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The Best Episodes of Avatar the Last Airbender

Every episode of Avatar the Last Airbender ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Avatar the Last Airbender!

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A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save a world at war — and fight a ruthless enemy bent on stopping him.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1 Episode 6 - Masks
    8.2/10(5442 votes)

    #1 - Masks

    S1:E6

    A desperate Aang visits Avatar Roku for help on his journey as the Fire Nation closes in on him. At their fortress, a masked intruder breaks Aang out.

    Director:Roseanne Liang
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1 Episode 8 - Legends
    7.9/10(4930 votes)

    #2 - Legends

    S1:E8

    Zhao leads the Fire Nation into the North with a bold plan to weaken the Water Tribe. When the battle takes a dark turn, Aang enters a powerful state.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Albert Kim

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  3. Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1 Episode 2 - Warriors
    7.8/10(6057 votes)

    #3 - Warriors

    S1:E2

    Aang, Katara and Sokka arrive at a small Island, home to elite warriors named after Avatar Kyoshi. The Fire Nation gets wind of the Avatar's whereabouts.

    Director:Michael Goi
    Writer:Joshua Hale Fialkov

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  4. Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1 Episode 1 - Aang
    7.4/10(7063 votes)

    #4 - Aang

    S1:E1

    An Airbender comes to grips with his new reality as war erupts. A century later, a pair of Water Tribe siblings make a discovery that changes everything.

    Director:Michael Goi
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1 Episode 7 - The North
    7.3/10(4419 votes)

    #5 - The North

    S1:E7

    As an attack on the Northern Water Tribe looms, Katara challenges a master Waterbender, Sokka meets a princess, and Aang takes Kuruk's words to heart.

    Director:Jet Wilkinson
    Writer:Audrey Wong Kennedy

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  6. Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1 Episode 5 - Spirited Away
    7.1/10(4843 votes)

    #6 - Spirited Away

    S1:E5

    When the group lands in the Spirit World for a rescue mission, they come face to face with dangerous threats, painful memories and a mysterious entity.

    Director:Roseanne Liang
    Writer:Gabriel Llanas

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  7. Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1 Episode 3 - Omashu
    7.0/10(5343 votes)

    #7 - Omashu

    S1:E3

    News of a traitor puts the trio at odds in Omashu, where a mechanist and rebels with a charming leader muddle their plans to protect the Earth Kingdom.

    Director:Jabbar Raisani
    Writer:Christine Boylan

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  8. Avatar the Last Airbender Season 1 Episode 4 - Into the Dark
    7.0/10(5192 votes)

    #8 - Into the Dark

    S1:E4

    In captivity, Aang meets a king with a taste for games. To find their friend, the siblings must navigate a dark tunnel — and put their differences aside.

    Director:Jabbar Raisani
    Writer:Keely MacDonald

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Best Episodes Summary

"Masks" is the best rated episode of "Avatar the Last Airbender". It scored 8.2/10 based on 5442 votes. Directed by Roseanne Liang and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/22/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Legends".