Beginnings, Part 1 & 2 will air as a one hour special on October 18th. Although we are getting a one hour special, there will be a two week break afterwards. Korra will resume airing normally in November starting with episode #9, The Guide which will air on November 1st. Episodes are now airing at 8:30PM EST on Nickelodeon!

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(Source: korraspirit)