The WORST episodes of LIGHT & MAGIC
Every episode of LIGHT & MAGIC ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of LIGHT & MAGIC!
LIGHT & MAGIC is a six-part series that tells the story of Industrial Light & Magic, the special effects company George Lucas founded to make Star Wars. Through personal interviews and never-before-seen footage, director Lawrence Kasdan pulls back the curtain on ILM's most iconic effects, while delving into the fascinating backstories of the artists and innovators who created them.
#1 - There's No Going Back
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2025
ILM is no longer the only game in town. To stay on top, they'll have to change the game yet again.
#2 - No More Pretending You're Dinosaurs
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/2022
CG finally comes into its own with "Jurassic Park," paving the way for a new era of innovation.
#3 - There Must Be a Better Way
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2025
As George Lucas tries to convince Hollywood to go digital, ILM takes on wind, water, and a CG Yoda.
#4 - Gang of Outsiders
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2022
An unlikely team comes together to create the effects for a new space film called "The Star Wars."
#5 - Just Think About It
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2022
ILM moves north to face a daunting task: creating a sequel to the most successful film of all time.
#6 - Are We Ready for This?
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2025
After a decade away from Star Wars, George Lucas returns to ILM with a new impossible task.
#7 - Morfing
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2022
The digital age brings new challenges to ILM, but not everyone is ready for such massive change.
#8 - I Think I Found My People
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2022
It's the era of the 80s blockbuster and ILM is thriving, but revolution is on the horizon.
#9 - On the Bucking Bronco
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2022
George Lucas's whole life has been leading to Star Wars, but can ILM finish the job on time?