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The Transformers

The Transformers
★ 7.9/10•1984•22m•TV-Y7•Animation•Kids•Action & Adventure
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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.

Donald F. Glut · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 6, 1984

Episodes

Episode 1 - Transport to OblivionE122m

Transport to Oblivion

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.

Oct 6, 1984

Episode 2 - Roll for ItE222m

Roll for It

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.

Oct 13, 1984

Episode 3 - Divide and ConquerE322m

Divide and Conquer

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.

Oct 20, 1984

Episode 4 - S.O.S. DinobotsE422m

S.O.S. Dinobots

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.

Oct 27, 1984

Episode 5 - The Ultimate Doom: Brainwash (1)E522m

The Ultimate Doom: Brainwash (1)

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.

Nov 3, 1984

Episode 6 - The Ultimate Doom: Search (2)E622m

The Ultimate Doom: Search (2)

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.

Nov 10, 1984

Episode 7 - The Ultimate Doom: Revival (3)E722m

The Ultimate Doom: Revival (3)

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.

Nov 17, 1984

Episode 8 - War of the DinobotsE822m

War of the Dinobots

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...

Nov 24, 1984

Episode 9 - Countdown to ExtinctionE922m

Countdown to Extinction

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.

Dec 1, 1984

Episode 10 - Fire in the SkyE1022m

Fire in the Sky

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

Dec 8, 1984

Episode 11 - Heavy Metal WarE1122m

Heavy Metal War

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.

Dec 15, 1984

Episode 12 - Fire on the MountainE1222m

Fire on the Mountain

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.

Dec 22, 1984

Episode 13 - A Plague of InsecticonsE1322m

A Plague of Insecticons

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.

Dec 29, 1984

Actors

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)

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Voltron: Legendary Defender
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My Life as a Teenage Robot
Transformers: War for Cybertron: Earthrise
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Bravest Warriors
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Space Ghost and Dino Boy
Battle of the Planets
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