Ep 21. Star Wars Episode III
- TVMA
- January 1, 2010
- 44 min
In this episode of Robot Chicken, the show takes a hilarious and irreverent look at the Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith movie.
The episode begins with a parody of the infamous opening crawl of the Star Wars films, complete with a twist that sets the tone for the rest of the episode.
Throughout the episode, the show takes on a variety of iconic scenes from Revenge of the Sith, including the epic lightsaber battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker on Mustafar.
In one skit, the show imagines what it would be like if Yoda had signed up for a retirement plan, complete with a financial advisor who is less than impressed with the Jedi Master’s investment choices.
Another skit imagines what it would be like if Anakin’s mother had never died, leaving the young Jedi with unresolved mommy issues that lead him to confront Padme in a way that is both hilarious and unsettling.
The show also takes on the character of Count Dooku, portraying him as a crotchety old man who is fed up with the Sith Lord Darth Sidious and his plans for the galaxy.
In one particularly memorable skit, the show imagines what would happen if the Star Wars characters had Facebook pages, complete with status updates and “likes” from other characters in the Star Wars universe.
The episode also features a number of celebrity cameos, including Mark Hamill, George Lucas, and Weird Al Yankovic.
Overall, Robot Chicken’s take on Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is both hilarious and irreverent, offering fans of the franchise a fresh and entertaining look at the classic film.