Ahsoka Tano is set to make her return in the next season of Star Wars: Ahsoka, with Season 2 arriving on Disney+ in early 2027. And while the first season of Ahsoka was an introduction for some fans, the titular hero has a rich history that you can explore (or revisit) right now.

Watch or rewatch these suggested episodes — from Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka — to catch up on the essential moments in Ahsoka’s journey so far.

“Life and Death” (Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi)

Two words: Baby Ahsoka. The first entry on our watch list begins at the beginning of young Ahsoka’s life in the animated anthology series. And although she is tiny, she is already fierce, as we discover when a toothy raxshir shows up while little ‘soka is on the hunt with her mom.

Ahsoka talks to Anakin in “Storm Over Ryloth”

"Storm Over Ryloth" (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Ahsoka has much to learn when she first joins forces with Anakin Skywalker, as we see in this Season 1 episode. Eager but unseasoned, young Ahsoka’s first time commanding a squadron ends in failure and valuable lessons that help shape her into the leader she will become.

Ahsoka loses her weapon in “Lightsaber Lost”

“Lightsaber Lost” (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Some might say a Jedi’s lightsaber is their life, but when Ahsoka loses her weapon to a thief she gets help from a Jedi who is about as different from herself and Anakin Skywalker as they come. Tera Sinube is wise, patient, and has the kind of calm and measured way of thinking that completely balances out the Padawan’s high energy.

Ahsoka and Padme talk in “Heroes on Both Sides”

"Heroes on Both Sides" (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Although Ahsoka owes much to her Master, Anakin Skywalker, her friendship with Padmé Amidala and the values instilled by the senator are also crucial to who she’ll become. On a secret mission to meet with the Bonteri family on a Separatist world, Ahsoka begins to learn about the nuances of the conflict unfolding around her.

Ahsoka and Anakin Duel in “Altar of Mortis”

"Altar of Mortis" (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

The entire Mortis arc is a fascinating look at the Force and the core Jedi trio of The Clone Wars facing off against the Father, the Daughter, and the Son. But this episode in particular gives us a glimpse at an Ahsoka that's consumed by the darkness.

"Padawan Lost" (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

When Ahsoka is abducted during a battle and hunted for Trandoshan sport, we see the character’s vulnerability make way for something even more powerful than a lightsaber: hope. Ahsoka is not just a Jedi, but also a leader coming into her own. Refusing to play by her captor’s rules, she rallies the other captives to fight back, infusing her core optimism in what are otherwise dire circumstances.

Ahsoka leaves the jedi order in “The Wrong Jedi”

"The Wrong Jedi" (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

In a shocking decision, Ahsoka leaves the Jedi Order in the Season 5 finale. The final chapter of a thrilling arc that saw her on trial for murder after a bombing at the Jedi Temple leaves no question as to Ahsoka’s moral code and her resolve to follow her convictions even when that means walking away from everything she’s known and loved.

Siege of Mandalore arc (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

It’s impossible to choose just one essential episode from the final arc in Season 7. The entire arc is a masterpiece that shows Ahsoka Tano bravely fighting to save Mandalore, battling Maul, getting caught up in Order 66, and fighting to save her friend Rex while also saving her own life. It turns out leaving the Jedi doesn’t automatically take you off Palpatine’s hitlist once the entire army is turned into drones for his new Empire.

Ahsoka and Darth Vader duel in “Twilight of the Apprentice”

"Twilight of the Apprentice" (Star Wars Rebels)

Ahsoka lives? The question lingered on everyone’s minds (and even showed up on showrunner Dave Filoni’s T-shirt during a Star Wars Celebration Orlando panel in 2017) after the two-part Season 2 finale left Ahsoka Tano locked in a seemingly unwinnable battle with Darth Vader moments before the walls literally crumbled around the former Master and apprentice. We screamed. We cried. We shook our fists in the air and yelled “Filoniiiiiii!” But eventually we got our answer as to what really happened to Ahsoka Tano. In a series that showcases Ahsoka’s maturity and leadership in the Rebel Alliance, the strength of her sympathy in this chapter is truly inspiring.

“A World Between Worlds” (Star Wars Rebels)

Ahsoka lives! Two seasons after we left off with Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars Rebels, she returned. Ezra Bridger’s journey to learn about the living Force brought him to the World Between Worlds. Faced with limitless pathways, he made his way through an endless number of portals — including one offering a glimpse of Ahsoka's battle with Darth Vader. In a shocking twist, Ezra reached into the portal and pulled Ahsoka out, effectively ensuring her survival. Soon after, Ahsoka helped Ezra learn one final lesson about the Force — and losing Kanan Jarrus.

"The Jedi" (The Mandalorian)

If you have time for nothing else before Ahsoka returns watching or rewatching this episode from The Mandalorian is an excellent way to get introduced to Ahsoka Tano in live-action with the first portrayal by Rosario Dawson. A perfect blend showcasing Ahsoka’s masterful combat skills and her compassion — communicating with Grogu through the Force and translating some of what has been left unsaid for the small being — the episode serves as something of a soft launch for Ahsoka’s task ahead: finding Grand Admiral Thrawn.

The Mandalorian gives Ahsoka a present to give Grogu.

“From the Desert Comes a Stranger” (The Book of Boba Fett)

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to see Ahsoka Tano and Luke Skywalker together, this episode from The Book of Boba Fett is for you! In the course of the story, Ahsoka spends time with both Din Djarin and Luke, offering them individual, sage advice on how to handle Grogu’s Jedi training. Ahsoka’s insights help both Luke and Din to overcome their uncertainty, showing us how Ahsoka has fully stepped into being a leader and mentor to others. We dare you not to feel all the feelings when Ahsoka mentions being an old friend of the Skywalker family. We're not crying… it's just dusty in here.

“Master and Apprentice” (Ahsoka)

Ahsoka Tano’s journey continues in the premiere episode of her own live-action series where she picks up her search for Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger. Ahsoka discovers a map to Thrawn, tensions over the past run high with Sabine Wren, and Ahsoka has to put her battle prowess to good use against a group of HK droids that are programmed to try to put her out of commission. Ahsoka has new and old threats to face and she will need some help to succeed.

Ahsoka and Anakin duel in the world between worlds.

“Fallen Jedi” / “Shadow Warrior” (Ahsoka)

Ahsoka’s skills are on full display when she faces the mysterious Inquisitor Marrok, but a battle with Baylan Skoll sends her over the side of a cliff. Literally. Entering the World Between Worlds for the first time in live-action brings one very welcome surprise: the appearance of Anakin Skywalker played once again by Hayden Christensen. Snips and her former Jedi Master easily slip right back into old habits, bantering and challenging each other in equal measure. On a mystical journey into the past, we revisit some of Ahsoka’s formative battles, including a look at the Clone Wars, as part of Anakin’s promise to finish her training. It's both a meaningful look back at Ahsoka’s younger years and a poignant lesson that she must go on.

“The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord” (Ahsoka)

Zombie troopers, Force spirits, and Morgan Elsbeth all await Ahsoka and her friends in the Season 1 finale of Ahsoka. The tension that plagued Ahsoka and Sabine for much of this first season has finally dissipated as they learn to stand by each other as student and teacher. And just in time, too, as they have a battle ahead of them against TIE fighters, undead Night Troopers, and a rematch with Morgan Elsbeth.

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Essential Ahsoka Tano Episodes