Catching up on 'Star Wars'? Here’s the only viewing order you need

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Max Knoblauch
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Leading up to The Force Awakens, marathon viewing orders are gaining popularity.

Fans want to watch the Star Wars films in the most logical order possible, and the debate rages on as to what that order is. We're here to help.

We sat down with an expert who has the end-all-be-all viewing order for the franchise. If you truly want to take in the story of Luke, Leia, Anakin and Han Solo, there's no better way than this.

Sure, this viewing order might seem a bit complicated -- we won't lie, it definitely is -- but we recommend you give it a try before dismissing it completely. Trust us, this will change the way you look at the series.

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