The following is a List of Avatar: The Last Airbender episodes. Avatar: The Last Airbender currently airs on Nickelodeon. The series premired on February 21, 2005. It is currently in it's second season and expects a total of 60 episodes with more possible depending on how well the show performs. A third season is expected to be aired in 2007 with twenty more episodes.[1] Notable merchandise based on the series include five DVD sets of episodes, six-inch scale action figures, a video game, stuffed animals distrubited by Paramount Parks, and two Lego sets.[2]

As of December 1st, 2006 40 episodes have aired.

Book 1: Water, Volume 1, containing the first four episodes and the making-of special, was released on January 31st, 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]

Book 2: Earth, Volume 1, containing the first four episodes of the second season, is to be released on January 23, 2007 by Paramount Home Entertainment. The remaining episodes are to be placed on DVDs in divisions of four and sold seperately for a total of five DVDs.

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

Book One: Water

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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.

Picture Title Original Airdate 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
Two teenage siblings (Sokka and Katara) living in the South Pole discover a very strange boy (Aang), along with his pet flying bison Appa, in an iceberg. But can they trust him when he accidentally draws the war to their village's doorstep?
"The Avatar Returns" February 21, 2005 2 2
Zuko, banished Prince of the Fire Nation, attacks the Southern Water Tribe seeking the Avatar, forcing Aang to reveal his true identity as the Avatar.
"The Southern Air Temple" February 25, 2005 3 3
Aang, Sokka and Katara explore the Southern Air Temple, Aang's former home. Meanwhile, Zuko and his uncle, Iroh, have their ship repaired at a Fire Nation port commanded by one of Zuko's rivals, 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 warriors of Kyoshi Island. Meanwhile, Prince Zuko learns of their location and continues his pursuit.
"The King of Omashu" March 18, 2005 5 5
Aang must hurry to complete tasks for Omashu's eccentric king if he's to save his friends.
"Imprisoned" March 25, 2005 6 6
Aang, Katara, and Sokka camp at a small Earth Kingdom town which they discover is controlled by the Fire Nation. But when Katara accidentally causes a young Earthbender to be captured by the Fire Nation, she plans a daring rescue operation.
"The Spirit World (Winter Solstice, Part 1)" April 8, 2005 7 7
Aang finds himself in the Spirit World, and learns Avatar Roku has a message for him. Meanwhile, the once great General Iroh gets captured by the Earth Kingdom, forcing Zuko to choose between finding the Avatar and rescuing his uncle.
"Avatar Roku (Winter Solstice, Part 2)" April 15, 2005 8 8
In order to speak to Avatar Roku, Aang must first battle Prince Zuko and Commander Zhao on his way to a shrine to the Avatar- located within the Fire Nation.
"The Waterbending Scroll" April 29, 2005 9 9
Trouble finds Aang and his friends when Katara steals a Waterbending scroll from pirates. Meanwhile, Zuko believes that his uncle's trip to a market is a waste of time, but may find some new, powerful allies.
"Jet" May 6, 2005 10 10
Sokka finds himself at odds with Jet, an Earth Kingdom freedom-fighter whom Aang has quickly befriended and Katara has developed a romantic interest in.
"The Great Divide" May 20, 2005 11 11
Two rival Earth Kingdom tribes must cross the same canyon at the same time -- and Aang, Katara, and Sokka get caught in the middle of their dispute.
"The Storm" June 3, 2005 12 12
A powerful, unexpected storm causes both Aang and Iroh to recall bad memories: Iroh explains to his crew about Zuko's banishment, while Aang tells Katara how he ended up in the iceberg in which he was trapped for 100 years.
"The Blue Spirit" June 17, 2005 13 13
Katara and Sokka become ill, but when Aang searches for medicine he is captured by the Fire Nation. While being held prisoner at a Fire Nation fortress by Zhao (now promoted to Admiral), Aang meets the mysterious Blue Spirit.
"The Fortuneteller" September 23, 2005 14 14
When Aang and his friends arrive at a village, they meet a fortune teller who foretells the futures of Aang, Sokka, Katara, and the village.
"Bato of the Water Tribe" October 7, 2005 15 15
Katara and Sokka meet Bato, an old friend of their father's, while Zuko enlists the help of the bounty hunter June to find Aang.
"The Deserter" October 21, 2005 16 16
After a mishap at a Fire Nation festival, Aang, Sokka and Katara meet two Fire Nation deserters, compelling Aang to learn Firebending. Meanwhile, Zhao learns that Aang is hiding with the Deserter, whom he has an unexpected relation to.
"The Northern Air Temple" November 4, 2005 17 17
After hearing rumors of "air-walkers," Aang and his friends journey to the Northern Air Temple in hopes of finding surviving Air Nomads. What they find there instead is an Earth Kingdom tribe that has moved in and lives under the guidance of a wacky mechanist and his inventions -- but there is more to him than meets the eye.
"The Waterbending Master" November 18, 2005 18 18
After finally arriving at the North Pole, Aang and Katara seek out a Waterbending Master to teach them. Meanwhile, Sokka develops a romantic relationship with the Northern Water Tribe's princess, Yue. Also, Zuko discovers the true extent Zhao is willing to go to stop him from capturing the Avatar.
"The Siege of the North, Part I" December 2, 2005 19 19
A Fire Nation fleet commanded by Admiral Zhao and General Iroh attacks the Northern Water Tribe in hopes of destroying the Water Nation while at the same time capturing the Avatar; Prince Zuko alone sneaks onto the North Pole during the battle, seeking the Avatar for himself; Aang must seek the Ocean and Moon spirits for help.
"The Siege of the North, Part II" December 2, 2005 20 20
Sokka, Katara and Yue must find Zuko and rescue Aang, who in turn must protect the mortal form of the Moon spirit from Zhao while the Northern Water Tribe desperately fights its hardest to drive the Fire Nation fleet out of the North Pole.

Book Two: Earth

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

Picture Title Original Airdate Chapter # Episode #
"The Avatar State" March 17, 2006 1 21
Aang, Katara and Sokka arrive at an Earth Kingdom base where a general attempts to summon Aang's Avatar State in hopes of immediately defeating the Fire Nation. Meanwhile, Zuko and Iroh are visiting an Earth Kingdom town when they receive a visit from Zuko's sister, Princess Azula.
"The Cave of Two Lovers" March 24, 2006 2 22
On their way to Omashu, Aang, Katara and Sokka meet a group of nomads who show them a "shortcut" through the labyrinth known as the "Cave of Two Lovers" Meanwhile, Zuko is not at ease after receiving aid from Earth Kingdom citizens whose lives were hurt by the Fire Nation.
"Return to Omashu" April 7, 2006 3 23
Aang, Katara and Sokka return to Omashu only to discover it under Fire Nation control. Determined to find King Bumi, the group enters the city. Meanwhile, in order to recruit an elite and powerful team of warriors, Azula also journeys into Omashu
"The Swamp" April 14, 2006 4 24
When a tornado appears, Aang, Katara, Sokka, Momo, and Appa are separated after being blown into a mysterious swamp that seems to have a mind of its own. Meanwhile, Zuko's unhappiness with his current status as a refugee ingnites an old "spirit" within him.
"Avatar Day" April 28, 2006 5 25
Aang, Katara and Sokka arrive at the village of Chin, which celebrates a holiday called "Avatar Day," but they discover it's actually a ceremony of hatred toward the Avatar. Meanwhile, Iroh is becoming suspicious of Zuko, who- as his alter ego the "Blue Spirit"- is stealing money in order to make their travels easier.
"The Blind Bandit" May 5, 2006 6 26
In a search for an Earthbending master to teach Aang, the group attends an underground Earthbending tournament where they encounter Toph, a blind but powerful Earthbender.
"Zuko Alone" May 12, 2006 7 27
Having separated from Iroh, Zuko finds himself in an Earth Kingdom village where he bonds with a local boy. During his stay, he reminisces about the days before the fire duel with his father that changed his life forever.
"The Chase" May 26, 2006 8 28
As Aang, Katara, Sokka and Toph are pursued relentlessly by a mysterious machine, their exhaustion puts them at each other's throats.
"Bitter Work" June 2, 2006 9 29
When Aang struggles with a block while trying to learn Earthbending from Toph, he wonders if the problem is with him or his teacher. Meanwhile, Iroh attempts to teach Zuko an advanced Firebending technique- the ability to control lightning.
"The Library" July 14, 2006 10 30
A professor leads the kids to a spirit library in the middle of the desert, where Sokka hopes to discover powerful secrets to use against the Fire Nation.
"The Desert" July 14, 2006 11 31
Aang searches for Appa, while Katara struggles to keep everyone together so they can survive in the vast desert. Also, Iroh and Zuko seek help from an ancient secret society while bounty hunters attempt to capture them.
"The Serpent's Pass" September 15, 2006 12 32
Aang and his friends take the more difficult route to Ba Sing Se when they must escort a family of refugees through the deadly Serpent's Pass. Also, Jet asks Zuko for help in an attempt to aid refugees going into Ba Sing Se.
"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 Ba Sing Se to see the Earth King, only to find mysterious forces within the city conspiring to stop them. Meanwhile, Jet tries to find proof that Zuko and Iroh are of the Fire Nation.
"The Tales of Ba Sing Se" September 29, 2006 15 35
A series of short stories, highlighting different characters and their individual adventures in the city. Tales of Katara and Toph, Iroh, Sokka, Aang, Zuko, and Momo.
"Appa's Lost Days" October 13, 2006 16 36
Appa's abduction is recalled from his point of view.
"Lake Laogai" November 3, 2006 17 37
While searching for Appa, the kids run into Jet, but are torn about whether to trust him or not. Meanwhile, Zuko also hunts for Appa.
"The Earth King" November 17, 2006 18 38
The gang battles Long Feng and the Dai Li when they attempt to show the Earth King the vast conspiracy taking place in his city. Zuko becomes seriously ill and has feverish dreams as he faces a spiritual crisis and 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 learns "metalbending", while Xin Fu and Master Yu are transporting Toph back to her parents. Katara and the generals plan the invasion on 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.

Book Three: Fire

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It is known that Avatar: The Last Airbender will recieve another book or season in 2007, that contains 20 episodes.[1]

TV specials

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Picture Title Orinal Airdate
TV Special: "Behind The Scenes" February 14, 2005
Featured interviews with the co-creators and cast.
TV Special: "Avatar: The Legend So Far" November 18, 2005
"The Legend So Far" served as a synopsis of the first book as well and ended with a preview of the Season Finale. It is narrated by Avatar Roku, voiced by James Garrett.

iTunes and DVD releases

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All episodes are also available through the iTunes music store, with new ones usually released one day after they premiere on Nickelodeon. Currently, iTunes sells each episode for $1.99 and an entire season or "book" for $29.99. 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. The price of the combined episodes is $3.99

Volume DVDs

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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"

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)"

Book 1: Water, Volume 3 May 30, 2006 "The Waterbending Scroll"

"Jet"
"The Great Divide"
"The Storm"

Book 1: Water, Volume 4 July 18, 2006 "The Blue Spirit"

"The Fortuneteller"
"Bato of the Water Tribe"
"The Deserter

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"

Book 1: Water, Box Set September 19, 2006 Every Episode in Book 1

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)

Book 2: Earth, Volume 1 January 23, 2007 "The Avatar State"

"The Cave of Two Lovers"
"Return to Omashu"
"The Swamp"
"Avatar Day"
Exclusive Collectible Comic Book

Book 2: Earth, Volume 2 April 10, 2007 "The Blind Bandit"

"Zuko Alone"
";The Chase"
"Bitter Work"
"The Library"
Exclusive Collectible Comic Book

References

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  1. ^ a b "Nick Places Order for More Avatar". 2006-06-21. Retrieved 2006-12-02. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Jim Cordeira (2006-08-21). "THQ Announces Games Convention". Gaming Age. Retrieved 2006-12-03.
  3. ^ "Amazon.com: Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 1 Collection: DVD". Retrieved 2006-12-06.