The BEST episodes of Star Wars Rebels season 1

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

It is a dark time in the galaxy as the Galactic Empire continues to tighten its grip on the people through oppression and fear, compelling a few brave individuals to band together in resistance. The motley crew of the starship Ghost stands up for those who cannot fight for themselves, providing the spark to ignite a rebellion.

Last Updated: 2/20/2025Network: Disney XDStatus: Ended
Fire Across the Galaxy (2)
star
8.08
1704 votes

#1 - Fire Across the Galaxy (2)

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/2/2015

The Ghost crew makes a final desperate attempt to rescue Kanan from the Empire. Who will fall?

Directors: Dave Filoni
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Path of the Jedi
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7.90
1698 votes

#2 - Path of the Jedi

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/5/2015

Kanan and Ezra venture into a hidden Jedi Temple, where they both face new trials -- and encounter one of the greatest Jedi the galaxy has ever known.

Directors: Dave Filoni
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Breaking Ranks
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7.83
1948 votes

#3 - Breaking Ranks

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2014

Looking to uncover an Imperial decoder, Ezra goes undercover as a cadet at the Lothal Imperial Academy.

Directors: Steven G. Lee
Writer: Greg Weisman
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Droids in Distress
star
7.78
2465 votes

#4 - Droids in Distress

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2014

Low on food and fuel, the Ghost crew agrees to steal an Imperial weapons shipment for crime lord Cikatro Vizago. During the mission, they encounter a familiar droid duo -- and find that the weapons in question are more deadly than they'd realized.

Directors: Steward Lee
Writer: Greg Weisman
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Gathering Forces (2)
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7.76
1763 votes

#5 - Gathering Forces (2)

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2014

The Inquisitor continues his pursuit of the Ghost crew, while Ezra looks to make a connection with the Force.

Directors: Steward Lee
Writer: Greg Weisman
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Rebel Resolve (1)
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7.72
1530 votes

#6 - Rebel Resolve (1)

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2015

With Kanan in Imperial custody, Ezra makes a risky deal and sets a plan in motion to save his Master.

Directors: Justin Ridge
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Rise of the Old Masters
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7.72
2052 votes

#7 - Rise of the Old Masters

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2014

Kanan continues to train Ezra in the ways of the Force, but both become frustrated with each other and their new roles. Meanwhile, an underground transmission reveals that a Jedi Master, long thought dead, is alive and in Imperial custody.

Directors: Steward Lee
Writer: Henry Gilroy
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Idiot's Array
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7.71
1626 votes

#8 - Idiot's Array

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/19/2015

After Zeb bets — and loses — Chopper in a game of sabacc, the Ghost crew find themselves caught in the middle of a smooth-talking smuggler's scheme.

Directors: Steward Lee
Writer: Kevin Hopps
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Call to Action
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7.70
1613 votes

#9 - Call to Action

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/9/2015

The Ghost crew, having proved effective in their strikes against the Empire, win the attention of a powerful new enemy.

Directors: Steward Lee
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Fighter Flight
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7.68
1984 votes

#10 - Fighter Flight

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2014

A simple supply run for hard-to-find meiloorun fruit takes a dangerous turn, as Zeb and Ezra draw the attention of Imperials...and steal a TIE fighter.

Directors: Steven G. Lee
Writer: Kevin Hopps
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Empire Day (1)
star
7.67
1817 votes

#11 - Empire Day (1)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2014

Ezra struggles with unanswered questions from the past on Empire Day -- his birthday -- while the Ghost crew uncovers key Imperial intel.

Directors: Steven G. Lee
Writer: Henry Gilroy
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Vision of Hope
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7.61
1599 votes

#12 - Vision of Hope

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/2/2015

After experiencing a vision of the future, Ezra leads the Ghost crew into a meeting with a potential ally.

Directors: Steven G. Lee
Writer: Henry Gilroy
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Out of Darkness
star
7.60
1880 votes

#13 - Out of Darkness

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2014

Their relationship strained over trust issues, Hera and Sabine team up for a supply run but find an unexpected danger waiting.

Directors: Steward Lee
Writer: Kevin Hopps
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