Lucasfilm took its first steps into a larger in 2008 when the company released the 3D animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The project launched with a theatrical film before running for five seasons on Cartoon Network. After Disney acquired Lucasfilm, the series was canceled and a shortened sixth season was added to the lineup on Netflix. The series made its triumphant return with Season 7 in 2020 on Disney+, giving fans much-needed closure.The Clone Wars had a bit of a whacky production style, especially in the first few seasons. Many of the episodes were released out of chronological order, for reasons that could pertain to creative decisions or network scheduling. This occasionally led to confusion when episodes would drop that actually preceded events seen in previous seasons, leaving fans questioning when everything was taking place.Fortunately, Lucasfilm released a detailed list that placed every episode in the series in chronological order, removing any doubt as to where episodes belonged. Given that The Clone Wars is such a popular show to binge, with even Anakin Skywalker actor Hayden Christensen even getting in on the series, an official breakdown of the ultimate viewing experience has proven to be a handy tool for new and old fans alike.The show may have concluded its run, but Lucasfilm is far from done celebrating the monumental stories told.Star Wars: The Clone Wars Viewing Order Celebrated Star WarsThe official Star Wars Twitter account shared an article that gives a sequential listing for Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ episodes, giving fans the opportunity to rematch the series in full chronological order:“Did someone say Star Wars: The Clone Wars rewatch? We present you the official sequential viewing order for the animated series now streaming on Disney+.“Though initially published in 2014, the list was updated after the release of the final season to account for the culmination of the series.This post comes as the first time Lucasfilm has promoted the chronological list on social media platforms. The full chronological order of episodes can be seen below:Season 2, Episode 16 - Cat and MouseSeason 1, Episode 16 - Hidden EnemyStar Wars: The Clone Wars (film)Season 3, Episode 1 - Clone CadetsSeason 3, Episode 3 - Supply LinesSeason 1, Episode 1 - AmbushSeason 1, Episode 2 - Rising MalevolenceSeason 1, Episode 3 - Shadow of MalevolenceSeason 1, Episode 4 - Destroy MalevolenceSeason 1, Episode 5 - RookiesSeason 1, Episode 6 - Downfall of a DroidSeason 1, Episode 7 - Duel of the DroidsSeason 1, Episode 8 - Bombad JediSeason 1, Episode 9 - Cloak of DarknessSeason 1, Episode 10 - Lair of GrievousSeason 1, Episode 11 - Dooku CapturedSeason 1, Episode 12 - The Gungan GeneralSeason 1, Episode 13 - Jedi CrashSeason 1, Episode 14 - Defenders of PeaceSeason 1, Episode 15 - TrespassSeason 1, Episode 16 - Blue Shadow VirusSeason 1, Episode 18 - Mystery of a Thousand MoonsSeason 1, Episode 19 - Storm over RylothSeason 1, Episode 20 - Innocents of RylothSeason 1, Episode 21 - Liberty on RylothSeason 2, Episode 1 - Holocron HeistSeason 2, Episode 2 - Cargo of DoomSeason 2, Episode 3 - Children of the ForceSeason 2, Episode 17 - Bounty HuntersSeason 2, Episode 18 - The Zillo BeastSeason 2, Episode 19 - The Zillo Beast Strikes BackSeason 2, Episode 4 - Senate SpySeason 2, Episode 5 - Landing at Point RainSeason 2, Episode 6 - Weapons FactorySeason 2, Episode 7 - Legacy of TerrorSeason 2, Episode 8 - Brain InvadersSeason 2, Episode 9 - Grievous IntrigueSeason 2, Episode 10 - The DeserterSeason 2, Episode 11 - Lightsaber LostSeason 2, Episode 12 - The Mandalore PlotSeason 2, Episode 13 - Voyage of TemptationSeason 2, Episode 14 - Duchess of MandalorieSeason 2, Episode 20 - Death TrapSeason 2, Episode 21 - R2 Come HomeSeason 2, Episode 22 - Lethal TrackdownSeason 3, Episode 5 - CorruptionSeason 3, Episode 6 - The AcademySeason 3, Episode 7 - AssassinSeason 3, Episode 2 - ARC TroopersSeason 3, Episode 4 - Sphere of InfluenceSeason 3, Episode 8 - Evil PlansSeason 1, Episode 22 - Hostage CrisisSeason 3, Episode 9 - The Hunt for ZiroSeason 3, Episode 10 - Heroes on Both SidesSeason 3, Episode 11 - Pursuit of PeaceSeason 2, Episode 15 - Senate MurdersSeason 3, Episode 12 - NightsistersSeason 3, Episode 13 - MonsterSeason 3, Episode 14 - Witches of the MistSeason 3, Episode 15 - OverlordsSeason 3, Episode 16 - Altar of MortisSeason 3, Episode 17 - Ghosts of MortisSeason 3, Episode 18 - The CitadelSeason 3, Episode 19 - Counter AttackSeason 3, Episode 20 - Citadel RescueSeason 3, Episode 21 - Padawan LostSeason 3, Episode 14 - Wookiee HuntSeason 4, Episode 1 - Water WarSeason 4, Episode 2 - Gungan AttackSeason 4, Episode 3 - PrisonersSeason 4, Episode 4 - Shadow WarriorSeason 4, Episode 5 - Mercy MissionSeason 4, Episode 6 - Nomad DroidsSeason 4, Episode 7 - Darkness on UmbaraSeason 4, Episode 8 - The GeneralSeason 4, Episode 9 - Plan of DissentSeason 4, Episode 10 - Carnage of KrellSeason 4, Episode 11 - KidnappedSeason 4, Episode 12 - Slaves of the RepublicSeason 4, Episode 13 - Escape from KadavoSeason 4, Episode 14 - A Friend in NeedSeason 4, Episode 15 - DeceptionSeason 4, Episode 16 - Friends and EnemiesSeason 4, Episode 17 - The BoxSeason 4, Episode 18 - Crisis on NabooSeason 4, Episode 19 - MassacreSeason 4, Episode 20 - BountySeason 4, Episode 21 - BrothersSeason 4, Episode 22 - RevengeSeason 5, Episode 2 - A War on Two FrontsSeason 5, Episode 3 - Front RunnersSeason 5, Episode 4 - The Soft WarSeason 5, Episode 5 - Tipping PointsSeason 5, Episode 6 - The GatheringSeason 5, Episode 7 - A Test of StrengthSeason 5, Episode 8 - Bound for RescueSeason 5, Episode 9 - A Necessary BondSeason 5, Episode 10 - Secret WeaponsSeason 5, Episode 11 - A Sunny Day in the VoidSeason 5, Episode 12 - Missing in ActionSeason 5, Episode 13 - Point of No ReturnSeason 5, Episode 1 - RevivalSeason 5, Episode 14 - EminenceSeason 5, Episode 15 - Shades of ReasonSeason 5, Episode 16 - The LawlessSeason 5, Episode 17 - SabotageSeason 5, Episode 18 - The Jedi Who Knew Too MuchSeason 5, Episode 19 - To Catch a JediSeason 5, Episode 20 - The Wrong JediSeason 6, Episode 1 - The UnknownSeason 6, Episode 2 - ConspiracySeason 6, Episode 3 - FugitiveSeason 6, Episode 4 - OrdersSeason 6, Episode 5 - An Old FriendSeason 6, Episode 6 - The Rise of ClovisSeason 6, Episode 7 - Crisis at the HeartSeason 6, Episode 8 - The DisappearedSeason 6, Episode 9 - The Disappeared Pt. IISeason 6, Episode 10 - The Lost OneSeason 6, Episode 11 - VoicesSeason 6, Episode 12 - DestinySeason 6, Episode 13 - SacrificeSeason 7, Episode 5 - Gone with a TraceSeason 7, Episode 6 - Deal No DealSeason 7, Episode 7 - Dangerous DebtSeason 7, Episode 8 - Together AgainSeason 7, Episode 1 - The Bad BatchSeason 7, Episode 2 - A Distant EchoSeason 7, Episode 3 - On the Wings of KeeradaksSeason 7, Episode 4 - Unfinished BusinessSeason 7, Episode 9 - Old Friends Not ForgottenSeason 7, Episode 10 - The Phantom ApprenticeSeason 7, Episode 11 - ShatteredSeason 7, Episode 12 - Victory and DeathYou Fought in the Clone Wars?George Lucas has long been known for his masterful ability to world build, something he did at length in the original Star Wars film. A New Hope laid the groundwork for what would eventually become The Clone Wars, as Obi-Wan Kenobi mentioned the conflict to an awed Luke Skywalker. Fans at the time hoped to learn more about the war, and Lucas eventually delivered when the technology existed to do so.What few could have expected is how popular the series would become. The Clone Wars expanded significantly on the events of the prequel trilogy, fleshing out the tragic story of Anakin Skywalker while introducing new Star Wars icons in his Padawan Ahsoka Tano and the trusty clone Captain Rex. Eventually, the series took some wild turns, as Darth Maul was resurrected and Mandalore became a major planet over the course of seven seasons.The timing of the official account’s tweet is certainly interesting; perhaps Lucasfilm is taking the opportunity to plug the series after Hayden Christensen shared he had watched the show in preparation for Obi-Wan Kenobi. It’s doubtful that the article’s recent push is indicative of any imminent news regarding additional episodes for the show, but it can never hurt to give Clone Wars some love.Evaluating the viewing order and series as a whole in 2022 makes for some interesting consideration. Even the final season was released out of order, as Ahsoka’s walkabout arc takes place before the Bad Batch mission. There are roughly two and a half seasons worth of Clone Wars that still remain unfinished, and while many hope to one day see everything completed, the show as it stands comes to a satisfying conclusion.The list could easily add the first two seasons of The Bad Batch and nothing would seem out of place, as that show is essentially a direct sequel to Clone Wars. How shows like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka connect to the show will be interesting to see, as streaming has offered the unique opportunity for further exploration of the conflict. With many of the characters making the jump from animation to live-action, The Clone Wars serves as the stepping stone into another larger world.All seven seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars are available to stream on Disney+.
Lucasfilm took its first steps into a larger in 2008 when the company released the 3D animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The project launched with a theatrical film before running for five seasons on Cartoon Network. After Disney acquired Lucasfilm, the series was canceled and a shortened sixth season was added to the lineup on Netflix. The series made its triumphant return with Season 7 in 2020 on Disney+, giving fans much-needed closure.
