(Season 2, Episode 15) is widely regarded as one of the most significant and emotionally resonant episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender . Directed by Ethan Spaulding and originally aired on September 29, 2006, the episode deviates from the high-stakes overarching plot to offer a series of six intimate, character-driven vignettes. The Six Tales: A Closer Look ATLA Rewatch Season 2 Episode 15: "The Tales of Ba Sing Se"