C-3PO

Protocol droid fluent in over six million forms of communication. Built by young Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine.

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13
Appearances
10
Movies
3
TV

Complete Timeline

Essential = Most important appearances for understanding this character's story

The Phantom Menace

FILM

Built by Anakin, not yet complete.

Attack of the Clones

FILM

Now gold-plated, accompanies Anakin and Padmé to Geonosis.

The Clone Wars

TV

Recurring character — comic relief and protocol duties.

Key Episodes
  • S1 E22 'Hostage Crisis' (Senate hostage situation)
  • S5 E6-9 'Droid Arc' (Accompanies R2-D2)

This character appears in many additional episodes throughout the series. The episodes listed above are key appearances that define their story arc.

Revenge of the Sith

FILM

Serves Senator Amidala, memory wiped at the end.

Obi-Wan Kenobi

TV

Cameo appearance at Bail Organa's base.

Key Episodes
  • S1 E2 'Part II' (At Bail Organa's base)

Star Wars Rebels

TV

Brief appearances with the Rebellion.

Key Episodes
  • S1 E1 'Spark of Rebellion'
  • S2 E18 'Shroud of Darkness'

Rogue One

FILM

Seen briefly at Yavin base before the battle of Scarif.

A New Hope

FILM

Escapes with the Death Star plans, translates for the Rebellion.

The Empire Strikes Back

FILM

Translates, gets blasted apart on Cloud City, repaired by Chewbacca.

Return of the Jedi

FILM

Translates for Jabba, helps win over the Ewoks on Endor.

The Force Awakens

FILM

Serves the Resistance, has a red arm, reveals the map to Luke.

The Last Jedi

FILM

Aboard the Resistance fleet during the evacuation.

The Rise of Skywalker

FILM

Translates Sith, has his memory backed up before it's wiped, then restored.

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