Episode 48: Rako Hardeen Arc, Part 2
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Episode 48: Rako Hardeen Arc, Part 2

Did you know that Star Wars has a bounty hunter-themed reality TV show in the middle of Season Four? Who knew!

Shenanigans continue in the second half of the Rako Hardeen arc (The Clone Wars 4.17–18) as Dooku whittles down 12 of the galaxy’s greatest bounty hunters to five. It’s a race against time — and Anakin’s impatience — as Obi-Wan tries to thwart Dooku’s plans.

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Episode 47: Rako Hardeen Arc, Part 1
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Episode 47: Rako Hardeen Arc, Part 1

The first half of the Rako Hardeen arc (The Clone Wars 4.15–16, “Deception” and “Friends and Enemies”) is a romp, y’all.

Obi-Wan goes undercover as a hardened criminal to sabotage a plot against Chancellor Palpatine as the entire galaxy believes him to be dead. He hooks up with Cad Bane — who can be threatening even when he’s only armed with a toothpick — and tries to outrun Anakin and Ahsoka, on the warpath for vengeance.

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Episode 33: Ziro the Hutt Arc
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Episode 33: Ziro the Hutt Arc

In the Ziro the Hutt arc (The Clone Wars 3.8–3.9 and 1.22), Ziro rekindles his love affair with cabaret cutie/part-time bounty hunter Sy Snootles. We meet Jedi Master Quinlan Vos, finally discover C3PO’s real backstory, and witness an incredibly exciting aerial boss battle on Teth. This episode has everything: Romance! Betrayal! A makeover for R2! And coming out on top is the lady, the myth, the legend…Miss Snootles herself.

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Episode 20: Holocron Arc
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Episode 20: Holocron Arc

Join us for the inaugural Cool Hat Tuesday as we recap the Holocron Arc (The Clone Wars Season 2, Episodes 1-3, “Holocron Heist,” “Cargo of Doom,” and “Children of the Force”), featuring Cad Bane’s most excellent fedora. This arc has everything: Anakin/Obi-Wan banter, child-stealers, countless heists, and even a glorious Kit Fisto cameo.

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