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* RecycledINSPACE: The premise of this episode is quite similar to the premise of the ''[[Series/BattlestarGalacticaReimagined Battlestar Galactica]]'' episode ''[[Recap/BattlestarGalacticaReimaginedS01E0133 33]]'': tired protagonists are trying to run away from relentless enemies who inexplicably keep tracking them despite their best efforts, denying them any chance of proper sleep, and thus making them increasingly stressed out.

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* RecycledINSPACE: The premise of this episode is quite similar to the premise of the ''[[Series/BattlestarGalacticaReimagined Battlestar Galactica]]'' episode ''[[Recap/BattlestarGalacticaReimaginedS01E0133 33]]'': tired protagonists are trying to run away from relentless enemies who inexplicably keep tracking them despite their best efforts, thus denying them any chance of proper sleep, sleep and thus making them increasingly stressed out.
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* RecycledINSPACE: The premise of this episode is quite similar to the premise of the ''[[Series/BattlestarGalacticaReimagined Battlestar Galactica]]'' episode ''[[Recap/BattlestarGalacticaReimaginedS01E0133 33]]'': tired protagonists are trying to run away from a relentless enemy who inexplicably keeps tracking them despite their best efforts, denying them any chance of proper sleep and thus making them increasingly stressed out.

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* RecycledINSPACE: The premise of this episode is quite similar to the premise of the ''[[Series/BattlestarGalacticaReimagined Battlestar Galactica]]'' episode ''[[Recap/BattlestarGalacticaReimaginedS01E0133 33]]'': tired protagonists are trying to run away from a relentless enemy enemies who inexplicably keeps keep tracking them despite their best efforts, denying them any chance of proper sleep sleep, and thus making them increasingly stressed out.
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* RecycledINSPACE: The premise of this episode is quite similar to the premise of the ''[[Series/BattlestarGalacticaReimagined Battlestar Galactica]]'' episode ''[[Recap/BattlestarGalacticaReimaginedS01E0133 33]]'': tired protagonists are trying to run away from a relentless enemy who inexplicably keeps tracking them despite their best efforts, denying them any chance of proper sleep and thus making them increasingly stressed out.
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* EnemyMine: The seeds of Zuko's HeelFaceTurn, planted in [[Recap/AvatarTheLastAirbenderZukoAlone the last episode]], begin to germinate here as he works alongside the Avatar for the first time in the series (not counting his [[Recap/AvatarTheLastAirbenderTheBlueSpirit earlier Blue Spirit stint]]).

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* EnemyMine: The seeds of Zuko's HeelFaceTurn, planted in [[Recap/AvatarTheLastAirbenderZukoAlone the last episode]], begin to germinate here as he Zuko works alongside the Avatar for the first time in the series (not counting his [[Recap/AvatarTheLastAirbenderTheBlueSpirit earlier Blue Spirit stint]]).



* VillainOverForDinner: When she leaves the camp, Toph happens upon Iroh, and they share some tea and give each other advice. Subverted in that Iroh is actually pretty nice, and not actually a villain at all.

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* VillainOverForDinner: When she leaves the camp, Toph happens upon Iroh, and they share some tea and give each other advice. Subverted in that Iroh is actually pretty nice, and not actually really a villain at all.
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* BlatantLies: Katara: "I'M COMPLETELY CALM!"

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** Justified, along with a touch of ConflictBall, because the entire Gaang is sleep-deprived for the entire episode.

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** Justified, along with a touch of ConflictBall, because the entire Gaang is sleep-deprived for the entire episode. episode.
* ImplacableWoman: Azula really comes off as one in this episode.
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* BittersweetEnding: At the end the gaang finally manages to fend off Azula and company while Zuko and Iroh reunite, however Azula escapes and injures Iroh badly.


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* ShowdownAtHighNoon.
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* ActionFilmQuietDramaScene: This is one of the most action packed episodes of the series up to this point. The episode is devoted entirely to [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking chase scenes, fight scenes, and arguments.]] The one big exception is Iroh and Toph's quiet chat over tea.
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* ConflictBall: Katara spends a lot of the episode needlessly antagonising Toph for not being a team-player, even when it's clear Toph tends to retaliate physically.


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* DontYouDarePityMe: Toph doesn't like being babied. Given her parents and their controlling attitude, it's no surprise. Even Iroh politely pouring her some tea upsets her.


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* TheGlomp: Ty "They're clumps!" Lee.


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* NotSoAboveItAll: Katara is initially unnerved by Aang, Sokka and Toph playing around with Appa's fur. Then she laughs anyway.


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* ShipTease: After everything's over, Ty Lee asks Mai if she thought Sokka was cute.

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* AngerBornOfWorry: Zuko screams and firebends at the Gaang rather than let them help Iroh.



* FailedASpotCheck: Somehow Katara doesn't realise that Appa's shedding fur until Aang outright tells her, even when there's a large pile of fur all around Appa.
* GenreSavvy: A very-sleep deprived Sokka asks what'll happen if he falls asleep mid-chase and "something happens", before immediately noting that something ''always'' happens.



* InformedAttribute: Katara claims Toph's been selfish since she joined. We only have her word for it, since she's only been in one episode prior.



* OneOfTheBoys: Toph shares Aang and Sokka's sense of humour, dashing Katara's hopes of common ground with her.
* OhCrap: Katara and Sokka try to outrun Mai and Ty Lee by going over a river. Then their riding lizards just start running on the water.



* VillainOverForDinner: When she leaves the camp, Toph happens upon Iroh, and they share some tea and give each other advice. Subverted in that Iroh is actually pretty nice.
* WallJump: Apparently, Aang can use airbending to jump from wall to wall in an alley in the deserted town.

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* VillainOverForDinner: When she leaves the camp, Toph happens upon Iroh, and they share some tea and give each other advice. Subverted in that Iroh is actually pretty nice.
nice, and not actually a villain at all.
* WallJump: Apparently, Aang can use airbending to jump from wall to wall in an alley in the deserted town.town.
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* JerkassBall: Katara hold it against Toph because she wont help them to build their camp. Aang grabs it also when Toph blames Appa.

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* JerkassBall: Katara hold holds it against Toph because she wont help them to build their camp. Aang grabs it also when Toph blames Appa.

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* BlatantLies: Katara: "I'M COMPLETELY CALM!"



* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: Unfortunately, Azula figures out Aang's decoy, sending Mai and Ty Lee after the Water Tribe contingent.



* GenreSavvy: Unfortunately, Azula figures out Aang's decoy, sending Mai and Ty Lee after the Water Tribe contingent.
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* JerkassBall: Katara hold it against Toph because she wont help them to build their camp. Aang grabs it also when Toph blames Appa.

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* [[DidMomJustHaveTeaWithCthulhu Did Toph Just Have Tea With Iroh?]]: When she leaves the camp, Toph happens upon Iroh, and they share some tea and give each other advice. Subverted in that Iroh is actually pretty nice.


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* VillainOverForDinner: When she leaves the camp, Toph happens upon Iroh, and they share some tea and give each other advice. Subverted in that Iroh is actually pretty nice.
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** Justified, along with a touch of ConflictBall, because the entire Gaang is sleep-deprived for the entire episode.
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** And after going to the trouble to lay a fake trail, no one notices that Appa still manages to crash through a treetop during his liftoff, meaning there's an obvious sign of which way he really went.
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* MeleeATrois: The Aang vs. Azula vs. Zuko duel. Provides the trope's picture.

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* MeleeATrois: The Aang vs. Azula vs. Zuko duel. Provides the trope's picture.
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* IdiotBall: It takes the group an awfully long time to come up with the idea that Appa's shedding is leading a continual trail.
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--> '''Sokka:''' Good try, but no.

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* CurbStompBattle: Ty Lee and Mai vs Katara and Sokka. Then Appa gets involved

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* CurbStompBattle: Ty Lee and Mai vs Katara and Sokka. Then Appa gets involvedinvolved.
* [[DidMomJustHaveTeaWithCthulhu Did Toph Just Have Tea With Iroh?]]: When she leaves the camp, Toph happens upon Iroh, and they share some tea and give each other advice. Subverted in that Iroh is actually pretty nice.
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* GenreSavvy: Unfortunately, Azula figures it out, sending Mai and Ty Lee after the Water Tribe contingent.

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* GenreSavvy: Unfortunately, Azula figures it out, out Aang's decoy, sending Mai and Ty Lee after the Water Tribe contingent.
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* CurbStompBattle: Ty Lee and Mai vs Katara and Sokka. Then Appa gets involved


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* NoSell: In the otherwise [[CurbStompBattle one sided battle]], Ty Lee tries to disable Sokka's head for no effect.
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This episode is a step away from standard ''Avatar'' fare in that it doesn't really have a single overarching goal that Aang and his friends are trying to accomplish (besides "survive"); it just throws all the show's main characters together and lets them bounce off each other. It is driven solely by character and evolves much more organically. YourMileageMayVary on whether the diffuse structure outweighs the emphasis on CharacterDevelopment.

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This episode is a step away from standard ''Avatar'' fare in that it doesn't really have a single overarching goal that Aang and his friends are trying to accomplish (besides "survive"); it just throws all the show's main characters together and lets them bounce off each other. It is driven solely by character and evolves much more organically. YourMileageMayVary on whether the diffuse structure outweighs the emphasis on CharacterDevelopment.
organically.

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* BlameGame: Katara blames Toph for delaying camp transitions. Aang tries to stop the argument, but Toph starts blaming Appa for leaving a trail for the pursuers to follow. Aang then blames Toph for weighing down Appa. Toph temporarily leaves the group.
-->'''Toph:''' You're blaming me for this?
-->'''Aang:''' No, she's not blaming you.
-->'''Katara:''' No, I'm blaming her!



--> '''Katara:''' (''with a crazed expression and bloodshot eyes'') Both? I'm completely calm!

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--> '''Katara:''' (''with a crazed expression and bloodshot eyes'') Both? I'm completely calm!I'M COMPLETELY CALM!



* MeleeATrois: The Aang vs. Azula vs. Zuko duel in this episode provides the trope's picture.

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* MeleeATrois: The Aang vs. Azula vs. Zuko duel in this episode provides duel. Provides the trope's picture.



* OnlySaneMan: Katara. For certain values of "sane." "I'M COMPLETELY CALM!!!"

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* OnlySaneMan: Katara. For certain values of "sane." "I'M COMPLETELY CALM!!!"CALM!"



* VictoryIsBoring: TropeNamer episode.
* WallJump: Apparently, Aang can use airbending to jump from wall to wall in an alley during the final battle.

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* VictoryIsBoring: TropeNamer episode.
episode. For the battle when Mai and Ty Lee defeat Sokka and Katara.
* WallJump: Apparently, Aang can use airbending to jump from wall to wall in an alley during in the final battle.deserted town.
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* IResembleThatRemark:
--> '''Aang:''' (''to Katara and Toph'') Okay, you both need to calm down.
--> '''Katara:''' (''with a crazed expression and bloodshot eyes'') Both? I'm completely calm!
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* TrailOfBreadCrumbs: Appa's fur

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* AndZoidberg: "Three on three plus Sokka."



* MyFriendsAndZoidberg: "Three on three plus Sokka."
** The Avatar Extras call back to this joke. "This is the first time we've seen all four elements attacking at once." A beat later, it adds, "...Plus Sokka."



* ScarilyCompetentTracker: Azula. Holy crap Azula. Helps that she's DangerouslyGenreSavvy and a MagnificentBastard.

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* ScarilyCompetentTracker: Azula. Holy crap Azula. Helps It helps that she's DangerouslyGenreSavvy and a MagnificentBastard.



* "VictoryIsBoring": TropeNamer episode.

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* "VictoryIsBoring": VictoryIsBoring: TropeNamer episode.episode.
* WallJump: Apparently, Aang can use airbending to jump from wall to wall in an alley during the final battle.
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--> '''Sokka:''' "Yeah, you two were pretty much jerks.

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--> '''Sokka:''' "Yeah, you two were pretty much jerks."
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--> '''Katara (Sarcastically:''' "Thanks, Sokka."

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--> '''Katara (Sarcastically:''' '''Katara:''' "Thanks, Sokka."
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Aang and Katara do this (mostly Aang) when they caused Toph to leave the group. Sokka even calls them out on it:
--> '''Sokka:''' "Yeah, you two were pretty much jerks.
--> '''Katara (Sarcastically:''' "Thanks, Sokka."
--> '''Sokka:''' "No problem."

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