"What Lies Above: Part 1" is the 25th episode of the 2011 ThunderCats reboot, serving as the first half of the series' epic season finale. Originally aired on June 9, 2012, on Cartoon Network, the episode follows the ThunderCats as they ascend to the floating city of Avista in search of the final Power Stone. Plot Overview
The ThunderCats salvage and repair an ancient airship, naming it the . During their flight to find the final stone, Panthro discovers a paralyzing fear of heights, forcing Tygra—who possesses a natural aptitude for flying—to take the controls. Guided by the Book of Omens, they reach Avista , a majestic city in the clouds inhabited by bird creatures. Watch Thundercats 2011 S01E25 What Lies Above P...
The group is greeted by , the city's arrogant Prefect. When Vultaire refuses to hand over the "Tech Stone," Tygra challenges him to a high-stakes piloting race: "What Lies Above: Part 1" is the 25th
Lion-O refuses to sacrifice the innocent bird inhabitants, but an impulsive Pumyra attempts to seize the stone anyway, triggering an alarm that surrounds the heroes with guards just as the episode ends. Production Details "ThunderCats" What Lies Above: Part One (TV Episode 2012) During their flight to find the final stone,