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It's the May the 4th, the day Star Wars fans have picked to celebrate the greatest science fiction franchise ever because of a top quality pun.

To celebrate this special space occasion, we've picked our 10 favourite episodes:

10. The Corbomite Maneuver

A favourite from the original Star Wars series featuring the ultimate Jedi trick: The Corbomite Maneuver. As the mysterious Jedi master (pictured), says: "Do the Corbomite Maneuver or do not do the Corbomite Maneuver... there is no trying the Corbomite Maneuver!"

9. Darmok

A deceptively simple tale in which the King of Jedis and his new friend Jar Jar Binks have to explain metaphors to a dragon, and learn a little something about friendship on the way.

8. Far Beyond The Stars

An award-winning episode in which the Star Wars gang are turned into 1950s science fiction writers by a ray.

7. Balance Of Terror

The scariest Star Wars ever, in which no-one can tell which terror is the heaviest.

6. Space Seed

"That's no moon, it's a space seed!"

5. The Inner Light

Can the Senator overcome his stagefright to win a place in the Cantina band... and Princess Leia's heart?

4. The Trouble with Tribbles

"When I left you, I was but the learner, now I am the master. Of Tribbles."

3. The Coming of Shadows

'Tis the eve of the Jedi hair festival, but which Jedi will be crowned this year's 'Mr Lovely Locks'?

2. The Best Of Both Worlds

To Sith Or Not To Sith, that's the question in the epic tale of one boy and his very special dog. Bazinga!

1. The City On The Edge Of Forever

Chief Star Wars has to make a devastating choice when Darth Vader goes back in time to try and kiss Joan Collins on the mouth.

Happy May the 4th everyone! Nanoo nanoo!

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