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Season 1 – The Transformers

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Giant alien Autobots and evil Decepticons wage war with Earth's fate at stake.

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The Transformers — Season 1

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Empire Staff Empire Magazine 05/08/2019
Admittedly, the films have rubbed some of the sheen off the nostalgia, but with the yet another instalment out later this year, here's hoping the magic of the Sunbow original will live on this time around. Go to Full Review Jonah Collider 10/26/2018
The only bad thing about the 16 episodes is that they end all too quickly. Leaving me wanting, nay NEEDING more. Go to Full Review Will Wade Common Sense Media 10/26/2018
3/5
Even though the Transformers franchise has now moved way beyond the products, the series holds up well. Yes, the animation is very clunky by today's standards, but the transformation effect never gets old. Go to Full Review Phil Pirrello IGN Movies 10/26/2018
8/10
Sure, it's all based on plastic toys that break easy and covet high sticker prices on convention room floors, but it is a mainstay worth exploring. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Thcgdd W. @RT13241294 Jun 4 Perfect absolute masterpiece See more Transformers F @G1Hotrod Nov 22 This was what started it all! You have to get past the errors in animation but once you do that, there isn’t much better in terms of Transformers. See more Nerd W @RT94828269 04/21/2025 Awful animation, plot hole central but even with that, it’s still a strong season. See more Tyler L @Tyler131 03/11/2025 A super fun show with awesome characters. See more Jon @ProfessionalCat 09/01/2023 This is a classic tv show that is amazing. See more 07/28/2021 Brilliant storylines and a really good base from which all other Transformers stories can build from, giving us the basic outlines for multiple characters which would be used to define them in other versions. The 3 part "More Than Meets The Eye" that begins the series is one of the best set ups for a cartoon series that I have seen and could work as its own stand-alone film, from which to have based a movie series from. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Bell

Prowl

Corey Burton

Shockwave

Gregg Berger

Grimlock

Victor Caroli

Narrator

Arthur Burghardt

Devastator

Scatman Crothers

Jazz

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 1984 More Than Meets the Eye A volcanic eruption awakens the Autobots and the Decepticons, leading to a renewed conflict and the inclusion of humans. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 1984 More Than Meets the Eye The Autobots gain Spike and Sparkplug Witwicky as allies. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 19, 1984 More Than Meets the Eye The Autobots use Ravage and some holograms in a bid to lure the Decepticons into a final defeat. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 6, 1984 Transport to Oblivion The Decepticons capture Bumblebee and Spike. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 13, 1984 Roll for It With Megatron assumed dead, Starscream seizes power and does things his way. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 20, 1984 Divide and Conquer The Autobots prevent the Decepticons from harming a power plant, but at a heavy price: Optimus himself. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 27, 1984 S.O.S. Dinobots Wheeljack unveils Grimlock, Slag and Sludge, but their poor intelligence and great strength make for an uncomfortable combination. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 3, 1984 The Ultimate Doom: Brainwash The Decepticons fool the Autobots in order to leave their base vulnerable and kidnap Sparkplug. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 10, 1984 The Ultimate Doom: Search Cybertron's proximity sends Earth and everyone on it into chaos. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 17, 1984 The Ultimate Doom: Revival Cybertron proves most unwelcome to Spike and the team of Autobots. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 24, 1984 War of the Dinobots The Autobots face the battle fury of Grimlock, Slag and Sludge. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 1, 1984 Countdown to Extinction Dangerous equipment from Dr. Arkeville's laboratory is capable of granting Starscream more power than even he can imagine. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 8, 1984 Fire in the Sky Megatron believes that the key to a Decepticon victory lies in the North Pole. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 15, 1984 Heavy Metal War The Constructicons' ingenuity gives Megatron every unique ability his team possesses. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 22, 1984 Fire on the Mountain Windcharger, Brawn and Skyfire must stop the Decepticons from using a crystal of massive power to eliminate the Autobots. Details Episode 16 Aired Dec 29, 1984 A Plague of Insecticons The Autobots must rely on their intelligence and all of their resources to win after the Insecticons come to Earth. Details

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The Transformers — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
John Walker, John Gibbs
Screenwriter
George Arthur Bloom, Donald F. Glut, Doug Booth, Alfred A. Pegal, Reed Robbins, Bryce Malek, Doug Booth, Larry Strauss, Earl Kress, Leo D. Paur, Dick Robbins, Peter Salas
Network
Syndicated
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Kids & Family, Sci-Fi, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 1984