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The Best Episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1

Every episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1!

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Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 10 - Lair of Grievous
    8.1/10(6228 votes)

    S1:E10

    Jedi Master Kit Fisto and his former Padawan, the Mon Calamari Jedi Nahdar Vebb, track escaped prisoner Nute Gunray to a remote world. Following Nute into a mysterious den filled with strange creatures, weapons, and war-time artifacts, the Jedi discover it is the trap-laden lair of General Grievous! Learning that Count Dooku has led the Jedi there in order to punish Grievous for his recent failures, the General is determined to prove his abilities and destroy the Jedi. Kit and Nahdar, along with a contingent of clones, must now fight their way past Grievous and his caretaker droid A-4D to avoid being caught in General's evil clutches forever.

    Director:Atsushi Takeuchi
    Writer:Henry Gilroy

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  2. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 5 - Rookies
    7.9/10(7025 votes)

    S1:E5

    Rookie clones must fend for themselves against an invasion.

    Director:Justin Ridge
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  3. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 9 - Cloak of Darkness
    7.9/10(6057 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ahsoka and Jedi Master Luminara escort the captured notorious Separatist leader Nute Gunray to Coruscant so he can stand trial for his crimes. However, they are unaware that Count Dooku has sent his assassin, Asajj Ventress, to free their captive. With the help of Senate Commandos, the Jedi have to thwart Ventress's efforts to free their prisoner, despite the traitorous plans of Senate Guard Captain Argyus.

    Director:Dave Filoni
    Writer:Paul Dini

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  4. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 20 - Innocents of Ryloth
    7.9/10(5486 votes)

    S1:E20

    With the space blockade around Ryloth destroyed, Obi-Wan Kenobi must lead a small clone force into a droid occupied town to sabotage their anti-aircraft guns. Obi-Wan's mission is complicated when he learns the town's inhabitants are being used as living shields. A pair of clones in his platoon forges an unlikely friendship with a refugee Twi'lek girl, Numa, who's been orphaned by the war. Through their relationship with her, the clones begin to understand the real cost of the war...

    Director:Justin Ridge
    Writer:Henry Gilroy

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  5. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 22 - Hostage Crisis
    7.8/10(5318 votes)

    S1:E22

    In an attempt to force the release of the crime lord Ziro the Hutt from prison, bounty hunters seize control of the Senate Building and hold members of the Senate hostage. Cad Bane, the leader of the operation, with the help of bounty hunter Aurra Sing, issues his demands to Chancellor Palpatine who has no choice but to meet his request. Unbeknownst to the hunters, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker is loose in the Senate Building.

    Director:Giancarlo Volpe
    Writer:Eoghan Mahony

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  6. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 16 - The Hidden Enemy
    7.6/10(5635 votes)

    S1:E16

    Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi lead Republic forces in an attempt to defeat the droid armies and free the planet of Christophsis from the Separatist siege. When the Republic is ambushed and forced to retreat, it becomes clear that someone in their midst has set them up. The Jedi believe this infiltration is a Sith-backed operation and go behind enemy lines to investigate. Meanwhile, Captain Rex and Commander Cody set out to uncover the traitor amongst them.

    Director:Steward Lee
    Writer:Drew Z. Greenberg

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  7. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 19 - Storm Over Ryloth
    7.6/10(5323 votes)

    S1:E19

    Ryloth, home world of the Twi'lek people, has been subjected to military occupation by the droid army of the Separatists, and surrounded by a blockade of Trade Federation battleships. While launching a surprise attack against the blockade, Ahsoka disobeys Anakin's orders and ends up losing most of her squadron. Even though she's emotionally rocked by this failure, Anakin helps her learn to persevere, placing her in charge of another risky attack.

    Director:Brian Kalin O'Connell
    Writer:George Krstic

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  8. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 21 - Liberty on Ryloth
    7.6/10(5210 votes)

    S1:E21

    The battle for the Twi'lek homeworld of Ryloth rages as the Republic attempts to drive off the occupying droid army led by Separatist Leader, Wat Tambor. With his forces stretched thin, Mace Windu must convince Twi'lek freedom fighter, Cham Syndulla, to help him save the capital city from the droids' destruction. Initially, the Twi'lek hero is hesitant to aid Mace, but ultimately realizes the Jedi can be trusted and joins with him to liberate the city -- and ultimately the planet -- in the climactic battle.

    Director:Rob Coleman
    Writer:Henry Gilroy

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  9. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 15 - Trespass
    7.5/10(5466 votes)

    S1:E15

    Arriving on the desolate ice world of Orto Plutonia, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate the disappearance of a clone security force stationed on a remote outpost. The Jedi, accompanied by Senator Riyo Chuchi and Chairman Cho of the nearby moon of Pantora, soon discover their clone troopers were attacked by a tribe of furry natives known as the Talz. Fierce beast-riding warriors, the Talz are very territorial and only want to be left alone. The Jedi manage to negotiate peace with the Talz chieftain, Thi-Sen, when greedy Chairman Cho breaks it by insisting the planet and the Talz are under his power. The resulting conflict escalates into war between the senator led clones and the Talz, with the Jedi in the middle.

    Director:Brian Kalin O'Connell
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  10. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 4 - Destroy Malevolence
    7.4/10(6433 votes)

    S1:E4

    Padmé Amidala and C-3PO are caught in the middle of a space battle.

    Director:Brian Kalin O'Connell
    Writer:Tim Burns

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  11. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 14 - Defenders of Peace
    7.4/10(5412 votes)

    S1:E14

    The leader of the Lurmen, Tee Watt Kaa, refuses to shelter the Jedi from arriving Separatist forces, fearing that such an action would unnecessarily bring his neutral people into the war. Ahsoka, Aayla, the wounded Anakin, and the rest of the clones respect their wishes as they don't want to jeopardize the village with their presence, so they have to retreat into the wilds of the planet. Separatist Neimoidian General Lok Durd arrives to test a devastating weapon, which they plan to use on the Lurmen! Ultimately, the villagers have to decide whether they will lay down to the Separatists or fight with the Jedi to defend their village.

    Director:Steward Lee
    Writer:Bill Canterbury

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  12. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 1 - Ambush
    7.3/10(8038 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jedi Master Yoda and three clone troopers -- Jek, Thire, and Rys -- must face off against Count Dooku's dreaded assassin Ventress and her massive droid army to prove the Jedi are strong enough to protect a strategic planet and forge a treaty for the Republic.

    Director:Dave Bullock
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  13. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 2 - Rising Malevolence
    7.3/10(7052 votes)

    S1:E2

    An attack by a devastating new Separatist weapon -- the powerful starship Malevolence -- leaves Jedi Master Plo Koon and his clone troopers struggling to survive until Anakin and Ahsoka can find them.

    Director:Dave Filoni
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  14. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 3 - Shadow of Malevolence
    7.3/10(6596 votes)

    S1:E3

    With the help of his Padawan Ahsoka and Jedi Master Plo Koon, Anakin utilizes new long-range Y-wing bombers to lead a bold strike on General Grievous' warship, the Malevolence, and its destructive weapon.

    Director:Brian Kalin O'Connell
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  15. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 11 - Dooku Captured
    7.3/10(5623 votes)

    S1:E11

    During their own attempt to kidnap Count Dooku, Anakin and Obi-Wan discover that the Sith Lord has already been captured by pirates. Hondo Ohnaka and his gang of pirates hold Dooku captive in their den on Florrum, and hold him for ransom. It's up to Anakin and Obi-Wan to see if the offer is too good to be true.

    Director:Jesse Yeh
    Writer:Julie Siege

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  16. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 13 - Jedi Crash
    7.2/10(5460 votes)

    S1:E13

    Anakin and Ahsoka arrive at a pitched sky battle to help besieged Jedi General Aayla Secura. Anakin is gravely injured in the fight. Aayla and Ahsoka, along with the now-wounded Anakin, Rex, and the surviving clones, crash land on the uncharted grass-covered planet, Maridun. Forced to leave Anakin behind in order to save him, Aayla teaches Ahsoka why the Jedi have no personal attachments. They make their way to a Lurmen village. Their ruler, Tee Watt Kaa, explains that they're pacifists in this war and are not aligned with either side. Hesitant to have anything to do with the Jedi, Tee Watt Kaa agrees to help save Anakin's life.

    Director:Rob Coleman
    Writer:Katie Lucas

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  17. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 7 - Duel of the Droids
    7.1/10(5933 votes)

    S1:E7

    Anakin, Ahsoka and replacement droid R3-S6 embark on a dual rescue/sabotage mission when they discover R2-D2 is being held at General Grievous' secret enemy listening post, Skytop Station.

    Director:Rob Coleman
    Writer:Kevin D. Campbell

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  18. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 12 - The Gungan General
    6.9/10(5470 votes)

    S1:E12

    Anakin and Obi-Wan have been duped and are being held for ransom along with Count Dooku by the pirate chief Hondo Ohnaka and his second-in-command, Turk Falso. While Anakin, Obi-Wan and Dooku unsuccessfully attempt to escape, the Republic sends the ransom via a special envoy, including Representative Jar Jar Binks. When Falso tries to steal the ransom from his boss by shooting down the shuttle, the only survivors are a squad of clones and Jar Jar, who as the most senior officer alive, has to take charge of the mission. It becomes a race against time as Jar Jar rushes to deliver the ransom to take custody of Dooku and save the Jedi.

    Director:Justin Ridge
    Writer:Julie Siege

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  19. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 18 - Mystery of a Thousand Moons
    6.9/10(5082 votes)

    S1:E18

    Even though the lab has been shut down, Dr. Vindi manages to activate the dreaded Blue Shadow Virus, infecting Ahsoka, Padmé, and many clone troopers. The plague is fatal within 48 hours. Anakin and Obi-Wan must travel to the mysterious planet, Iego, to secure the only known antidote to the sickness. Anakin and Obi-Wan arrive on the mysterious planet to find its population living in fear of a mysterious force that has been killing anything that tries to leave their world. With the help of Jaybo Hood, a clever Iegoan boy, Anakin and Obi-Wan must solve the planet's mystery before they can leave, and before everyone infected with the Separatist virus dies!

    Director:Jesse Yeh
    Writer:Brian Larsen

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  20. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 17 - Blue Shadow Virus
    6.6/10(5200 votes)

    S1:E17

    The Republic discovers a Separatist bio-weapon lab hidden on the planet of Naboo. Rather than wait for help, Padmé; explores the lab with Jar Jar. Anakin, Ahsoka, Rex, and Obi-Wan arrive and follow after her. They find that the Senator is being held captive by the sinister Dr. Nuvo Vindi. The mad scientist has been developing a lethal virus for the Separatists. Vindi threatens to set off a bomb and release the virus!

    Director:Giancarlo Volpe
    Writer:Craig Titley

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  21. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 6 - Downfall of a Droid
    6.5/10(5983 votes)

    S1:E6

    R2-D2 is lost during a fierce space battle -- and Anakin must find him before the Separatists discover the Jedi military secrets locked in his memory banks.

    Director:Rob Coleman
    Writer:George Krstic

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  22. Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 8 - Bombad Jedi
    6.0/10(6028 votes)

    S1:E8

    On a diplomatic mission to the planet Rodia, Padmé; discovers that her old friend and fellow Republic senator Onaconda Farr has allied his planet with the Separatists. In exchange for food and resources for his people, Onaconda captures Padmé and promises to deliver her to the Nute Gunray. Sensing Padmé is in trouble, Jar Jar Binks disguises himself as a Jedi, and with the help of C-3PO, courageously fights to rescue his friend and fellow senator.

    Director:Jesse Yeh
    Writers:Steven Melching, Kevin Rubio, Henry Gilroy

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Lair of Grievous" is the best rated episode of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 6228 votes. Directed by Atsushi Takeuchi and written by Henry Gilroy, it aired on 12/12/2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Rookies".