Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures, and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.
The best episode of "Star Wars Rebels" season 2 is "The Lost Commanders", rated 8.8/10 from 3491 user votes. It was directed by Dave Filoni, Sergio Paez and written by Matt Michnovetz. "The Lost Commanders" aired on 10/14/2015 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Relics of the Old Republic".
Ahsoka sends the Rebel crew to find and recruit a war hero to their cause, but when they discover it is Captain Rex, trust issues put the mission at risk.
Director: Dave Filoni, Sergio Paez
Writer: Matt Michnovetz
Ezra and the others are starting to form friendships with the old Clone Troopers, but Kanan can't seem to bring himself to trust them. Will he feel differently when pressure from the Empire forces them to work together?
Director: Bosco Ng
Writer: Steven Melching
Ezra, Zeb, Sabine, and Chopper are on a mission to an abandoned medistation in search of supplies when an attack by two of Darth Vader's Inquisitors divides the team.
Director: Brad Rau
Writer: Kevin Hopps
In order to flee the pressure of the responsibility of being a rebel and a Jedi, Ezra goes on a rescue mission together with Chopper after they received a distress call. They are surprised to find out the ship in need belongs to Hondo Ohnaka. Hondo offers Ezra to join him.
Director: Saul Ruiz
Writer: Bill Wolkoff
Since the rebels are in need of a new ship in order to overcome an Imperial blockade, Hera embarks on a dangerous mission to meet an eccentric starship engineer and manages to gain his trust. But will that be enough to get a ship from him?
Director: Sergio Paez
Writer: Steven Melching
On a mission to escort a courier with secret information vital to the rebel cause to a rendezvous point, Sabine must face off against her old friend and partner.
Director: Bosco Ng
Writer: Kevin Hopps
A new Imperial ship captures Ezra, Commander Sato, and his crew, forcing Kanan and the clone to go undercover as stormtroopers to free the rebels.
Director: Brad Rau
Writer: Matt Michnovetz
The rebels learn that the Inquisitors are seeking out Force-sensitive children, and they work together to protect the young ones from the Inquisitors' pursuit.
Director: Saul Ruiz
Writer: Bill Wolkoff
As the Empire attacks the rebel fleet on Garel, Kanan, and Ezra return to Lothal and find a former prisoner with knowledge about Ezra's parents.
Director: Melchior Zwyer
Writer: Henry Gilroy
During the early rebellion against the rule of the Galactic Empire, Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan is sent to the planet Lothal on a mission to provide ships for the rebel fleet. When the Empire initiates a lockdown, her plan is thrown into jeopardy
Director: Bosco Ng
Writer: Steven Melching
In need of new hyperspace routes due to Imperial pressure, the rebels find a shortcut but must first gain permission to use it.
Director: Brad Rau
Writer: Kevin Hopps, Henry Gilroy
When the crew of the Ghost agrees to help two refugees who are revealed to be surviving Lasat, Zeb must come to terms with his past to help his people reach their new home.
Director: Saul Ruiz
Writer: Matt Michnovetz
While on a mission to obtain fuel for the rebel fleet, the crew works to protect space creatures from the Mining Guild asteroid mining operation that threatens the creatures' lives.
Director: Melchior Zwyer
Writer: Bill Wolkoff
The rebels contact freedom fighter Cham Syndulla, who needs help to fight off the Imperial bombing attack on his planet. While coordinating a plan to overtake and steal the carrier that houses these Imperial bombers, the rebels discover that Cham may have a plan of his own.
Director: Bosco Ng
Writer: Steven Melching
Zeb and Agent Kallus find themselves stranded on an ice planet after a failed Imperial ambush of the rebels. With Kallus injured from the escape pod crash, he and Zeb must work together to survive the harsh conditions.
Director: Brad Rau
Writer: Kevin Hopps
Kanan, Ezra, and Ahsoka return to the Jedi Temple on Lothal, seeking answers from Yoda about the Inquisitors’ ability to continually track the rebels.
Director: Saul Ruiz
Writer: Henry Gilroy
When Chopper gets left behind at an Imperial outpost, he forms an unlikely friendship with an Imperial droid, and discovers a base location for the rebels.
Director: Melchior Zwyer
Writer: Matt Michnovetz
Kanan, Ezra, and Ahsoka prepare to depart to unravel Vader’s secret, while the rebels find a way to fend off the predatory creatures that occupy the planet.
Director: Bosco Ng
Writer: Steven Melching
After gaining information about the Sith, Kanan, Ezra, and Ahsoka battle the Inquisitors with the help of a new ally, but are overmatched when Vader arrives.
Director: Dave Filoni
Writer: Steven Melching, Dave Filoni, Simon Kinberg