The Ultimate Ahsoka Tano Episodes Ranked for Die-Hard Fans

Warning! This article contains spoilers for ALL Ahsoka episodes thus far.

Summary

"Time to Fly" is the least impressive episode of Ahsoka thus far, as it feels rushed given its shorter duration and ends abruptly.

"Master and Apprentice" effectively captures the attention of both new and longtime fans through its captivating character introductions, intense lightsaber battle, and the looming danger posed by Thrawn.

"The Fallen Jedi" stands out as the ultimate episode, showcasing gripping action sequences, captivating character revelations, and an enticing cliffhanger in the World Between Worlds.

With the arrival of Ahsoka episode 4, the latest Star Wars show reaches its midpoint, but how does it measure up to the preceding three installments? Ahsoka kicked off with a compelling two-episode premiere, reacquainting fans of Dave Filoni's previous Star Wars endeavors with the world of Star Wars Rebels. Meanwhile, these episodes also served as an enticing entry point for new viewers, unfamiliar with projects like Star Wars: The Clone Wars or Rebels, seamlessly establishing the narrative of the New Republic era.

Continuing from the storyline introduced in The Mandalorian season 2, Ahsoka delves into the protagonist's quest to find Grand Admiral Thrawn. With concerns that this stranded Imperial leader may unite the remaining Imperial forces and establish a new Galactic Empire, Ahsoka reaches out to her allies from Star Wars Rebels, who have previously confronted Thrawn, in a bid to thwart his resurgence. Due to the immense anticipation surrounding the series and its significance for future Star Wars films, Ahsoka has faced intense scrutiny since its release. Without further ado, here is a ranking of every Ahsoka episode, from least to most exceptional.

4 Episode 3 - "Time To Fly"

"Time to Fly," the third episode of Ahsoka, is often regarded as the weakest in the series so far. It should be noted that no episode of Ahsoka has been truly bad; they all contribute to the show's overarching story. However, compared to the other episodes, "Time to Fly" feels more like a transitional piece. It is the shortest episode yet, lasting just over 30 minutes, which gives it a rushed and abrupt ending.

The rushed feeling caused by the shorter runtime is the main criticism of "Time to Fly," but overall, the rest of the episode works well. The scene featuring Hera and the New Republic Senate Committee provides fascinating insights into the arrogance that allows the First Order to rise. Ahsoka and Sabine's story feels like a live-action adaptation of a Clone Wars episode. The training sequence at the beginning of the episode is fantastic, and the action scenes as the duo enters Seatos are awe-inspiring Star Wars moments.

The incredible appearance of the Purgill magnificently establishes their significance in Ahsoka, while the thrilling live-action depiction of the titular character's spacewalk offers pure Clone Wars amusement. However, the episode lacks substantial plot progression due to its transitional nature. Without the Purgill and Huyang's revelations regarding the Eye of Sion, Ahsoka episode 3 might have been criticized as filler content by online discourse, an overused critique. Despite its shorter duration and sense of being a smaller step in the larger journey, "Time to Fly" still proves to be a satisfactory Ahsoka episode, albeit one that falls short of reaching the exceptional heights of its counterparts.

3 Episode 1 - "Master And Apprentice"

Arriving just above "Time to Fly" is the debut episode of Ahsoka, titled "Master and Apprentice." This inaugural installment of Ahsoka faced the daunting challenge of appealing to fans well-versed in animated series such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, while also captivating viewers who were new to the characters, narratives, and universes it presents. Despite this formidable task, Ahsoka episode 1 impressively manages to strike a chord. The initial character moments effectively capture the essence of each Rebels character, evoking a sense of familiarity for devoted fans, while simultaneously establishing their unique personalities for newcomers to Ahsoka's animated prequel.

2 Episode 2 - "Toil And Trouble"

Although the amount of extended exposition in Ahsoka episode 1 can slow down the pace at times, it still manages to deliver a satisfying introductory chapter. By seamlessly merging captivating lightsaber battles, foreshadowing Ahsoka's future story, and introducing a foreboding threat in Thrawn, this episode successfully immerses both dedicated fans and newcomers into the Star Wars universe. With delightful nods to familiar Star Wars Easter eggs, the performances, direction, and writing effectively reintroduce fans to this corner of the galaxy while also captivating those who may be unfamiliar with previous stories. Ultimately, Ahsoka episode 1 manages to accomplish the formidable task of crafting a compelling narrative for two distinct sets of fans, even though the extensive setup can occasionally impede the overall momentum.

The second episode of the show, titled "Toil and Trouble," has been ranked as the second-best so far. In this episode, the focus shifted towards advancing the plot after the first episode introduced the characters and set up the story. Ahsoka and Hera embarked on an engaging journey to Corellia, which culminated in an exhilarating aerial dogfight and Ahsoka's first confrontation with the mysterious Inquisitor Marrok. These scenes provided a glimpse of the thrilling action sequences that await us as the search for Grand Admiral Thrawn intensifies.

Furthermore, the true potential of the show's plot was unveiled in Ahsoka episode 2, titled "Toil and Trouble." This episode revealed a significant development: Thrawn and Ezra find themselves trapped in a second Star Wars galaxy. This narrative twist not only paves the way for boundless opportunities in Ahsoka's story but also in the broader Star Wars franchise. Additionally, the episode skillfully recreates the iconic epilogue from Star Wars Rebels, in which Sabine pledges to locate Ezra, who acts as Ahsoka's apprentice. With the promise of forthcoming conflicts, Ahsoka episode 2 surpasses both its predecessor and successor.

1 Episode 4 - "Fallen Jedi"

The Ahsoka-centric episode 4 of the latest Star Wars series, titled "Fallen Jedi," surpasses all others in terms of brilliance. Building off the intense finale of "Time to Fly," "Fallen Jedi" immediately plunges into Ahsoka's captivating journey. With no time to spare, the episode delivers highly anticipated confrontations between Marrok, Shin, Ahsoka, and Sabine. The clash between Marrok and Ahsoka reaches a climactic twist when the former's hidden identity is revealed. Meanwhile, the skirmish between Shin and Sabine deepens their rivalry and highlights the latter's ongoing struggle to tap into the Force.

The lightsaber choreography in both action sequences showed significant improvement compared to the battles in Ahsoka episodes 1 and 2. It is hoped that this improvement will continue as the series progresses. A notable example of this improvement is seen in the confrontation between Baylan and Ahsoka in the climax of the episode. Not only did this showcase Baylan's immense strength, but it also provided intriguing glimpses into his past and future motivations. Ray Stevenson delivered an outstanding performance in Ahsoka episode 4, making Baylan the most captivating character in the series.

Before discussing the highlights of Ahsoka episode 4, it is important to address some minor inconsistencies in the plot. Firstly, it was revealed that Ahsoka episode takes place at the same time as The Mandalorian season 3, which raises questions about Carson Teva's cameo as one of Hera's Phoenix Squadron pilots. Secondly, there is confusion regarding Huyang's dedication to fixing the communications of the T-6 shuttle, as Ahsoka episode 3 established that the Denab system is blocking communications to and from the planet of Seatos.

Aside from those minor inconsistencies, Ahsoka episode 4 delivered significant Star Wars revelations that more than compensate for brief lapses in logic. The revelation that Sabine's family perished during the Great Purge of Mandalore is a major development for her character, while also connecting Ahsoka to The Mandalorian. The hints suggesting that this tragedy could have been avoided if Ahsoka had trusted her apprentice add further depth to the plot, as they set up Sabine's decision to give Baylan the map. After experiencing the loss of her family and believing Ahsoka to be dead, Sabine now feels more isolated than ever, leading her to dedicate herself to finding Ezra and willingly handing over the map to Thrawn.

Notably, the ending of "Fallen Jedi," where Ahsoka awakens in the World Between Worlds, foreshadows a significant shift in the series' status quo heading into Ahsoka episode 5. The presence of Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker and the foreboding atmosphere, highlighted by Vader's theme, leave a lasting impression. Ahsoka episode 4 takes bold risks to set the stage for the latter half of the show, solidifying its status as the best episode thus far. However, considering the uncertain future of Ahsoka's remaining story, it is difficult to predict whether it will maintain this top position.

New episodes of Ahsoka release every Tuesday at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Disney+.