By episode’s end, Aang has successfully moved the earth, while Zuko is screaming at the thunder-streaked heavens, begging the gods to strike him down. Aang's abilities as an airbender are challenged by a king. That '70s Show premiered on Fox on August 23rd, 1998 and the first episode opens on 8:47p.m. Filler episodes tend to get a bad rep because they do nothing but, well, literally fill up a series' runtime. In this heartbreaking scene, Aang learns that Appa has been stolen and sold away on the black market. Directed by Lauren MacMullan. 1 Sozin's Comet, Part 4: Avatar Aang (Book Three, Episode 21) The last time Aang went into the Avatar State came in the later half of his fight against Ozai. Title Original air date Chapter # Episode # "The Avatar State" March 17, 2006 1 21 After leaving the North Pole, Aang and the group travel to an Earth Kingdom military base to receive an escort to Omashu, so Aang can learn earthbending from King Bumi.The general there reveals a surprising plan, suggesting that Aang trigger the Avatar State to defeat the Fire Lord immediately. With Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Michaela Jill Murphy. Aang confronts Toph for "letting" the sandbenders take Appa. He accuses her of disliking Appa and letting them take him as a result of this dislike. This screenshot is from the episode "The Desert". RELATED: Avatar: The Last Airbender - Appa Vs. Naga: Who Is The Better Spirit Animal? While in the Avatar State and fused with the Ocean Spirit, Aang creates a large wave that pushes the Fire Nation navy back out into the open sea. That same amount of time after the premiere is today, November 28th, 2020. With the pressure on Aang to master all four elements and the fate of the world resting on his shoulders, it's overwhelming for our protagonist but can also be overwhelming for the audience. Avatar: The Last Airbender is a show that has given its fans some pretty awe-striking displays of power. However, it is Zuko who locates Appa first, but his plans to use the innocent creature to capture Aang are quashed when his uncle has a complicated philosophical debate with him. With Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dee Bradley Baker. The Guru (2×19) Iroh's reasoning has the necessary effect, and Zuko allows Appa to go free. Filled with a mix of rage and sadness, Aang enters the Avatar State and begins wreaking havoc against the sandbenders who sold Appa. Directed by Anthony Lioi. After being overwhelmed by Ozai's relentless Firebending , Aang's wound was struck, reopening his sealed chakra. In Avatar season 1, episode 20, "The Siege of the North: Part 2," Admiral Zhao attacks the Northern Water Tribe with his fleet and kills the Moon Spirit, Tui. Aang turning into a giant fish and defeating the Fire Nation's Army in season one, Toph single-handedly saving the day several times with her bending, or the final battle between Aang and Fire Lord Ozai -- all were stunning displays of power. Scarred, weathered, and in the throes of his climactic face-off with Fire Lord Ozai, this transformed hero seems far less tethered to his youthful introduction. But Avatar: The Last Airbender uses its filler episodes extraordinarily well. Aang then fuses with the Ocean Spirit to defeat Zhao and his army. This obviously upsets Toph, as noted by her facial expressions, one of which is most clearly visible when Katara interjects and defends her. It debuted on July 19, 2008, and is dedicated to the memory of Dante DiMartino, the father of series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino. Iroh and Zuko make contact with a secret organization. RELATED: Avatar The Last Airbender: 10 Best Aang Vs Zuko Fights, Ranked. Lost in the desert without Appa, Team Avatar must find a way out. By contrast, the Aang in the show's final episode finds himself willingly embracing his responsibilities - and in a situation where the stakes couldn't be higher. of May 17th, 1976.This is a difference of 8,133 days (22 years, 3 months, and 6 days). Transcript Image gallery (76) "Sozin's Comet, Part 4: Avatar Aang" is the 21st episode of Book Three: Fire of Avatar: The Last Airbender as well as the 61st and final episode of the overall series. 34.