Avatar Extras (disambiguation)

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

The Boy in the Iceberg

 * 1) The South Pole...lowest land mass in the southern Hemisphere.


 * 1) Many people think toilets in the South Pole flush counter-clockwise. That's not true. But the seats are cold.
 * 2) Average yearly temperature--49 degrees.
 * 3) Fishing is the main source of food in the Southern Water Tribe.
 * 4) Sokka fishes with a traditional whale tooth saber.
 * 5) Fact: Katara is the only Waterbender in the South Pole.
 * 6) This episode was directed by Dave Filoni.


 * 1) Dave Filoni also directed the final episode of season one.
 * 2) Sokka's ponytail is called a "warrior's wolf knot."
 * 3) Icedodging is a skill learned by all water tribe men.
 * 4) In nautical terms, the left side is referred to as port side.
 * 5) Sokka hasn't mastered ice dodging yet.


 * 1) But he will...


 * 1) Watch the episode "Bato of the Water Tribe"
 * 2) Sokka sarcasm in three, two, one... [Sokka: "Maybe you should have 'waterbended' us out of the ice."]
 * 3) Referred to as "Sok-casm"
 * 4) [As Katara breaks the iceberg] Angry waterbenders have been known to "make waves"
 * 5) Advice: avoid strange blue glowing things
 * 6) Also, don't eat yellow snow


 * 1) As ]First time Aang appears in the entire series, if you don't count the intro.
 * 2) Quick Avatar lesson: not every "country" is referred to as a "nation." In fact, the Fire Nation is the only one. The others are: the Earth Kingdom, the Water Tribe... and the Air Nomads.
 * 3) What do you get when you cross a zebra with a seal? [They come onscreen] Zebra seals!
 * 4) [As Iroh plays with his tiles] The markings on these tiles represent the four elements.
 * 5) The four elements are an important part of the series.
 * 6) [Sokka pokes Aang in the head with a stick] Not a good way to check if someone's okay. But a good way to check tires.
 * 7) [Aang opens his eyes and sees Katara] Love at first sight.
 * 8) Penguin sledding: Aang's idea of a great first date
 * 9) Aang wears the traditional robes of airbending monks.
 * 10) [The following happens coinciding with the shots revealing Appa] Directing note: When revealing a new character, first show the top of the head. Second, reveal an eyeball. Followed by the nose... And gums. And finally... it's Appa!
 * 11) [Sokka: "This is Katara, my flying sister.] More Sok-casm
 * 12) Flying bison snot: 10% water, 3% dust particles, and 87% bison mucus.
 * 13) Sokka's right. It's never a good idea to reveal too much to strangers. Especially ones that explode out of icebergs.
 * 14) An Airbender's sneeze can create more propulsion than a modern day jet engine. You don't want to be around when they have a cold.
 * 15) Midnight sun madness: an acute mental disorder brought on by the never ending summer days of the South Poe.
 * 16) In the Avatar World, people learned to bend the elements by watching animals. Airbenders learned by watching flying bison [Appa swims] It's been a while for Appa.
 * 17) Advice: if you want to win over the heart of a girl, it's never a good idea to stare at her, [as Aang does just that]
 * 18) Symbolism: the use of visual elements to represent an idea. The Fire Nation symbolizes the negative affects (sic) of modern industry. And Uncle symbolizes relaxation.
 * 19) [Iroh: "Even if you're right and the Avatar *is* alive. You won't find him. Your father, grandfather and great-grandfather all tried and failed." Zuko: "Because their honor didn't hinge on the Avatar's capture. *Mine* does!"] Back-story tease.
 * 20) [As Aang lies about not knowing the Avatar] Aang has a bad poker face. [As Katara accepts his lame excuse.] Katara doesn't play poker.
 * 21) Flashback time.
 * 22) A good flashback moves the story forward. Ironic, huh?
 * 23) Saltwater freezes at -1.8 degrees Celsius, or 28.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
 * 24) Airbenders receive their tattoos when they become masters.
 * 25) Americans can't get tattoos until they're 18, or get have their parents' permission.
 * 26) Aang is the youngest Airbender to become a master, hence the tattoos at age 12
 * 27) This is the first episode with Gran Gran... and the next episode is her last.
 * 28) Later, we learn about Gran Gran's romantic past with a waterbending master name Pakku.
 * 29) Showboating: (v) to show off. Aang is good at showboating. [Aang crashes] Sometimes.
 * 30) Katara's signature hair loopies: common in the Southern Water Tribe
 * 31) Katara's chores: clean igloo. Mop the ice. Shovel snow. Defrost dinner.
 * 32) Fire-jabs are the most common attack moves for firebenders.
 * 33) Uncle Iroh's nickname is the Dragon of the West because he can breathe fire.
 * 34) Sokka is the oldest male in the Southern Water Tribe.
 * 35) Holding in your pee can cause bladder problems and can make you squirm.
 * 36) Appa's tail makes a great ski jump.
 * 37) Longest ski jump: 239 meters.
 * 38) Penguins voiced by Dee Bradley Baker
 * 39) Most Avatar animals are a cross between two animals. Thses are Penguin-otters. Note the otter whiskers. They look similar to a mustache style called the Fu Manchu.
 * 40) The Fu Manchu was made popular by kung fu movies.
 * 41) Avatar is considered a kung fu show.
 * 42) Fish are the primary food source for penguins and otters.
 * 43) No animals were harmed in the making of this episode. Actually, Aang loves animals.
 * 44) Did you know that Aang is a vegetarian?
 * 45) [Aang and Katara stumble upon the abandoned ship frozen in ice.] In the last episode of this season, we see how Fire Nation Ships end up this way..
 * 46) [As Aang and Katara find the weapons room on the abandoned ship] These weapons were designed after those used in Ancient China
 * 47) Aang just realized he missed a hundred birthdays. That's a lot of birthday candles.
 * 48) This isn't the last time Aang and Katara will be behind bars. [Aang sets off the flare] Also not the last time Aang gets everyone into trouble.
 * 49) Classic Zuko squint.

The Avatar Returns

 * 1) Fun fact: the first and second episodes were originally written as a one-hour event.
 * 2) Banishment was a popular punishment in the old days. Today, being grounded is a popular punishment. Also, no internet.
 * 3) When a scene is filmed at sunset or sunrise, it's referred to as the "golden hour". It has to do with the color of the sky. In animation, scenes at sunset are referred to as the "golden drawing". Just kidding.
 * 4) Season one starts at the South Pol and eventually ends at the North Pole. Think of it like bookends... or an Avatar sandwich.
 * 5) Airbenders' tattoos are based off the natural markings on flying bison. Except not as big.
 * 6) Gran Gran's disappointed face. Very similar to her normal face.
 * 7) Aang sleeps with his staff. It's his version of a teddy bear.
 * 8) Water tribe warrior preparations include: gloves, boots, face paint, warm up jumping jacks # * Which Sokka isn't doing*... will do later.
 * 9) Fire Nation warrior preparations include: body armor, ankle strings for decoration, shoulder pads, and to top it off: a helmet.
 * 10) The Fire Nation poses a serious threat to the Water Tribe. The entire village could melt if the temperature rises above the freezing point.
 * 11) Sokka built that watch tower. *which was just destroyed*
 * 12) An "ice breaker" is a type of ship designed to travel through the ice. Zuko's ship could be called a "village breaker".
 * 13) Little known fact about Sokka: he's a great face painter.
 * 14) Avatar is a traditionally drawn 2-D cartoon, but it does use some computer graphic elements. In fact, Zuko's ship is often done with computer graphics. But not right now.
 * 15) This is Sokka's first time meeting Zuko. They say first impressions tell you a lot about a person.
 * 16) First impression about Zuko: likes pointy hats... and is an all around bad guy.
 * 17) Screaming is a good way to frighten your enemy. But it doesn't work so well for a sneak attack.
 * 18) Sokka's trusty boomerang. Zuko prefers fire daggers.
 * 19) Zuko was originally going to be the love interest for Katara. She does like bad boys.
 * 20) Zuko hates to be called "just a teenager".
 * 21) "The Windmill" is a move Aang uses to deflect firebending attacks. Not so god if you're standing behind him.
 * 22) The Southern Water Tribe now has a port.
 * 23) Most great action shows have a calm moment before the final showdown. It gives the audienc time to catch their breath... and use the bathroom.
 * 24) Katara and Aang's relationship is explored through the series. For Aang, it's mostly just frustrating. And for Sokka, it's just fuel for his never ending jokes.
 * 25) Grandmas always know just what to say. And they always have candy in their purse.
 * 26) Appa has been listening the whole time.
 * 27) Little known fact about Zuko: he's an excellent gift giver.
 * 28) Uncle Iroh can be lazy.
 * 29) Little foreshadowing... Get ready for an Airbending move known as... the "lung punch". If the impact doesn't knock you out, the bad breath most likely will.
 * 30) That movie is called the "door opener".
 * 31) Appa is the closest thing the main characters have to a car. Without chrome rims.
 * 32) * As Aang apologizes to Fire Nation soldiers he runs past* Aang is always polite.
 * 33) Zuko and Aang actually have more in common than they knew. For one, they're both bald, if you don't count Zuko's firebender ponytail.
 * 34) The air scooter can travel at speeds of over 30 miles per hour... but they have no brakes.
 * 35) "Taken to the mat" is a term used in wrestling. Zuko was just taken to the mat.
 * 36) The windmill move--helpful for balancing.
 * 37) Trademarked Avatar battle music--reserved for fight sequences only.
 * 38) In near freezing water, the onset of hypothermia can happen in seconds. But the Avatar has a unique defense mechanism... the Avatar-state.
 * 39) The water vortex is a high level waterbending move. Only a true master can do it. Aang is not a master yet, but he can do the water vortex because he is in the Avatar state.
 * 40) Visible signs of the Avatar state include: glowing tattoos, glowing eyes, and the ability to be awesome.
 * 41) Passing out is an avatar-state side effect.
 * 42) * Sokka pushes Zuko off the ship* Sokka gets his revenge
 * 43) Katara just invented a new move. It's called the "Backward water freeze"
 * 44) Uncle Iroh's not sure if he's awake or dreaming?
 * 45) Now up: Avatar baseball... *Zuko and Iroh blast out fire* Here's the pitch... *Aang swings his glider* And the swing. *the fire crashes into an iceberg* Result of play: a foul fireball.
 * 46) Season one's hero group is almost complete... just missing one flying lemur.
 * 47) Don't worry, Momo will join the group next episode.
 * 48) The dark clouds represent Aang's inner turmoil. The shining light represents hope.

The Southern Air Temple

 * 1) Zuko and Iroh are good at a lot of things. Lying is not one of them.
 * 2) When Sokka talks to his growling stomach* Note: Stomachs can't actually talk, but if they could they would speak Hungarian. That's just a joke.
 * 3) Airbenders live high in the mountains where the strong breeze helps their airbending. They also love the view.
 * 4) Appa growls in reply to Aang's question on the way to the temple* Appa Translation: "Are we there yet?"
 * 5) Fact: Airbenders are nomadic. They love to travel.
 * 6) Fire Nation Fun Facts: They love the color red, they have a flair for the dramatic, and their favorite hairstyle among men: the top knot.
 * 7) Dramatic sequence (between Zuko and Zhao) directed by Lauren MacMullen.
 * 8) Close up shots give the impression there's more going on in the character's head. They also show wrinkles.
 * 9) The main story of an episode is called the 'A-Story'. The A-Story almost always involves the main characters. If you haven't figured it out, this (Aang, Katara, and Sokka's story) is the A-Story.
 * 10) This shot (Aang's back to the camera, standing on the cliff point) is similar to the shot from the opening credits.
 * 11) Airball Rules: Using airbending, bounce the ball off of a series of posts to score a goal. Sokka's not so good at this game, but he's great at iceball.
 * 12) In the winter, the Southern Air Temple is almost as cold as the south pole. But the skiing is much better.
 * 13) That's: Monk Gyatso. Not: Monkey Otso
 * 14) Price of homemade airbender cakes: one silver piece each. All proceeds go to charity.
 * 15) Avatar Trivia: The writers almost did an episode based on the idea that Momo was the reincarnated Monk Gyatso. Other story ideas that didn't make the cut include: learning about Aang's parents, and an entire episode where Sokka and Aang are handcuffed together.
 * 16) All four temples are designed to harness the natural power of the wind.
 * 17) Before the series ends, Aang will visit all the air temples. *Spoiler alert: one of them will be inhabited... but with who?
 * 18) Opening this door (the door to the avatar-statue room) also requires wind power. Sokka power won't do.
 * 19) Even the doorbells use air.
 * 20) More Screenplay Terminology: A separate story that parallels the A-Story is known as the B-Story.
 * 21) Firebending is naturally an aggressive style, like fire itself. Maybe this is why many firebenders are so "Hot Headed"
 * 22) (In the Avatar Statue room) Some of the statues are more than a thousand years old. In fact, every generation of Airbenders carve a new one.
 * 23) Each element corresponds with a certain weather season: Water = Winter, Earth = Spring, Fire = Summer, Air = Autumn.
 * 24) The weather and element themes also correspond to the three television series seasons.
 * 25) As the Avatar, Aang has a bunch of super weird connections. *Fact pops up when Aang's looking at Roku's statue, becoming transfixed*.
 * 26) Roku is an important figure to Aang throughout the series.
 * 27) The headpiece on Roku was actually given to him by Fire Lord Sozin. Neat, huh?
 * 28) * When Sokka says not to make a sound, and Katara retaliates with the fact that Sokka is also making a sound, only to be shushed*The shushing is also making a sound.
 * 29) Flying lemurs were originally used by the air nomads as a working animal. They were trained to fetched their staffs. The creators even contemplated a shot of Momo fetching a staff in this episode, raising the question: "Who trained Momo?" But in the end, they opted against it.
 * 30) Aang's got mad skills. Sokka's just mad.
 * 31) Sarcastic laugh - key for any villain.
 * 32) Arrogance - also a good villain characteristic.
 * 33) Agni Kai gets its name from the Sanskrit work Agni- which means fire, and the word Kai, Japanese for meeting. Therefore, Agni Kai means Fire Meeting.
 * 34) If Aang could hear the soundtrack *at the moment that Momo leads Aang to Gyatso* he'd probably know something bad was about to happen.
 * 35) Sokka's pretty good at saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. *Referring to him saying "Hey, have you found my dinner yet?" about Momo just before he sees Aang's crying*.
 * 36) Evoking the power of the Avatar sends a signal all over the world. Not unlike Batman's Bat Signal.
 * 37) Aang is having an F-3 Avatar state vortex, with winds up to 125 miles per hour.
 * 38) Basics (of Firebending) include: A good stance, and good breathing techniques.
 * 39) This fight (between Zuko and Zhao) foreshadows a bigger showdown between Zuko and Zhao in the season finale.
 * 40) Never underestimate the power of surprise.
 * 41) Commander Zhao is notorious for having bad balance.
 * 42) Zuko is a tormented character. He is always walking the line between right and wrong. It's a theme that weighs heavy on him throughout the series.
 * 43) Uncle is positive even when he chastises someone.
 * 44) Aangs vortex is now (by the end) an F-4.
 * 45) Finding out you're the last Airbender: not so good. Getting a hug from the girl you like: not so bad.
 * 46) In a later episode, Aang finds a way to speak to Roku on the winter solstice.
 * 47) Fact: Momo means peach in Japanese.

The Warriors of Kyoshi

 * 1) Meditation can be used to improve one's focus and mental health. Sometimes it doesn't work.
 * 2) Fans are normally used to cool people off. But, they have other uses, which we'll see later.
 * 3) In the writers room, Momo antics are called Momoments. Get it?
 * 4) Aang keeps marbles in his shirt, most likely in his navel.
 * 5) Kyoshi Island was actually created by Avatar Kyoshi. Really, watch season 2.
 * 6) Elephant Koi are the biggest herbivores in Kyoshi Bay and they can leap more than 20 feet into the air.
 * 7) Sokka twirled his finger next to his head* Ancient Water Tribe gesture for "out of his gourd".
 * 8) Koi sailing scores: 7.9 ... 6.8 ... 8.3.
 * 9) Synchronized Koi swimming.
 * 10) But, the audience is not impressed *when Sokka says that the fish was doing all the work*.
 * 11) Avatar swimsuit scores: 8.5 .. 9.0 .. 9.9!
 * 12) Giant beast set up - will pay off later.
 * 13) Aang can run on water. A feat that's impossible for most people. In season 2, we introduce an animal that can also run on water. It's called the Mongoose Dragon.
 * 14) A matriarchal society is one that places power with the females of the tribe, and, really ticks off Sokka.
 * 15) It's the Avatar's duty to accept blame. Oyah's duty is to sound angry.
 * 16) Kyoshi statue: actual size.
 * 17) Oyah's other duty is to feed the Unagi.
 * 18) Debut of "Foaming Mouth Guy". We'll see him again later in the series.
 * 19) Fact: Fish merchants are notoriously gossipy.
 * 20) Prince Zuko is notoriously bad at sharing.
 * 21) Kyoshi statue restoration: 20,000 silver pieces. Bison massage: Priceless.
 * 22) The food guide pyramid recommends no more than 1 or 2 servings of dessert a day, and not for breakfast.
 * 23) (at Sokka) Sore looser.
 * 24) This is the first of many times Sokka mentions sneak attacks throughout the series.
 * 25) Sokka doesn't know the food guide pyramid.
 * 26) The following sequence (the girls chasing Aang) is based on The Beatles' film, "Hard Day's Night". Ask your grandparents.
 * 27) The air scooter can only last 5-10 seconds in a stationary position.
 * 28) Fact: All painters mutter to themselves.
 * 29) Push-ups are an excellent way to build upper body power, or lung power.
 * 30) Fans were first used as weapons by Japanese Samurai. They were used primarily on male, smart-alecks.
 * 31) It's always a good idea to stretch before any workout.
 * 32) * "Best warrior, huh? In your whole village? Maybe you'd be kind enough to give us a little demonstration?" - Suki* Sarcasm.
 * 33) Sokka doesn't know it, but he's the star of his own rodeo.
 * 34) Sokka roping scores: 9.4 ... 9.5 ... 9.6.
 * 35) Momo is passed out in girls arms* Don't worry, Momo is not dead.
 * 36) The food guide pyramid suggest 6 servings of vegetables per day.
 * 37) Aang enjoys Kyoshi Island for its seclusion and temperate climate.
 * 38) Koko is named for Kyoshi's daughter, who governed the island after her.
 * 39) About Kyoshi Warriors: Original members of Kiss.
 * 40) Suki is the first of many warriors that Sokka learns from during his journeyl with the Avatar.
 * 41) Boys wearing dresses is scientifically proven to be funny. Even the Avatar thinks so.
 * 42) Katara's waterbending water in a bowl. Beginners waterbending. She gets a lot better after she steals a scroll from some pirates. Watch "The Waterbending Scroll" episode.
 * 43) This is the first episode with Suki, but she appears in several more. She even plays an important role in the series finale.
 * 44) "It's not about strength" - Suki* That's right, kids. Weaklings can fight too.
 * 45) In a later episode, we see Suki without her Kyoshi makeup. She's not easy to recognize.
 * 46) When Suki's got Sokka by the finger*. Small joint manipulation is illegal in most mixed-martial arts competitions.
 * 47) * Aang in the ocean*. Bathroom break. The ocean is natures toilet.
 * 48) Kids have short attention spans.
 * 49) It's common not to reveal the entire monster until act three.
 * 50) The Kyoshi Unagi has glands that it uses to blast water at its prey. It also has tendrils for its prey to swing on, and 16 pairs of teeth.
 * 51) Unagi is actually a Japanese word for fresh water eel. As well as a delicious sushi dish.
 * 52) Aang is tossed from the Unagi into the water* Do not attempt this dive at home.
 * 53) Unagis have an instinctive fear of anything bigger than them.
 * 54) Komodo rhinos were first domesticated by the Fire Nation in the Pho Zel Dynasty.
 * 55) Houses on Kyoshi Island have high-pitched roofs to keep snow from collecting on them.
 * 56) Oyaji means 'Bringer of bad news'.
 * 57) Fans vs. Rhinos- Who will win? Rhinos.
 * 58) Zuko break dances in 3 ... 2... 1. *Spins fire on ground at Kyoshi Warriors*.
 * 59) Dante Basco, the voice of Zuko, is a break dancer in real life. He was part of the Street Freaks Breakdancing Crew.
 * 60) "Nice try, Avatar. But, these little girls can't save you." - Zuko*. Untrue. Little girls can do anything they put their minds to.
 * 61) Aang's helicoptering is used when he doesn't have room for a proper take off.
 * 62) Aang is starting to realize that he can't escape his destiny as the Avatar.
 * 63) "Look what I brought to this place." - Aang. "It's not your fault." - Katara. All his fault.
 * 64) Spoiler Alert. Not the last time Suki kisses Sokka.
 * 65) The creators almost ended the episode here. *With Aang and the gang flying away to lead Zuko away from Kyoshi) That would have been lame.
 * 66) Lesson: If you're attacked by a Giant Unagi, grab its tendrils like a harness!
 * 67) Aang is, admittedly, stupid and dangerous.
 * 68) Katara hugging Aang*. Now, that's an ending.

The King of Omashu

 * 1) This city Omashu is the second largest in the Earth Kingdom. Ba Sing Se is the first largest.
 * 2) Legend has it, Omashu was named after a man and a woman who fell in love. The woman's name was Oma and the man's name was Shu. Hence: Omashu.
 * 3) Wig and mustache are essential to any disguise. Just missing the sunglasses.
 * 4) "Whippersnapper" is an old person word. Other old person words include "Skedaddle," as in, "Hey you, skedaddle off my lawn!" and "Kerfuffle." Look it up.
 * 5) Omashu has an usually high standard for their imported produce. The cabbage merchant learns this the hard way.
 * 6) The cabbage merchant was supposed to be a one-time character, but ended up appearing in several episodes throughout the series.
 * 7) Key to sneaking into places: Act like you're supposed to be there. Aang might be pushing it a bit.
 * 8) Earthbending guards are well know for sounding tough, and for being sticklers when it comes to etiquette.
 * 9) Most of Omashu runs on Earthbending.
 * 10) Legend has it Omashu was created for the people of the Earth Nation to live in peace. It's true. Watch the episode "The Cave of Two Lovers".
 * 11) Omashu hasn't changed much in 100 years. Neither has Aang.
 * 12) ["You've gotta open your brain to the possibilities." - Bumi] What Bumi is saying is you have to think outside the box. Thinking outside the box is the theme for this episode.
 * 13) Signature Bumi laugh, trademarked, all rights reserved.
 * 14) This [the shoots] is the Avatar version of a rollercoaster... pre-safety laws.
 * 15) Omashu's main industry is making weapons for the war. [A cart with spears rolls behind the gang] Here are some now. It's all fun and games until someone gets stabbed by a sword.
 * 16) [Some food fell over while the gang was riding the shoots] Now that's acceptable produce.
 * 17) Terminal velocity is a physics term describing the point at which a falling object reaches its maximum speed. But, with airbending, Aang can go beyond terminal velocity.
 * 18) This episode was directed by Anthony Lioi. He's pretty good at directing action sequences.
 * 19) A man in a room making a pot. Many pottery artifacts can last for hundreds of years.
 * 20) [The cart the kids were in crashes into the room and destroys the pot.] Not that one.
 * 21) It's a well known fact that cats and lemurs don't get along.
 * 22) Cabbage Man is adoring his cabbages: Weren't his cabbages destroyed at the front gate?
 * 23) The cart falls on the cabbage cart: Well, they definitely are now.
 * 24) A circle with a square in the middle is a common Earth Nation design. In fact, even the Earth Kingdom money uses it.
 * 25) Malicious destruction of cabbages is a misdemeanor in most states.
 * 26) When the King is thinking about what to do with Sokka, Katara, and Aang: [Sokka:] Nervous yelp. [Katara:] Pleading stare. [Aang:] Just confused.
 * 27) This room [the dining room] is lit by emerald stones. The stones are a common light source used in the Earth Kingdom. They make everything appear greener than normal. But, people in the Earth Kingdom love to wear green. Go figure.
 * 28) Kangaroo island is not a real Avatar location. But duck island is.
 * 29) This episode was written by John o' Bryan. Other episodes written by John o' Bryan include "The Siege of the North, Part One " and "The Great Divide."
 * 30) Running with spears is the number one way to lose an eye.
 * 31) Fact: Iceberg lettuce offers little nutritional value.
 * 32) Challenges are a common device used in Kung Fu shows. But why do they always have to be deadly?
 * 33) Aang is a glass-half-full type of guy.
 * 34) [Momo is eating an apple] The camera adds 10 pounds.
 * 35) [Momo is being pushed into the air vent] This scene was animated as if shot through a fish-eye lens.
 * 36) Airbenders are well known as the loudest snorers in the world, second only to flying bison.
 * 37) [When the King asks Aang's opinion on the King's outfit] The correct answer to this question is "It looks great!", especially if your wife asks.
 * 38) Airbenders are extremely light on their feet. Maybe that's why they're such good dancers. Aang shows off his dance moves in the season 3 episode, "The Headband".
 * 39) Fun Fact: Jennomite was named after Nickelodeon executive Jenna Luttell.
 * 40) A coffee mug or keychain is considered a good souvenir. A ring that encases you in stone is usually considered a bad souvenir. But it does have a nice color.
 * 41) Omashu has many underground caverns. But this is the only one with a waterfall.
 * 42) Stalagmites are formed by minerals dripping from the ceiling.
 * 43) Many Avatar fans consider this a "filler episode", that is, it doesn't advance the over arcing story line of the series. They're as crazy as the King.
 * 44) Carnival music adds kookiness factor to the King.
 * 45) Long eared rabbit: found throughout the Earth Kingdom. Giant goat gorillas: found only in Bumi's castle.
 * 46) Safety note: Never reach into unfamiliar holes in the ground.
 * 47) Tail wagging- a sign of happiness. Another sign of happiness: licking.
 * 48) The growing crystal is considered a ticking clock; it adds a sense of urgency.
 * 49) On the two tough guys provided by the King for Aang to duel: These two characters are loosely based on the two show creators. Some even say the characters Zuko and Aang are loosely based on the two show creators. If you saw a picture of them, you'd probably be able to guess which character goes with which creator.
 * 50) This isn't the last time Aang will be in the center of an Earthbending arena.
 * 51) Initially, Bumi was supposed to have the body of a frail old man, the idea being that you don't have to have muscles to be a great Earthbender, but it was decided that he looks cooler with abs.
 * 52) Earthbending is based on a style of Kung Fu called Hung Gar. Hung Gar Kung Fu uses strong stances, rooting the fighter to the ground.
 * 53) Next season reveals that badger moles were actually the first Earthbenders. Badger moles are naturally rooted to the ground because they are so heavy.
 * 54) King Bumi is often considered the best Earthbender in the world. He can move boulders with just his eyebrow. It's true. Watch next season.
 * 55) King Bumi is a key character in the finale. He is even part of a secret society with some surprising members.
 * 56) King Bumi is destroying his own arena. The rules are: There are no rules.
 * 57) The King always has the upper hand, *Bumi holds the boulder above Aang* or in this case, the upper rock.
 * 58) The animation style for Avatar was heavily inspired by Japanese anime. The best anime balance great action with humor and emotion.
 * 59) [Sokka: "He's an Earthbender, right? Rocky!"] Sokka's brainstorming. [Katara: "We're gonna keep trying, but that is a good backup."] And Katara's being nice. [Aang: "I had to think differently than I normally would."] There's the theme of this episode again.
 * 60) The King is back in comfy cloths.
 * 61) Too much rock candy is bad for your teeth.
 * 62) Bowing is a sign of respect.
 * 63) Note: The elderly should check with their physician before riding any roller coasters.

The Waterbending Scroll

 * 1) Reveals that by the time Aang was 6, he was better at Airbending than kids twice his age, and by the time he was 10, he was better than his teachers.
 * 2) While riding on an Air Bison, you should never stand up.
 * 3) There are 40,480 days in 112 years.
 * 4) Firebending on a rocking ship is very difficult.
 * 5) Katara practices her Waterbending everyday.
 * 6) Aang is used to learning new bending moves easily.
 * 7) Advanced Waterbenders can create waves of just about any size.
 * 8) Katara was origanilly going to be named Kya.
 * 9) Bison whistles were used by Air Nomads to herd the bison.
 * 10) Not all pirates wear pink lipstick.
 * 11) Just your average pawn shop, "Pirate Botique".
 * 12) Katara just hit the jackpot.
 * 13) That explains all of the "free" items they have attained.
 * 14) Part-time Avatar. Part-time magician.
 * 15) Lucky for the kids, these pirates aren't the fastest runners.
 * 16) The spear weapons are called kwandao.
 * 17) They were probably stolen.
 * 18) This is called staff-gliding.
 * 19) Katara has "sticky fingers".
 * 20) Fact: Stealing is wrong.
 * 21) Zuko hates shopping.
 * 22) Uncle loves playing the tsungi horn.
 * 23) Say cheese.
 * 24) The "Water Whip" is the Water Tribe's most effective combat move.
 * 25) Some tasty nuts will make Momo feel better.
 * 26) Zuko's skiff.
 * 27) Water Tribe sleeping bags are very comfortable.
 * 28) Aang prefers to sleep on a mat, like the other monks.
 * 29) Katara's necklace is her most valuable possesion.
 * 30) This weapon is called a meteor hammer.
 * 31) Spoiler Alert: One day these kid's become friends with Zuko.
 * 32) Aang's price just went up.
 * 33) The pirate's use smoke bombs for distraction - they are sneaky like that.
 * 34) A bushel of apples weighs 42lbs.
 * 35) The pirate's even trained the parrot to steal.
 * 36) Oops.
 * 37) Maybe if Momo helped push they could do it.
 * 38) Once again uncle is the voice of reason.
 * 39) Perfect timing.
 * 40) The highest waterfall in the world is the Canaima, thats in Venezuela.
 * 41) It's 3,212 ft high.
 * 42) Meanwhile, Momo is fighting his own battle.
 * 43) Appa saves the day.

Jet

 * 1) Confirms that Smellerbee is female.

Winter Solstice Part 2: Avatar Roku

 * 1) Confirms the ocean leading into the Fire Nation is called the Pacific Ocean.
 * 2) Confirms Ozai is one of the most powerful firebenders in the world.

The Deserter

 * 1) Shows that Aang decided to take a shortcut to master the elements, instead of mastering the elements in order.

The Waterbending Master

 * 1) Shows that Zuko is gifted at playing the Tsungi Horn.

The Avatar State

 * 1) Reveals that each element is related to a season.

The Blind Bandit

 * 1) Says that Toph was originally supposed to be a 16 year old boy named Sud.

Zuko Alone

 * 1) Hints that Iroh visited the Spirit World to find Lu Ten.

The Headband
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) ...They are very stern and critical.
 * 12) (Lo and Li remove their outer clothes.) Yikes!
 * 13) It’s common for people to hide their tattoos.
 * 14) ...Especially during job interviews.
 * 15) Waterbending waterslide!
 * 16) Messenger hawks are unique to the Fire Nation.
 * 17) In the Earth Kingdom important messages are relayed via couriers on ostrich-horseback.
 * 18) Ember Island was first mentioned in the episode “The Awakening.”
 * 19) This episode was written by Katie Mattila.
 * 20) This is the first full Avatar episode she wrote.
 * 21) Prior to this, Katie wrote one of the shorts in the episode, “The Tales of Ba Sing Se.”
 * 22) This episode is a glimpse into the lives of our bad guys.
 * 23) ..We see what they’re like when they’re not busy being evil, or trying to catch the Avatar...
 * 24) ...Or generally trying to take over the world.
 * 25) (Zuko removing his shirt.) This shot is an homage to John Woo’s films.
 * 26) Azula is always looking for the upper hand...
 * 27) ...Even in recreational fun.
 * 28) This Avatar sport is called “Kuai Ball.”
 * 29) ...It’s similar to the real sport, “Takraw.”
 * 30) ...Which is basically volleyball with your feet.
 * 31) Intense.
 * 32) (Referring to Chan and Ruon-Jian) They’re the most popular boys on Ember Island.
 * 33) Chan is the son of Admiral Chan.
 * 34) Fun Fact: Lo and Li are Azula’s firebending mentors...
 * 35) ...But neither of them are firebenders.
 * 36) This is a raven-hawk.
 * 37) It was specially trained to intercept messenger hawks.
 * 38) Fact: Tampering with mail is a federal offense.
 * 39) ...And can lead to a heavy Fire Nation fine.
 * 40) Azula is great at being a menacing Fire Nation princess and conquering empires...
 * 41) ...But she’s not so great at being a normal teen.
 * 42) And now, Azula’s party tips:
 * 43) Always show up to a party right on time.
 * 44) ...Break the ice with a little awkward conversation.
 * 45) ...And finally, be sure to compliment the host.
 * 46) Zuko’s jealous!
 * 47) ...Probably because they have the same haircut.
 * 48) Sand-pagodas are a sure way to impress any girl.
 * 49) Warning! Do not back Ty Lee into a corner!
 * 50) (Ty Lee disables the boys surrounding her.) ...Or this could happen to you.
 * 51) Azula has a unique ability to make people cry.
 * 52) ...She’s good at making people cry in pain, too.
 * 53) “Sweet Sugar Cakes” is the Avatar equivalent of “Babe.”
 * Hey, look! It’s the party-poopers.
 * 1) Chan gets his name from Avatar staff writer, May Chan.
 * 2) (“Welcome to Sandyland!” -Chan) Note: Sandyland is not a real place.
 * 3) Whoa! It’s Azula’s one and only kiss in the entire series.
 * 4) Fact: Zuko hasn’t cut his hair in several months.
 * 5) Nana’s vase was a Fire Nation heirloom.
 * 6) You’ve just witnessed the first break up in the Avatar series.
 * 7) (Referring to Zuko’s flashback.) We’ve seen this shot before.
 * 8) Some of these flashback images were shown in the episodes, “The Storm” and “The Avatar State.”
 * 9) It’s the Fire Lord’s beach house!
 * 10) This is Ursa, Zuko’s mother.
 * 11) “Combustion Man” was first seen in the episode, “The Headband.”
 * 12) Combustion Man uses his “Third Eye” to firebend.
 * 13) This guy is a hired assassin.
 * 14) Azula and Zuko havn’t been to the beach house since their mother disappeared.
 * 15) ...That was more than three years ago.
 * 16) Rumor Alert! Some say “Combustion Man” was a Fire Nation soldier injured in battle...
 * 17) ...Who was later healed using experimental techniques.
 * 18) ...Those experimental techniques gave him the ability to firebend using his mind.
 * 19) This rumor alert is officially over.
 * 20) Did you know? Combustion Man doesn’t speak.
 * 21) ...So he’s pretty good at keeping secrets.
 * 22) Anyone remember rock-armor Aang?
 * 23) He’s back!
 * 24) (Aang lands safely on Appa.) Good catch, Appa.
 * 25) (Referring to Zuko’s impersonation of Ty Lee.) Bad impersonation.
 * 26) This is a glimpse into what motivates these characters.
 * 27) ...Let’s just say they’re complicated.
 * 28) Mai majored in psychology at the Royal Fire Academy for Girls.
 * 29) ..Not really.
 * 30) An “Aura” is a color representation of your mood given off by energy in your body.
 * 31) ...Some people claim to be able to see them.
 * 32) ...Ty Lee is one of those people.
 * 33) Recap: Mai’s father is the governor of “New Ozai.”
 * 34) You might remember “New Ozai” by its former name: “Omashu.”
 * 35) “Express Yourself” was a hit song by singer, Madonna.
 * 36) (“This much negative energy is bad for the skin.” -Ty Lee) Other things that are bad for the skin include, grease...
 * 37) ...and fire
 * 38) (Referring to Mai and Zuko.)They have officially made up.
 * 39) Look, burning embers.
 * 40) Some think embers represent a past conflict that continues to linger under the surface.
 * 41) ...Or Something
 * 42) 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 Sage’s 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 Earthbender.
 * 33)  Not having worldly possessions is an Airbender philosophy.
 * 34)  (Sozin gives Roku his topknot holder.) Yep, that’s how Roku gets his signature topknot 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 Bei.
 * 38)  For more on Sokka’s spirit world adventure, watch the episode: “The Winter Solstice, Part1.”
 * 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 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 user to be named “North Chung-Ling.”
 * 15) ...But it’s inspiring statue of Ozai prompted authorities to chang 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 earthbending 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 procedes 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! Sweat bending!
 * 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, “The Winter Solstice, Part 1,” a spirit monster attacked a village and took villagers.
 * 19) ...So “Spirit World shenanigans” seem 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 metal-bender, 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 “sweat-bending” 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 it’s 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) [After Huu’s famous line “Pants are an illusion. And so is death.”] 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…and this is the first time we’ve seen him with a mustache.
 * 6) “The Hippo” and “The Boulder” are Avatar’s version of pro-wrestlers.
 * 7) Recap: Originally, Sokka’s plan was to invade using the Earth Kingdom Army. But After Azula overthrew Ba Sing Se…Sokka had to come up with a new invasion plan…using a rag-tag group of old friends.
 * 8) [Aang has just been given a new glider by Teo] Aang’s old glider was destroyed in the beginning of Book Three.
 * 9) Did you know? Ming is actually voiced by tennis super-star, Serena Williams. Serena is a big fan of the Avatar series
 * 10) [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…this is what could happen if you “wing it.”
 * 11) [About Sokka] In the previous episode Aang was the one with anxiety.
 * 12) The “Great Gates of Azulon” is a narrow ocean pass protecting the Fire Nation Capital. We’ll see more of the gates soon.
 * 13) 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…Yue is Sokka’s former girlfriend and current moon spirit.
 * 14) Check it out – battle armor Appa!
 * 15) [Aang is shaving] We haven’t seen Aang with a shaved head since last season.
 * 16)  [Zuko is seen writing a letter.] We’ll find out what this letter says in the episode, “The Boiling Rock, Part 2.”
 * 17) Sokka is wearing his “Water Tribe Wolf Armor”
 * 18) [Sokka and Aang talking about Hadoka’s speech.] Looks like Katara got her dad’s ability to give inspirational speeches.
 * 19) This was a statue of Azulon himself. Azulon was Fire Lord before Ozai…and Azulon personally commissioned the building of the gates. But this is more than just a gate…it’s a trap!
 * 20) Recap: Azula found out about Sokka’s invasion plan in the episode, “The Guru.”
 * 21) Southern Water Tribe ships run on wind power…unlike Fire Nation ships, which are powered by steam engine.
 * 22) New vehicle introduction happening now! Submarines.
 * 23) The Mechanist has several old injuries from inventions gone wrong…including patchy eyebrows and missing fingers. Originally, the circle around his eye was a scar he got from a steam-powered telescope…but the creators decided to turn the circle around his eye into a monocle instead.
 * 24) [Iroh is trying to tell Ming to go home.] Ming isn’t very good at taking a hint.
 * 25) Stretching is good for the muscles.
 * 26) Most of the world thought Aang died at the end of Book Two…and they think that Prince Zuko killed him.
 * 27) [Katara and Aang ontop of the submarines.] Emotional moment alert!
 * 28) [Aang kisses Katara to silence her.] Way to go, Aang!
 * 29) Appa get his own breathing apparatus.
 * 30) Aang’s previous glider was more than a hundred years old.
 * 31) This beach landing was inspired by the real World War II invasion at Normandy.
 * 32) When these giant hooks are used to defend the capital…they’re used for fishing. Not really.
 * 33) These are ice torpedoes. They are propelled through the water using waterbending.
 * 34) Water Tribe Warriors in battle gear are meant to resemble a wolf pack.
 * 35) Check out the earthbending tanks! Earthbending tanks are another Mechanist invention.
 * 36) It’s a tank battle! Did you know? Firebending tanks can flip over and drive on either side.
 * 37) Get ready for the return of the…SWAMP MONSTER!
 * 38) Huu actually bends the water in plants and uses them to fight.
 * 39) This is the first time Sokka and his dad have been in a battle together.
 * 40) Taking out battlements is a family affair.
 * 41) Sokka's meteorite blade is extremely sharp…and it can cut through steel.
 * 42) Zuko’s mother’s name is “Ursa.” She disappeared several years ago. Rumor has it, she had to leave to save Zuko’s life.
 * 43) Fact: Appa's armor actually slows him down.
 * 44) Recap: Not all waterbenders are healers...there are only a select few with this special ability.
 * 45) Earthbending tanks were inspired by the caterpillar. They were designed to be flexible enough to go over just about any terrain.
 * 46) It’s the Fire Nation Capital City…[Aang see the empty streets] but not as busy as usually is.
 * 47) [Aang has just yelled, “The Avatar is back” to an empty room.] Aang has been practicing that line for weeks.
 * 48) 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…this one will last for eight minutes. Coincidentally, that’s the approximate length of each act in the show
 * 2) Hakoda was injured in the previous episode…after a battlement exploded.
 * 3) Look, our characters are back in their normal clothes. Since they got to the Fire Nation, they’ve been dressing in Fire Nation disguises.
 * 4) 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.”
 * 5) Lava tubes are formed by lava that flows underground.
 * 6) Toph is a human metal detector! She’s also a human lie detector…she’s multi talented.
 * 7) Definition: Magma-molten rock in the earth’s crust.
 * 8) Lava fields provide natural obstacles. They are nature’s booby-traps.
 * 9) Fact: This bunker was built during Fire Lord Sozin's reign. Sozin got a little paranoid in his old age.
 * 10) Toph was added to the group at the beginning of Book Two. That was more than three months ago in Avatar-time.
 * 11) [“The Hippo” and “The Boulder” are doing an Earthbending move.] This move is known as a “rock-a-lanche.”
 * 12) Fact: An eclipse is the only natural even that causes firebenders to become powerless.
 * 13) This is War Minister Qin. He oversees the newest Fire Nation inventions…and he’s not very good at keeping secrets.
 * 14) The Fire Lord’s bunker was designed to protect the Fire Lord during an attack.
 * 15) [Azula is sitting on the Fire Lord's throne in the bunker.] Hey, this isn’t the Fire Lord!
 * 16) Fact: There is a vast network of tunnels and bunkers under the royal city.
 * 17) The warriors wear “eclipse glasses" so they can look at the eclipse safely.
 * 18) Fact: Looking directly at an eclipse can damage the retinas.
 * 19) [Zuko is confronting his father] Big Avatar moment happening now!
 * 20) Backstory: When Zuko was younger he refused to fight his father…that’s how he got his scar. But things are different now.
 * 21) Toph can tell if someone’s lying because she can feel their heart-rate go up…on most people.
 * 22) Bato is now leading the invasion.
 * 23) Have you ever wondered what would happen if a firebender tried to Firebend during an eclipse? [A guard does showy moves, but the result is a tiny poof of fire.] This happens.
 * 24) Finally, an episode where Zuko isn’t confused about something. He’s enlightened.
 * 25) Unlike the Fire Lord, Zuko has experienced life outside the Fire Nation.
 * 26) Recap: The Dai Li were the secret police of Ba Sing Se. They are awesome earthbenders who can cling to walls…and they fight using their signature “rock gloves.”
 * 27) Azula usually has an aggressive fighting style. But she’s pretty good at being evasive too.
 * 28) Did you know? Earthbenders use their helmets as shields…they’re not just for looks.
 * 29) Azula’s a deadly fighter…and she’s also good at killing time.
 * 30) Recap: Azula fought the Kyoshi Warriors at the end of Book Two. We never found out what happened to them after that fight.
 * 31) [Zuko has just told his father he’s joining the Avatar] It’s official. Zuko’s a good guy now.
 * 32) Pay attention! This clarifies what happened in the episode, “Zuko Alone.”
 * 33) Recap: Ozai was not in line to be the Fire Lord…it was supposed to be Iroh.
 * 34) His mother was banished just like Zuko.
 * 35) Uh-oh. Eclipse over.
 * 36) [Ozai shot lightning at Zuko] Zuko learned to redirect lightening from Iroh…but that was his first time ever doing it.
 * 37) Fact: Ozai is the most powerful firebender. Period.
 * 38) This invasion plan was supposed to be a surprise attack. But the surprise is still to come. Hint: It’s not a good surprise.
 * 39) War Balloons were first seen in the episode, “The Northern Water Tribe.” But we’ve never seen a war zeppelin! These zeppelins are called “Fire Nation Airships.”
 * 40) Note to self: Always have an escape plan.
 * 41) 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.
 * 42) [Zuko is seen running towards the prison. It has chunks of wall missing.] Did Iroh’s prison get attacked too? [Iroh’s cell is shown empty and with chunks of the bars missing.] …in a way, yes.
 * 43) Originally, these zeppelins were going to be used to invade Ba Sing Se…but the writers decided they were better used for this attack.
 * 44) This was our group’s last chance to beat the Fire Lord before the comet arrived.
 * 45) Recap: Haru’s dad was imprisoned with other earthbenders on a metal rig…until Katara helped break them out.
 * 46) [The submarines have just been bombed by the Fire Nation Airships.] It’s official. There’s no escape.
 * 47) [As the youngest are leaving] Haru is the oldest of the group now…and he’s got facial hair to prove it.
 * 48) Depending on their size, Appa can carry about 10 to 15 people at one time. The more weight he has, the slower he goes.
 * 49) [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…and no armor.
 * 3) The Western Air Temple is the only Air Temple our group hasn’t visited…until now.
 * 4) This temple was built under a Canyon overhang making it hidden to any passerby. But the Fire Nation still managed to find it.
 * 5) This isn’t Zuko’s first visit to the Western Air Temple. [Flashback starts.] This was three years ago—right after Zuko was banished. Since this time, Zuko has been through a lot…he’s been a refugee, an Earth Kingdom citizen, and a wanted criminal. Today, Zuko is considered a traitor to his country.
 * 6) Recap: Teo and his dad lived at the Northern Air Temple…they moved there after their village was destroyed by a flood…it’s all in the episode, “The Northern Air Temple.”
 * 7) Fact: The Duke is very particular about his name.
 * 8) Aang has mastered three of the elements so far. He’s just missing that last one…fire.
 * 9) Recap: Jeong Jeong was a Fire Nation deserter who helped Aang learn firebending…but that didn’t work out so well.
 * 10) [Zuko is practicing trying to talk to Aang.] When practicing a speech, it’s always good to have an audience…preferably one that can give feedback. Zuko is talking to a badgerfrog.
 * 11) [Zuko is wondering what Iroh would do.] Zuko’s first Uncle impersonation…not bad.
 * 12) [Zuko is wondering what Azula would do.] Azula music cue happening now.
 * 13) These hanging buildings were built to harness the power of the wind.
 * 14) The nomads used to host world-renowned Pai Sho tournaments.
 * 15) [Appa licks Zuko.] Recap: Zuko freed Appa while in Ba Sing Se…so Appa likes him.
 * 16) It’s the moment so many have speculated would happen! Zuko joining the good guys.
 * 17) From the beginning of the series, the creators always knew that Zuko would teach Aang firebending.
 * 18) Fun Fact: In the original series bible, Zuko was going to join the group at the end of Book Two.
 * 19) Flying bison do love honey.
 * 20) The following is a list of other bad things Zuko has done: kidnapped Aang, stole an ostrich horse, destroyed multiple villages.
 * 21) Fun fact: Combustion Man’s actually name is never revealed in the series.
 * 22) [Zuko has just said to Aang “You once said that you thought we could be friends.”] Aang said this in the episode, “The Blue Spirit.” …but that was right before Zuko woke up and attacked.
 * 23) Recap: At the end of Book Two, Zuko told Katara that he had changed…but then he joined sides with Azula…so now Katara doesn’t trust anything he says.
 * 24) Katara’s not great at coming up with threatening lines.
 * 25) [Zuko’s lecturing himself] At least Zuko still has his badgerfrog.
 * 26) Sokka knows all about sneak attacks.
 * 27) [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.”
 * 28) Sokka and Katara never knew about the time Aang was saved by the Blue Spirit.
 * 29) [Toph has just said “I'm just saying, considering his (Zuko’s) messed up family and how he was raised, he could have turned out a lot worse.”] For example: He could have turned out like Azula.
 * 30) [Katara has just said—sarcastically--“Let's go find him and give him a medal -- the ‘Not-As-Much-Of-A-Jerk-As-You-Could-Have-Been’ Award.”] Or how about the “You’re Really Bad with a Touch of Not-So-Bad” award.
 * 31) Recap: Toph didn’t join the group until Book Two…so she missed out on a bunch of evil-Zuko-things.
 * 32) [Toph has just said “I’m beginning to wonder who’s really the blind one around here.”] Oh snap!
 * 33) With burnt feet, Toph isn’t a good fighter…because she can’t “see” like she normally does.
 * 34) Katara is the cook of the group.
 * 35) [The ground is shaking and a hole appears in the wall.] Toph entrance happening now…she’s not usually this clumsy.
 * 36) Katara’s giving Toph a healing-pedicure.
 * 37) I guess you can say Toph’s plan back-fired. Get it? Fired.
 * 38) Recap: Air Nomads are pacifists. But Aang is more than an Air Nomad...he’s also the avatar.
 * 39) On average it takes 2 to 3 weeks for a second degree burn to heal…But thankfully Katara’s healing powers will speed up the process.
 * 40) Look, it’s the assassin that Zuko hired. He’s known by our group as “Combustion Man” A.K.A., “Sparky-Sparky Boom Man.” This assassin has the unique ability to super-heat the air and cause explosions…he does this by shooting energy from his tattooed third eye.
 * 41) Fact : Aang’s airbending improves when he’s in a place with a lot of wind.
 * 42) Katara became a master waterbender beginning in Book Two…and she continues to get better throughout the series.
 * 43) Sokka’s boomerang has been with him for the entire series…except for part of an episode when the rough rhinos took it.
 * 44) The kids found out about Combustion Man’s weakness in the episode, “The Runaway.” Recap: His weakness is his “third eye.”
 * 45) [Explosion around Combustion Man. His gauntlet is seen falling through the air.] That was the last time we see Combustion Man in the series.
 * 46) [Zuko is talking to the Gang again.] Zuko’s speech, take two.
 * 47) Zuko has officially completed the “Hero’s Journey.”
 * 48) Zuko accidentally burned Toph, just like Aang accidentally burn Katara…they have a lot in common.
 * 49) Did you know? The firebending salute is meant to look like a flame.
 * 50) Aang’s group has not official leader…it’s a majority rule.
 * 51) [Katara has just said, “ I’ll go along with whatever you think is right.”] In other words she agrees, but doesn’t like it.
 * 52) [Sokka is showing Zuko his room.] Awkward moment…Sokka’s used to them.
 * 53) [Flashback, in which Iroh is telling Zuko he’ll find his own destiny someday.] Uncle was right.
 * 54) 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) Firbending is not supposed to be a “nice” element…
 * 7) …it’s an aggressive element.
 * 8) Face: In high altitude there’s less oxygen.
 * 9) ...and it takes longer for water to boul.
 * 10) [Zuko is failing at firebending] But higher altitude doesn’t affect firebending like this.
 * 11) [Sokka’s “jerk-bending” bit.] Sokka comedy gold happening now.
 * 12) If Sokka was a bender he’d probably be a jerk-bender 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 firbending.
 * 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 Badger moles.
 * 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 firbending 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.] His is how Iroh for 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 earth.
 * 39) [Zuko: “Let’s see if we can outsmart the sunstone."] 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 sun stone 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 glue-bender!
 * 48) Fact: The Sun Warriors were well-known for their innovative traps.
 * 49) This episode isn’t just about teaching Aang firebending…
 * 50) …but 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) [Aang: “Please…I don’t normally play this card but, I’m the Avatar.] 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) [Zuko: “You can do it. I know you can. You’re a talented kid.”] 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 up it.] 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) [Zuko: “Well, we’re the Fire Prince and the Avatar.”] 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 Shaw 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) FURE 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) [Sun Warrior Chief: (with a serious face and voice) "Now that you have learned the secrets and you know about our tribe's existence... We have no choice but to imprison you here... forever." (Aang and Zuko are completely shocked. The Chief suddenly smiles) "Just kidding."] 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 back 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 Katarta 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) [Actor Katara: “My heart is so full of hope that it’s making me tearbend!”] Tearbend!? Bending has officially reached a new low.
 * 20) [Actor Sokka: “I need meat!”] 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 [The Blue Spirit saving Aang from Zuko] 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,” Aand 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) [Actor Toph: “I release a sonic wave from my mouth.”] 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” [what Actor Katara has just told Actor Zuko about Actor Aang] 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) [Actor Iroh: “Choose treachery. It’s more fun!”] 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) [Actor Mai “throws” her knife from her hair] Stage magic!
 * 66) [Actor Aang: “Avatar State! Yip yip!”] The real Aang say “yip yip” to get Appa to fly.
 * 67) …not to get into the Avatar state.
 * 68) [Actor Ty Lee, Actor Mai, and Actor 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 smoothes 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) [Sokka: “Don’t be afraid to make up some phrases, especially right before an attack. Sometime like, ‘Flying kick-a-pow!’”] Another common Sokka phrase: “Slappa-doo!”
 * 83) Recap: Aang kissed Katara right before he went off to battle.
 * 84) [Katara: “Aang, I'm sorry, but right now, I'm just a little confused.”] 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 onto 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) [Actor Ozai: “With the energy harnessed from that comet, no one will be able to stop the Fire Nation!”] This foreshadows the series finale.
 * 91) These two actors [Actor 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: Evey 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 six years.
 * 2) Confirms there was a teaser for a possible season 4.