The show was produced by and aired on Nickelodeon, which is owned by Viacom.[1] The show's executive producers were co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who worked alongside with head writer and co-producer Aaron Ehasz.[3][8] Eight episodes were directed by Dave Filoni.[8] Animation directors Lauren MacMullan and Giancarlo Volpe directed five episodes each, and Anthony Lioi directed two.[3]