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Season 1 – Avatar: The Last Airbender

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The world is divided into four nations -- the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation and and the Air Nomads -- each represented by a natural element for which the nation is named. Benders have the ability to control and manipulate the element from their nation. Only the Avatar is the master of all four elements. The ruthless Fire Nation wants to conquer the world but the only bender who has enough power, the Avatar, has disappeared ... until now. His tribe soon discovers that Aang is the long-lost Avatar. Now Katara and Sokka must safeguard Aang on his journey to master all four elements and save the world from the Fire Nation.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A brilliant blend of magic, humor, and adventure, Avatar is an instant classic.

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Sonia Saraiya Vanity Fair Franchise writers of all stripes could stand to learn something from how neatly Avatar lines up the audience's expectations, then satisfies them in a way that still manages to feel unexpected. Sep 4, 2020 Full Review Hayden Childs AV Club This... was a fantasy narrative meticulously crafted from a obvious love of anime and Eastern philosophy. Rated: A- Jul 27, 2018 Full Review Liz Shannon Miller IndieWire Movie? What movie? We don't need no stinkin' movie. Jul 5, 2018 Full Review Laura Bradley The Daily Beast For viewers of all ages, it's a gripping and emotionally rewarding watch-especially now that it's all available to binge. May 27, 2020 Full Review Sarah Shoen Vanity Fair As a viewer, The Last Airbender teaches without trying-and is a shining example of what it means to show unconditional devotion to a greater cause. Aug 31, 2018 Full Review Kyle McKenney Paste Magazine Avatar succeeded in creating one of the most nuanced characters in all of animation with Zuko. Jul 27, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Adam M Avatar the last airbender excels in areas other series dont, it gives a clear introduction with fantastic worldbuilding and backstory, and puts insight into characters grief, without making it complete drudgery, this was a magical experience and truly other writers could take a thing or two from this show’s action, adventure, philosophy, fantasy and pacing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Harrison L An amazing show for all ages! A must see for everyone! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Martin C I fall asleep to this series. The values and lessons are so deeply potent and important that I want my subconscious to absorb as much as possible. This series will forever be its own unique and peerless phenomenon. I don't think it can be repeated but I would be overjoyed if it was! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review Ria M Terrible I hate this show so much and it's just overrated. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Abdulmohsen A Best show ever must see Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/25 Full Review Katherine Claire T I wish this show was real so I could see Zulu in all of his hotness Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Dante DiMartino

Creator

Bryan Konietzko

Creator

Zachery Tyler

Voice

Mae Whitman

Katara

Jack De Sena

Sokka

Dante Basco

Prince Zuko

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 21, 2005 The Boy in the Iceberg Siblings from the Southern Water Tribe discover a 12-year-old boy frozen in an iceberg. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 21, 2005 The Avatar Returns Prince Zuko, a young Firebender, tracks Aang down in the village where Katara and Sokka live. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 25, 2005 The Southern Air Temple Aang is eager to take Sokka and Katara to the Air Temple where he was raised. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 4, 2005 The Warriors of Kyoshi The residents of a small island treat Aang like a celebrity; Sokka meets some female warriors. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 18, 2005 The King of Omashu Aang takes Katara and Sokka to an Earthbender city to play on their delivery slides. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 25, 2005 Imprisoned The group arrives at a small Earth Nation town occupied by the Fire Nation. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 8, 2005 Winter Solstice: The Spirit World The group arrives at a town that is being terrorized by a mysterious force from the spirit world. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 15, 2005 Winter Solstice: Avatar Roku Aang must reach a Fire Nation temple while dodging Prince Zuko, Commander Zhao, and the Fire Sages who guard it. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 29, 2005 The Waterbending Scroll The kids must run from pirates when Katara's desire to master Waterbending gets the best of her. Details Episode 10 Aired May 6, 2005 Jet The gang meets a charismatic teenager leading a band of rebels who are fighting against the Fire Nation. Details Episode 11 Aired May 20, 2005 The Great Divide Aang and his friends are asked to guide two groups of refugees across a giant canyon. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 3, 2005 The Storm A powerful storm brings up painful memories of the past. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 17, 2005 The Blue Spirit When Sokka and Katara become too sick to travel, Aang heads out on his own to find a cure for them. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 23, 2005 The Fortune Teller Aang, Katara and Sokka discover a village of people who are all reliant on a fortuneteller. Details Episode 15 Aired Oct 7, 2005 Bato of the Water Tribe Aang is afraid his friends might leave him when they find something that reminds them of home. Details Episode 16 Aired Oct 21, 2005 The Deserter Aang tries to find a Firebending master to teach him; Katara learns that she has a special power. Details Episode 17 Aired Nov 4, 2005 The Northern Air Temple After hearing rumors about surviving Airbenders, the kids journey to the Northern Air Temple. Details Episode 18 Aired Nov 18, 2005 The Waterbending Master Aang and Katara look for a Waterbending Master; Sokka falls for a princess. Details Episode 19 Aired Dec 2, 2005 The Siege of the North The Northern Water Tribe braces itself for an attack by Adm. Zhao's Fire Navy Fleet. Details Episode 20 Aired Dec 2, 2005 The Siege of the North Zhao's invasion breaks through the outer wall of the Northern Water Tribe's defenses; Aang goes to the spirit world for help. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lauren MacMullan
Creator
Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
Executive Producer
Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
Screenwriter
Michael Dante DiMartino, Aaron Ehasz
Network
Nickelodeon
Rating
TV-Y7
Genre
Kids & Family, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 21, 2005
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