Star Wars The Clone Wars

The Clone Wars compendium organizing the show’s platform journey, production context, creative leadership, and complete season-by-season episode synopsis

CGI animated series Between Episode II & Episode III Cartoon Network → Netflix → Disney+ Collapsibles, timelines & charts
Canon era bridge Arc-based storytelling Prestige finale (Season 7)

Overview & Scope

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the CGI (“computer animated”) series that bridges the story era between Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, expanding the war, the Jedi, and the clone troopers far beyond what the films could show.

It evolved from a more kid-friendly “adventure-of-the-week” tone into longer, multi-episode arcs with heavier themes: war politics, moral compromise, clone identity, and the cracks forming in the Republic. Over time it became a major lore engine—introducing and popularizing characters and settings later central to Star Wars television.

What this page contains

  • A clean, milestone timeline (launch → cancellation → streaming moves → Disney+ finale)
  • Why the series used CGI, and what that enabled artistically and logistically
  • Cost context and widely discussed per-episode estimates
  • Creative roles: George Lucas’s story influence and Dave Filoni’s stewardship
  • Full episode guides (Seasons 1–7) with 1–2 sentence synopses

Key characters & figures referenced

(Listed for quick context and navigation while reading the episode guide.)

Ahsoka Tano Anakin Skywalker Obi-Wan Kenobi Captain Rex Jar Jar Binks Padmé Amidala C-3PO R2-D2 Pong Krell Count Dooku General Grievous Chancellor Palpatine Asajj Ventress Savage Opress Darth Maul

Timeline & Platform Journey

A CSS-only milestone timeline covering the show’s development, launch, distribution shifts, and conclusion. Expand each milestone for context.

  1. 2D micro-series proves demand

    Before the CGI series, Star Wars: Clone Wars (the 2D micro-series) helped prove there was an audience for serialized Clone Wars storytelling on TV.

  2. Theatrical pilot film launches the CGI era

    The CGI era formally began with the animated theatrical pilot film Star Wars: The Clone Wars in August 2008, serving as the springboard for the weekly show.

  3. Series premiere on Cartoon Network

    Two months after the pilot film, the TV series premiered on Cartoon Network on October 3, 2008, and ran there for five seasons.

  4. Seasons 1–5: arcs, deeper themes, “lore engine”

    The show grew from a more kid-friendly “adventure-of-the-week” tone into longer multi-episode arcs with heavier themes: war politics, moral compromise, clone identity, and the Republic’s decay.

    The series’ creative identity became closely associated with Dave Filoni, who was recruited to help develop it at Lucasfilm and ultimately served as its showrunner.

  5. Cancellation and unfinished arcs

    In 2013, the series was canceled during the corporate transition period after Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, leaving multiple planned arcs unfinished at the time.

  6. Season 6 (“The Lost Missions”) streams on Netflix

    To complete some of what had already been made, the “sixth season” (often called The Lost Missions) was released via Netflix in March 2014—marking the first major move from traditional TV into streaming.

  7. Return announced for Disney+ (12 new episodes)

    StarWars.com announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 that The Clone Wars would return with 12 new episodes on Disney+.

  8. Season 7 premieres on Disney+

    The “final season” premiered on Disney+ on February 21, 2020.

  9. Series concludes; “Siege of Mandalore” capstone

    Season 7 concluded on May 4, 2020. Creatively, it functioned as a closing chapter—most famously culminating in the “Siege of Mandalore” storyline that runs in parallel with events from Revenge of the Sith.

Why the platform journey matters

  • Cartoon Network era: built the audience and identity of modern Star Wars TV through weekly arcs and character-driven storytelling.
  • Disney+ era: let Lucasfilm “finish the story” with higher-end animation and a definitive ending.
  • Legacy: established a template for follow-up animated series like Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

Arc structure & tone shift (at a glance)

Early seasons often play as action-adventure missions. As the series matured, it leaned into multi-episode arcs—mini-movies exploring consequences, moral ambiguity, and shifting alliances, while tackling the human cost of war, propaganda, corruption, and the Jedi Order’s blind spots.

Production & Technology

Why CGI (computer animation)?

The series used CGI because it supported a cinematic, scalable, “future-proof” approach—closer in spirit to live-action production than a traditional TV cartoon.

  • “Mini-movie” camera language: dynamic virtual camera moves, depth, and complex action blocking.
  • Reusable assets: build/rig clones, droids, ships, and environments once, then reuse and upgrade.
  • Scale: armies, crowds, formations, and coordinated vehicle action at Star Wars scale.
  • Lighting & atmosphere: haze, neon glow, blaster flashes, smoke/dust, reflective materials.
  • Iteration: once the pipeline exists, adjust choreography, timing, and effects without redrawing.
  • Deliberate style: sculpted faces and stylized proportions as an intentional aesthetic choice.
  • Long-term value: pipeline experience and workflows carry forward across future projects.

Tradeoff: early CGI could look stiff or “plastic” if not carefully directed, but the upside is that visual quality could grow over time with better rigs, lighting, and rendering—without changing the core production method.

Cost context (widely discussed estimates)

By TV animation standards, the show was widely regarded as expensive—especially early on—due to its cinematic ambition, CG pipeline overhead, and the scale of battles, vehicles, crowds, and effects.

What kept it sustainable

  • Asset reuse: clone armor, droids, ships, and core environments amortized across seasons.
  • Strategic focus: later seasons often concentrate budget into multi-episode “event arcs.”
  • Commitment: George Lucas was unusually committed to a high production level through Lucasfilm Animation.

Episode counts by season (CSS chart)

Suggested arc clusters (watch-guide framing)

These are the main arc groupings referenced in the source text as an optional way to “read” each season:

  • Season 1: Malevolence arc, R2 arc, Ryloth arc (plus standalones)
  • Season 2: Holocron arc, Geonosis arc, Mandalore arc, Zillo arc, Boba arc
  • Season 3: Kamino/clone training, Mandalore politics, Nightsisters/Mortis, Citadel, Trandoshan hunt
  • Season 4: Mon Cala, droids, Umbara, Zygerria, undercover plot, Maul

Creative Leadership

Story role George Lucas

George Lucas’s role in the stories of The Clone Wars was unusually direct for an “executive producer.” He wasn’t just approving scripts—he helped generate and steer story ideas, then relied on the team (especially Dave Filoni and the writing staff) to turn those ideas into workable episode arcs.

  • Story originator in the room: pitched concepts, themes, and big turns—broad and sometimes very specific.
  • Keeper of Star Wars “rules”: tone, mythic Force sensibility, Jedi ideals under stress, Republic’s decay.
  • Big-picture steering: focused on meaning and tragedy structure more than line-by-line dialogue.
  • Character mandates: Anakin bridging the films; clones as individuals; new characters justify their place (notably the mandate that Anakin has a Padawan).
  • Approval power: could redirect moral points, add/remove premises, and reshape character framing.

A helpful shorthand from the source: Lucas supplies mythic concepts and the destination; Filoni + writers build structure, pacing, emotional clarity, and week-to-week execution.

Series steward Dave Filoni

Dave Filoni was the key creative steward who translated Lucas’s big-picture ideas into a working, week-to-week animated series. His involvement shaped the show’s storytelling language, character focus, and overall identity.

  • Series “voice”: pulp adventure surface with increasingly adult themes underneath.
  • Hands-on visual storytelling: action clarity, cinematic composition, pacing, consistent “virtual camera” grammar.
  • Character-driven war saga: deep interior lives for clones, Jedi, and civilians; Ahsoka’s long growth arc is a signature example.
  • Continuity quarterback: maintained internal rules and long arc discipline across seasons.
  • Pipeline leadership: guided story reels/animatics and iterative notes across departments.
  • Legacy template: helped define how later Star Wars TV animation would function (long arcs, character legacy, mythic Force storytelling).

The source also frames Filoni as central in delivering a deliberate, cinematic endgame on Disney+ that paid off years of setup.

Episode Guide (Seasons 1–7)

Each season is presented as a custom-styled, keyboard-accessible collapsible section (<details>/<summary>).

Season 1 2008–2009 • 22 episodes
  1. Episode 1 — “Ambush”
    Yoda escorts an important diplomatic mission while a small group of clone troopers faces a Separatist trap. The episode spotlights Yoda’s philosophy of leadership and the clones’ courage under pressure.
  2. Episode 2 — “Rising Malevolence”
    A mysterious Separatist superweapon begins wiping out Republic fleets. Anakin and Ahsoka race to find survivors and identify the threat before it strikes again.
  3. Episode 3 — “Shadow of Malevolence”
    The Jedi attempt to track and disable the superweapon ship as it prepares another devastating attack. Anakin’s aggressive tactics clash with the need for coordination and restraint.
  4. Episode 4 — “Destroy Malevolence”
    A desperate plan is launched to stop the superweapon once and for all. Anakin and Ahsoka lead a high-risk mission that turns the battle into a ticking-clock escape.
  5. Episode 5 — “Rookies”
    A remote Republic outpost comes under assault, and a handful of inexperienced clone cadets must hold the line. The episode focuses on proving oneself, teamwork, and what it means to be a soldier.
  6. Episode 6 — “Downfall of a Droid”
    R2-D2 is lost behind enemy lines, putting crucial Republic intelligence at risk. Anakin refuses to give up on his droid, even when the mission becomes politically and militarily sensitive.
  7. Episode 7 — “Duel of the Droids”
    With R2-D2 captured, Anakin and Ahsoka infiltrate hostile territory to recover him. The rescue turns into a confrontation with a dangerous adversary—and a test of trust.
  8. Episode 8 — “Bombad Jedi”
    Jar Jar Binks is mistaken for a Jedi while on a diplomatic assignment to the Gungans. His accidental heroics complicate negotiations and draw Separatist attention.
  9. Episode 9 — “Cloak of Darkness”
    Ahsoka and Luminara Unduli escort a high-value prisoner while Separatist forces attempt a jailbreak. The mission becomes a stealth-and-survival story with deadly consequences.
  10. Episode 10 — “Lair of Grievous”
    Jedi are lured into a trap on a remote world where General Grievous hunts them. It’s a darker episode that emphasizes fear, endurance, and the cost of underestimating an enemy.
  11. Episode 11 — “Dooku Captured”
    Count Dooku is forced to crash-land and is taken hostage by pirates. The Republic sees an opportunity, but extracting him becomes far messier than expected.
  12. Episode 12 — “The Gungan General”
    A rescue effort pairs Jedi with the pirates—under tense circumstances—to retrieve Dooku. Jar Jar’s role grows unexpectedly important as negotiations and loyalties fray.
  13. Episode 13 — “Jedi Crash”
    After a brutal space battle, Ahsoka and Anakin crash on a neutral world and must rely on local help. Anakin’s impatience and Ahsoka’s compassion collide under battlefield pressure.
  14. Episode 14 — “Defenders of Peace”
    The Jedi discover that a seemingly peaceful village is being exploited by the Separatists. Ahsoka must decide how to protect innocents without turning them into collateral damage.
  15. Episode 15 — “Trespass”
    A tense dispute erupts on an icy world when the Republic stumbles into a local conflict. Anakin’s instincts push him toward forceful solutions, while diplomacy threatens to fail.
  16. Episode 16 — “The Hidden Enemy”
    On the eve of a major offensive, a hidden traitor jeopardizes the Republic from within. Captain Rex and Anakin investigate, uncovering uncomfortable truths about loyalty and identity.
  17. Episode 17 — “Blue Shadow Virus”
    A Separatist bioweapon is discovered, triggering a frantic mission to contain an outbreak. The story mixes horror tension with a race to stop a galaxy-level catastrophe.
  18. Episode 18 — “Mystery of a Thousand Moons”
    The Jedi pursue the source of the virus to a strange facility linked to a secretive enemy plot. Anakin and Ahsoka face a terrifying discovery with implications beyond simple warfare.
  19. Episode 19 — “Storm Over Ryloth”
    The Republic launches a major campaign to liberate Ryloth from occupation. Ahsoka commands a fighter squadron and learns the hard way what leadership costs in wartime.
  20. Episode 20 — “Innocents of Ryloth”
    On the ground, a Jedi mission turns personal when civilians—especially children—are caught in the conflict. The episode highlights the moral stakes of liberation and collateral harm.
  21. Episode 21 — “Liberty on Ryloth”
    The liberation effort escalates into a decisive ground assault with local resistance forces. The struggle isn’t just military—it’s about restoring a people’s future.
  22. Episode 22 — “Hostage Crisis”
    A high-stakes hostage situation strikes at the heart of the Republic’s government. Anakin and the Jedi must respond without playing directly into the enemy’s political game.
Season 2 2009–2010 • 22 episodes
  1. Episode 1 — “Holocron Heist”
    A notorious bounty hunter steals a powerful Jedi holocron. The Jedi launch a dangerous pursuit as the theft threatens the Order’s future.
  2. Episode 2 — “Cargo of Doom”
    The stolen holocron becomes a key to finding Force-sensitive children. The Jedi race to stop a kidnapping plot before the trail goes cold.
  3. Episode 3 — “Children of the Force”
    The abducted children are transported toward a shadowy mastermind. A rescue mission turns into a showdown with high stakes for the entire war.
  4. Episode 4 — “Senate Spy”
    Political intrigue erupts when a Separatist spy is suspected inside the Republic Senate. Padmé’s investigation tests friendships, trust, and the cost of wartime secrecy.
  5. Episode 5 — “Landing at Point Rain”
    The Republic launches a massive assault on a heavily fortified Separatist world. Jedi and clones fight through brutal conditions to secure a beachhead.
  6. Episode 6 — “Weapons Factory”
    A mission into an enemy weapons complex becomes a race against time. Ahsoka faces a defining leadership moment under relentless pressure.
  7. Episode 7 — “Legacy of Terror”
    A search for missing troops uncovers a terrifying threat beneath the battlefield. The Jedi confront an enemy that attacks the mind as much as the body.
  8. Episode 8 — “Brain Invaders”
    A contagious menace spreads aboard a Republic vessel, turning allies into dangers. Ahsoka must act decisively to save lives without losing herself.
  9. Episode 9 — “Grievous Intrigue”
    A Jedi is taken captive, drawing the Order into a trap. The rescue attempt reveals just how deadly General Grievous can be when he controls the battlefield.
  10. Episode 10 — “The Deserter”
    While seeking repairs, Captain Rex encounters a clone who abandoned the war. Their meeting forces Rex to confront identity, duty, and what “choice” means for a clone.
  11. Episode 11 — “Lightsaber Lost”
    Ahsoka loses her lightsaber during an assignment on Coruscant. She teams up with an unconventional ally to track it down and learn a hard lesson about attachments and responsibility.
  12. Episode 12 — “The Mandalore Plot”
    Obi-Wan investigates Mandalore’s claims of neutrality as violence threatens to expose hidden forces. The mission pulls him into a deeply personal political crisis.
  13. Episode 13 — “Voyage of Temptation”
    A diplomatic journey becomes a web of sabotage and shifting loyalties. Obi-Wan must protect a key leader while navigating dangerous temptations and old feelings.
  14. Episode 14 — “Duchess of Mandalore”
    A deadly conspiracy targets Mandalore’s leadership. With time running out, the Jedi and local allies try to stop an assassination before it reshapes the planet’s future.
  15. Episode 15 — “Senate Murders”
    A string of killings strikes at the heart of the Republic government. The investigation exposes how fear and ambition can weaponize the Senate itself.
  16. Episode 16 — “Cat and Mouse”
    Republic forces attempt to break a Separatist blockade using daring tactics and hard choices. The episode highlights the strategic chess match of naval warfare in the Clone Wars.
  17. Episode 17 — “Bounty Hunters”
    Stranded on a remote world, Ahsoka joins a group of hired fighters to defend farmers from raiders. She learns what it means to protect people who can’t simply be evacuated from war.
  18. Episode 18 — “The Zillo Beast”
    A massive creature is awakened during a Republic campaign, creating an unexpected new crisis. The Republic’s “solution” raises uncomfortable questions about exploitation and consequences.
  19. Episode 19 — “The Zillo Beast Strikes Back”
    The creature is brought to the capital, where containment fails catastrophically. Leaders make ruthless decisions as the danger escalates into a public nightmare.
  20. Episode 20 — “Death Trap”
    A young bounty hunter executes a revenge scheme aimed at the Jedi. A seemingly routine mission becomes a lethal puzzle designed to spring at the worst moment.
  21. Episode 21 — “R2 Come Home”
    The revenge plot continues, forcing Anakin and the Jedi into a narrowing corridor of traps. Loyalty and ingenuity—especially from droids and clones—become the difference between survival and disaster.
  22. Episode 22 — “Lethal Trackdown”
    The season finale brings the vendetta to its breaking point. A final confrontation tests the Jedi’s resolve and shows how far hatred can push someone—even at a young age.
Season 3 2010–2011 • 22 episodes
  1. Episode 1 — “Clone Cadets”
    Five clone cadets on Kamino face being washed out unless they learn to function as a true squad. Their training becomes a crash course in trust, discipline, and leadership.
  2. Episode 2 — “ARC Troopers”
    The Separatists launch a major attack on the cloning facilities on Kamino. Clones and Jedi fight a desperate defensive battle where rookies must prove themselves fast.
  3. Episode 3 — “Supply Lines”
    With Ryloth under siege and Republic forces running out of resources, a risky relief effort hinges on diplomacy and last-second reinforcements. The episode emphasizes how supply and politics can decide a war as much as blasters.
  4. Episode 4 — “Sphere of Influence”
    A kidnapping plot threatens to destabilize a planet’s leadership and push it toward the Separatists. A young Jedi and a senator race to rescue hostages before the Trade Federation gains leverage.
  5. Episode 5 — “Corruption”
    A diplomatic mission to a pacifist world uncovers a dangerous scheme hiding beneath a pristine public image. The investigation reveals how greed and sabotage can poison a society without firing a shot.
  6. Episode 6 — “The Academy”
    Assigned to teach at an elite school, a Padawan discovers corruption reaching into powerful circles. Students stumble onto a conspiracy that puts them directly in the crosshairs.
  7. Episode 7 — “Assassin”
    While protecting a senator, a Padawan is shaken by visions of an imminent assassination. Fear and uncertainty become just as threatening as the attacker.
  8. Episode 8 — “Evil Plans”
    A routine errand turns into a kidnapping when two droids are pulled into an underworld scheme. Their capture is part of a larger plot to free a dangerous prisoner.
  9. Episode 9 — “Hunt for Ziro”
    A high-value fugitive with incriminating information becomes the target of multiple hunters. Jedi and bounty hunters converge as the chase turns into a race against betrayal.
  10. Episode 10 — “Heroes on Both Sides”
    A secret trip to Separatist territory explores the possibility of peace—and reveals how fragile that hope is. A calculated act of terror is used to sabotage negotiations.
  11. Episode 11 — “Pursuit of Peace”
    Political pressure mounts as leaders argue over expanding the clone army. Threats and manipulation target those trying to slow the march toward endless war.
  12. Episode 12 — “Nightsisters”
    A dark-side power struggle erupts when a Sith master orders a ruthless purge within his own ranks. A betrayed apprentice seeks revenge by turning to an ancient, mystical sisterhood.
  13. Episode 13 — “Monster”
    The sisterhood engineers a new weapon: a formidable warrior reshaped by dark magic and rage. What looks like a simple “new apprentice” plan hides a deeper agenda.
  14. Episode 14 — “Witches of the Mist”
    The new enforcer is tested on a mission that spirals into chaos. Divided loyalties and humiliation ignite a violent break that changes the hunt ahead.
  15. Episode 15 — “Overlords”
    Jedi become stranded in a strange realm where the Force feels alive and personal. Three powerful beings confront them with destiny, balance, and temptation.
  16. Episode 16 — “Altar of Mortis”
    A dark entity targets the Padawan to manipulate her master. The episode turns into a battle for someone’s soul as the Jedi struggle to escape the trap.
  17. Episode 17 — “Ghosts of Mortis”
    Visions of a terrifying future are weaponized to push a Jedi toward fear-driven choices. Sacrifice and a hard reset restore balance—at a cost.
  18. Episode 18 — “The Citadel”
    An elite strike team infiltrates an “impossible” Separatist prison to rescue a captive who holds critical navigational secrets. The mission becomes a lethal gauntlet of traps and rising tension.
  19. Episode 19 — “Counterattack”
    Breaking out is harder than breaking in: the prison fights back as the warden closes the net. The escape becomes a grinding test of teamwork, endurance, and loss.
  20. Episode 20 — “Citadel Rescue”
    With their ride destroyed, the team must survive long enough for extraction while protecting the information they came for. Enemies—both mechanical and organic—turn the final stretch into a brutal run.
  21. Episode 21 — “Padawan Lost”
    The Padawan is captured and dropped into a hunting preserve where victims are treated as sport. She bands with other captives to survive, improvise, and plan an escape.
  22. Episode 22 — “Wookiee Hunt”
    The captives fight back, turning survival into rebellion. An unexpected ally helps them strike at the hunters’ stronghold and break free.
Season 4 22 episodes
  1. Episode 1 — “Water War”
    The Republic intervenes in a looming civil war on the ocean world of Mon Cala, where Separatist agents push the planet toward collapse. The conflict becomes a full-scale underwater war with high political stakes.
  2. Episode 2 — “Gungan Attack”
    After a major setback, the Republic calls in unexpected allies to reinforce the underwater front. A risky counteroffensive aims to turn the tide before the Separatists lock in control.
  3. Episode 3 — “Prisoners”
    A Jedi-led rescue mission infiltrates an enemy stronghold to free captives and reclaim crucial leverage. The battle for the planet’s future hinges on who can unite the divided locals first.
  4. Episode 4 — “Shadow Warrior”
    A diplomatic effort on Naboo turns deadly when an old enemy launches a bold strike. A chaotic “disguise-and-deception” plan becomes the key to saving the day.
  5. Episode 5 — “Mercy Mission”
    Two droids are sent on what should be a simple humanitarian assignment—until Separatist forces complicate everything. The mission becomes a slapstick scramble with real consequences.
  6. Episode 6 — “Nomad Droids”
    The droids’ misadventure escalates as they’re dragged through bizarre worlds and dangerous captors. They must survive long enough to complete their message—and get home.
  7. Episode 7 — “Darkness on Umbara”
    The Republic invades the shadowy world of Umbara, and the clone troopers face a terrifying new kind of battlefield. A sudden change in leadership sparks tension and distrust in the ranks.
  8. Episode 8 — “The General”
    The new commander orders a near-suicidal assault that forces the clones to rely on ingenuity to survive. Victory comes at a cost as doubts about their leadership deepen.
  9. Episode 9 — “Plan of Dissent”
    With casualties mounting, the clones quietly pursue an alternative strategy against orders. The line between duty and mutiny blurs as they try to save lives and still win the campaign.
  10. Episode 10 — “Carnage of Krell”
    The Umbara arc reaches a breaking point as the clones confront devastating betrayal and impossible choices. The fallout reshapes what loyalty means for soldiers bred to obey.
  11. Episode 11 — “Kidnapped”
    Entire communities vanish, and the investigation reveals a slaver operation targeting innocent civilians. The rescue effort turns into an undercover mission with moral compromises.
  12. Episode 12 — “Slaves of the Republic”
    The Jedi go deep into slaver territory, posing as captives to locate the missing people. The operation becomes personal as the team is forced into brutal “prove your worth” trials.
  13. Episode 13 — “Escape from Kadavo”
    A desperate breakout attempt pits the rescuers against ruthless slaver enforcers and a ticking clock. The episode ends the arc with a hard-won escape—and a reminder of the war’s human cost.
  14. Episode 14 — “A Friend in Need”
    A mission to help a friend draws the Padawan into Mandalorian extremism and political violence. She’s forced to navigate shifting alliances to survive an escalating trap.
  15. Episode 15 — “Deception”
    A shocking attack leads the Jedi to attempt an unprecedented undercover operation to stop an assassination plot. The plan demands extreme secrecy and tests the trust between allies.
  16. Episode 16 — “Friends and Enemies”
    Deep cover brings the infiltrator into the criminal underworld and face-to-face with bounty hunters. Every step risks exposure as the conspiracy tightens around its target.
  17. Episode 17 — “The Box”
    A brutal “survival test” forces the infiltrator and other hunters through lethal trials designed to pick the best. The real goal is revealed: earning access to the final phase of the assassination.
  18. Episode 18 — “Crisis on Naboo”
    The conspiracy hits its endgame as kidnappers strike at the heart of the Republic. The Jedi scramble to prevent catastrophe before the plot achieves its political objective.
  19. Episode 19 — “Massacre”
    A Separatist strike devastates a powerful allied clan, pushing a key survivor onto a darker path. The episode pivots the season toward vengeance, mysticism, and new threats.
  20. Episode 20 — “Bounty”
    The survivor joins a team of mercenaries on a dangerous hunt to find a fearsome warrior tied to the season’s rising darkness. Rival hunters, deadly terrain, and betrayal shape the mission.
  21. Episode 21 — “Brothers”
    The hunt uncovers a long-lost figure whose return could reshape the war’s criminal underworld—and the Jedi’s future. A reunion sets revenge in motion.
  22. Episode 22 — “Revenge”
    The returned threat lures a Jedi into a carefully staged trap to settle an old score. A fierce confrontation ends the season with the promise of bigger upheaval to come.
Season 5 20 episodes
  1. Episode 1 — “Revival”
    A dangerous enemy from the past resurfaces and begins hunting for power and allies. Jedi efforts to intervene collide with criminal forces and pirates caught in the crossfire.
  2. Episode 2 — “A War on Two Fronts”
    The Jedi back a local rebel movement on Onderon and begin training them to fight a Separatist-backed regime. The mission becomes a crash course in guerrilla war—and hard choices.
  3. Episode 3 — “Front Runners”
    The fledgling rebels mount their first major strike, hoping to inspire the population to rise up. Success depends on timing, secrecy, and trust within the group.
  4. Episode 4 — “The Soft War”
    As the occupation tightens, the rebels attempt a covert operation that puts civilians and propaganda at the center of the battle. Internal fractures threaten to sabotage the cause from within.
  5. Episode 5 — “Tipping Points”
    The Onderon conflict reaches its decisive phase as the rebels push for a final breakthrough. Victory comes with consequences that linger long after the fighting stops.
  6. Episode 6 — “The Gathering”
    Ahsoka escorts a group of Jedi younglings to Ilum for the traditional rite of constructing their lightsabers. The journey tests their patience, courage, and connection to the Force.
  7. Episode 7 — “A Test of Strength”
    The younglings’ rite turns into a survival challenge when enemies target them far from help. They must rely on teamwork and creativity instead of power or rank.
  8. Episode 8 — “Bound for Rescue”
    Ahsoka and the Jedi move to rescue the younglings, but the captors have their own agenda. The children prove they’re more capable—and more resourceful—than anyone expects.
  9. Episode 9 — “A Necessary Bond”
    The younglings are forced into an uneasy partnership with an unlikely ally to escape a larger threat. The ordeal becomes a lesson about trust, mercy, and survival.
  10. Episode 10 — “Secret Weapons”
    A quirky “D-squad” of astromechs is assigned a high-stakes infiltration mission alongside a Republic officer. Their plan hinges on stealth, improvisation, and droid-only problem solving.
  11. Episode 11 — “A Sunny Day in the Void”
    The droid mission goes off-course, leaving the team stranded in a bizarre, dangerous region of space. To survive, they must navigate strange terrain and even stranger inhabitants.
  12. Episode 12 — “Missing in Action”
    The stranded team encounters a mysterious survivor with a blurred past who could be key to completing the mission. Together they fight to escape and regain their objective.
  13. Episode 13 — “Point of No Return”
    The droids attempt a final, daring strike against their target while enemies close in. Success means getting the job done—and finding a way back from impossible odds.
  14. Episode 14 — “Eminence”
    A criminal power play expands into Mandalorian politics as new players move to control the planet from the shadows. Alliances form quickly—and betrayals even faster.
  15. Episode 15 — “Shades of Reason”
    Mandalore descends into turmoil as the conspiracy tightens its grip and a trap is set for the Jedi. The episode is a turning point where ideology, vengeance, and ambition collide.
  16. Episode 16 — “The Lawless”
    The Mandalore crisis erupts into open chaos, drawing a Jedi into a deeply personal confrontation. The fallout reshapes the balance of power and leaves lasting scars.
  17. Episode 17 — “Sabotage”
    A bombing at the heart of the Republic sparks panic and suspicion—especially inside the Jedi Order. Ahsoka is pulled into an investigation that quickly turns against her.
  18. Episode 18 — “The Jedi Who Knew Too Much”
    With pressure mounting, Ahsoka becomes the prime suspect and is forced to run to survive. She hunts for the truth while being pursued by those she once trusted.
  19. Episode 19 — “To Catch a Jedi”
    On the run through Coruscant’s underworld, Ahsoka teams up with an unexpected ally to uncover the real culprit. Every move risks capture as the conspiracy closes in.
  20. Episode 20 — “The Wrong Jedi”
    Ahsoka’s case reaches its breaking point, exposing cracks in the Jedi’s judgment and the Republic’s system. The outcome forces Ahsoka to make a life-defining decision—and hits Anakin hard.
Season 6 The Lost Missions • 13 episodes
  1. Episode 1 — “The Unknown”
    A clone trooper suffers a sudden breakdown that leads to an unthinkable act against a Jedi. The Republic scrambles to uncover the cause while enemy forces try to seize the clone before the truth is found.
  2. Episode 2 — “Conspiracy”
    On Kamino, doctors begin a deep investigation into what went wrong—and what they find suggests the problem isn’t an accident. A fellow clone starts pulling at a thread that powerful people would rather keep buried.
  3. Episode 3 — “Fugitive”
    As evidence is moved to Coruscant, a clone breaks protocol to investigate on his own and discovers something hidden inside every clone trooper. His search for answers turns him into a target.
  4. Episode 4 — “Orders”
    The clone pushes for the truth at the highest levels, but the situation collapses into a manhunt. He’s framed, pursued by his brothers, and forced to choose between survival and revealing a terrifying secret.
  5. Episode 5 — “An Old Friend”
    A senator’s mission to secure aid funding pulls her into a Banking Clan scandal and a reunion with someone from her past. The investigation quickly becomes dangerous as bounty hunters and Separatist interests close in.
  6. Episode 6 — “The Rise of Clovis”
    A controversial figure is elevated into a powerful financial role, promising reform while cutting risky deals. Personal distrust and political manipulation turn the situation volatile.
  7. Episode 7 — “Crisis at the Heart”
    The banking crisis erupts into open conflict on a critical world. A desperate effort to stop a takeover forces hard choices—and exposes how deeply the war is being engineered behind the scenes.
  8. Episode 8 — “The Disappeared, Part I”
    Spiritual leaders vanish on a peaceful world, and a Senate representative requests Jedi help to investigate. What begins as diplomacy slides into a mystery involving prophecy, cult violence, and abductions.
  9. Episode 9 — “The Disappeared, Part II”
    The search becomes a race to stop a ritual meant to shift power and destabilize the planet. Rescue efforts collide with fanaticism as the heroes fight to prevent a dark outcome.
  10. Episode 10 — “The Lost One”
    A discovery connected to a long-dead Jedi prompts an investigation into events that helped set the Clone Wars in motion. Each answer uncovers deeper deception—and someone moves quickly to erase loose ends.
  11. Episode 11 — “Voices”
    A Jedi Master hears something that shouldn’t be possible: guidance from beyond the grave. Defying orders, he follows the mystery into a spiritual journey the Council doesn’t fully understand.
  12. Episode 12 — “Destiny”
    The Jedi travels to a legendary Force nexus to undergo intense trials. The ordeal tests identity, fear, and surrender as he seeks the secret behind consciousness beyond death.
  13. Episode 13 — “Sacrifice”
    The final test leads to an ancient Sith world where the dark side tries to twist the lesson into temptation and despair. The Jedi must confront haunting visions and earn the knowledge without being consumed by it.
Season 7 2020 • 12 episodes
  1. Episode 1 — “The Bad Batch”
    Rex and Anakin investigate why a key strategy keeps failing, leading them to a squad of genetically “enhanced” clone commandos with unconventional methods. Their mission reveals a mystery tied to a supposedly lost brother-in-arms.
  2. Episode 2 — “A Distant Echo”
    The team infiltrates deep behind enemy lines to recover a captive whose knowledge could shift the war. What they find forces Rex to confront loyalty, trauma, and the meaning of brotherhood.
  3. Episode 3 — “On the Wings of Keeradaks”
    Stranded on a hostile world, the clones and their allies must win local trust and cross deadly terrain to reach their target. Survival depends on adapting fast—and riding into battle in unexpected ways.
  4. Episode 4 — “Unfinished Business”
    A decisive assault aims to end the threat that’s been bleeding the Republic dry. Rex faces an emotional reckoning as the mission’s outcome closes a painful chapter.
  5. Episode 5 — “Gone with a Trace”
    Back on Coruscant, Ahsoka tries to build a life outside the Jedi Order and stumbles into the city’s underworld. A chance encounter draws her into a dangerous job that tests her instincts and independence.
  6. Episode 6 — “Deal No Deal”
    The underworld mission spirals as criminal interests tighten their grip and trust erodes among partners. Ahsoka must decide how far she’ll go to protect people who keep making bad choices.
  7. Episode 7 — “Dangerous Debt”
    With stakes escalating, Ahsoka is forced into a risky confrontation with powerful underworld figures. The experience hardens her view of how ordinary citizens survive beneath the Republic’s shiny surface.
  8. Episode 8 — “Together Again”
    Ahsoka is captured and must rely on an old ally and her own grit to escape. The ordeal ends with a new opportunity—one that pulls her back toward the war she tried to leave behind.
  9. Episode 9 — “Old Friends Not Forgotten”
    Ahsoka reunites with Anakin and Obi-Wan as the war reaches a critical turning point. She accepts a major mission to liberate Mandalore, even as events begin to align with the opening of Revenge of the Sith.
  10. Episode 10 — “The Phantom Apprentice”
    The Mandalore operation becomes a chess match with a dangerous foe who offers unsettling truths. Ahsoka’s duel and the revelations around it reshape the meaning of “victory.”
  11. Episode 11 — “Shattered”
    As galactic events pivot toward catastrophe, the Republic’s world starts to break in real time. Ahsoka and Rex are forced into survival choices that turn friends into threats overnight.
  12. Episode 12 — “Victory and Death”
    The final episode follows the immediate aftermath of the galaxy’s transformation as Ahsoka and Rex fight to endure and protect who they can. It closes the series with a quiet, devastating epilogue about loss, memory, and what remains.