The BEST episodes of Icons Unearthed season 1

Every episode of Icons Unearthed season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Icons Unearthed season 1!

Anthology series focusing on big movie and TV franchises.

Last Updated: 10/2/2025Network: VICE TV (US)Status: Continuing

8.30

27 votes

#1 - The Empire Strikes Back

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/26/2022

Attempting to break away from the studio system, George Lucas risked it all by self-funding Empire Strikes Back. With Lucas focused on the business, a new director took the reins.

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8.08

26 votes

#2 - Return of the Jedi

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/2/2022

Star Wars had taken its toll on George Lucas. While his marriage, relationships, and physical health were breaking down, expectations were higher than ever for the series finale.

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7.93

29 votes

#3 - A New Hope: Part II

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/19/2022

After A New Hope's difficult production, the all-important post-production and special effects loomed. A ragtag group of filmmakers gave the term "fix it in post" a new meaning.

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7.84

25 votes

#4 - The Phantom Menace

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/9/2022

After more than a decade on ice, Star Wars returned with impossible expectations. Can this new Star Wars trilogy recreate the original magic without his partner Marcia at his side?

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Attack of the Clones/Revenge of the Sith

7.84

25 votes

#5 - Attack of the Clones/Revenge of the Sith

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/16/2022

With The Phantom Menace leaving many fans cold, Lucas was at his lowest with two more films still to be made. Would he lose the dedication of his fervent fan base?

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7.75

40 votes

#6 - A New Hope: Part I

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/12/2022

Star Wars: Episode IV--A New Hope changed the course of movie history. The production, however, was a tumultuous process that nearly killed the man who created it: George Lucas.

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