Poll: Most Memorable 'Star Wars' Moment (Original Trilogy)

Results of 6,948 votes:

1. 1.
   

   James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

    

   [Darth Vader reveals he is Luke's father.] Darth Vader: No. *I* am your father. (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
2. 2.
   

   Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

    

   After an argument with his uncle Owen, Luke storms out of the house looking out at Tatooine’s two setting suns in the distance. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
3. 3.
   

   Carrie Fisher, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Al Lampert in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

    

   [opening scene] The Rebel Ship is being overtaken by the Imperial Cruiser/Darth Vader makes his first appearance, striding through the smoke filled doorway of the Tantive. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
4. 4.
   

   Harrison Ford in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

    

   The bar scene where Han Solo shoots Greedo first. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
5. 5.
   

   Harrison Ford in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

    

   [Leia and Han share a passionate kiss before Han is dragged towards the freezing chamber by the imperials] Princess Leia: I love you. Han Solo: I know. (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
6. 6.
   

   Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

    

   First appearance of the Imperial walkers at the Battle of Hoth. (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
7. 7.
   

   Alec Guinness in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

    

   Obi-Wan sacrifices himself to the Force and allows Darth Vader to strike him down on the first Death Star. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
8. 8.
   

   James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

    

   The death of Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker. (Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
9. 9.
   

   Frank Oz and Yoda in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

    

   Yoda uses the Force to lift Luke’s X-Wing out of the swampy bog on Dagobah. (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
10. 10.
    

    Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, David Alan Barclay, Michael Carter, Mark Dodson, Toby Philpott, Erik Bauersfeld, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

     

    Leia chokes Jabba the Hutt with her chained leash and kills him. (Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
11. 11.
    

    #10

     

    Luke uses the Force to destroy the Death Star. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
12. 12.
    

    #3

     

    An escape plan backfires as Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie are trapped in a trash compactor. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
13. 13.
    

    Ian McDiarmid in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

     

    "So be it, Jedi." The Emperor uses the "dark" force (in the form of lightning) when Luke refuses join him. (Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
14. 14.
    

    #5

     

    "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." Princess Leia's message to Obi-Wan. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
15. 15.
    

    Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     

    Han Solo and Leia's first kiss. (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
16. 16.
    

    Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

     

    [ending scene] Han Solo, Luke and Chewbacca honored. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
17. 17.
    

    Harrison Ford in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     

    On Hoth, Han Solo cuts open a tauntaun to keep Luke warm until he could built a better shelter. (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
18. 18.
    

    Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     

    Luke's vision on Dagobah of beheading Darth Vader, only to find his own face in the mask. (Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
19. 19.
    

    #7

     

    Luke and Leia swing to freedom. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
20. 20.
    

    Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

     

    Luke returns to his burning home to find his aunt and uncle have been killed. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
21. 21.
    

    Phil Tippett in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

     

    Luke's battle with the rancor. (Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
22. 22.
    

    Anthony Daniels and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

     

    The Death Star destroying Princess Leia's home planet Alderaan. (Episode IV: A New Hope)
23. 23.
    

    Billy Dee Williams in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     

    Lando and Wedge lead a final attack on the Death Star, successfully destroying it. (Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
24. 24.
    

    Alec Guinness and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

     

    Obi Wan tells Luke about Anakin's turn to the dark side. (Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)