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Some of the show's arcs have sured some movies in quality. In of storytelling, George Lucas, Dave Filoni, and company have performed a seven season-long masterclass, with some episodes doing nothing short of blowing the minds of fans.
"Shades Of Reason" (Season 5 Episode 15) - 9.1
"Shades of Reason" sees Death Watch and Maul unleash their plan on Mandalore taking over the throne from Duchess Satine Kryze, with Death Watch then betraying Maul and Savage.
The Takeover of Mandalore arc is outstanding, and the highlight of this episode is undoubtedly the cinematic lightsaber battle between Maul and Vizsla that sees Maul take over Mandalore for himself, splitting up Death Watch, and leading perfectly into the next unbelievable episode.
"The Jedi Who Knew Too Much" (Season 5 Episode 18) - 9.1
There are actually four episodes that sit on 9.1, but due to having fewer reviews, "Sacrifice" unfortunately missed out. What did make the cut is the second episode of Ahsoka's last arc as a Jedi "The Jedi Who Knew Too Much."
It is the episode that truly sets the events in motion, with Ahsoka getting blamed for the murder of the primary suspect of the Temple bombing and having to go on the run from the Republic and its army.
"Revenge" (Season 4 Episode 22) - 9.1
"Revenge" sees Mother Talzin restore Maul to a more sane state, subsequently sending him off to exact his revenge on one Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The reunion between the two is chilling, and the unexpected team-up of Obi-Wan and Asajj fighting Maul and Savage was amazing to see. The set of episodes following Maul's return at the end of season four and the start of season five are unbelievable, with Maul always delivering in animation.
"Carnage Of Krell" (Season 4 Episode 10) - 9.4
The famed Umbara arc was bound to come upon the list of top Clone Wars episodes, and the one that makes it to the top ten is the epic finale to the arc.
It sees a heartbreaking twist where Krell ordered clones to kill other clones lying that they were disguised Umbarans, it also reveals that Krell has fallen to the Dark Side, and sees Rex wrestle with individuality, realizing sometimes following orders is not the right thing to do. It is an incredible episode and a fitting end to such an excellent arc.
"The Wrong Jedi" (Season 5 Episode 20) - 9.5
Perhaps one of the most heartbreaking moments in all of Star Wars comes in this episode, which is the finale of season five, and the episode that sees Ahsoka leave the Jedi Order.
The episode sees Ahsoka on trial, with Anakin finally finding out the truth that it was, in fact, Barriss Offee doing all the things for which Ahsoka got blamed. The duel between Anakin and Barriss is very underrated, and the episode truly makes you both sympathize with Anakin, and facepalm at the Jedi Council.
"The Lawless" (Season 5 Episode 16) - 9.7
Before season seven came along there was but one episode that truly stood above the rest as the king of the show, and one of the finest 20+ minutes of Star Wars ever, the final episode of the Mandalore takeover arc, "The Lawless."
It had emotion in Satine's vicious death and Obi-Wan having to watch, immense action, fantastic shots and scenes, phenomenal performances and character work alongside powerful quotes and, just when the episode could not get any better, fans are spoiled with a lightsaber battle with Sidious dealing with Maul and Savage.
"Old Friends Not Forgotten" (Season 7 Episode 8) - 9.8
The final arc of The Clone Wars, the Siege of Mandalore, kicks off with the epic "Old Friends Not Forgotten," which sees Ahsoka and Anakin reunited and together for the last time, with Ahsoka, Rex, and Bo-Katan going to Mandalore with their forces.
The episode kicks off the arc in a big way, full of phenomenal action, emotional moments, and is just the perfect way to start an arc. The entire sequence with Ahsoka and Rex racing to the bottom is flawless, the start of the episode with Anakin and Obi-Wan likewise, and the tie ins with Revenge Of The Sith are outstanding.
"Victory And Death" (Season 7 Episode 12) - 9.9
The finale of the series falls third only because of having fewer reviews than the episodes to come, but that does not prevent it from being a perfect finale.
It sees Ahsoka and Rex fight there way off a crashing ship, and then having to bury the fallen clones as well as fake their own deaths. It is emotional, somber, devastating, and incredible all in one, and that final scene with Vader, and that last shot, will live forever in the minds of fans.
"Shattered" (Season 7 Episode 11) - 9.9
The penultimate episode of the series is perhaps the most somber experience fans have had since Revenge Of The Sith, as the first part of the episode, just builds an atmosphere that lets you know what is to come.
When Order 66 hits it is a lump in the throat moment, Rex fights the order and fights tears, before succumbing to it and attempting to kill Ahsoka. Luckily Ahsoka saves Rex and frees Maul for a diversion. It lives up to its title, and there is not much more praise to give it.
"The Phantom Apprentice" (Season 7 Episode 9) - 9.9
The episode of the Siege of Mandalore arc with the most votes by quite a big margin was its second part, "The Phantom Apprentice," and it may well be one of the perfect things Star Wars has produced.
It relies on the battle between Ahsoka and Maul and the ground action on Mandalore, and both deliver. The lightsaber battle is one of the best of all time, and arguably the best animated. Sam Witwer and Ashley Eckstein are incredible, so too are Ray Park and Lauren Mary Kim. There is truly no limit to the amount of praise this episode and this arc deserve.