Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 2
2006 · 20 episodes · ★ 8.3
Book Two: Earth
What Season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Season two begins with Aang, Katara, and Sokka searching for a master of earthbending, who turns out to be Toph. The Fire Nation expands its war, and Azula pursues them more relentlessly than ever. The heroes lose Appa and search for him across the Earth Kingdom, while Zuko, exiled and determined to capture the Avatar, is also on their trail. Along the way, new characters appear, such as Long Feng, Mai, Xin Fu, and the Dai Li, as well as locations like the city of Ba Sing Se, where the group tries to reach the Earth King.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 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.
Directing: Giancarlo Volpe · Writing: Aaron Ehasz, Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino · Starring: Grey DeLisle, Daniel Dae Kim, James Garrett, Robin Atkin Downes
2x02 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.
Directing: Lauren MacMullan · Writing: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Joshua Hamilton · Starring: Laraine Newman, Barbara Goodson, Kim Mai Guest, Derek Basco
2x03 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.
Directing: Ethan Spaulding · Writing: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Elizabeth Welch Ehasz · Starring: Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, Lex Lang, Fred Tatasciore
2x04 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.
Directed by: Giancarlo Volpe · Writers: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Tim Hedrick · Starring: Joe Alaskey, Carlos Alazraqui, William Bassett, Johanna Braddy
2x05 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.
Directed by: Lauren MacMullan · Writers: John O'Bryan, Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino · Starring: Malachi Throne, Jennifer Hale, Bryan Konietzko, Jillian Henry
2x06 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.
Directing: Ethan Spaulding · Writing: Aaron Ehasz, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko · Starring: Cam Clarke, Sab Shimono, Mick Foley, Marc Graue
2x07 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.
Directing: Lauren MacMullan · Writing: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Elizabeth Welch Ehasz · Starring: Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, Mark Hamill, Grey DeLisle
2x08 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.
Directing: Giancarlo Volpe · Writing: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Joshua Hamilton · Starring: Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, Grey DeLisle
2x09 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.
Directing: Ethan Spaulding · Writing: Aaron Ehasz, Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino
2x10 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.
Directing: Giancarlo Volpe · Writing: John O'Bryan, Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino · Starring: Héctor Elizondo, Raphael Sbarge
2x11 The Desert Mid-Season Finale
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.
Directing: Lauren MacMullan · Writing: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Tim Hedrick · Starring: Peter Jessop, Malachi Throne, Zachary Throne, Marc Graue
2x12 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.
Directing: Ethan Spaulding · Writing: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Joshua Hamilton · Starring: James Sie, Crawford Wilson, Karen Maruyama, Kim Mai Guest
2x13 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.
Directing: Giancarlo Volpe · Writing: Aaron Ehasz, Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino · Starring: Grey DeLisle, Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, Barry Dennen
2x14 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.
Directing: Lauren MacMullan · Writing: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Tim Hedrick · Starring: Crawford Wilson, Jason Charles Miller, Nika Futterman, Clancy Brown
2x15 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.
Directing: Ethan Spaulding · Writing: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Joann Estoesta · Starring: Quinton Flynn, James Sie, Melinda Clarke, Marcella Lentz-Pope
2x16 Appa's Lost Days
Appa's journey from being abducted in the desert to the present is explored.
Directing: Giancarlo Volpe · Writing: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Elizabeth Welch Ehasz · Starring: Grey DeLisle, Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, Dwight Schultz
2x17 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.
Directing: Lauren MacMullan · Writing: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Tim Hedrick · Starring: Marc Donato, Crawford Wilson, Jason Charles Miller, Nika Futterman
2x18 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.
Directing: Ethan Spaulding · Writing: John O'Bryan, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko · Starring: Zachary Throne, Jen Cohn, Clancy Brown, Phil LaMarr
2x19 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.
Directing: Giancarlo Volpe · Writing: Aaron Ehasz, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko · Starring: Grey DeLisle, Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, André Sogliuzzo
2x20 The Crossroads of Destiny Season Finale
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.
Directing: Michael Dante DiMartino · Writing: Aaron Ehasz, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko · Starring: Grey DeLisle, Cricket Leigh, Olivia Hack, Clancy Brown
Season 2 Cast
Zach Tyler EisenAang (voice)20 episodes
Jack De SenaSokka (voice)20 episodes
Michaela Jill MurphyToph Beifong (voice)20 episodes
Cricket LeighMai (voice)7 episodes
Olivia HackTy Lee (voice)7 episodes
Crawford WilsonJet (voice)4 episodes
Jason Charles MillerAdditional Voices (voice)4 episodes
Marc GraueXin Fu / Additional Voices (voice)4 episodes
Jim MeskimenGeneral How (voice)4 episodes
Sab ShimonoMaster Yu / Additional Voices (voice)3 episodes
Zachary ThroneAdditional Voices (voice)3 episodes
Kim Mai GuestSong (voice)3 episodes
Robin Atkin DownesCircus Master / Additional Voices (voice)3 episodes
James SieOyaji (voice)3 episodes
Malachi ThroneColonel Mongke / Additional Voices (voice)2 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender have?
Season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender has 20 episodes.
When did Season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender premiere?
It premiered on March 17, 2006.
Where to Watch Season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Available by subscription on Netflix, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, SkyShowtime, and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 2x20, "The Crossroads of Destiny", with a 8.9.