The Best Episodes of The Legend of Korra Season 1
Every episode of The Legend of Korra Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Legend of Korra Season 1!
Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Legend of Korra" season 1 is "Welcome to Republic City", rated 8.1/10 from 3649 user votes. It was directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu and written by Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko. "Welcome to Republic City" aired on 4/14/2012 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Leaf in the Wind".
8.1/10 3,649 votes#1 - Welcome to Republic City
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2012
Korra, the new Avatar, travels to Republic city to start her Airbending training.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
8.1/10 3,253 votes#2 - A Leaf in the Wind
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2012
Against Tenzin's prohibition, a frustrated Korra sneaks out to visit the pro-bending sports arena.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
8.2/10 3,003 votes#3 - The Revelation
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2012
Korra attempts to infiltrate the Equalist movement and learn more about its mysterious leader.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
8.0/10 2,939 votes#4 - The Voice in the Night
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2012
Korra becomes part of Councilman Tarrlok's task force which aims to rid Republic City of the Equalists.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
7.6/10 2,988 votes#5 - The Spirit of Competition
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2012
As Asami steals Mako's heart, Korra struggles to express her feelings for Mako and also at the same time Bolin tries to win Korra's heart by being brave enough to ask Korra to go out with him. The tension gets higher as the Pro bending tournament starts.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
8.8/10 3,099 votes#6 - And the Winner Is...
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2012
Korra and the Fire Ferrets are in the pro-bending championship, but will the Equalists allow the game to go on?
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
8.3/10 2,845 votes#7 - The Aftermath
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/19/2012
Korra suspects that an ally is working with the Equalists.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
8.6/10 2,883 votes#8 - When Extremes Meet
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2012
Korra faces off with Councilman Tarrlok as Equalist activity continues to rise in Republic City.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
8.8/10 2,947 votes#9 - Out of the Past
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2012
After being imprisoned by Tarrlok, Korra attempts to analyze the mysterious visions she has been having. Meanwhile, Tenzin, Lin, Mako, Bolin and Asami search for Korra, having been given false information by Tarrlok.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
8.8/10 2,972 votes#10 - Turning the Tides
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2012
The Equalists begin their attack on Republic City.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
8.9/10 3,025 votes#11 - Skeletons in the Closet
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/23/2012
Korra goes undercover as the war between benders and non-benders intensifies.
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
9.2/10 3,730 votes#12 - Endgame
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/23/2012
The duel between Amon and Korra - will Korra be powerful enough to beat Amon?
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu
Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko