Yoda

Grand Master of the Jedi Order. Over 900 years old and one of the most powerful Force users in history.

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7
Appearances
6
Movies
1
TV

Complete Timeline

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

The Phantom Menace

FILM

Jedi Council member who tests young Anakin, sensing fear in him and questioning his training.

Attack of the Clones

FILM

Leads the Jedi, duels Count Dooku, rescues Obi-Wan and Anakin.

The Clone Wars

TV

Recurring major character — leads campaigns and has his own profound spiritual arc.

Key Episodes = Essential
  • S1 E1 'Ambush' (Debut showing combat skills and leadership on Rugosa)
  • S6 E10 'Voices' (Begins Force vision quest on Dagobah)
  • S6 E11 'Destiny' (Confronts inner darkness in Sith cave)
  • S6 E12-13 'Sacrifice' (Discovers Force immortality, prepares for exile)

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

Duels Palpatine in the Senate chamber, fails, goes into exile on Dagobah.

The Empire Strikes Back

FILM

Trains Luke on Dagobah. Dies peacefully, becoming one with the Force.

Return of the Jedi

FILM

Dies early in the film, appears briefly as a Force ghost at the end.

The Last Jedi

FILM

Appears as a Force ghost to guide Luke — burns the ancient Jedi texts.

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