The Transformers

The Transformers

More than Meets the Eye!

TV-Y7198422m7.8/10
AnimationKidsAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

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7.8/10(414)

The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects.

Production

Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, Marvel Productions, Toei Animation

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 6, 1984

Last Aired

November 11, 1987

Networks

Syndication

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Transport to Oblivion
E1
Transport to Oblivion
Air date: 1984-10-06
The Decepticons have managed to construct a device that, once successfully tested, will allow them to travel to Cybertron. Later, they use a reprogrammed Bumblebee to make sure the Autobots walk into an ambush.
Roll for It
E2
Roll for It
Air date: 1984-10-13
Starscream is now in charge of the Decepticons, but all he does is lead them to defeat in battle against the Autobots. But things are about to get much worse when Megatron returns, setting his sights on a new and powerful anti-matter formula.
Divide and Conquer
E3
Divide and Conquer
Air date: 1984-10-20
A battle with the Decepticons leaves Optimus Prime damaged. Several Autobots journey to Cybertron to retrieve a vital part that will help repair him, but the Decepticons take advantage of the situation and launch an attack.
S.O.S. Dinobots
E4
S.O.S. Dinobots
Air date: 1984-10-27
New allies for the Autobots are built, bringing about Grimlock, Slag and Sludge. However, the Dinobots prove hazardous to the Autobots and must be locked away. But they may be the only hope for the Autobots after a battle with the Decepticons.
The Ultimate Doom: Brainwash (1)
E5
The Ultimate Doom: Brainwash (1)
Air date: 1984-11-03
The Decepticons raid the Ark after tricking the Autobots with a distraction and Sparkplug gets captured. They use a device called a hypno-chip, created by a human named Dr. Arkeville, on Sparkplug to gain control over him. It is all apart of an evil plan to get a work force to create a new space bridge and bring Cybertron to Earth.
The Ultimate Doom: Search (2)
E6
The Ultimate Doom: Search (2)
Air date: 1984-11-10
Natural disasters plague Earth as The Autobots attempt to stop Megatron's plan. A team of Autobots and Spike head for Cybertron to save Sparkplug, but they could be heading straight for a trap.
The Ultimate Doom: Revival (3)
E7
The Ultimate Doom: Revival (3)
Air date: 1984-11-17
The Autobots on Cybertron evade capture and work toward finding a way to counteract the effects of the hypno-chips. Meanwhile, Optimus Prime leads the remaining Autobots in a battle to put an end to Megatron's plan.
War of the Dinobots
E8
War of the Dinobots
Air date: 1984-11-24
A meteor is about to crash in the earth and maybe be a good to get a lot of energy, so Optimus Prime order the Dinobots to guard the meteorite to avoid the Decepticons take this energy, but Megatron has a plan to use the Dinobots against Optimus Prime...
Countdown to Extinction
E9
Countdown to Extinction
Air date: 1984-12-01
Starscream is going to destroy the Earth and take the energy from the explosion to rule the Universe. The Autobots and Decepticons must team up to stop that disaster.
Fire in the Sky
E10
Fire in the Sky
Air date: 1984-12-08
The Earth is returning to the ice age, becuse an evil plan of the Decepticons who have found a new partner...
Heavy Metal War
E11
Heavy Metal War
Air date: 1984-12-15
The Constructicons, recently created for the Decepticons, have built a device to give Megatron the powers and skills of his soldiers. All this is to give him the advantage in a challenge he issues to Optimus Prime. And if Optimus loses, he and the Autobots must leave Earth.
Fire on the Mountain
E12
Fire on the Mountain
Air date: 1984-12-22
The Autobots discovers that the Decepticons are trying to make a new weapon with the energy from the center of the Earth, controlled by a gem in a pyramid in Peru. The Autobots needs some backup from their old friend Skyfire.
A Plague of Insecticons
E13
A Plague of Insecticons
Air date: 1984-12-29
The Decepticons discovers an old type of Decepticons, the Insecticons. They will ally to destroy the Autobots, who will have to face them in another great battle.

Cast

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

Optimus Prime (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Galvatron / Chromedome (voice)

Richard Gautier

Richard Gautier

Hot Rod (voice)

Jack Angel

Jack Angel

Ultra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice)

Susan Blu

Susan Blu

Arcee (voice)

Corey Burton

Corey Burton

Spike Witwicky (voice)

David Mendenhall

David Mendenhall

Daniel Witwicky (voice)

Victor Caroli

Victor Caroli

Narrator (voice)

Stan Jones

Stan Jones

Scourge (voice)

John Stephenson

John Stephenson

Kup (voice)

Dan Gilvezan

Dan Gilvezan

Goldbug (voice)

Michael Bell

Michael Bell

Brainstorm (voice)

Neil Ross

Neil Ross

Crosshairs (voice)

Steve Bulen

Sureshot (voice)

John Moschitta Jr.

John Moschitta Jr.

Blurr (voice)

Johnny Haymer

Johnny Haymer

Highbrow (voice)

Jered Barclay

Jered Barclay

Cerebros (voice)

Stan Jones

Stan Jones

Misfire (voice)

Stephen Keener

Stephen Keener

Mindwipe (voice)

Christopher Collins

Christopher Collins

Skullcruncher (voice)

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