A recent forum thread in the Avatar forums has inspired me to make a top ten list of my favorite moments in Book 1: Water. And since I can't be confined to just 10 moments in the whole series, I'll just do the first season.

10.) When Sokka gets slapped in the face after taunting Aang about liking Katara. That was a great moment that makes me laugh at loud.

9.) The Aang vs Zhao fight in The Deserter. Zhao is an idiot for allowing his ships to be burned. Plus the comment about Zhao not being better than Zuko was hilarious.

8.) Katara's fight with Master Paccu (sp?). Three words: You go girl!

7.) The irony of the Maang vs Kataang situation in The Fortune Teller. Both relationships were one-sided at the time. Notice how the crushee ignored the crusher (poor choice of words, I know).

6.) Foamy in The Kyoshi Warriors. 'Nuff said.

5.) When Yue turned into the moon spirit. It was beautiful and sad at the same time. It was also the first real loss in the Avatar world.

4.) When Katara screams at Aang in The Waterbending Scroll."Would you please shut your airhole? Your infinite wisdom gets a little old sometimes. Why don't we just throw the scroll away since you are so naturally gifted?!" :lol:

3.) When Katara learns about her healing abilities. Finally, there is some sort of first aid in the group.

2.) When Aang goes into the Avatar State for the first time in the series. It was well done. No other comments necessary.

1.) When Aang goes into the Avatar State at the North Pole. How could anyone not think that was epic?

Some of those scenes make you chuckle while others have you saying "wow." That's the beauty of Avatar. It's balanced between drama, comedy, and action all while being a cartoon. Best show ever. And don't worry, Book 2: Earth will be coming soon. ;)