Book Two: Earth

Avatar: The Last AirbenderBook Two: Earth

2006
20 Episodes

Aang, along with Katara, Sokka, and their animal friends Appa and Momo, continues on his quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar. According to the Avatar cycle, the group must now enter the Earth Kingdom to search for a master earthbender to teach Aang.

Episodes

The Avatar State
S02E01
8.2

The Avatar State

Plagued with nightmares featuring the devastating power of his Avatar State, Aang and the gang meet an Earth Kingdom general who has big plans for defeating the Fire Nation. Meanwhile, Zuko and Iroh, having survived the failed attack on the North Water Tribe, have a surprise visit from Zuko's sister with seemingly good news.

17 Mar 200625m
The Cave of Two Lovers
S02E02
7.7

The Cave of Two Lovers

On their way to Omashu, Aang, Katara, and Sokka meet a group of nomads who show them a shortcut through the "Cave of Two Lovers". But when the group becomes trapped in the cave, it's up to Aang and Katara to save the group by trusting in love, possibly questioning their relationship. Meanwhile, Iroh gets a lethal rash so Zuko and Iroh head to a small Earth Kingdom town for help, hoping their real identities will not be discovered.

24 Mar 200625m
Return to Omashu
S02E03
7.8

Return to Omashu

Despite the shocking news the gang have just discovered, Aang insists on trying to find Bumi within Omashu's borders, even with the dangers that will await him and his friends if his real identity is discovered. Meanwhile Azula goes in search of old friends to help her with her mission.

07 Apr 200625m
The Swamp
S02E04
7.9

The Swamp

A mysterious tornado pulls the kids into a supernatural swamp where Katara, Sokka and Aang have mysterious visions. Meanwhile, Momo and Appa are chased by rogue swamp dwellers and only Aang and the gang can save them.

14 Apr 200624m
Avatar Day
S02E05
7.5

Avatar Day

Aang and the gang discover an Earth town that celebrates something called "Avatar Day." But when they get there and learn the festival is of "anti-Avatar" sentiment and Aang is put on trial for a crime a past incarnation allegedly committed. Looking to clear the Avatar's good name, Katara and Sokka venture back to a familiar place to gather evidence and discover the truth.

28 Apr 200625m
The Blind Bandit
S02E06
8.6

The Blind Bandit

In search for an earthbending teacher for Aang, the kids go to an underground earthbending tournament called Earth Rumble 6, where they encounter Toph, a blind but powerful earthbending girl. After seeing her unique style of earthbending, Aang wants Toph to become his teacher, but there are complications with Toph's family.

05 May 200625m
Zuko Alone
S02E07
8.9

Zuko Alone

Zuko travels by himself to an Earth Kingdom town where he meets a local boy. The two almost become friends, while Zuko suffers from flashbacks of his past.

12 May 200625m
The Chase
S02E08
8.5

The Chase

Tired from trying to escape a machine that shows up every time they try to sleep, Aang and the gang have to escape Azula and her team, but their exhaustion leads to a tight situation. Meanwhile, Zuko must deal with something personal, and Iroh bonds with an unlikely individual.

26 May 200625m
Bitter Work
S02E09
8.4

Bitter Work

Toph's instructing abilities come into question when Aang cannot seem to overcome a block that keeps him from earthbending. Sokka gets himself in a jam, while befriending what was, moments before, his next meal, and Iroh and Zuko begin training utilizing new philosophies and methods that originate from the other elements.

02 Jun 200625m
The Library
S02E10
8.4

The Library

When Aang and his friends find a professor who knows of a library that contains information about the world, Sokka decides to go there to hopefully find some information to use against the Fire Nation. The library is guarded by the knowledge spirit, Wan Shi Tong, who unfortunately doesn't welcome humans into his library, because he believes they only seek information for evil purposes.

14 Jul 200625m
The Desert
S02E11
8.4

The Desert

Aang searches for Appa while Katara struggles to keep everyone together to survive in the vast desert. Meanwhile, Iroh and Zuko seek help from an ancient secret society.

14 Jul 200625m
The Serpent's Pass
S02E12
8.2

The Serpent's Pass

When Aang and the gang meet up with a group of refugees, they tell the gang where they can get on a ferry to Ba Sing Se. But after a series of events they have to take a deadly route called the serpent's pass with the help of an old friend, Suki. Meanwhile, Zuko and Iroh meet up with a boy named Jet and his freedom fighters.

15 Sept 200625m
The Drill
S02E13
8.5

The Drill

Having made it to the outer wall of Ba Sing Se, the kids confront a Fire Nation army that is driving a massive Fire Nation drill, which poses an imminent threat to the last Earth Kingdom stronghold. Meanwhile, Zuko and Iroh make crucial mistakes which begin to attract Jet's suspicions.

15 Sept 200625m
City of Walls and Secrets
S02E14
8.3

City of Walls and Secrets

Having finally made it into Ba Sing Se, the kids are given a house in the upper ring. The kids are anxious to tell the Earth King their plan but there are complications. Meanwhile, still convinced that Iroh and Zuko may be Fire Nation, Jet decides to take matters into his own hands and do whatever it takes to get the refugees to reveal their true nature.

22 Sept 200625m
The Tales of Ba Sing Se
S02E15
8.8

The Tales of Ba Sing Se

A series of short stories, highlighting different characters and their individual adventures in the city. Tales of Katara and Toph, Iroh, Sokka, Aang, Zuko, and Momo.

29 Sept 200625m
Appa's Lost Days
S02E16
8.5

Appa's Lost Days

Appa's journey from being abducted in the desert to the present is explored.

13 Oct 200625m
Lake Laogai
S02E17
8.6

Lake Laogai

Aang and his friends continue to search for Appa and, unbeknownst to them, they aren't the only ones looking for him. During their search, the kids meet up with Jet, whom they are understandably reluctant to trust. The kids soon realize that the Dai Li are doing their best to thwart the kids' efforts to find Appa. Meanwhile, Iroh is offered his own tea shop in the upper ring, and Zuko discovers the avatar is in the city.

03 Nov 200625m
The Earth King
S02E18
8.3

The Earth King

The kids battle Long Feng and the Dai Li when they attempt to show the Earth King the vast conspiracy taking place in his city. Zuko becomes seriously ill and has feverish dreams as he faces a spiritual crisis.

17 Nov 200625m
The Guru
S02E19
8.6

The Guru

Aang travels to the Eastern Air temple to receive guidance from Guru Pathik while Sokka is reunited with his long-lost father. Meanwhile, Azula has something diabolical in store for her enemies in the Earth Kingdom, including Zuko and Iroh.

01 Dec 200625m
The Crossroads of Destiny
S02E20
9.0

The Crossroads of Destiny

Everyone races against time to stop Azula's sinister plan. Zuko finds companionship in an unlikely source. Aang's destiny hangs in the balance—and so does Zuko's, as Iroh tells him it's time to make a choice.

01 Dec 200622m