The Transformers

10 Best Episodes of The Transformers - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 06, 2023.

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The Transformers - S1E11

#15 - War of the Dinobots (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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...

The episode was rated 7.45 from 66 votes.

The Transformers - S1E5

#14 - Roll for It (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 101 votes.

The Transformers - S1E6

#13 - Divide and Conquer (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 83 votes.

The Transformers - S1E15

#12 - Fire on the Mountain (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 35 votes.

The Transformers - S1E13

#11 - Fire in the Sky (Season 1 - Episode 13)

The Earth is returning to the ice age, becuse an evil plan of the Decepticons who have found a new partner...

The episode was rated 7.60 from 47 votes.

The Transformers - S1E4

#10 - Transport to Oblivion (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 126 votes.

The Transformers - S1E7

#9 - S.O.S. Dinobots (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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 episode was rated 7.74 from 91 votes.

The Transformers - S1E14

#8 - Heavy Metal War (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 45 votes.

The Transformers - S1E10

#7 - The Ultimate Doom (3) (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 46 votes.

The Transformers - S1E8

#6 - The Ultimate Doom (1) (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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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 episode was rated 7.81 from 63 votes.

The Transformers - S1E2

#5 - More Than Meets the Eye (2) (Season 1 - Episode 2)

After being rescued from a Decepticon attack, Spike and Sparkplug offer their assistance to the Autobots. And the Autobots are going to need it in order to stop the Decepticons from gaining the power to conquer Cybertron.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 179 votes.

The Transformers - S1E1

#4 - More Than Meets the Eye (1) (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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While traveling through space in the Ark, the Autobots are ambushed by their enemies, the Decepticons. The battle moves into the Ark itself, leading to a damaging crash on Earth. After millions of years of dormancy, both sides are suddenly awakened and the battle on Earth is about to begin.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 287 votes.

The Transformers - S1E3

#3 - More Than Meets the Eye (3) (Season 1 - Episode 3)

The Autobots do whatever it takes to prevent the Decepticons from using a recently constructed ship to leave Earth and head for Cybertron.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 135 votes.

The Transformers - S1E16

#2 - A Plague of Insecticons (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 47 votes.

The Transformers - S1E12

#1 - Countdown to Extinction (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 34 votes.

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