: Aang manages to free himself on the ship and recovers his staff. Meanwhile, Katara and Sokka fly Appa to rescue him. During the battle, Aang falls into the ocean and enters the Avatar State for the first time in the series, using a massive water vortex to defeat Zuko and his guards.
: After accidentally setting off a Fire Nation signal flare at a nearby shipwreck, Aang is banished from the Southern Water Tribe by Sokka. Watch Avatar The Last Airbender 2003 S01E02
: Aang returns to the village and surrenders himself to Zuko to ensure the safety of the villagers. He is taken prisoner aboard Zuko’s ship. : Aang manages to free himself on the
: Prince Zuko arrives at the village shortly after, demanding the Avatar be surrendered. Sokka attempts to defend his tribe but is easily outmatched by Zuko's firebending. : After accidentally setting off a Fire Nation
The second episode of the original animated series, originally premiered as part of a one-hour special on February 21, 2005 . While the show's pilot was produced in 2003, the series did not officially air until 2005. Episode Summary: "The Avatar Returns"