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The Best Episodes of The Legend of Korra

Every episode of The Legend of Korra ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Legend of Korra!

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Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Legend of Korra Season 2 Episode 8 - Beginnings (2)
    9.0/10(5341 votes)

    #1 - Beginnings (2)

    S2:E8

    Korra delves deeper into the Avatar's past and realizes what she must do in order to restore balance between the physical and spirit worlds.

    Director:Ian Graham
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Tim Hedrick, Bryan Konietzko

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  2. The Legend of Korra Season 1 Episode 12 - Endgame
    8.9/10(4374 votes)

    #2 - Endgame

    S1:E12

    The duel between Amon and Korra - will Korra be powerful enough to beat Amon?

    Directors:Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  3. The Legend of Korra Season 3 Episode 13 - Venom of the Red Lotus
    8.9/10(5186 votes)

    #3 - Venom of the Red Lotus

    S3:E13

    Korra battles Zaheer, while Bolin and Mako duel Ghazan and Ming-Hua. The captive members of the Air Nation escape and band together to help Korra.

    Director:Melchior Zwyer
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Joshua Hamilton

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  4. The Legend of Korra Season 2 Episode 7 - Beginnings (1)
    8.8/10(4709 votes)

    #4 - Beginnings (1)

    S2:E7

    Korra learns about the epic and mythic origins of the first Avatar.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  5. The Legend of Korra Season 3 Episode 11 - The Ultimatum
    8.7/10(3949 votes)

    #5 - The Ultimatum

    S3:E11

    Mako and Bolin deliver an ominous message from Zaheer.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Joshua Hamilton

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  6. The Legend of Korra Season 3 Episode 12 - Enter the Void
    8.7/10(3927 votes)

    #6 - Enter the Void

    S3:E12

    When other plans fail, Korra suggests a brave idea to take on the Red Lotus and save the Air Nation.

    Director:Ian Graham
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  7. The Legend of Korra Season 3 Episode 10 - Long Live the Queen
    8.6/10(3198 votes)

    #7 - Long Live the Queen

    S3:E10

    Korra and Asami are stranded in the desert. The members of The Red Lotus negotiate with the Earth Queen.

    Director:Melchior Zwyer
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Tim Hedrick, Bryan Konietzko

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  8. The Legend of Korra Season 1 Episode 6 - And the Winner Is...
    8.5/10(3618 votes)

    #8 - And the Winner Is...

    S1:E6

    Korra and the Fire Ferrets are in the pro-bending championship, but will the Equalists allow the game to go on?

    Directors:Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  9. The Legend of Korra Season 1 Episode 11 - Skeletons in the Closet
    8.4/10(3552 votes)

    #9 - Skeletons in the Closet

    S1:E11

    Korra goes undercover as the war between benders and non-benders intensifies.

    Directors:Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  10. The Legend of Korra Season 2 Episode 13 - Darkness Falls
    8.4/10(3072 votes)

    #10 - Darkness Falls

    S2:E13

    Korra discovers a new twist in Unalaq's evil plan. Meanwhile, Tenzin realizes he must face his own demons in order to save his daughter.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Joshua Hamilton

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  11. The Legend of Korra Season 2 Episode 10 - A New Spiritual Age
    8.3/10(3051 votes)

    #11 - A New Spiritual Age

    S2:E10

    Korra enters the Spirit World and struggles with the Avatar's relationship with the spirits.

    Director:Ian Graham
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Tim Hedrick, Bryan Konietzko

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  12. The Legend of Korra Season 4 Episode 2 - Korra Alone
    8.3/10(3620 votes)

    #12 - Korra Alone

    S4:E2

    Korra's three-year journey of healing takes her to unexpected places.

    Director:Ian Graham
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  13. The Legend of Korra Season 4 Episode 4 - The Calling
    8.3/10(2750 votes)

    #13 - The Calling

    S4:E4

    While the young airbenders look far and wide for Korra, Ikki is briefly captured by two Earth Empire soldiers. Based on what they say, Ikki leads the trio to the swamp. There, Korra is still haunted by visions of being hurt by her past enemies, but manages to connect to the siblings through the great banyan-grove tree's roots. After they beg her to resume her Avatar duties to face Kuvira, Toph's advice helps Korra to let go of her fears, bend the rest of the poison out of herself and re-enter the Avatar State.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Katie Mattila

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  14. The Legend of Korra Season 4 Episode 10 - Operation Beifong
    8.3/10(2597 votes)

    #14 - Operation Beifong

    S4:E10

    Bolin helps Opal and Lin save the Beifongs from Kuvira. Korra visits the Spirit World looking for help.

    Director:Melchior Zwyer
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Tim Hedrick, Bryan Konietzko

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  15. The Legend of Korra Season 4 Episode 12 - Day of the Colossus
    8.3/10(2962 votes)

    #15 - Day of the Colossus

    S4:E12

    Team Avatar clashes with Kuvira on the streets of Republic City; Pema and Prince Wu help evacuate innocent citizens.

    Director:Ian Graham
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Tim Hedrick, Bryan Konietzko

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  16. The Legend of Korra Season 1 Episode 8 - When Extremes Meet
    8.2/10(3372 votes)

    #16 - When Extremes Meet

    S1:E8

    Korra faces off with Councilman Tarrlok as Equalist activity continues to rise in Republic City.

    Directors:Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  17. The Legend of Korra Season 1 Episode 9 - Out of the Past
    8.2/10(3459 votes)

    #17 - Out of the Past

    S1:E9

    After being imprisoned by Tarrlok, Korra attempts to analyze the mysterious visions she has been having. Meanwhile, Tenzin, Lin, Mako, Bolin and Asami search for Korra, having been given false information by Tarrlok.

    Directors:Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  18. The Legend of Korra Season 1 Episode 10 - Turning the Tides
    8.2/10(3455 votes)

    #18 - Turning the Tides

    S1:E10

    The Equalists begin their attack on Republic City.

    Directors:Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  19. The Legend of Korra Season 2 Episode 4 - Civil Wars (2)
    8.2/10(2964 votes)

    #19 - Civil Wars (2)

    S2:E4

    When Korra's parents are wrongfully arrested, Korra fights for their freedom.

    Director:Ian Graham
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  20. The Legend of Korra Season 2 Episode 11 - Night of a Thousand Stars
    8.2/10(2846 votes)

    #20 - Night of a Thousand Stars

    S2:E11

    When President Raiko is attacked, Bolin saves the day.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Joshua Hamilton

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  21. The Legend of Korra Season 3 Episode 6 - Old Wounds
    8.2/10(2930 votes)

    #21 - Old Wounds

    S3:E6

    Per Su's suggestion, Korra begins to learn metalbending. Opal admits her reluctance to leave Zaofu due to her obligations to her family while Bolin deals with his fear of learning how to bend metal. Meanwhile, Lin faces her past during an acupuncture sessions, forcing her to relive the circumstances which led to her and Su's strained relationship. After a cathartic release of her repressed emotions, Lin makes amends with her sister as well as Opal, who she convinces to travel to the Northern Air Temple to train with Tenzin. Elsewhere, Zaheer and his group determine Korra's whereabouts shortly after escaping Republic City, deducing that she was under the Metal Clan's protection in Zaofu.

    Director:Ian Graham
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Katie Mattila

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  22. The Legend of Korra Season 1 Episode 7 - The Aftermath
    8.1/10(3335 votes)

    #22 - The Aftermath

    S1:E7

    Korra suspects that an ally is working with the Equalists.

    Directors:Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  23. The Legend of Korra Season 3 Episode 5 - The Metal Clan
    8.1/10(2919 votes)

    #23 - The Metal Clan

    S3:E5

    Korra's quest leads her and her friends to the metal city of Zaofu.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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  24. The Legend of Korra Season 3 Episode 8 - The Terror Within
    8.1/10(2993 votes)

    #24 - The Terror Within

    S3:E8

    Zaheer and his gang try to kidnap Korra.

    Director:Colin Heck
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Joshua Hamilton

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  25. The Legend of Korra Season 3 Episode 9 - The Stakeout
    8.1/10(2928 votes)

    #25 - The Stakeout

    S3:E9

    Korra learns the truth about the group that is planning to destroy her.

    Director:Ian Graham
    Writers:Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko

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Best Episodes Summary

"Beginnings (2)" is the best rated episode of "The Legend of Korra". It scored 9/10 based on 5341 votes. Directed by Ian Graham and written by Michael Dante DiMartino, Tim Hedrick, Bryan Konietzko, it aired on 10/18/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Endgame".