Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
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Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 41 |
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Production code | 433–434 |
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"Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars" (also titled "Episode IVa: May the Ferb Be with You") is a one-hour long
Plot
Elsewhere,
Upon discovering the disc, Phineas and Ferb set out to return it to R2-D2, which takes them to Mos Eisley where they encounter
Once aboard the Death Star, Phineas and Ferb are surprised and delighted to run into Perry, who was their pet before they discovered him to be a rebel agent, an event that initially upset them but that they have come to terms with. Perry makes his way to Darthenshmirtz's lair, only to end up encased in
Entering Darthenshmirtz's lair, Phineas discovers an upgraded Sith-inator and Ferb, who has taken on an appearance similar to that of Darth Maul. Upon learning that his brother intends to create an army of Sith and rule the dark side, Phineas reluctantly confronts him in a lightsaber duel, in which both of them upgrade their lightsabers to possess multiple blades. Isabella travels to Yavin and delivers the Death Star plans, but despite the appeals of the Firestar Girls (Rebel versions of the Fireside Girls) refuses to join the Rebel Alliance. She changes her mind after a tense conversation with Han and Chewbacca, also convincing him to return to the rebels to help Luke; back on the Death Star, Candace and her two comrades likewise decide to join the rebellion. The battles between Perry and Darthenshmirtz and Phineas and Ferb continue and intersect, until Candace comes to Phineas' aid. Together they manage to destroy the Sith-inator, which restores Ferb to normal, and the trio-along with Baljeet and Buford-depart to get to the bus that brought the stormtroopers to the Death Star, but it leaves before they can get on it. Perry also leaves with a carbonite-encased Darthenshmirtz, while the rebels begin their attack on the Death Star.
Left stranded on the doomed battle station, Candace learns that Phineas is her baby brother and that their mother remarried, making Ferb their stepbrother. Before Phineas can expound on the subject, the Death Star detonates (a nod to the creator's decision not to touch on the history of who Phineas' father is). Fortunately, Isabella returns in the nick of time and saves the group, while the Firestar Girls rescue all of the civilian personnel from the Death Star. Darthenshmirtz escapes Perry's ship on a small escape pod, while Perry makes his way to Yavin to join the celebration attending the Death Star's destruction. The rebels then enjoy a dance party during which Isabella kisses Phineas.
Production
After production on "
None of the original Star Wars actors reprised their roles for the episode.
Soundtrack
Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars | ||||
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Soundtrack album EP by Cast - Phineas and Ferb | ||||
Released | July 22, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2013-2014 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 10:42 | |||
Label | Walt Disney | |||
Cast - Phineas and Ferb chronology | ||||
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On July 22, 2014, a soundtrack EP containing the songs from the special was released for purchase on Amazon Music,[5] and was later released on iTunes and Apple Music.[6]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Tatooine" | Dan Povenmire, Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, Martin Olson, Robert F. Hughes | Phineas and Ferb | 2:33 |
2. | "In the Empire" | Povenmire, Marsh, Wayne Brady, Olson | Candace, Buford and Baljeet | 2:14 |
3. | "I'm Feelin' So Low" | Marsh, Povenmire, Olivia Olson, Olson | Vanessa the Twi'Lek | 1:42 |
4. | "Sith-Inator" | Hughes, Marsh, Olson, Povenmire, Randy Rogel | Darthenshmirtz | 1:48 |
5. | "Rebel, Let's Go!" | Povenmire, Marsh, Olson, Hughes | Vanessa the Twi'Lek | 2:25 |
Total length: | 10:42 |
Reception
Viewership
The special was viewed by 2.5 million viewers.[7] In Israel, the special drew an estimated 497,006 viewers.[8]
Critical reception
Broadcast
Before the premiere, the episode was made available to verified users of the Watch Disney Channel app as well as Disney XD on Demand on July 19, 2014. The special premiered in the United States on
DVD release
DVD name | Ep # | Release date | Included episodes |
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Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars | 6 | November 11, 2014 |
References
- ^ Schneider, Michael (June 28, 2013). "Disney Channel Sets Premiere Date for Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel". TVGuide.com. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- ^ How Did Phineas and Ferb Star Wars Happen?, retrieved May 20, 2022
- ^ Disney Channel (July 19, 2013). "Doof Meets Darth in an Epic Ode to Star Wars from the Hit Animated Series "Phineas and Ferb"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- ^ Hughes, Robert F. (July 3, 2014). "@hulitherium @animag @rwmead @DanPovenmire @mmonogram that's Watto's son, Blatto". Twitter. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- ^ "Phineas and Ferb Star Wars (Music from the TV Series) by Cast - Phineas and Ferb on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". www.amazon.com. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Phineas and Ferb Star Wars (Music from the TV Series) - EP by Cast - Phineas and Ferb, January 1, 2014, retrieved May 20, 2022
- ^ "Saturday Cable Ratings: 'Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars' Leads Night + 'Attack on Titan', NASCAR Coverage & More - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers.Zap2it.com". Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ September 19, 2014 - Summary: Almost half a million people watched the Star Wars Special Program of Phineas And Ferb, Official website of the Israeli Children's Channel ratings, September 20, 2014
- ^ Ratcliffe, Amy (July 21, 2014). "Review: PHINEAS AND FERB: STAR WARS". Nerdist. Nerdist Industries. Archived from the original on June 19, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- ^ Blum, Matt (July 21, 2014). "Review: Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars – with Exclusive Clip!". GeekDad.com. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- ^ Ellis, Rick (July 23, 2014). "Review: 'Phineas and Ferb Star Wars'". AllYourScreens.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "'Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars' on DVD in November with Free Perry-in-Carbonite Keychain | Stitch Kingdom". www.stitchkingdom.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2014.
External links
- "Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars" at IMDb