As Aang races back to Ba Sing Se, the city erupts into chaos, scattering his friends and enemies into disparate groups. Battle rages in the streets as the Roku Warriors, Freedom Fighters, and the White Lotus try to stave off the invading Water Nation- all the while fighting enraged Knowledge Seekers brought forth by Wan Shi Tong's entrance to the world from the spirit realm.
As the veil separating the worlds grows thin, Aang is told to make a decision by Guru Pathik, but finds himself tormented by the ramifications of each choice... Meanwhile, the situation in Ba Sing Se devolves further, as Azula and Toph discover just how volatile the city's leadership can be... And while her enemies' rulers are distracted by petty infighting, Princess Katara decides to put her plan into action. (C is still sick, but promises to be back by next week!)
When Aang receives a summons to visit with a certain Guru, he does his best to equip his friends with foreknowledge of Princess Azula's actions the last time he drank onion-banana juice, lest history repeat itself.... But will his warnings be enough to stop Princess Katara as her plan unfolds? Meanwhile, Prince Sokka struggles with his confidence in his sister, in her plan, and in his faith with his Nation... a struggle that may bring him to a Crossroads. (Cohost "C" is out sick this week with n...
Aang and his friends are taken into the catacombs deep beneath the city, where they meet with the Freedom Fighters' new allies. Meanwhile, Katara and Sokka butt heads, neither willing to concede to the other and follow their leadership. (Also, check out the end of the episode for a very special message from a listener! We love hearing from you guys. Happy New Year!)
A night of heartfelt conversations and swirling intrigue for Aang and his companions is brought to an explosive halt by a mysterious group of earthbending insurrectionists, and a foe they had thought they left behind comes to their rescue. Meanwhile, tensions and arguments run high among the Water Nation infiltrators, based on what threatens their military force in the caves below Ba Sing Se, and Katara meets a charismatic young man she thinks could be of use to her...
A slice-of-life episode. Follow Aang as he goes on a scavenger hunt, Zuko as he chats with Mai, and Kanna as she... bakes cookies? I guess you, dear listener, will just have to sit back, pay attention, and enjoy the fun! [Oh, and don't worry, M^3 is back this week... we hope you can handle a little scratchyness, but we think her voice is close enough to normal that she was ready to reccord!]
Secrets are spilled, alliances are tested, and the calm of the city of Ba Sing Se draws out the doubts, fears, and tensions that have been building in the city's newest players.
Faced with the culmination of Princess Katara's plans, the Avatar and his allies must fend off an assault fleet of water nation ships and soldiers, as well as ensure the crowds of innocent refugees make it into the city safely, with the aid of the warriors of Roku. Toph must contend with the unwilling guards of sanctuary gate, while Aang once again duels Katara, face-to-face.
Determined to reach the power behind the empty throne and deliver the news of the Lunar Eclipse, Aang and his friends finally arrive in Ba Sing Se... Meanwhile, Princess Katara puts her plan into action, ready to strike the first blow against the so-called impenetrable city...
Princess Katara leads her crew to Ba Sing Se, determined to take the most efficient route- no matter what her brother has to say about the local legends. Meanwhile, Aang and Azula have an important conversation.
While frantically searching for Zuko after his sudden disappearance at the hands of a badger-mole spirit, Aang and his friends stumble across a strange guru, who tells them much of the origins of the world, and of the Avatar. Meanwhile, Sokka's training to master bloodbending continues, and Katara sets a dangerous opponent on the path of the Avatar...
In their search for a way to strike down the Water Nation before Seiryu's Moon, the gang- with a little help from Kanna- makes their way to the home of an eccentric woman known as The Astronomer... but Aang is unprepared for what he discovers upon arrival Meanwhile, Princess Katara continues her efforts to convince Sokka of her plan, hopeful he will join her in conquering Ba Sing Sei
Shocked by the brutal encounter with Princess Katara, Aang finds himself unable to lie to his friends any longer, forced to finally reveal the bitter truth... Meanwhile, Prince Sokka is in turmoil after reuniting with his sister, causing him to wonder if helping her with her plans is really what he wants.
Pursued by a trio of deadly masked assassins, Aang finds himself forced to confront the one person he feared meeting most in this world... Meanwhile, Toph and Sokka try to intercept Aang's encounter with the Princess, forcing them to decide where their true loyalties lie
Burdened by the knowledge of Jet's actions, Toph decides to make her own way- leaving the Freedom Fighters behind to remember her burried past and try to make a new future. Meanwhile, a certain pair of royal waterbenders grow closer to reuniting...
In search of an earthbending teacher, the gang stumbles into an ambush Aang was all too familiar with, and a scenario he had hoped to avoid entirely plays out yet again.
Hackles still raised over the revelations at Omashu, Aang and his companions can't stop bickering- even over something as simple as flying over the tallest mountain in the world, or going around it. Unbeknownst to the party, their decision will bring them to an encounter with a strange tribe, one that promises great knowledge to any who complete their mysterious trials. What visions will beset the group, as they brush against the spirit world to further their goals. Meanwhile, Princess Katara tr...
Faced with the ruins of King Bumi's city, Aang begins to lose faith. Unbeknownst to him, two of his bad decisions are about to catch up with him- decisions he made in his hope to fast-track Sokka's redemption.
Hoping to find his old friend Bumi, even in another world, Aang decides to steer the group towards Omashu- causing them to run right into Chong and the nomads. How will the group respond to being trapped in the Cave of Two Lovers? Emotions will be heightened, feelings stirred up, but whose to say how the events will unfold next!
With a captive Sokka in tow, the gang prepares to part with Jeong Jeong and begin their journey to the Earth Kingdom. Tensions are running high, and Aang is unprepared for what will happen next... Meanwhile, Princess Katara prepares for a mission of her own: rescue her brother, no matter the cost.
After traveling to the spirit world, Aang worries that history is doomed to repeat. A spirit is in danger, a girl's life at stake, and a people's bending threatened. Is Aang's knowledge of his home world enough to break the cycle? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to Book One of Distorted Reality!
The Water Navy lays siege on the Golden City! How will our heroes fare? What lengths will Sokka go to in order to prove himself? Will Aang be able to prevent the past from repeating?
Aang and his friends have finally arrived at the Golden City, where Azula clashes with a firebending master who refuses to teach her, and Ty Lee's secret is finally revealed, breaking Zuko's heart in the process. Meanwhile, Bato hatches a sinister scheme, forcing Sokka to take drastic measures to stay one step ahead of him...
After proving himself to Piandao, Zuko is excited to finally gain the skill he needs to secure his worth... but things are never that simple. Meanwhile, Ty Lee decides to help Azula win Aang's heart- with a makeover!
With the Golden City so close they can see it, Aang and Azula are frantic to find a master. But with the announcement of a master swordsman offering his tutelage to the winner of a local tournament, Zuko is more than willing to insist on yet another delay- and Ty Lee, of course, is happy to support anything that stalls their journey.
Another day of travel, another detour! Aang and Azula start to get suspicious of Ty Lee's love of side tracks, but fate has other plans. In a tumult of combat and revelations, has Aang found his Waterbending Master?
Despite the growing urgency to reach the Golden City, Azula is once again lured into taking a detour, this time at the insistence of the group's newest member. Meanwhile, Prince Sokka shops for the perfect bounty hunter, hoping to stay one step ahead of Bato with the help of a certain man of infamy.
After awakening from yet another strange dream, Aang finds Azula acting even stranger... so strange, infact, that she wants to go to a carnival! Aang agrees, and is shocked to discover some familiar faces, both benevolent and malicious, hiding behind masks…
With Aang and Zuko experiencing a mysterious illness, Azula is forced to trek into town for a cure, where she is confronted with memories of her mother and a very real danger. Meanwhile, a mysterious Blue Spirit stalks the night, a secret mission of their own forcing them to cross paths with Azula...
Avatar Aang and Prince Sokka both deal with traumatic recollections of their pasts. For Sokka, the memory is painfully real, driving his actions to this day. But for Aang, the more he remembers, the more disconnected from his sense of self he becomes.
