Here's the big one fellas. This is where we decide if Ryan is going to enjoy the Beggar's Canyon Boys experience going forward. Will the amazing direction of Irvin Kirshner and the slower pace to develop characters be enough to engage him, or will he still just be annoyed at Han and Chewie? Let's freakin find out. Or as Yoda would say, "Freakin find out, we will".

Content covered:

- Movie: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Next time

- TV Special: SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980 Documentary)
- Comics: Marvel's Star Wars (1977) Issues 39-44
- Video Games: The Empire Strikes Back (1982 Atari 2600)
More behind the scenes and merchandise discussed 

We are really testing the limits of Ryan's patience with this one. Will this officially turn him to the dark side and make him want to stop doing the podcast with Jackson? We shall see. Mix Stir Stir! 
The unedited version of the Holiday Special is available on Internet Archive and the comics are all on Marvel Unlimited.

Content covered:

- TV Special: The Star Wars Holiday Special
-Comics: Marvel Star Wars (1977) Issues 16-38ish

Next time:

- Movie: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Jackson continues to try and convince Ryan that the first Star Wars movie is really good, but Ryan brings some controversial takes about the comic adaptation. How many hugs and kisses did Leia give each character in the first movie? Who's a cooler character, Jaxxon the Green Rabbit, or Amazia, Den-Mother of the Black-Hole Gang? Is Jackson betting the farm on Ryan liking Empire Strikes Back?

Content covered:
- TV Special: The Making of Star Wars (1977 Documentary)
- Comics: Marvel Star Wars (1977) Issues 1-15
- Books: The Star Wars Sketchbook, The Star Wars Portfolio, Splinter of the Mind's Eye

Next time:

- TV Special: The Star Wars Holiday Special
-Comics: Marvel Star Wars (1977) Issues 16-38ish

WARNING: MEDIOCRE AUDIO QUALITY that improves drastically by the second episode.

Jackson introduces Ryan to the world of Star Wars with the original film where it all started. Has Ryan been missing out on something he would love his entire life, or will Jackson be sad that Ryan doesn't actually give a womp rat's ass about Star Wars?

Content covered 
- Movie: Star Wars (1977)

Next time 
- TV Special: The Making of Star Wars (1977 Documentary)
- Comics: Marvel Star Wars (1977) Issues 1-15
- Books: The Star Wars Sketchbook, The Star Wars Portfolio, Splinter of the Mind's Eye