The second episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch , titled (aired May 7, 2021), shifts from the explosive series premiere to a more personal, character-driven story. Often labeled as a "French HDTV" release in digital archives, this episode—directed by Steward Lee and written by Gwendolyn Mayo—focuses on the immediate fallout of Order 66 and the squad's transition into life as fugitives. Plot Overview: A Visit to Saleucami
To help the family escape, the Bad Batch orchestrates a risky plan to forge chain codes by infiltrating an Imperial impound yard. Star Wars: The Bad Batch S01E02 FRENCH HDTV
Hunter and his team find that even the remote Saleucami is rapidly falling under Imperial control. The Empire has introduced "chain codes" —digital IDs required for off-world travel—making it impossible for Cut's family to leave legally without risking Cut's arrest as a deserter. The second episode of Star Wars: The Bad