The Legend of Korra (TV Series)

And the Winner Is... (2012)

J.K. Simmons: Tenzin

Quotes 

• Lin Beifong : I can't believe your sweet-tempered father was reincarnated into that girl. She's tough as nails.

  Tenzin : Reminds me of someone else I knew at that age. You two might get along if you would only give her a chance.

  Lin Beifong : Hmph.

• Tenzin : Tarrlok's playing you and I don't want to see you get hurt.

  Lin Beifong : I know what I am doing and the risks that come with it.

  Tenzin : In that case, I'm going to be by your side during the match.

  Lin Beifong : You don't need to babysit me.

  Tenzin : It's for Korra. I want to make sure she's safe.

  Lin Beifong : Do what you want! It's not like I've ever been able to stop you before.

• Tenzin : Oh come on, refs! There was some funny business in that last play!

  Lin Beifong : Wouldn't have guessed you knew the rules of pro-bending.

  Tenzin : I've been brushing up... That Wolfbat blatantly bent a disk outside of his zone.

• Tenzin : Oh, come on! Those were illegal head shots! Open your eyes, ref!

• Tenzin : Lin, with so much on the line it would be nice if we could help each other out, at least for one night.

  Lin Beifong : Like old times?

  Tenzin : Like old times.

  Lin Beifong : Okay, I'll try to be less abrasive than usual.

  Tenzin : I would appreciate that.

• Lin Beifong : I can't believe Amon did this. I played right into his hand.

  Tenzin : He played us all. Republic City is at war.

• Tenzin : Korra, you shouldn't be here. This is a closed meeting.

  Korra : As the Avatar and a pro-bending player, I have a right to be heard. You can't cancel the finals.

  Tenzin : I know winning the championship means a lot to you. But as far as I'm concerned, we need to shut the arena down.

  Korra : What about the rest of you? Tarrlok, there's no way you're backing down from Amon, right?

  Tarrlok : Actually, Tenzin and I agree for once.

  Tenzin : The council is unanimous. We're closing the arena.

• Lin Beifong : I can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree with the Avatar.

  Tarrlok : You do?

  Korra : Yeah, you do?

  Lin Beifong : I expected this kind of cut-and-run response from Tenzin. But the rest of you? Come on, show a little more backbone. It's time that the benders of this city displayed some strength and unity against these Equalists.

  Tenzin : We must prevent the conflict between benders and non-benders from escalating into all-out war! The council is not changing its position, Lin.

  Tarrlok : Now just a moment, Tenzin. Let us hear what our esteemed Chief of Police has in mind.

  Lin Beifong : If you keep the arena open, my metalbenders and I will provide extra security during the championship match. There's no better force to deal with the chi-blockers. Our armor is impervious to their attacks.

  Tarrlok : Are you saying that you will personally take responsibility for the safety of the spectators in the arena?

  Lin Beifong : I guarantee it.

  Tarrlok : It is hard to argue with Chief Beifong's track record. If she is confident her elite officers can protect the arena, then she has my support. I am changing my vote. Who else is with me? The arena stays open. Good luck in the finals.

• Korra : What did your father do to make her hate the Avatar so much?

  Tenzin : My father and Lin got along famously. I'm afraid her issues... are with me.

  Korra : Wait a second... it all makes sense now! You and Beifong, Beifong and you. You two were a couple!

  Tenzin : What! How-? Where'd you get that idea?

  Korra : Ha! Your wife!

  Tenzin : Criminy! I'll have to have a word with her.

  Korra : So... Pema stole you from Beifong. I'm surprised our "esteemed Chief of Police" didn't throw her in jail.

  Tenzin : Oh, she tried. Anyway, Pema didn't steal me, Lin and I had been growing apart for some time. We both had different goals in li- Why am I even telling you this? It all happened a long time ago and we've moved passed it.

  Korra : Hm, apparently Beifong hasn't.

  Tenzin : What do you... Of course she has! Anyway, this is none of your business!

  Korra : See you at home, Mr. Heartbreaker!