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Star Wars Films and TV Series Chronological Order HOW TO REALLY WATCH THE STAR WARS SAGA FILMS AND TV SERIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER The BEST, the ULTIMATE, most detailed, and comprehensive chronological viewing order out there! Updated May 5, 2024 This is what I consider to be the definitive, fully chronological order in which to watch the Star Wars Saga. Of course, you may choose to omit to your preference or rearrange the order to your taste, especially since I’m including some non-canon TV series and films from the expanded universe in the mix that don’t contradict significant details (other than the Ewoks speaking English in their cartoon series, but then mysteriously forgetting that language in Return of the Jedi). Non-canon films or series will be labeled as “Legends”. And as much as possible, I will include the “year” or time-span in which the series or film occurs. BBY refers to the “Before the Battle of Yavin” which (for novices) is the final space battle at the end of Star Wars: A New Hope. ABY, as you may have guessed, refers to After the Battle of Yavin. There are other lists out there, other so-called “definitive” chronological orders. Some include novels, short-stories, comic books. Some are only about the Star Wars films. Some include films and tv series, but none of the latter go into as specific, all-encompassing viewing detail as this list. This is the best of all of the resources available. As new films or TV series are released, this list will be updated to be as current as possible. There seems to be much debate online regarding which is the best way to watch all of the Star Wars films and TV series. I agree that there is no single right way. I grew up having seen the first ever Star Wars (A New Hope, 1977) in the theatre at the tender age of about three years old. And then having to wait three years for The Empire Strikes Back to premier in theatres, and so on. That is the way I want to introduce the Star Wars universe to my kids. After they experience the Original Trilogy, though, the rest of their viewing order is still up in the air. In May 2020, however, about a month and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic where the world was experiencing various levels of shut downs, my wife and I decided to start Star Wars Day (May The Fourth be with you) early. We discussed that, while both of us have been quite familiar with the Star Wars films, our experience with the Star Wars TV series was limited. We had recently binged The Mandalorian on our new subscription to the Disney Plus streaming service and really enjoyed it. We thought it could be cool to watch all of the currently available Star Wars films and TV series in chronological order. And we did it. And we wrapped them all up in mid-January 2021, watching, on average, one film or one series episode per day in that 8 ½-month time frame. For the most part, the Star Wars timeline is pretty straight-forward, but there are some instances where there is some jumping around. Star Wars: The Clone Wars has an animated movie and a 7-season series that jump around. The Clone Wars series was not released in proper chronological order so please follow the detailed list below. Another example is the final episode of Star Wars: Rebels where you will have to stop that episode before the end, make note of where you left off, watch several movies and shorts, and then come back for that episode’s epilogue. Star Wars: Resistance is in chronological order, but part of the series occurs before The Force Awakens, while other parts of the series occurs after The Last Jedi. And there are some episodes of The Clone Wars series and Resistance that occur congruently with a few of the films. I have placed them in the order than makes the most sense. The series of animated shorts called Forces of Destiny is also a little tricky because some of the episodes feel like they are “deleted scenes” that would take place within one of the Star Wars films. This viewing order listed below will include those Forces of Destiny episodes either prior to or after the film, for simplicity’s sake. But, if you feel like pausing a film to switch over to a Forces of Destiny animated short, and then resume the film, that list will come later. Unless otherwise specified, all films and series can be found on Disney Plus. And all TV series that jump around are based on the Disney Plus episode numbers, not the IMDb episode guide. If you want to watch The Star Wars Saga in FULL CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ... here’s how to do it: Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (series) – ~232 BBY S1E01A The Young Jedi Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Short - S1E01 Meet The Young Jedi S1E01B Yoda's Mission Short - S1E02 Lys' Creature Caper Short - S1E04 Nubs and the Flower Fiasco S1E02 Nash's Race Day / The Lost Jedi Ship Short - S1E03 Kai's Daring Droid Rescue S1E03 Get Well Nubs / The Junk Giant to S1E06 Squadron / Forest Defenders Short - S1E05 Nash's Firehawk Frenzy Short - S1E06 Taborr's Pirate Showdown S1E07 The Jedi and the Thief / The Missing Kibbin to S1E19 Life Day / Rail Strikes Back Star Wars: The Acolyte – ~132 BBY S1E03 Destiny (skip "Previously On") S1E07 Choice (skip "Previously On") S1E01 Lost/Found to S1E02 Revenge/Justice S1E04 Day to S1E06 Teach/Corrupt S1E08 The Acolyte Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – S1E02 Justice - ~55 BBY Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – S1E03 Choices - ~44 BBY Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – S1E01 Life and Death - 36-34 BBY Star Wars: The Phantom Menace – 32 BBY Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – S1E04 The Sith Lord - 32 BBY Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E10 Monster Misunderstanding Star Wars: Attack of the Clones – 22 BBY Star Wars: Clone Wars (2D Micro-series) – Volume 1 & Volume 2 (stop at Vol. 2 15:25 mark) – 22 BBY ("Legends") Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) – 21 BBY-19 BBY S2E16 Cat and Mouse S1E16 Hidden Enemy Star Wars: The Clone Wars (animated movie) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) S3E01 Clone Cadets S3E03 Supply Lines S1E01 Ambush to S1E15 Trespass S1E17 Blue Shadow Virus to S1E21 Liberty on Ryloth S2E01 Holocron Heist to S2E03 Children of the Force S2E17 Bounty Hunters to S2E19 The Zillo Beast Strikes Back S2E04 Senate Spy to S2E14 Duchess of Mandalore S2E20 Death Trap to S2E22 Lethal Trackdown S3E05 Corruption to S3E07 Assassin S3E02 ARC Troopers S3E04 Sphere of Influence S3E08 Evil Plans S1E22 Hostage Crisis S3E09 Hunt for Ziro Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E10 Teach You, I Will Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E02 Unexpected Company Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E11 The Starfighter Stunt Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E06 The Imposter Inside Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E04 The Padawan Path Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) S3E10 Heroes on Both Side S3E11 Pursuit of Peace S2E15 Senate Murders S3E12 Nightsisters to S4E19 Massacre Star Wars: Tales of the Empire – S1E01 The Path of Fear Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) S4E20 Bounty to S4E22 Revenge S5E02 A War on Two Fronts to S5E13 Point of No Return S5E01 Revival S5E14 Eminence to S6E13 Sacrifice Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Crystal Crisis on Utapau (story reels) (can be found on YouTube) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) S7E01 The Bad Batch to S7E08 Together Again Clone Wars 2D micro series (resume Vol. 2 at 15:25 mark) There will be some inconsistencies and possible contradictions between the end of Clone Wars and The Clone Wars S7E09 because Obi-Wan and Anakin are summonded to the Chancellor's aid very differently ... just go with it. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) S7E09 Old Friends Not Forgotten S7E10 The Phantom Apprentice Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith – 19 BBY Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) S7E11 Shattered S7E12 Victory and Death (stop at the 8:30 mark) Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – S1E05 Practice Makes Perfect – 19 BBY Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) S7E12 Victory and Death (resume at the 8:30 mark, stop again at the 19:10 mark) Star Wars: Tales of the Empire – S1E04 Devoted Star Wars: Tales of the Empire – S1E05 Realization Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Seasons One, Two, Three – 19-18 BBY (series) Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi – S1E06 Resolve – 18 BBY Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) S7E12 Victory and Death (resume at the 19:10 mark) – 18 BBY Star Wars: Droids – 15 BBY (“Legends”) (series) S1E01 The White Witch to S1E09 Coby and the Starhunters S2E01 The Great Heep S1E10 Tail of the Moon Comets to S1E13 The Frozen Citadel Solo: A Star Wars Story – 13-10 BBY (approximately) Star Wars: Forces of Destiny - S2E12 Triplecross Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi – 9 BBY (series) Star Wars: Tales of the Empire – S1E06 The Way Out Star Wars: Andor - Season One – 5 BBY (series) Star Wars: Rebels Shorts - Season One – 5 BBY Star Wars: Rebels - Season One – 5 BBY-1 BBY Star Wars: Tales of the Empire – S1E02 The Path of Anger Star Wars: Rebels - Season Two – 5 BBY-1 BBY S2E01 The Siege of Lothal to S2E08 Blood Sisters Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E12 Newest Recruit Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E16 Crash Course Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E13 Accidental Allies Star Wars: Rebels S2E09 Stealth Strike S2E10 The Future of the Force Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E16 A Disarming Lesson Star Wars: Rebels S2E11 Legacy to S3E22 Zero Hour: Part 2 Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E11 Art History Star Wars: Rebels S4E01 – Heroes of Mandalore: Part 1 to S4E13 A World Between Worlds Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E01 Hasty Departure Star Wars: Rebels S4E14 A Fool’s Hope S4E15 Family Reunion - and Farewell (stop at the 42:01 mark) Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E08 Bounty of Trouble Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E07 The Stranger Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E04 Jyn’s Trade Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – 0 BBY Star Wars: A New Hope – 0 BBY The Star Wars Holiday Special – ~2 ABY (“Legends”) Bootleg copies are around and can be found on YouTube. If the whole Holiday Special is too “painful” to watch, at least check out the first significant appearance by Boba Fett on Disney+ entitled The Story of the Faithful Wookiee Sesame Street (“Legends”) Episode 1364 C-3PO & R2-D2 Visit Sesame Street - Part 1 Episode 1396 C-3PO & R2-D2 Visit Sesame Street - Part 2 Watch a Super Cut of their appearances HERE The Muppet Show (“Legends”) S4E017 The Stars of Star Wars Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E05 Beasts of Echo Base Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – 3 ABY Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E07 The Path Ahead Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure – 3 ABY (“Legends”) Ewoks: Battle for Endor – 3 ABY (“Legends”) Star Wars: Ewoks – 3.5 ABY (“Legends”) (series) Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E06 Bounty Hunted Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – 4 ABY Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E03 Ewok Escape Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E15 Traps and Tribulations Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E14 An Imperial Feast Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E09 Chopper and Friends Star Wars: Rebels S4E15 Family Reunion - and Farewell (resume at the 42:01 mark) – 4 ABY Star Wars: Tales of the Empire – S1E03 The Path of Hate Star Wars: The Mandalorian – Seasons One & Two – 9-10 ABY Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett – Season One – 10 ABY Star Wars: The Mandalorian – Season Three – 11 ABY Star Wars: Ahsoka – Season One – 11 ABY Star Wars: Resistance – 34 ABY S1E01 The Recruit to S1E10 Station Theta Black Star Wars: Resistance Shorts Star Wars: Resistance S1E11 Bibo to S1E19 Descent Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E15 The Happabore Hazard Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E05 Run Rey Run Star Wars: The Force Awakens – 34 ABY Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E01 Sands of Jakku Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E02 BB-8 Bandits Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S1E09 Tracker Trouble Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E14 Perilous Pursuit Star Wars: Resistance S1E20 No Escape Part 1 to S2E02 A Quick Salvage Run Star Wars: The Last Jedi – 34 ABY Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E08 Porg Problems Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E13 Porgs! Star Wars: Forces of Destiny – S2E03 Shuttle Shock Star Wars: Resistance S2E03 Live Fire to S2E18 The Escape Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – 35 ABY