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The Legend of Korra · Season 1

The Legend of Korra season 1 episode 5: The Spirit of Competition

Aired 5 May 201223 minRated TV-Y7-FV

7.5TMDB · 33 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Spirit of Competition”

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.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 12 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos and Ki Hyun Ryu, written by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (33 votes).

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The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Directors
Joaquim Dos SantosKi Hyun Ryu
Writers
Bryan KonietzkoMichael Dante DiMartino
Guest stars
Seychelle Gabriel as Asami Sato (voice)Kiernan Shipka as Jinora (voice)Maria Bamford as Pema (voice)Darcy Rose Byrnes as Ikki (voice)Tom Kenny as Referee (voice)Rami Malek as Tahno (voice)Jason Harris as Ring Announcer (voice)

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Legend of Korra Season 1

S01E04Previous · S01E04The Voice in the Night28 April 2012
S01E06Next · S01E06And the Winner Is...12 May 2012
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