Book One: Water
1. The Boy in the IcebergFebruary 21, 2005
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.
2. The Avatar Returns
February 21, 2005
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
3. The Southern Air Temple
February 25, 2005
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.
4. The Warriors of Kyoshi
March 4, 2005
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.
5. The King of Omashu
March 18, 2005
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 creating thinking before allowing Aang and his friends to leave the city.
6. Imprisoned March 25, 2005
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.
7. The Spirit World (Winter Solstice, Part 1)
April 8, 2005
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 then trapped inside) the Spirit World. Meanwhile, Iroh gets captured by a group of Earth Kingdom soldiers and Zuko must track him down
8. Avatar Roku (Winter Solstice, Part 2)
April 15, 2005
Aang must travel to the Fire Temple, while battling Zuko and Zhao, to receive a message from Avatar Roku. They soon find that even the once loyal sages of the Avatar are against them
9. The Waterbending Scroll
April 29, 2005
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.
10. Jet
May 6, 2005
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 fearful of Jet's true intentions.
11. The Great Divide
May 20, 2005
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.
12. The Storm
June 3, 2005
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.
13. The Blue Spirit
June 17, 2005
Aang must travel to a herbalist to retrieve a cure for 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.
14. The Fortuneteller
September 23, 2005
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.
15. Bato of the Water Tribe
October 7, 2005
Sokka and Katara meet Bato, a warrior from the Southern Water Tribe, at an abbey. When Aang overhears how Sokka and Katara are excited over 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.
16. The Deserter
October 21, 2005
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- convince Jeong Jeong to teach him Firebending. Meanwhile, Admiral Zhao continues his chase for the Avatar.
17. The Northern Air Temple
November 4, 2005
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.
18. The Waterbending Master
November 18, 2005
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.
19. The Siege of the North, Part I
December 2, 2005
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.
20. The Siege of the North, Part II
December 2, 2005
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.
Book 2: Earth
1. The Avatar StateMarch 17, 2006
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.
2. The Cave of Two Lovers March 24, 2006
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.
3. Return to Omashu
April 7, 2006
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.
4. The Swamp
April 14, 2006
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.
5. Avatar Day
April 28, 2006
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.
6. The Blind Bandit
May 5, 2006
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.
7. Zuko Alone
May 12, 2006
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.
8. The Chase
May 26, 2006
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.
9. Bitter Work
June 2, 2006
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 create lightning so he will be better able to fight Azula.
10. The Library
July 14, 2006
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.
11. The Desert
July 14, 2006
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.
12. The Serpent's Pass
September 15, 2006
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.
13. The Drill
September 15, 2006
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.
14. City of Walls and Secrets
September 22, 2006
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.
15. The Tales of Ba Sing Se
September 29, 2006
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. This episode also commemorates Mako, the voice of Uncle Iroh.
16. Appa's Lost Days
October 13, 2006
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 tells him Aang is in Ba Sing Se. Appa is captured by Long Feng in Ba Sing Se before finding Aang.
17. Lake Laogai
November 3 , 2006
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.
18. The Earth King
November 17, 2006
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.
19. The Guru
December 1, 2006
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.
20. The Crossroads of Destiny
December 1, 2006
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.
