The Star Wars Holiday Special

On Life Day, Chewbacca's family on Kashyyyk prepares for the Wookiee holiday. While Han Solo and Luke Skywalker try to get Chewie home, his wife Malla and son Lumpy are forced to deal with a series of unwelcome visitors, including imperious Imperial stormtroopers and a suspicious, black-market trader named Grignak. The special features musical numbers, celebrity cameos, and animated segments.

Universally panned by critics and fans alike, 'The Star Wars Holiday Special' is widely regarded as one of the worst television specials ever produced. It has become infamous for its nonsensical plot, bizarre musical numbers, and an overall tone that is jarringly out of step with the Star Wars universe.

• Widely considered a cinematic disaster and a black mark on the Star Wars franchise.

• Infamous for its disjointed narrative, uninspired performances, and awkward tone.

• Features bizarre musical performances and nonsensical subplots that detract from the Star Wars characters.

Google audience: Audience reception is overwhelmingly negative, with viewers frequently citing its low production value, peculiar storylines, and the jarring inclusion of elements completely foreign to the Star Wars saga. It is primarily remembered for its sheer awfulness.

Despite its abysmal reputation, 'The Star Wars Holiday Special' marked the first appearance of Boba Fett, albeit in an animated segment, years before his live-action debut in 'The Empire Strikes Back'.