The essential episodes of Star Wars: Clone Wars

Watch these 15 in order and you've got Star Wars: Clone Wars — each pick states its reason.

  1. 01

    S01E01 · Pilot · November 7, 2003 · 3m

    Chapter I8.8

    Three months after the battle of Geonosis, the Clone Wars rage across the galaxy. Obi-Wan Kenobi is given the task of leading the assault on Muunilinst while Anakin Skywalker gets command over the space forces. Anakin bids farewell to his secret wife, senator Amidala.

  2. 02

    S01E02 · Top rated · November 10, 2003 · 3m

    Chapter II8.8

    Obi-Wan's elite ARC Troopers are shot down over the capitol of Muunilinst as the assault on the Banking Clan's home planet begins.

  3. 03

    S01E03 · Top rated · November 11, 2003 · 3m

    Chapter III8.8

    Pinned down by droid enemy fire, the ARC troopers must make use of their specialist training to reach their target.

  4. 04

    S01E06 · Season 1 peak · November 14, 2003 · 3m

    Chapter VI9.0

    Count Dooku arrives on Rattatak to witness the gladiator fights at the "Cauldron". A force sensitive woman beats every opponent in the Arena and claims to be a Sith.

  5. 05

    S01E09 · Top rated · November 19, 2003 · 3m

    Chapter IX9.0

    General Kenobi and the ARC Troopers capture the Banking Clan's headquarters but Durge remains in pursuit, displaying almost unstoppable regenerative powers.

  6. 06

    S02E02 · Top rated · March 29, 2004 · 3m

    Chapter XII9.0

    Young Paxi Sylo looks on as Mace Windu battles Seperatist droids backed up by enormous seismic tanks on Dantooine.

  7. 07

    S02E03 · Top rated · March 30, 2004 · 3m

    Chapter XIII9.0

    Having lost his lightsaber, Master Windu takes on a battalion of Super Battle Droids hand to hand.

  8. 08

    S02E07 · Top rated · April 5, 2004 · 3m

    Chapter XVII9.0

    Anakin has followed Asajj Ventress to Yavin 4. Although a clone squadron has been sent after them by Obi-Wan in a Republic carrier, they prove to be no match for the Sith hopeful.

  9. 09

    S02E08 · Top rated · April 6, 2004 · 3m

    Chapter XVIII9.0

    Ventress leads Anakin through the jungles of Yavin 4 towards the ancient Massassi Temples once inhabited by Sith Lord Exar Kun.

  10. 10

    S02E09 · Season 2 peak · April 7, 2004 · 3m

    Chapter XIX9.2

    Driven to the edge by Asajj Ventress, Anakin almost gives in to the dark side in a final bid to defeat her.

  11. 11

    S02E10 · Top rated · April 8, 2004 · 3m

    Chapter XX9.2

    The Republic has won the battle of Muunilist, but news arrives off a new droid general hunting down Jedi on the planet Hypori. There, a group of Jedi consisting of Ki-Adi Mundi, Shaak Ti, K'Kruhk, Aayla Secura, Tarr Seirr and Sha'A Gi are driven into a corner by the formidable General Grievous.

  12. 12

    S03E01 · Season 3 peak · March 21, 2005 · 15m

    Chapter XXI9.2

    Captain Fordo and his ARC troopers rescue Ki-Adi-Mundi, Aayla Secura and Shaak Ti from Grievous but leave K'Kruhk for dead. The Jedi council grants Anakin Skywalker the title of Jedi Knight, after which Senator Amidala allows him the use of R2-D2 as co-pilot for his Jedi Interceptor.

  13. 13

    S03E03 · Top rated · March 23, 2005 · 15m

    Chapter XXIII9.2

    Coruscant is attacked by Separatist forces. Mace Windu takes to the air while Yoda rides his Kybuck to defend the city. Meanwhile, Saesee Tinn leads his troops into battle just above the planet's atmosphere. On Nelvaan, Obi-Wan volunteers Anakin to take the trial of fire.

  14. 14

    S03E04 · Top rated · March 24, 2005 · 15m

    Chapter XXIV9.0

    Shaak Ti leads the fight to keep Supreme Chancellor Palpatine out of General Grievous' claws. Meanwhile, Anakin finds a hidden laboratory where the Techno Union is conducting experiments on Nelvaan warriors.

  15. 15

    S03E05 · Series finale · March 25, 2005 · 15m

    Chapter XXV9.0

    Shaak Ti takes a desperate stand against Grievous' MagnaGuards. Anakin must destroy the power generator enslaving the Nelvaans, while Mace Windu hurries to face Grievous as the Battle of Coruscant begins.

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