Tenzin is a fictional character portrayed by J.K. Simmons in the TV series The Legend of Korra.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Welcome to Republic City (season 1), they were 57 years old.
They appear in 42 episodes out of a total of 52 aired and have accumulated 18858 positive votes.
The character of Tenzin is mainly associated with Korra, Jinora and Mako.
Episodes42
Welcome to Republic City
episode S1.E1 april 2012Korra, the new Avatar, travels to Republic city to start her Airbending training.
A Leaf in the Wind
episode S1.E2 april 2012Against Tenzin's prohibition, a frustrated Korra sneaks out to visit the pro-bending sports arena.
The Revelation
episode S1.E3 april 2012Korra attempts to infiltrate the Equalist movement and learn more about its mysterious leader.
The Voice in the Night
episode S1.E4 april 2012Korra becomes part of Councilman Tarrlok's task force which aims to rid Republic City of the Equalists.
The Spirit of Competition
episode S1.E5 may 2012As 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.
And the Winner Is...
episode S1.E6 may 2012Korra and the Fire Ferrets are in the pro-bending championship, but will the Equalists allow the game to go on?
The Aftermath
episode S1.E7 may 2012Korra suspects that an ally is working with the Equalists.
When Extremes Meet
episode S1.E8 june 2012Korra faces off with Councilman Tarrlok as Equalist activity continues to rise in Republic City.
Out of the Past
episode S1.E9 june 2012After being imprisoned by Tarrlok, Korra attempts to analyze the mysterious visions she has been having. Meanwhile, Tenzin, Lin, Mako, Bolin and Asami search for Korra, having been given false information by Tarrlok.
Turning the Tides
episode S1.E10 june 2012The Equalists begin their attack on Republic City.
Endgame
episode S1.E12 june 2012The duel between Amon and Korra - will Korra be powerful enough to beat Amon?
Rebel Spirit
episode S2.E1 september 2013Korra struggles to find a deeper connection with the Spirit World as she and the gang attend a Southern Water Tribe festival.
The Southern Lights
episode S2.E2 september 2013Korra and Chief Unalaq journey into a dangerous maelstrom and find a source of great spiritual power.
Civil Wars: Part 1
episode S2.E3 september 2013While tensions flare between the Northern and Southern Water Tribes, Korra struggles to remain neutral.
Civil Wars: Part 2
episode S2.E4 september 2013When Korra's parents are wrongfully arrested, Korra fights for their freedom.
Peacekeepers
episode S2.E5 october 2013When the President of the United Republic refuses to help Korra, she decides to take matters into her own hands.
The Sting
episode S2.E6 october 2013When Triad activity threatens to put Future Industries out of business, Mako performs an investigation and discovers a much bigger conspiracy.
The Guide
episode S2.E9 november 2013Korra seeks Tenzin's help to enter the Spirit World for the first time.
A New Spiritual Age
episode S2.E10 november 2013Korra enters the Spirit World and struggles with the Avatar's relationship with the spirits.
Night of a Thousand Stars
episode S2.E11 november 2013When President Raiko is attacked, Bolin saves the day.
Harmonic Convergence
episode S2.E12 november 2013Korra and company attempt to close the spirit portals before Harmonic Convergence.
Darkness Falls
episode S2.E13 november 2013Korra discovers a new twist in Unalaq's evil plan. Meanwhile, Tenzin realizes he must face his own demons in order to save his daughter.
Light in the Dark
episode S2.E14 november 2013Korra discovers a way she may be able to defeat the ultimate dark spirit and save the world.
A Breath of Fresh Air
episode S3.E1 june 2014As Korra tries to restore the streets of Republic city, she learns that her decision to keep the spirit portals open has created a new conflict between humans and spirits, and triggered the emerging of new Airbenders.
Rebirth
episode S3.E2 june 2014As the Avatar team faces difficulties while searching for new airbenders, Zaheer makes the next step in his plan.
The Earth Queen
episode S3.E3 june 2014Korra and Asami collect tax money for Queen Hou Ting. Mako and Bolin suffer an unexpected family reunion. Kai can't get rid of his old habit. Lord Zuko visits a secret prison in Northen Water Tribe.
In Harm's Way
episode S3.E4 july 2014Korra finds out that the Earth Queen imprisoned airbenders to create an army. Jinora leads an investigation with her spiritual projection. Lin joins the Avatar Team.
Original Airbenders
episode S3.E7 july 2014Though contending with Bumi's bad attitude, Tenzin tries to train the new members of the Air Nation.
The Ultimatum
episode S3.E11 august 2014As Ba Sing Se continues to erupt into chaos, Mako and Bolin struggle to leave the city to deliver Zaheer's message to Korra they were going to attack the Northern Air Temple.
Enter the Void
episode S3.E12 august 2014Team Avatar hatches a plan to save the Airbenders, but all is not what it seems like. Zaheer rediscovers an old Airbender talent. The motive of the Red Lotus is finally revealed.
Venom of the Red Lotus
episode S3.E13 august 2014After being captured and poisoned by the Red Lotus, Korra must fight to keep herself from being killed in the Avatar State, which would end the entire Avatar Cycle forever.
After All These Years
episode S4.E1 october 2014The Metal Clan's new leader Kuvira is making some big changes. In Republic City, people are waiting to see Korra again but something is wrong.
Korra Alone
episode S4.E2 october 2014While Korra is struggling with PTSD by the metal poison Zaheer injected in her, she sets off on a journey to try to connect with Raava. Amidst all of this, Tenzin and the others realize that Korra has gone missing after 6 months.
The Coronation
episode S4.E3 october 2014The day of Wu's coronation has arrived, but Kuvira has other ideas. Toph helps out Korra.
The Calling
episode S4.E4 october 2014The airbender children, Jinora, Ikki and Meelo, head out to find the Avatar. Meanwhile, Toph teaches Korra to let go of the past.
Enemy at the Gates
episode S4.E5 october 2014Kuvira threatens Zaofu; Bolin is caught in the middle of the bad blood between Su Beifong and Kuvira.
Reunion
episode S4.E7 november 2014Korra returns to Republic City and Team Avatar faces their first mission together in three years when Prince Wu goes missing. Bolin and Varrick are on the lam.
Remembrances
episode S4.E8 november 2014Mako, Korra, Varrick and Bolin reminisce on past events.
Beyond the Wilds
episode S4.E9 november 2014The spirit vines in Republic City start abducting people and it's up to Korra to figure out why.
Kuvira's Gambit
episode S4.E11 december 2014Korra and Team Avatar try to stop Kuvira from moving against Republic City.
Day of the Colossus
episode S4.E12 december 2014Team Avatar clashes with Kuvira on the streets of Republic City; Pema and Prince Wu help evacuate innocent citizens.
The Last Stand
episode S4.E13 december 2014When Korra comes face to face with Kuvira, the fate of the Earth Kingdom and the Avatar's life are at stake.
- Welcome to Republic City
- A Leaf in the Wind
- The Revelation
- The Voice in the Night
- The Spirit of Competition
- And the Winner Is...
- The Aftermath
- When Extremes Meet
- Out of the Past
- Turning the Tides
- Endgame
- Rebel Spirit
- The Southern Lights
- Civil Wars: Part 1
- Civil Wars: Part 2
- Peacekeepers
- The Sting
- The Guide
- A New Spiritual Age
- Night of a Thousand Stars
- Harmonic Convergence
- Darkness Falls
- Light in the Dark
- A Breath of Fresh Air
- Rebirth
- The Earth Queen
- In Harm's Way
- Original Airbenders
- The Ultimatum
- Enter the Void
- Venom of the Red Lotus
- After All These Years
- Korra Alone
- The Coronation
- The Calling
- Enemy at the Gates
- Reunion
- Remembrances
- Beyond the Wilds
- Kuvira's Gambit
- Day of the Colossus
- The Last Stand
Best moments10
- As Ba Sing Se continues to erupt into chaos, Mako and Bolin struggle to leave the city to deliver Zaheer's message to Korra they were going to attack the Northern Air Temple.
- Korra struggles to find a deeper connection with the Spirit World as she and the gang attend a Southern Water Tribe festival.
- Korra discovers a new twist in Unalaq's evil plan. Meanwhile, Tenzin realizes he must face his own demons in order to save his daughter.
- While tensions flare between the Northern and Southern Water Tribes, Korra struggles to remain neutral.
- Against Tenzin's prohibition, a frustrated Korra sneaks out to visit the pro-bending sports arena.
- Korra becomes part of Councilman Tarrlok's task force which aims to rid Republic City of the Equalists.
- When Korra's parents are wrongfully arrested, Korra fights for their freedom.
- Though contending with Bumi's bad attitude, Tenzin tries to train the new members of the Air Nation.
- Korra finds out that the Earth Queen imprisoned airbenders to create an army. Jinora leads an investigation with her spiritual projection. Lin joins the Avatar Team.
- As the Avatar team faces difficulties while searching for new airbenders, Zaheer makes the next step in his plan.
- The Ultimatum
- Rebel Spirit
- Darkness Falls
- Civil Wars: Part 1
- A Leaf in the Wind
- The Voice in the Night
- Civil Wars: Part 2
- Original Airbenders
- In Harm's Way
- Rebirth