Icons Unearthed: Star Wars S1E3 — The Empire Strikes Back

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Icons Unearthed: Star Wars•Season 1•Episode 3

The Empire Strikes Back

8.1/10 · 101 votesJul 26, 202246 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Attempting to break away from the studio system, George Lucas risked it all by self-funding Empire Strikes Back. With Lucas focused on the business, a new director took the reins.

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes6

E1 8.0

A New Hope (1)

E2 8.0

A New Hope (2)

E3 8.1Now viewing

The Empire Strikes Back

E4 7.9

Return of the Jedi

E5 7.8

The Phantom Menace

E6 7.7

Attack of the Clones/Revenge of the Sith

Cast4

Chad Lindberg

Self - Narrator (voice)

Anthony Daniels

Self - Actor (C-3PO)

Marcia Lucas

Self - Editor

Phil Tippett

Self - Miniature & Optical Effects Unit

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Episode Summary

"The Empire Strikes Back" is episode 3 of Icons Unearthed: Star Wars season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 101 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on July 26, 2022.

Next: E4 · Return of the Jedi Best of Season 1