Avatar Extras (Book Three: Fire)

Avatar Extras was an event hosted by Nicktoons in which episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender were shown along with a series of pop-up extras giving facts and humorous comments.

The information provided by this event are slightly regarded as canon, though it is hard to differentiate between what is intended to be humor, and what is intended to be factual. Regardless, Avatar Extras has helped the expansion topics and subjects that were only briefly introduced during the series by various means such as providing official terminology as well as specifying pieces of information, such as the exact age of certain characters.

Below is a list comprised of trivia and information released by Avatar Extras on episodes of the third book.

The Awakening

 * 1) Sokka_explain_Aang.pngme to the first episode of Book Three.
 * 2) Look, Aang has hair!
 * 3) Airbenders shave their heads so that they can feel the air better.
 * 4) It also makes them more Arrow-dynamic.
 * 5) Get it? "Arrow?"
 * 6) Have you ever wondered what our main characters would look like in Fire Nation outfits?
 * 7) Tah-dah!
 * 8) Faint.
 * 9) Recap: Mai and Zuko have a romantic past.
 * 10) ... and a romantic present.
 * 11) Number of times Zuko has kissed a girl in the series... 2.
 * 12) Aang normally shaves his head every morning.
 * 13) The official Water Tribe secret handshake.
 * 14) This mark did not come from a paint ball.
 * 15) ... Aang was zapped by lightning.
 * 16) Waterbending massage.
 * 17) The "Florence Nightingale Effect" is when a nurse falls in love with their patient.
 * 18) ... could that be happening now?
 * 19) Remember Lo and Li? Azula's Kung Fu mentors?
 * 20) Lo and Li are looking especially old.
 * 21) ... and their ears are especially droopy.
 * 22) This is what happens at the end of Book Two.
 * 23) Ba Sing Se is officially under new management.
 * 24) Check it out, it's our favorite refugees.
 * 25) Ba Sing Se was the last stronghold fighting the Fire Nation.
 * 26) The Fire Nation capital city is located in a hollow volcanic crater.
 * 27) The Bosco and Earth King story was made into a comic.
 * 28) This episode was written by head writer Aaron Ehasz.
 * 29) ... and it was directed by Giancarlo Volpe.
 * 30) Not sure if anyone can tell, but Katara seems a little upset about something.
 * 31) Pipsqueak and The Duke were part of Jet's Freedom Fighters.
 * 32) Avatar was written and produced in Burbank, California.
 * 33) The Avatar crew shared the same floor with the crew of SpongeBob SquarePants.
 * 34) Two productions and only one bathroom.
 * 35) ... not good.
 * 36) And now, tips on how to look like a Fire Nation soldier:
 * 37) ... wear red clothing.
 * 38) ... always look angry. Good job Aang.
 * 39) And finally, if you want to look like a real Fire Nation soldier...
 * 40) Facial hair is a must.
 * 41) Bato... where's your facial hair?!
 * 42) Admiral Chan gets his last name from Avatar writer, May Chan.
 * 43) Admiral Chan is well known for being a lousy communicator.
 * 44) Ember Island is a top destination vacation for Fire Nation elite.
 * 45) We'll see more of Ember Island in an upcoming episode.
 * 46) This is where Zuko used to feed the turtle ducks with his mother.
 * 47) ... Azula frightens animals.
 * 48) Toph_protects_the_ship.png, Zuko's old hairstyle is back.
 * 49) His top-knot has taken its rightful place on his head.
 * 50) Azula's not very reassuring.
 * 51) "The Toph" is like a catapult.
 * 52) ... but with a lot more accuracy.
 * 53) Check out the giant crossbow.
 * 54) The Fire Nation loves building giant things.
 * 55) Remember the giant drill?
 * 56) Recap: Aang has officially mastered three elements.
 * 57) He just needs to master Firebending to become a full fledged Avatar.
 * 58) The sea-serpent lives mostly off fish and other sea creatures.
 * 59) But it's been known to attack ships in search of a meal.
 * 60) This is the Seedy Merchants Pier.
 * 61) The kids first visited this location in the episode, "The Waterbending Scroll".
 * 62) Fun Fact: Before production on season three began, the creators and writers went on a writing retreat.
 * 63) ... and outlined the major events of the season.
 * 64) They also played a little boccie ball.
 * 65) This shot is reminiscent of the last time Zuko saw his mother.
 * 66) Hey! That's Zuko's line!
 * 67) Fact: The audience has never fully seen Fire Lord Ozai's face.
 * 68) ... until now.
 * 69) Recap: Hakoda left Katara and Sokka to go fight in The War.
 * 70) The men of Southern Water Tribe felt that they had to do something.
 * 71) ... after the Fire Nation destroyed their village.
 * 72) Is this really happening?
 * 73) Zuko has been seeking his father's approval for three years.
 * 74) The Fire Lord is designed to look like an older, scarless version of Zuko.
 * 75) You should never fly at night without proper lighting.
 * 76) These shadowy creatures are sealguanas.
 * 77) Sealguanas inhabit the outlying islands of the Fire Nation.
 * 78) Aang is an awesome windsurfer.
 * 79) ... you would be too, if you were an Airbender.
 * 80) The following are words often used to describe Azula:
 * 81) Yuewaterbending.pngving. Back-stabbing. Pure evil.
 * 82) ... and yet she's surprisingly attractive.
 * 83) Sleep is important.
 * 84) Roku was the Avatar before Aang and has become his mentor.
 * 85) Roku is also Aang's past life.
 * 86) So in a way, Aang is his own mentor.
 * 87) Weird.
 * 88) It's Princess Yue... hooray!
 * 89) Yue is the spirit of the moon.
 * 90) Yue has a powerful influence over the ocean.
 * 91) So she's nice to have around if you ever want to go surfing.
 * 92) This is Crescent Island.
 * 93) Our gang first visited here in the episode, "Winter Solstice, Part 2".
 * 94) In that episode, Avatar Roku destroyed one of the island temples.
 * 95) ... and the lava still flows from that event.

The Headband

 * 1) Mentions that minor character Hide is "likely to grow up and become a strict Fire Nation military officer who will surely be hated by all those under his command". There is speculation that Hide will appear as an older character in the future spin-off series, Avatar: Legend of Korra.

The Beach

 * 1) This sea-creature is Avatar's version of a tugboat.
 * 2) Book Three takes place during the summer.
 * 3) ... and no summer would be complete without a vacation!
 * 4) Fact: Ember Island is the top vacation destination in the Fire Nation.
 * 5) ...Try to say that three times fast.
 * 6) Look, it's Lo and Li in their "comfy clothes".
 * 7) The "smell of old lady" is a combination of heavy perfume, moth balls and mints.
 * 8) This beach house once belonged to Lo and Li's parents.
 * 9) Lo and Li are actually Azula's Firebending mentors.
 * 10) They are very stern and critical.
 * 11) (Lo and Li remove their robes to reveal bikinis) Yikes!
 * 12) It's common for people to hide their tattoos.
 * 13) ... especially during job interviews.
 * 14) Waterbending water slide!
 * 15) Messenger hawks are unique to the Fire Nation.
 * 16) In the Earth Kingdom, important messages are relayed via couriers on ostrich-horseback.
 * 17) Ember Island was first mentioned in the episode, "The Awakening".
 * 18) This episode was written by Katie Mattila.
 * 19) This is the first full Avatar episode she wrote.
 * 20) Prior to this, Katie wrote one of the shorts in the episode, "The Tales of Ba Sing Se".
 * 21) This episode is a glimpse into the lives of our bad guys.
 * 22) We see what they're like when they're not busy being evil, or trying to catch the Avatar.
 * 23) ... or generally trying to take over the world.
 * 24) (Zuko removes his shirt) This shot is an homage to John Woo's films.
 * 25) Azula is always looking for the upper hand...
 * 26) ... even in recreational fun.
 * 27) This Avatar sport is called Kuai Ball.
 * 28) It's similar to the real sport Takraw.
 * 29) ... which is basically volleyball with your feet.
 * 30) Intense.
 * 31) (Referring to Chan and Ruon-Jian) They're the most popular boys on Ember Island.
 * 32) Chan is the son of Admiral Chan.
 * 33) Fun Fact: Lo and Li are Azula's Firebending mentors...
 * 34) ... but neither of them are Firebenders.
 * 35) This is a raven-hawk.
 * 36) It was specially trained to intercept messenger hawks.
 * 37) Fact: Tampering with mail is a federal offense.
 * 38) ... and can lead to a heavy Fire Nation fine.
 * 39) Azula is great at being a menacing Fire Nation princess and conquering empires...
 * 40) ... but she's not so great at being a normal teen.
 * 41) And now, Azula's party tips:
 * 42) Always show up to a party right on time.
 * 43) Break the ice with a little awkward conversation.
 * 44) And finally, be sure to compliment the host.
 * 45) Zuko's jealous!
 * 46) ... probably because they have the same haircut.
 * 47) Sand-pagodas are a sure way to impress any girl.
 * 48) Warning! Do not back Ty Lee into a corner!
 * 49) ... (Ty Lee disables the boys surrounding her) or this could happen to you.
 * 50) Azula has a unique ability to make people cry.
 * 51) ... she's good at making people cry in pain, too.
 * 52) "Sweet Sugar Cakes" is the Avatar equivalent of "Babe".
 * 53) Hey, look! It's the party-poppers.
 * 54) Chan gets his name from Avatar staff writer, May Chan.
 * 55) ("Welcome to Sandyland!" -Chan) Note: Sandyland is not a real place.
 * 56) Whoa! It's Azula's one and only kiss in the entire series.
 * 57) Fact: Zuko hasn't cut his hair in several months.
 * 58) Nana's vase was a Fire Nation heirloom.
 * 59) You've just witnessed the first break up in the Avatar series.
 * 60) (Referring to Zuko's flashback) We've seen this shot before.
 * 61) Some of these flashback images were shown in the episodes, "The Storm" and "The Avatar State".
 * 62) It's the Fire Lord's beach house!
 * 63) This is Ursa, Zuko's mother.
 * 64) "Combustion Man" was first seen in the episode, "The Headband".
 * 65) Combustion Man uses his "third eye" to Firebend.
 * 66) This guy is a hired assassin.
 * 67) Azula and Zuko haven't been to the beach house since their mother disappeared.
 * 68) ... that was more than three years ago.
 * 69) Rumor Alert! Some say Combustion Man was a Fire Nation soldier injured in battle...
 * 70) ... who was later healed using experimental techniques.
 * 71) ... those experimental techniques gave him the ability to Firebend using his mind.
 * 72) This rumor alert is officially over.
 * 73) Did you know? Combustion Man doesn't speak.
 * 74) ... so he's pretty good at keeping secrets.
 * 75) Anyone remember rock-armor Aang?
 * 76) He's back!
 * 77) (Aang lands safely on Appa) Good catch, Appa.
 * 78) (Referring to Zuko's impersonation of Ty Lee) Bad impersonation.
 * 79) This is a glimpse into what motivates these characters.
 * 80) ... let's just say they're complicated.
 * 81) Mai majored in psychology at the Royal Fire Academy for Girls.
 * 82) ... not really.
 * 83) An aura is a color representation of your mood given off by energy in your body.
 * 84) Some people claim to be able to see them.
 * 85) ... Ty Lee is one of those people.
 * 86) Recap: Mai's father was the governor of "New Ozai".
 * 87) You might remember "New Ozai" by its former name: "Omashu".
 * 88) "Express Yourself" was a hit song by singer, Madonna.
 * 89) ("This much negative energy is bad for the skin." -Ty Lee) Other things that are bad for the skin include grease.
 * 90) ... and fire.
 * 91) (Referring to Mai and Zuko) They have officially made up.
 * 92) Look, burning embers.
 * 93) Some think embers represent a past conflict that continues to linger under the surface.
 * 94) ... or something.
 * 95) Azula and her gang are about to put a whole new meaning to the phrase "Party Crashers".

The Avatar and the Fire Lord

 * 1) That's right! This episode is basically an Avatar history lesson.
 * 2) ... and history is exciting.
 * 3) All text in the Avatar series is written using real Chinese characters.
 * 4) Aang and the gang use cloud-camouflage to travel through the Fire Nation.
 * 5) To do cloud-camo, you need to be a Waterbender.
 * 6) This island was inspired by the real volcanic island, Krakatoa.
 * 7) This is the Royal Gallery located in the Fire Lord's Palace.
 * 8) Portraits on the wall include: Ozai, Azulon and Sozin.
 * 9) Fire Lord Sozin was 82 years-old when he began the war.
 * 10) ... and he lived to be 102 years-old.
 * 11) Some say the comet's power is what allowed Sozin to live for so long.
 * 12) Aang has gotten pretty good at getting into the Spirit World.
 * 13) ... he's had a lot of practice.
 * 14) This is Avatar's version of invisible ink.
 * 15) ... it's only visible when held over fire.
 * 16) The Dragon-Bone Catacombs are located underneath the Fire Sages' temple.
 * 17) The dragon is the animal related to the Fire Nation.
 * 18) In fact, dragons were the original Firebenders.
 * 19) Currently, dragons are believed to be extinct.
 * 20) Most secret doors in the Fire Nation can be opened using Firebending.
 * 21) Did you know? Roku's dragon is named Fang.
 * 22) Look, it's Roku and Sozin in their younger years!
 * 23) Fun Fact: An early script for the premiere episode featured a scene where Sozin dueled Roku.
 * 24) Sozin won't become Fire Lord for another eight years.
 * 25) (Sozin drops grass on Roku's face.) Grass face!
 * 26) Blue Aang is also known as "Spirit World Aang".
 * 27) Most people can't see into the Spirit World.
 * 28) But there are a few who can.
 * 29) ... including Uncle Iroh.
 * 30) Fact: An Avatar's identity is revealed on their sixteenth birthday.
 * 31) ... Aang is the only exception.
 * 32) The Avatar before Roku was an [{Earthbending|Earthbender]].
 * 33) Not having worldly possessions is an Airbender philosophy.
 * 34) (Sozin gives Roku his top-knot holder) Yep, that's how Roku gets his signature top-knot holder.
 * 35) It's not unusual for Aang's physical world body to mimic what it does in the Spirit World.
 * 36) Recap: Sokka has traveled into the Spirit World.
 * 37) ... he was taken into the Spirit World by Hei Bai.
 * 38) For more on Sokka's Spirit World adventure, watch the episode, "Winter Solstice, Part 1".
 * 39) Monk Gyatso was Aang's mentor a hundred years ago.
 * 40) These Air Nomads have not yet mastered Airbending.
 * 41) ... you can tell because none of them have their tattoos yet.
 * 42) Did you know: All Air Nomads are Airbenders.
 * 43) Waterbending was challenging for Roku because water is the element opposite of fire.
 * 44) ... it's the same reason why Aang has such a hard time learning Earthbending.
 * 45) Because it's the opposite of Aang's normal element: air.
 * 46) (Roku and Sud having an Earthbending race) Rock race!
 * 47) ("My Earthbending master, Sud, was uncompromising, stubborn and blunt." -Roku) Those adjectives describe many Earthbenders.
 * 48) "Bitter Work" is a rough translation of the words: "Kung Fu".
 * 49) Avatar 101: The Avatar is the only person able to bend all four elements.
 * 50) ... and the Avatar alone keeps balance between the nations.
 * 51) It took Roku twelve years to master all the elements.
 * 52) ... while Aang has to master them in less than twelve months.
 * 53) ... no fair!
 * 54) Being the Avatar is the equivalent of being a rock star.
 * 55) Unlike Aang, Roku reigned during a time of peace.
 * 56) Fire Lord Sozin is considered one of the most ambitious Fire Lords.
 * 57) Fire is an element that naturally wants to spread and take over.
 * 58) ... and many Fire Nation leaders have that same characteristic.
 * 59) That's why mastering fire is mastering restraint.
 * 60) (Roku enters Sozin's throne room) This isn't a friendly visit.
 * 61) Note: Do not start fights with a fully-realized Avatar.
 * 62) ... there's a good chance you'll end up looking stupid.
 * 63) Ash is often a warning sign of a volcanic eruption.
 * 64) Some volcanoes release lava slowly..
 * 65) ... while others have violent eruptions.
 * 66) This is the violent kind.
 * 67) Roku's island is located on the outskirts of the Fire Nation island chain.
 * 68) This eruption foreshadows the coming war.
 * 69) Aang and the gang fought against an erupting volcano in the episode "The Fortuneteller".
 * 70) Lava is really just hot liquid rock.
 * 71) Please do not touch!
 * 72) The poisonous gas is mostly sulfur dioxide.
 * 73) That's the first time we hear Roku's dragon called by his name.
 * 74) (Roku enters the Avatar State) Avatar State!
 * 75) Sozin is described as being an opportunist.
 * 76) ... he is patient and waits for just the right moment to act.
 * 77) This is the moment Sozin has been waiting for.
 * 78) Fact: Roku died at the same moment Aang was born.
 * 79) Avatar 101: Each new Avatar is born into a new element.
 * 80) The Avatar Cycle is fire, air, water, earth.
 * 81) Catching the last Airbender was a task that has spanned four Fire Nation generations.
 * 82) Iroh hasn't spoken since the end of Book Two.
 * 83) ... until now.

The Runaway

 * 1) This statue is of Fire Lord Ozai.
 * 2) ... his muscles are slightly exaggerated.
 * 3) This is the only episode that starts in the middle of the story.
 * 4) ... then flashes back to the beginning.
 * 5) Aang has been learning how to see using Earthbending.
 * 6) ... just like Toph.
 * 7) (Toph hits Katara with a rock) Training mishaps are common.
 * 8) (Katara sends a wave of water at Toph) That was not a mishap.
 * 9) Sokka is also helping to train Aang.
 * 10) ... sort of.
 * 11) And now our mud wrestling competition.
 * 12) Our opponents are evenly matched as they're both able to bend mud.
 * 13) Mud wrestling results: a tie.
 * 14) This city used to be named "North Chung-Ling".
 * 15) ... but its inspiring statue of Ozai prompted authorities to change the name.
 * 16) It is now called "Fire Fountain City".
 * 17) This industrial town supports the Fire Nation war efforts.
 * 18) This street performer is also known as a scam artist.
 * 19) ... because scamming is an art.
 * 20) This is how Toph acts blind.
 * 21) Good acting!
 * 22) This guy has a few tricks up his sleeves.
 * 23) ... literally.
 * 24) "Flamey-o" is Fire Nation slang for "cool".
 * 25) (Con-artist suggests Toph wager Sokka's sword) Sokka's sword is one of a kind.
 * 26) ... not only was it built by master sword maker Piandao,
 * 27) But it's also made out of meteorite.
 * 28) In other words, the sword is worth more than forty silver pieces.
 * 29) Look, the kids have fresh fruit.
 * 30) Usually they can't afford fresh ingredients and are forced to live off of Katara's lotus-root soup.
 * 31) (Katara wears Momo as a hat) Not fun for Momo.
 * 32) An Avatar promise is a lot like a pinky promise.
 * 33) Scam montage happening now.
 * 34) (Referring to hammer bell game) This game requires more skill than strength.
 * 35) ... and Toph has got some skills.
 * 36) Earthbending skills that is.
 * 37) Look, Sokka is in his "Wang Fire" costume!
 * 38) Sokka's Wang Fire persona was first seen in the episode, "The Headband".
 * 39) Note: The kids are not able to use Earth Kingdom money in the Fire Nation.
 * 40) ... it could jeopardize their identity.
 * 41) Recap: Toph's parents kept her hidden away from the world.
 * 42) They hid her because they thought she was helpless.
 * 43) The "Third-Eyed Freak" was last seen in the episode, "The Beach".
 * 44) "Sparky-Sparky Boom Man" references the distinct popping sound that precedes his attacks.
 * 45) (Toph creates an earth-tent) Toph's version of a bedroom.
 * 46) This is the post office.
 * 47) ... it's one of many communication hubs in the Fire Nation.
 * 48) That's right, Sokka just purchased the newest member of Team Avatar.
 * 49) Wanted poster translation:
 * 50) ... Authorities are offering a reward of 1000 gold coins for the arrest of this 12 year-old girl.
 * 51) ... She disguises herself as a blind person, and although she is small, she is extremely dangerous.
 * 52) "The Runaway" isn't Toph's only nickname.
 * 53) She was also known as "The Blind Bandit".
 * 54) ... The Blind Bandit was her Earth Rumble persona.
 * 55) This is how you buy Sokka's silence.
 * 56) Messenger hawks are trained to deliver messages.
 * 57) Sokka's still working out the kinks.
 * 58) Note: Toph can only see things that are made of earth, or touching the ground.
 * 59) Reminder: It's nearly impossible to lie to Toph.
 * 60) She can feel your heart rate and knows when you're not telling the truth.
 * 61) The last time Toph and Katara argued like this was in the episode, "The Chase".
 * 62) Note: Our main group has no official leader.
 * 63) ... they run on consensus.
 * 64) ("I know Hawky, why can't they just get along?" -Sokka) Sokka speaks messenger hawk.
 * 65) Aang hasn't cut his hair for more than a month now.
 * 66) ... and it continues to grow throughout the season.
 * 67) Look! Hawky delivered his first message!
 * 68) Many Fire Nation landscapes were inspired by real locations in Iceland.
 * 69) Note: Toph can't feel Katara because her feet are off the ground.
 * 70) Recap: Katara's mom died in a Fire Nation raid.
 * 71) It's rare for Sokka to open up about his mom.
 * 72) Toph's parents never knew that she was an awesome Earthbender.
 * 73) ("So I'm going to turn you in and collect the reward. Then you Metalbend yourself out of jail, and we're on our way." -Katara) This scam was the original idea for the episode.
 * 74) Look, it's the opening scene again!
 * 75) Toph's reward is currently worth 1000 gold pieces.
 * 76) Note: Toph has learned to bend metal.
 * 77) ... but she can't bend wood.
 * 78) It's Combustion Man!
 * 79) Note: "Combustion Man" is not his official name.
 * 80) ("You two behave. Appa's in charge." -Sokka) Appa's in charge because he's the biggest.
 * 81) ... and the loudest.
 * 82) (Referring to Toph and Katara being in jail) This is what happens when you try to scam a scammer.
 * 83) Toph's shoes have no soles.
 * 84) ...She tore them off in a previous episode so that she can feel the ground better.
 * 85) It's hard for Combustion Man to sneak up on anyone because of his metal limbs.
 * 86) But he does have the advantage of being able to attack from a distance.
 * 87) Recap: Sparky-Sparky Boom Man was hired by Zuko to take out Aang.
 * 88) Ew! Sweatbending!
 * 89) ("This guy is too good. He shoots fire from his brain!” -Sokka) He really knows how to use his head.
 * 90) Sparky-Sparky Boom Man grunts and makes noises...
 * 91) ... but he doesn't talk.
 * 92) His Achilles heel is his "third eye".

The Puppetmaster

 * 1) Sokka likes to add his own sound effects.
 * 2) The "Blade of Wing Fung" is Sokka's favorite ghost story.
 * 3) Campfire stories are usually meant to scare you.
 * 4) ... and they're always more frightening when they happen to someone you know.
 * 5) This is Avatar's version of a Halloween episode.
 * 6) It has a spooky feel to it.
 * 7) Katara does a good eerie voice.
 * 8) It's common to think you hear something when you're scared.
 * 9) Creepy old woman alert!
 * 10) Creepy... but nice.
 * 11) ("When the moon turns full, people walk in and they don't walk out!.” -Hama) Hama's not doing a great job at making the kids feel comfortable.
 * 12) This is one of the only inns in this village.
 * 13) ... and it's one of the oldest.
 * 14) Sokka is an "active sleeper".
 * 15) Komodo sausage is made from the meat of komodo rhinos.
 * 16) ... and they're frequently served at Fire Nation picnics and sporting events.
 * 17) Fun Fact: Ash bananas are actually a type of yam.
 * 18) In the episode, "Winter Solstice, Part 1", a spirit monster attacked a village and took villagers.
 * 19) ... so "Spirit World shenanigans" seems like the obvious answer.
 * 20) Get ready for some foreshadowing...
 * 21) Sokka's back to playing detective.
 * 22) He loves solving mysteries.
 * 23) This episode is called, "The Puppetmaster".
 * 24) ... and not just because Hama likes to play with puppets.
 * 25) Although, she does like to play with puppets.
 * 26) He has a natural curiosity.
 * 27) This is Toph's meteorite bracelet.
 * 28) She got it from a real meteorite.
 * 29) So to recap, Toph is an Earthbender, a Metalbender, and a meteorite-bender.
 * 30) More specifically, it's a whale-tooth comb.
 * 31) Stewed sea prunes are a down-home, Southern Water Tribe dish.
 * 32) Hama acquired this quaint inn years ago when its former owner mysteriously disappeared...
 * 33) Aang tried stewed sea prunes in the episode, "Bato of the Water Tribe".
 * 34) Hama is the only known southern Waterbender in existence besides Katara.
 * 35) Black snow is a sign of a Fire Nation attack.
 * 36) ... it's soot mixed with snow.
 * 37) These Firebenders are actually part of the Southern Raiders.
 * 38) We'll learn more about them in a future episode.
 * 39) This ship is still encased in ice at the Southern Water Tribe.
 * 40) ... it was first seen in the series premiere.
 * 41) The Fire Nation took the waterbenders because they posed the biggest threat.
 * 42) Hama was the last known Waterbender in the village until Katara was born.
 * 43) ... that was almost 50 years without a Waterbender at the South Pole.
 * 44) Note: Katara's mother was not a Waterbender.
 * 45) Katara can be a bit of a Waterbending nerd.
 * 46) Katara carries a water pouch so that she always has water nearby.
 * 47) She used Sweatbending to break out of jail in the episode titled, "The Runaway".
 * 48) Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.
 * 49) (Hama freezes water on her fingers) Ice claws!
 * 50) Sokka is defensive because the moon spirit is his ex-girlfriend.
 * 51) ... confused? Watch the season one finale.
 * 52) Fire Lilies bloom all over the Fire Nation.
 * 53) ... they exemplify fiery purity and passion.
 * 54) ("I met a Waterbender who lived in a swamp and could control the vines by bending the water inside.") Katara's talking about Huu.
 * 55) ... Huu is also known as the "Swamp Monster".
 * 56) Recap: A full moon strengthens a Waterbender’s ability.
 * 57) Fun Fact: The moon was the first Waterbender.
 * 58) ... of all the original benders, the moon is only non-animal.
 * 59) Old Man Ding's actual age: 67.
 * 60) Note: Most people can't see spirits.
 * 61) ... unless the spirit travels into the physical world.
 * 62) (Hama's veins pop out) Ew. Varicose veins.
 * 63) ... she should get those looked at.
 * 64) Toph can see the same whether it's in the light or the dark.
 * 65) Spirit prison?
 * 66) Look, it's a cat-owl sighting!
 * 67) ... you can tell by its distinctive meow-hoot.
 * 68) This prison was specially designed to hold Waterbenders.
 * 69) Dry air = no water.
 * 70) Blood is made up of roughly 70 percent water.
 * 71) Bloodbending is considered a dark form of Waterbending.
 * 72) Bloodbending is sometimes referred to as the "Puppetmaster Technique".
 * 73) Fact: Those who practice this technique open themselves up to madness.
 * 74) ... in other words, they go crazy with power.
 * 75) (Referring to psycho-Hama) Yikes!
 * 76) In the writer's room, this technique was jokingly referred to as the "stop hitting yourself" technique.
 * 77) Uh oh. Mad with power.
 * 78) Whoa! We haven't seen a Waterbender versus Waterbender fight since last season!
 * 79) Because Aang is a Waterbender, he receives power from the moon.
 * 80) ... but he's still a little new at it.
 * 81) Fact: Katara is a stronger Waterbender than Hama.

The Day of Black Sun, Part 1: The Invasion

 * 1) Today's the day... THE INVASION!
 * 2) The episodes "The Day of Black Sun, Part 1 & 2" premiered as a special Avatar movie.
 * 3) (After Hakoda expresses his concerns about those who are suppose to help with the invasion) It's Due and Tho! They come from Avatar's version of the "backwoods".
 * 4) ("Pants are an illusion. And so is death." -Huu] Huu is enlightened.
 * 5) (After Katara greets Haru) This episode is a lot like a reunion episode. We haven't seen Haru since the beginning of the series.
 * 6) ... and this is the first time we've seen him with a mustache.
 * 7) The Hippo and The Boulder are Avatar's version of pro-wrestlers.
 * 8) Recap: Originally, Sokka's plan was to invade using the Earth Kingdom Army. But After Azula took down Ba Sing Se, Sokka had to come up with a new invasion plan.
 * 9) ... using a rag-tag group of old friends.
 * 10) (Aang has just been given a new glider by Teo) Aang's old glider was destroyed in the beginning of Book Three.
 * 11) Did you know: Ming is actually voiced by tennis super-star, Serena Williams. Serena is a big fan of the Avatar series.
 * 12) (During Sokka's awkward speech to the troops) Public speaking is a common fear. It's usually best to practice your speech before giving it
 * 13) ... this is what could happen if you "wing it".
 * 14) (About Sokka) In the previous episode, Aang was the one with anxiety.
 * 15) The Great Gates of Azulon is a narrow ocean pass protecting the Fire Nation Capital. We'll see more of the gates soon.
 * 16) Recap: A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and the earth. Some speculate that this solar eclipse is Yue's way of helping
 * 17) ... Yue is Sokka's former girlfriend and the current moon spirit.
 * 18) Check it out – battle armor Appa!
 * 19) (Aang is shaving) We haven't seen Aang with a shaved head since last season.
 * 20) (Zuko is seen writing a letter) We'll find out what this letter says in the episode, "The Boiling Rock, Part 2".
 * 21) Sokka is wearing his Water Tribe Wolf Armor.
 * 22) (Sokka and Aang talking about Hakoda's speech) Looks like Katara got her dad's ability to give inspirational speeches.
 * 23) This was a statue of Azulon himself. Azulon was Fire Lord before Ozai
 * 24) ... and Azulon personally commissioned the building of the gates. But this is more than just a gate... it's a trap!
 * 25) Recap: Azula found out about Sokka's invasion plan in the episode, "The Guru".
 * 26) Southern Water Tribe ships run on wind power... unlike Fire Nation ships, which are powered by steam engine.
 * 27) New vehicle introduction happening now! Submarines!
 * 28) The Mechanist has several old injuries from inventions gone wrong.
 * 29) ... including patchy eyebrows and missing fingers.
 * 30) Originally, the circle around his eye was a scar he got from a steam-powered telescope.
 * 31) ... but the creators decided to turn the circle around his eye into a monocle instead.
 * 32) (Iroh is trying to tell Ming to go home) Ming isn't very good at taking a hint.
 * 33) Stretching is good for the muscles.
 * 34) Most of the world thought Aang died at the end of Book Two
 * 35) ... and they think that Prince Zuko killed him.
 * 36) (Katara and Aang on top of the submarines) Emotional moment alert!
 * 37) (Aang kisses Katara to silence her) Way to go, Aang!
 * 38) Appa gets his own breathing apparatus.
 * 39) Aang's previous glider was more than a hundred years old.
 * 40) This beach landing was inspired by the real World War II invasion at Normandy.
 * 41) When these giant hooks aren't used to defend the capital, they're used for fishing.
 * 42) ... not really.
 * 43) These are ice torpedoes. They are propelled through the water using Waterbending.
 * 44) Water Tribe Warriors in battle gear are meant to resemble a wolf pack.
 * 45) Check out the Earthbending tanks! Earthbending tanks are another Mechanist invention.
 * 46) It's a tank battle!
 * 47) Did you know: Firebending tanks can flip over and drive on either side.
 * 48) Get ready for the return of... THE SWAMP MONSTER!
 * 49) Huu actually bends the water in plants and uses them to fight.
 * 50) This is the first time Sokka and his dad have been in a battle together.
 * 51) ... taking out battlements is a family affair.
 * 52) Sokka's meteorite blade is extremely sharp
 * 53) ... and it can cut through steel.
 * 54) Zuko's mother's name is Ursa. She disappeared several years ago.
 * 55) Rumor has it, she had to leave to save Zuko's life.
 * 56) Fact: Appa's armor actually slows him down.
 * 57) Recap: Not all Waterbenders are healers
 * 58) ... there are only a select few with this special ability.
 * 59) Earthbending tanks were inspired by the caterpillar. They were designed to be flexible enough to go over just about any terrain.
 * 60) It's the Fire Nation Capital City.
 * 61) ... (Aang see the empty streets) but not as busy as usually is.
 * 62) ("The Avatar is back!" -Aang) Aang has been practicing that line for weeks.
 * 63) Fact: This is the closest anyone has ever come to taking down the Fire Nation.

The Day of Black Sun, Part 2: The Eclipse

 * 1) A total lunar eclipse can last from a few minutes to a few hours
 * 2) ... this one will last for eight minutes.
 * 3) Coincidentally, that's the approximate length of each act in the show.
 * 4) Hakoda was injured in the previous episode
 * 5) ... after a battlement exploded.
 * 6) Look, our characters are back in their normal clothes. Since they got to the Fire Nation, they've been dressing in Fire Nation disguises.
 * 7) This isn't the first timing device The Mechanist has made. Anyone remember the Mechanist's spark-candle-clock? Watch the episode, "The Northern Air Temple".
 * 8) Lava tubes are formed by lava that flows underground.
 * 9) Toph is a human metal detector! She's also a human lie detector.
 * 10) ... she's multi talented.
 * 11) Definition: Magma-molten rock in the earth's crust.
 * 12) Lava fields provide natural obstacles. They are nature's booby-traps.
 * 13) Fact: This bunker was built during Fire Lord Sozin's reign.
 * 14) ... Sozin got a little paranoid in his old age.
 * 15) Toph was added to the group at the beginning of Book Two. That was more than three months ago in Avatar time.
 * 16) (The Hippo and The Boulder are doing an Earthbending move) This move is known as a "rock-a-lanche".
 * 17) Fact: An eclipse is the only natural event that causes Firebenders to become powerless.
 * 18) This is War Minister Qin. He oversees the newest Fire Nation inventions
 * 19) ... and he's not very good at keeping secrets.
 * 20) The Fire Lord's bunker was designed to protect the Fire Lord during an attack.
 * 21) (Azula is sitting on the Fire Lord's throne in the bunker) Hey, this isn't the Fire Lord!
 * 22) Fact: There is a vast network of tunnels and bunkers under the royal city.
 * 23) The warriors wear eclipse glasses so they can look at the eclipse safely.
 * 24) Fact: Looking directly at an eclipse can damage the retinas.
 * 25) (Zuko is confronting Ozai|his father) Big Avatar moment happening now!
 * 26) Backstory: When Zuko was younger he refused to fight his father.
 * 27) ... that's how he got his scar. But things are different now.
 * 28) Toph can tell if someone's lying because she can feel their heart-rate go up
 * 29) ... on most people.
 * 30) Bato is now leading the invasion.
 * 31) Have you ever wondered what would happen if a Firebender tried to Firebend during an eclipse?
 * 32) ... (A guard does showy moves, but the result is a tiny poof of fire) this happens.
 * 33) Finally, an episode where Zuko isn't confused about something. He's enlightened.
 * 34) Unlike the Fire Lord, Zuko has experienced life outside the Fire Nation.
 * 35) Recap: The Dai Li were the secret police of Ba Sing Se. They are awesome Earthbenders who can cling to walls.
 * 36) ... and they fight using their signature rock gloves.
 * 37) Azula usually has an aggressive fighting style. But she's pretty good at being evasive too.
 * 38) Did you know? Earthbenders use their helmets as shields.
 * 39) ... they're not just for looks.
 * 40) Azula's a deadly fighter.
 * 41) ... and she's also good at killing time.
 * 42) Recap: Azula fought the Kyoshi Warriors at the end of Book Two. We never found out what happened to them after that fight.
 * 43) (Zuko has just told his father he's joining the Avatar) It's official. Zuko's a good guy now.
 * 44) Pay attention! This clarifies what happened in the episode, "Zuko Alone".
 * 45) Recap: Ozai was not in line to be the Fire Lord.
 * 46) ... it was supposed to be Iroh.
 * 47) His mother was banished just like Zuko.
 * 48) Uh-oh. Eclipse over.
 * 49) (Ozai shoots lightning at Zuko) Zuko learned to redirect lightning from Iroh.
 * 50) ... but that was his first time ever doing it.
 * 51) Fact: Ozai is the most powerful Firebender. Period.
 * 52) This invasion plan was supposed to be a surprise attack.
 * 53) ... but the surprise is still to come.
 * 54) Hint: It's not a good surprise.
 * 55) War balloons were first seen in the episode "The Northern Air Temple". But we've never seen a war zeppelin! These zeppelins are called Fire Nation Airships.
 * 56) Note to self: Always have an escape plan.
 * 57) These airships are developed from the same technology that created The Mechanist's war balloon. But unlike the war balloon, these airships can hold up to 50 Firebenders.
 * 58) (Zuko is seen running towards the prison. It has chunks of wall missing) Did Iroh's prison get attacked too?
 * 59) (Iroh's cell is shown empty and with chunks of the bars missing) ... in a way, yes.
 * 60) Originally, these zeppelins were going to be used to invade Ba Sing Se.
 * 61) ... but the writers decided they were better used for this attack.
 * 62) This was our group's last chance to beat the Fire Lord before the comet arrived.
 * 63) Recap: Haru's dad was imprisoned with other Earthbenders on a metal rig.
 * 64) ... until Katara helped break them out.
 * 65) (The submarines have just been bombed by the Fire Nation Airships) It's official. There's no escape.
 * 66) (As the youngest are leaving) Haru is the oldest of the group now.
 * 67) ... and he's got facial hair to prove it.
 * 68) Depending on their size, Appa can carry about 10 to 15 people at one time. The more weight he has, the slower he goes.
 * 69) (Aang has just announced they're going to the Western Air Temple) The Western Air Temple is also the name of the next episode.

The Western Air Temple

 * 1) (The group is walking to the Western Air Temple. Momo is riding on Aang's head) Momo is the only one who doesn't have to walk.
 * 2) Appa is used to carrying only four people.
 * 3) ... and no armor.
 * 4) The Western Air Temple is the only Air Temple our group hasn't visited.
 * 5) ... until now.
 * 6) This temple was built under a canyon overhang making it hidden to any passerby. But the Fire Nation still managed to find it.
 * 7) This isn't Zuko's first visit to the Western Air Temple.
 * 8) (Flashback starts) this was three years ago— right after Zuko was banished.
 * 9) Since this time, Zuko has been through a lot.
 * 10) ... he's been a refugee, an Earth Kingdom citizen, and a wanted criminal. Today, Zuko is considered a traitor to his country.
 * 11) Recap: Teo and his dad lived at the Northern Air Temple.
 * 12) ... they moved there after their village was destroyed by a flood.
 * 13) ... it's all in the episode, "The Northern Air Temple".
 * 14) Fact: The Duke is very particular about his name.
 * 15) Aang has mastered three of the elements so far. He's just missing that last one... fire.
 * 16) Recap: Jeong Jeong was a Fire Nation deserter who helped Aang learn Firebending.
 * 17) ... but that didn't work out so well.
 * 18) (Zuko is practicing trying to talk to Aang) When practicing a speech, it's always good to have an audience.
 * 19) ... preferably one that can give feedback. Zuko is talking to a badgerfrog.
 * 20) (Zuko is wondering what Iroh would do) Zuko's first impersonation.
 * 21) ... not bad.
 * 22) (Zuko is wondering what Azula would do) Azula music cue happening now.
 * 23) These hanging buildings were built to harness the power of the wind.
 * 24) The nomads used to host world-renowned Pai Sho tournaments.
 * 25) (Appa licks Zuko)] Recap: Zuko freed Appa while in Ba Sing Se.
 * 26) ... so Appa likes him.
 * 27) It's the moment so many have speculated would happen! Zuko joining the good guys.
 * 28) From the beginning of the series, the creators always knew that Zuko would teach Aang Firebending.
 * 29) Fun Fact: In the original series bible, Zuko was going to join the group at the end of Book Two.
 * 30) Flying bisons do love honey.
 * 31) The following is a list of other bad things Zuko has done: kidnapped Aang, stole an ostrich horse, destroyed multiple villages.
 * 32) Fun fact: Combustion Man's actual name is never revealed in the series.
 * 33) ("You once said that you thought we could be friends." -Zuko) Aang said this in the episode, "The Blue Spirit".
 * 34) ... but that was right before Zuko woke up and attacked.
 * 35) Recap: At the end of Book Two, Zuko told Katara that he had changed.
 * 36) ... but then he joined sides with Azula, so now Katara doesn't trust anything he says.
 * 37) Katara's not great at coming up with threatening lines.
 * 38) (Zuko's lecturing himself) At least Zuko still has his badgerfrog.
 * 39) Sokka knows all about sneak attacks.
 * 40) (Sokka's talking about a wart on the flap that hangs in the back of his mouth) That flap is actually called a "uvula", not a "throatal-flap".
 * 41) Sokka and Katara never knew about the time Aang was saved by the Blue Spirit.
 * 42) ("I'm just saying, considering his messed up family and how he was raised, he could have turned out a lot worse." -Toph) For example: He could have turned out like Azula.
 * 43) ("Let's go find him and give him a medal- the 'Not-As-Much-Of-A-Jerk-As-You-Could-Have-Been' Award." -Katara) Or how about the "You're-Really-Bad-With-A-Touch-Of-Not-So-Bad" award.
 * 44) Recap: Toph didn't join the group until Book Two.
 * 45) ... so she missed out on a bunch of evil Zuko things.
 * 46) ("I'm beginning to wonder who's really the blind one around here." -Toph) Oh snap!
 * 47) With burnt feet, Toph isn't a good fighter.
 * 48) ... because she can't see like she normally does.
 * 49) Katara is the cook of the group.
 * 50) (The ground is shaking and a hole appears in the wall) Toph entrance happening now.
 * 51) ... she's not usually this clumsy.
 * 52) Katara's giving Toph a healing pedicure.
 * 53) I guess you can say Toph's plan back-fired. Get it? Fired.
 * 54) Recap: Air Nomads are pacifists. But Aang is more than an Air Nomad.
 * 55) ... he's also the Avatar.
 * 56) On average it takes 2 to 3 weeks for a second degree burn to heal.
 * 57) ... But thankfully Katara's healing powers will speed up the process.
 * 58) Look, it's the assassin that Zuko hired. He's known by our group as Combustion Man a.k.a., "Sparky-Sparky Boom Man".
 * 59) This assassin has the unique ability to super-heat the air and cause explosions.
 * 60) ... he does this by shooting energy from his tattooed third eye.
 * 61) Fact: Aang's Airbending improves when he's in a place with a lot of wind.
 * 62) Katara became a master Waterbender beginning in Book Two.
 * 63) ... and she continues to get better throughout the series.
 * 64) Sokka's boomerang has been with him for the entire series.
 * 65) ... except for part of an episode when the Rough Rhinos took it.
 * 66) The kids found out about Combustion Man's weakness in the episode, "The Runaway".
 * 67) Recap: His weakness is his third eye.
 * 68) (Explosion around Combustion Man. His gauntlet is seen falling through the air) That was the last time we see Combustion Man in the series.
 * 69) (Zuko is talking to the gang again) Zuko's speech, take two.
 * 70) Zuko has officially completed the "Hero's Journey".
 * 71) Zuko accidentally burned Toph, just like Aang accidentally burn Katara.
 * 72) ... they have a lot in common.
 * 73) Did you know? The Firebending salute is meant to look like a flame.
 * 74) Aang's group has no official leader... it's a majority rule.
 * 75) ("I'll go along with whatever you think is right." -Katara) In other words she agrees, but doesn't like it.
 * 76) (Sokka is showing Zuko his room) Awkward moment.
 * 77) ... Sokka's used to them.
 * 78) (Flashback, in which Iroh is telling Zuko he'll find his own destiny someday) Uncle was right.
 * 79) This is Katara's no-joking face.

The Firebending Masters

 * 1) This is the first episode with Zuko as part of the main group.
 * 2) That's right. He's a good guy now.
 * 3) (Aang tries to Firebend. All he manages is smoke) Fire-fart!
 * 4) Recap: Aang has done Firebending before.
 * 5) He first learned Firebending in the episode, "The Deserter".
 * 6) Firebending is not supposed to be a "nice" element.
 * 7) ... it's an aggressive element.
 * 8) Fact: In high altitude there's less oxygen.
 * 9) ... and it takes longer for water to boil.
 * 10) (Zuko is failing at Firebending) But higher altitude doesn't affect Firebending like this.
 * 11) (Sokka's jerkbending bit) Sokka comedy gold happening now.
 * 12) If Sokka was a bender he'd probably be a jerkbender himself.
 * 13) (Toph has just reacted defensively to Zuko saying he's "lost his stuff".) Katara, on the other hand, has been known to go through other people's stuff.
 * 14) This episode explores the origins of Firebending.
 * 15) (Sokka is poking Zuko to anger him) Note: Anger is not the same as annoyed.
 * 16) Recap: Toph's feet were burned in the previous episode.
 * 17) ... and she's still healing.
 * 18) Look! It's little Toph!
 * 19) ... and the not-so-little badgermoles.
 * 20) Fact: Moles have terrible eyesight.
 * 21) ... but they spend most of their time in the dark anyway.
 * 22) (Aang reveals that sky bisons were the original Airbenders and asks Appa for a lesson) Fact: Appa's not a very good teacher.
 * 23) Most dragons lived in the Fire Nation regions.
 * 24) The Sun Warriors were basically ancient Firebenders.
 * 25) This is Zuko's second ride on Appa.
 * 26) ... his first Appa ride was at the North Pole as a prisoner.
 * 27) This city is inspired by the ancient Aztec civilization.
 * 28) Zuko's right. In fact, a lot of this city is mirrored in today's Fire Nations structures.
 * 29) (Aang Airbends himself out of a booby trap) Airbending cartwheel!
 * 30) Fact: Zuko learned Firebending the traditional way.
 * 31) ... he had a series of kung fu teachers to show him proper forms.
 * 32) Even Uncle Iroh taught him a few Firebending tricks.
 * 33) (Zuko tells Aang about how Iroh killed the last dragon) This is how Iroh got his nickname, The Dragon of the West.
 * 34) In fact, this is supposedly the place where the last dragon lived.
 * 35) Recap: Iroh was once a great general and heir to the Fire Nation throne.
 * 36) ... but after the death of his only son, his entire life changed.
 * 37) The solstice happens twice a year.
 * 38) The solstice refers to the time when earth is either closest of furthest away from the sun.
 * 39) ("Let's see if we can outsmart the sunstone." -Zuko) It shouldn't be too hard to outsmart a rock.
 * 40) This isn't the first secret room of statues that Aang has been in.
 * 41) Anyone remember the episode, "The Southern Air Temple"?
 * 42) Recap: Aang is an excellent dancer.
 * 43) We saw a preview of his "moves" in the episode "The Headband".
 * 44) (Zuko and Aang have just done the Dancing Dragon) Level one completed!
 * 45) (Zuko is about to take the sunstone from its place) This loosely references the movie Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
 * 46) ... but instead of a giant boulder, this trap releases sticky-glue!
 * 47) Too bad Aang's not a Gluebender!
 * 48) Fact: The Sun Warriors were well-known for their innovative traps.
 * 49) This episode isn't just about teaching Aang Firebending.
 * 50) ... it's also about re-teaching Zuko.
 * 51) Meet the Sun Warrior Chief.
 * 52) This is the only way to clean off the viscous glue.
 * 53) ... with the saliva of an anteater-sloth.
 * 54) ("Please... I don't normally play this card but, I'm the Avatar. -Aang)'' Truth: Aang always plays that card.
 * 55) The Sun Warrior Civilization was thought to be extinct for more than a thousand years.
 * 56) Fun fact: The Chinese word "ranshoa" translates to "combustion".
 * 57) The eternal flame is the Sun Warriors' most prized possession.
 * 58) ... and it is protected around the clock.
 * 59) In other words, Aang needs to embrace his Firebending.
 * 60) ... and Zuko needs to understand that Firebending isn't rage.
 * 61) This is Aang's first time Firebending since he accidentally burned Katara.
 * 62) ("You can do it. I know you can. You're a talented kid." -Zuko) This is the encouraging side of Zuko.
 * 63) (Zuko and Aang have just reached the top of the mountain to find the Sun Warriors already there) Hey! How'd you guys get here so fast?
 * 64) The Sun Warrior Chief's sidekick is named Ham Ghao.
 * 65) ... Ham Ghao is always butting into other people's business.
 * 66) This ancient ritual illustrates the essence of Sun Warrior philosophy.
 * 67) ("Well, we're the Fire Prince and the Avatar." -Zuko) Zuko still believes he's the rightful heir to the Fire Nation throne.
 * 68) This drum chant is the same music used for the ending credits.
 * 69) This mountain was chosen for this ritual for a specific reason.
 * 70) ... it's the tallest mountain in the region.
 * 71) ... and therefore closest to the sun.
 * 72) Ran and Shao are two Firebending masters like we've never seen before.
 * 73) Have you ever wondered what kind of Firebending master lives in a cave?
 * 74) That's right— dragons.
 * 75) These are the last two in existence.
 * 76) In Book Two, Zuko has a dream about a red and blue dragon.
 * 77) The Dragon Dance is more of a kung fu form.
 * 78) The Sun Warriors learned this form by watching the dragons.
 * 79) FIRE VORTEX!
 * 80) Rumor alert! Many believe that this is where Iroh learned how to breathe fire.
 * 81) The Sun Warriors have seen many people face the dragons.
 * 82) ... but only a few of them have been deemed worthy.
 * 83) In other words, Iroh saved the last dragons.
 * 84) Firebending lesson recap happening now.
 * 85) (Zuko firebends amazingly) It's back!
 * 86) ("Just kidding." -Sun Warrior Chief) The Sun Warrior Chief has a great sense of humor.

The Ember Island Players

 * 1) Look, the kids are back on Ember Island!
 * 2) ... but they're not on vacation.
 * 3) Ember Island was also featured in the episode, "The Beach".
 * 4) Zuko and Azula came to Ember Island every summer when they were kids.
 * 5) The design on the poster is an exaggerated version of the Avatar Season One DVD boxed set cover.
 * 6) The title of the play, The Boy in the Iceberg, alludes to the first Avatar episode.
 * 7) ... in that episode Katara and Sokka found Aang frozen in an iceberg.
 * 8) Despite their questionable talent, the Ember Island Players always manage to pack the house.
 * 9) ... probably because the theater is the only nighttime entertainment on the island.
 * 10) "Nosebleed seats" refer to seats in a public arena that are highest and, usually, farthest from the desired activity.
 * 11) In other words— terrible seats.
 * 12) Warning: The following scene contains events and situations of a highly exaggerated nature.
 * 13) Welcome to Overacting 101.
 * 14) ... featuring flailing arms, sentimental speeches and wailing...
 * 15) Lots and lots of wailing.
 * 16) In the first episode of Avatar, Katara uses Waterbending to free Aang from the iceberg.
 * 17) ... the first thing Aang asks Katara is if she wants to go penguin sledding with him.
 * 18) Being played by a woman is never good for a guy's self-esteem.
 * 19) ("My heart is so full of hope that it's making me Tearbend!" -Actress Katara) Tearbend!? Bending has officially reached a new low.
 * 20) ("I need meat!" -Actor Sokka) What he needs is acting lessons.
 * 21) Sokka is not a gullible as Actor Sokka.
 * 22) Actor Zuko's scar is on the wrong side of his face.
 * 23) The real Uncle Iroh is more interested in green tea than cake.
 * 24) In the episode, "The Avatar State", Uncle Iroh gets a much needed massage.
 * 25) Actor Sokka is wearing Sokka's season two outfit.
 * 26) The Kyoshi Warrios were first seen in the episode, "The Warriors of Kyoshi".
 * 27) This short scene (with Bumi) is based on the episode, "The King of Omashu".
 * 28) In that episode we find out that King Bumi is one of the oldest Earthbenders.
 * 29) ... and one of the most muscular.
 * 30) And now it's time for a bad re-enactment of the episode, "The Waterbending Scroll".
 * 31) Recap: Katara and Aang learned to do the water whip from the waterbending scroll.
 * 32) The Blue Spirit is Zuko's alter ego.
 * 33) ... in other words this is extremely inaccurate.
 * 34) Jet's signature wheat grass has been replaced with a flower.
 * 35) Jet was the leader of the Freedom Fighters, a group of refugee kids.
 * 36) In the episode, "The Great Divide", Aang helps two enemy tribes cross a canyon.
 * 37) ... that episode was not a fan favorite.
 * 38) Yue is the daughter of Chief Arnook, the ruler of the Northern Water Tribe.
 * 39) ... and the second girl Sokka kissed in the series.
 * 40) Suki didn't know this.
 * 41) The real "Koi Fish Spirit" is made entirely of water and light.
 * 42) ... this version is made entirely of cardboard and paint.
 * 43) The playwright, Pu-on Tim, was named after Avatar Writer Tim Hedrick.
 * 44) Pu-on Tim has spent the last seven months researching the Avatar.
 * 45) ... he believes that The Boy in the Iceberg is his masterpiece.
 * 46) The critics don't agree.
 * 47) (In the play) Aang's signature staff has been replaced with a tiny fan.
 * 48) Actor Aang is based off of Peter Pan.
 * 49) Peter Pan is a male character who is often played by a woman.
 * 50) ("I release a sonic wave from my mouth." -Actor Toph) Fact: Toph does not release a sonic wave from her mouth.
 * 51) ... she actually releases a sonic wave from her feet.
 * 52) Actor Iroh had to put on weight for this role.
 * 53) In Book Two, Zuko's hair goes through several transformations.
 * 54) This episode serves as a "recap" of the series.
 * 55) ... and gives the audience a chance to "look back" before the series finale.
 * 56) ... it also gives the crew a chance to make fun of themselves.
 * 57) Jet's usual "hookswords" have been replaced by "hook-hands".
 * 58) This sequence (Jet brainwashed) references the episode, "Lake Laogai".
 * 59) For the record: Jet is dead.
 * 60) The writers and creators toyed with the idea of Zuko and Katara falling in love.
 * 61) "He's like a little brother to me" is the worst thing to hear from a girl you have a crush on.
 * 62) ... then again, it's better than being told you're like a sister.
 * 63) ("Choose treachery. It's more fun!" -Actor Iroh) Uncle's dialogue is not verbatim.
 * 64) Recap: In the episode, "The Crossroads of Destiny", Zuko betrays his uncle and chooses to attack the Avatar.
 * 65) (Actress Mai "throws" her knife from her hair) Stage magic!
 * 66) ("Avatar State! Yip yip!" -Actress Aang) The real Aang says "yip yip" to get Appa to fly.
 * 67) ... not to get into the Avatar State.
 * 68) (Actress Ty Lee, Actress Mai and Actress Azula stand center stage) The Avatar version of Charlie's Angels.
 * 69) Good art causes an emotional reaction.
 * 70) And this play is getting the kids pretty emotional.
 * 71) Translation: This play = good art.
 * 72) Aang's hat is the same hat that the character Xu wore in the episode, "The Painted Lady".
 * 73) Recap: "Ember Island smooths even the roughest of edges."
 * 74) ... according to Azula's mentors, Lo and Li.
 * 75) This episode was written by three writers.
 * 76) ... Tim Hedrick, Josh Hamilton, and John O'Bryan.
 * 77) Toph had a conversation with uncle in the episode, "The Chase".
 * 78) ... and they shared a cup of tea.
 * 79) Recap: Toph told Iroh that Zuko was very lucky to have him for an uncle.
 * 80) Backstage Etiquette 101: Don't give actors notes on their performances.
 * 81) ... even if they are playing you.
 * 82) ("Don't be afraid to make up some phrases, especially right before an attack. Sometime like, 'Flying kick-a-pow!'" -Sokka) Another common Sokka phrase: "Slappa-doo!"
 * 83) Recap: Aang kissed Katara right before he went off to battle.
 * 84) ("Aang, I'm sorry, but right now, I'm just a little confused." -Katara) Translation: NOT INTERESTED.
 * 85) (Aang kisses Katara, despite that she just said it wasn't the right time) Fact: Aang's not very good at taking a hint.
 * 86) (The invasion is shown in the play, Katara and Aang are on top of the submarine) This is actually the reenactment of when Aang and Katara kissed.
 * 87) ... like everything else, it's a bit inaccurate.
 * 88) (Actor Sokka is using the pointer Sokka told him) Sokka the comedy writer.
 * 89) Actor Zuko's hairstyle is pretty close to Zuko's real hair.
 * 90) ("With the energy harnessed from that comet, no one will be able to stop the Fire Nation!" -Actor Ozai) This foreshadows the series finale.
 * 91) These two actors (Actress Azula and Actor Zuko) took a crash course in kung fu in preparation for these roles.
 * 92) Ozai's goal is to become the supreme ruler of the world.
 * 93) Recap: Every hundred years Sozin's Comet returns.
 * 94) ... and the comet increases the power of Firebenders one hundred fold.

Sozin's Comet, Part 4: Avatar Aang

 * 1) Confirms that Ozai's rule was only 6 years.
 * 2) RUMOR ALERT: Many people thought this was the teaser for season 4.

Goofs

 * In pop-up commentary for "The Puppetmaster", Avatar Extras state that there has not been a Water Duel since the second book. In actuality, the last Water Duel seen on screen was between Katara and Pupil Sangok in "The Siege of the North, Part 1".