Earth Kingdom village under attack by a Spirit World monster. Aang attempts to stop the monster from destroying the town but is accidentally transported into and trapped within the Spirit World. Meanwhile, Iroh gets captured by a group of Earth Kingdom soldiers and Zuko must track him down.
"Avatar Roku (Winter Solstice, Part 2)" April 15, 2005 8 8
Aang must travel to the Fire Temple, while battling Zuko and Zhao, to receive a message from Avatar Roku. He soon finds that even the once loyal sages of the Avatar are against him.
"The Waterbending Scroll" April 29, 2005 9 9
Katara steals a Waterbending scroll from a band of pirates and begins to teach Aang waterbending before they reach the North Pole. Zuko and Iroh learn that the pirates were robbed by the Avatar and team up with them in order to capture Aang.
"Jet" May 6, 2005 10 10
A band of guerrilla fighters, led by the rogue Jet, rescue Aang, Katara, and Sokka from a small group of Fire Nation soldiers. The Freedom Fighters request their help to rid the neighboring town of the Fire Nation, but Sokka soon grows suspicious of Jet's true intentions.
"The Great Divide" May 20, 2005 11 11
While crossing a canyon on foot, Aang has to mediate between two tribes, the Jhangs and the Gan-Jins, who have been feuding for almost 100 years. After sending Appa to the other side with the sick and elderly, they are all trapped in the canyon when their Earthbender guide's arms are broken.
"The Storm" June 3, 2005 12 12
While a storm approaches, Aang tells Katara why he ran away from the Air temple 100 years ago. Meanwhile on Zuko's ship, Iroh tells the crew the tale of how the prince received his scar and was banished from the Fire Nation.
"The Blue Spirit" June 17, 2005 13 13
Aang must travel to an herbalist to retrieve a cure for the ill Sokka and Katara. While returning to his friends, he is attacked and captured by the Yu Yan Archers, sent after him by the newly promoted Admiral Zhao. A mysterious masked swordsman assists Aang in escaping his imprisonment.
"The Fortuneteller" September 23, 2005 14 14
Katara convinces Sokka and Aang to go to a village after hearing of a fortuneteller named Aunt Wu there. Aang and Katara become excited when the fortuneteller predicts their love-lives. Sokka, however, doubts Aunt Wu's predictions and is proven correct when the volcano she predicted would not destroy the town becomes active.
"Bato of the Water Tribe" October 7, 2005 15 15
Sokka and Katara meet Bato, a warrior from the Southern Water Tribe, at an abbey. When Aang overhears that Sokka and Katara are excited over the prospect of reuniting with their father, he hides a map leading to their father's location. Meanwhile, Zuko, using Katara's necklace, hires a bounty hunter named June to track down Aang.
"The Deserter" October 21, 2005 16 16
After being chased out of a Fire Nation festival, Aang, Sokka, and Katara encounter a group of Fire Nation deserters, led by Firebending master and ex-general Jeong Jeong. After realizing that this could be his only chance to learn Firebending, Aang- with the help of Avatar Roku's spirit- convinces Jeong Jeong to teach him Firebending. Meanwhile, Admiral Zhao continues his chase for the Avatar.
"The Northern Air Temple" November 4, 2005 17 17
After hearing tales that people with the ability to fly are inhabiting the Northern Air Temple, Aang and the crew travel there, eager to meet Airbenders. However, they instead find a misplaced tribe of Earth Kingdom natives, who, much to Aang's disappointment, have renovated much of the temple.
"The Waterbending Master" November 18, 2005 18 18
Finally reaching the North Pole, Aang finds a Waterbending Master. However, the Master refuses to teach Katara because she is a girl. Meanwhile, Sokka spends time with Yue, Princess of the Northern Water Tribe. Admiral Zhao hires the pirates (from The Waterbending Scroll) to assassinate Zuko while he prepares a massive fleet to invade the North Pole.
"The Siege of the North, Part I" December 2, 2005 19 19
The Northern Water Tribe braces against the attack by the Fire Nation. Meanwhile, Zuko sneaks into the North Pole to capture the Avatar. Aang, realizing that the Water Tribe cannot defeat Zhao's fleet alone, decides to visit the Spirit World to get help from the Moon and Ocean spirits.
"The Siege of the North, Part II" December 2, 2005 20 20
Sokka, Katara and Yue follow Zuko to save Aang. In the Spirit World, Aang learns the identities of the Moon and Ocean spirits, and that they are in danger. As Aang returns to the real world, he is saved by Katara. Meanwhile, Zhao succeeds in capturing the Moon Spirit, the source of all Waterbending.

[edit] Book Two: Earth

The first chapter comprises the season premiere. The final two chapters comprise the season finale.

Picture Title Original air date Chapter # Episode #
"The Avatar State" March 17, 2006 1 21
After leaving the North Pole, Aang and the group travel to an Earth Kingdom military base to receive an escort to Omashu, so Aang can learn Earthbending from King Bumi. The general there reveals a surprising plan, suggesting that Aang trigger the Avatar State to defeat the Fire Lord immediately. Meanwhile, Zuko's sister Azula says that the Fire Lord will pardon both him and Iroh if they return home with her.
"The Cave of Two Lovers" March 24, 2006 2 22
While on the way to Omashu, Aang and the crew meet a group of traveling bards, who take them through a vast tunnel known as "The Cave of Two Lovers". In the cave, Aang, Katara, and Appa become separated from Sokka and the bards. Elsewhere, Zuko adjusts to his new life, while Iroh accidentally eats a poisonous plant.
"Return to Omashu" April 7, 2006 3 23
Aang and the crew are shocked to find Omashu captured by the Fire Nation. They sneak in and are caught by Fire Nation soldiers, but released when pox marks on Sokka create the illusion of an illness. They then meet the resistance and allow the whole city to escape by creating a fake epidemic with the same pox marks. While they are leaving, the Governor of Omashu's son, TomTom, accidentally leaves with the Earthbenders who are willing to trade him for King Bumi.
"The Swamp" April 14, 2006 4 24
While flying over a swamp, Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Appa get separated by a tornado. After landing on the swamp, Appa and Momo are captured. Meanwhile, Sokka sees visions of Princess Yue, Katara sees visions of her mother, and Aang sees visions of an unknown girl. Elsewhere, Zuko steals food for himself and Iroh.
"Avatar Day" April 28, 2006 5 25
After getting attacked by a band of Fire Nation soldiers, the gang stumbles upon a town celebrating Avatar Day. However, they find out that this is an "Anti-Avatar" celebration, and Aang is arrested for killing Chin the Great in a past life. Sokka and Katara go to Kyoshi Island to find clues to prove Aang's innocence.
"The Blind Bandit" May 5, 2006 6 26
Still looking for an Earthbending master, Aang and the crew stumble upon an Earthbending tournament. While there, they see the blind master Earthbender Toph, a girl whom Aang saw as a vision in The Swamp. Aang challenges her and easily defeats her with Airbending, but she refuses to teach him Earthbending. Both Aang and Toph are captured by the owner of the Earthbending Tournament.
"Zuko Alone" May 12, 2006 7 27
After leaving his uncle, Zuko continues his solo journey. He meets a boy in an Earth Kingdom town who brings him home to dinner. While this happens, Zuko has flashbacks about his life before banishment, such as his loving mom and cruel Azula.
"The Chase" May 26, 2006 8 28
Aang, Katara, Sokka and Toph are chased by an unknown machine, which prevents them from stopping to sleep. After Toph and Katara keep arguing, Toph leaves and runs into Iroh, who is tracking down Zuko. After cleaning Appa so his fur doesn't leave a trail, Aang goes one way as a decoy and Sokka and Katara go another direction on Appa.
"Bitter Work" June 2, 2006 9 29
Aang tries to learn Earthbending from Toph, despite interference from his previous Airbending training. Sokka is stuck in a hole after trying to hunt an animal. Elsewhere, Iroh teaches Zuko how to re-direct lightning so he will be better able to fight Azula.
"The Library" July 14, 2006 10 30
A professor tells the gang about a Spirit Library full of information, hidden in the desert. Sokka decides to find the desert library in hopes of finding secrets and weaknesses about the Fire Nation. When the group gets to the library, they find that much of the information on the Fire Nation has been destroyed, but they still find crucial information about firebenders that could possibly end the war.
"The Desert" July 14, 2006 11 31
Since Appa was captured, the gang walks across the desert to tell the king of Ba Sing Se about the Fire Nation's secret. Aang is angry and sad over Appa's capture. Elsewhere, a secret society helps protect Iroh and Zuko from the Fire Nation and bounty hunters.
"The Serpent's Pass" September 15, 2006 12 32
After leaving the desert, the group and Suki attempt to lead a couple who are expecting through the dangerous Serpent's Pass. While Zuko and Iroh are on the ferry to Ba Sing Se, they meet Jet, who is trying to turn his life around. Jet takes an instant liking to Zuko and asks if he wants to join him and his Freedom Fighters.
"The Drill" September 15, 2006 13 33
Aang discovers a secret Fire Nation super weapon heading straight for Ba Sing Se and must stop it before it destroys the great wall that protects the city from invasion. Meanwhile, Jet wishes to recruit Zuko for his Freedom Fighters, but learns a dangerous secret about him instead.
"City of Walls and Secrets" September 22, 2006 14 34
Aang and the kids finally arrive in the Earth Kingdom's capital, Ba Sing Se, to tell the Earth King about the opportunity the coming eclipse offers to attack the Fire Nation, only to be stopped by mysterious forces within the city. Meanwhile, Jet tries to prove that Zuko and Iroh, supposedly simple refugees, are actually Firebenders.
"The Tales of Ba Sing Se" September 29, 2006 15 35
Katara and Toph have a girls' day out. Iroh helps out people in town. Aang helps a zookeeper build a new zoo. Sokka accidentally ends up in a poetry club. Zuko goes out on a date. Momo looks through Ba Sing Se for Appa.
"Appa's Lost Days" October 13, 2006 16 36
This episode starts during the events of "The Library" and shows Appa's abduction and his various adventures over the next few weeks. These include performing in a Fire Nation circus, revisiting the former site of Wan Shi Tong's library, fleeing a startled farmer, and fighting with a porcupine boar. Suki and her fellow warriors from Kyoshi Island help him recover from his injuries, then the group is also attacked. He flees to the Eastern Air Temple, where a mysterious guru provides him with aid on his search.
"Lake Laogai" November 3 , 2006 17 37
The gang continues looking for Appa, so Long Feng tries to throw them off by sending Jet to make them leave the city. They meet up with Longshot and Smellerbee and realize Jet was brainwashed. Elsewhere, Zuko discovers that Aang is in the city and begins his own search for Appa.
"The Earth King" November 17, 2006 18 38
The gang breaks into the Earth King's palace to talk to him about the war, Long Feng, and the Dai Li. At their new house, Zuko falls spiritually ill as his latest action has set a different course for his future.
"The Guru" December 1, 2006 19 39
Aang starts to learn control of the Avatar State from Guru Pathik at the Eastern Air Temple. Sokka is reunited with his father. Toph teaches herself "metalbending" while Xin Fu and Master Yu are transporting Toph back to her parents. Katara and the generals plan the invasion of the Fire Nation. Later, she sees Zuko and Iroh running their tea shop.
"The Crossroads of Destiny" December 1, 2006 20 40
When Aang has a vision that Katara is in danger, Aang, Sokka, and Toph all rush back to Ba Sing Se to save her. They meet up with Iroh, who asks their help in saving Zuko who had been captured as well. As Aang and Iroh journey to the prison where Zuko and Katara are held, Toph and Sokka go to save the Earth King, but are captured by Azula.


Spoilers end here.

[edit] iTunes and DVD releases

All episodes are also available through the iTunes music store, with new ones usually released one day after they premiere on Nickelodeon. It currently has "The Serpent's Pass" and "The Drill" combined into The Secret of the Fire Nation. The episodes "The Guru" and "The Crossroads of Destiny" are also combined.

[edit] Volume DVDs

[edit] Book One: Water

Book 1: Water, Volume 1, containing the first four episodes and the making-of special, was released on January 31, 2006 by Paramount Home Entertainment. The remaining episodes were also put into their own separate DVDs and sold seperatly for a total of five DVDs. The Complete Book 1 Collection was released September 18, 2006 and contains all episodes of Book One: Water on a six disc set with all-new special features on the sixth disc.[3]

Cover Volume Name Released Contains
Book 1: Water, Volume 1 January 31, 2006 "The Boy in the Iceberg"

"The Avatar Returns"
"The Southern Air Temple"
"The Warriors of Kyoshi"
Behind-the-Scenes "Kung Fu" ~ Featurette
Book 1: Water, Volume 2 March 28, 2006 "The King of Omashu"

"Imprisoned"
"The Spirit World (Winter Solstice, Part 1)"
"Avatar Roku (Winter Solstice, Part 2)"
The Making of Avatar - From Real Life to Animation
Book 1: Water, Volume 3 May 30, 2006 "The Waterbending Scroll"

"Jet"
"The Great Divide"
"The Storm"
Behind the Scenes - The Voices of Avatar ~ Featurette
Book 1: Water, Volume 4 July 18, 2006 "The Blue Spirit"

"The Fortuneteller"
"Bato of the Water Tribe"
"The Deserter"
Ask the Creators ~ Featurette
Original Uncut Animatic for Bato of the Water Tribe
Book 1: Water, Volume 5 September 19, 2006 "The Northern Air Temple"

"The Waterbending Master"
"The Siege of the North, Part I"
"The Siege of the North, Part II"
Audio Commentaries by Creators, Cast & Crew
Book 1: Water, Box Set September 19, 2006 Every Episode in Book 1

All the Features in the Volume DVDs
Behind the Scenes with the Avatar Cast & Crew
Avatar Pilot Episode with Audio Commentary
The Making of Avatar - Inside the Sound Studios
The Making of Avatar - Inside the Korean Animation Studios
An Avatar world map (small)

[edit] Book Two: Earth

Book 2: Earth, Volume 1, containing the first five episodes of the second season, was released on January 23, 2007 by Paramount Home Entertainment. The remaining episodes are to be placed on DVDs in divisions of five and sold separately for a total of four DVDs, followed by a boxed set in a similar fashion to the first season. Each of the individual season two DVDs also come complete with an exclusive comic book.[4]

Cover Volume Name Released Contains
Book 2: Earth, Volume 1 January 23, 2007 "The Avatar State"

"The Cave of Two Lovers"
"Return to Omashu"
"The Swamp"
"Avatar Day'"
An Original Uncut Animatic
Exclusive Collectible Comic Book
Book 2: Earth, Volume 2 April 10, 2007 "The Blind Bandit"

"Zuko Alone"
"The Chase"
"Bitter Work"
"The Library"
Audio Commentaries by Creators, Cast & Crew
Exclusive Collectible Comic Book
Book 2: Earth, Volume 3 May 22, 2007 "The Desert"

"The Serpent's Pass"
"The Drill"
"City of Walls and Secrets"
"The Tales of Ba Sing Se"
Exclusive Collectible Comic Book

[edit] References

  1. ^ Nick Places Order for More Avatar (2006-06-21). Retrieved on December 2, 2006.
  2. ^ Jim Cordeira (2006-08-21). THQ Announces Games Convention. Gaming Age. Retrieved on December 3, 2006.
  3. ^ Amazon.com: Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 1 Collection: DVD. Retrieved on December 6, 2006.
  4. ^ Avatar: The Last Airbender – Volumes to feature exclusive comic. Retrieved on January 11, 2007.
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