Episode 1
Heat A
Robots Competing: Chaos 2, Storm Force, S.M.I.D.S.Y., Obsidian, 8645T, T-Bone, The Steel Avenger, The Tartan Terror
Where to watch Robot Wars
TV series
Robot Wars
19987 seasons7.0 / 10
Teams of amateur robot fighting enthusiasts battle it out over a series of rounds in a huge purpose-built arena aiming to become the Robot Wars Champion.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Robot Wars premiered January 2, 1998. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Teams of amateur robot fighting enthusiasts battle it out over a series of rounds in a huge purpose-built arena aiming to become the Robot Wars Champion.
Season 5 episodes
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 2
Heat B
Robots Competing: Hypno-Disc, Black Widow, Juggernot 2, Bulldog Breed 3, Wowot, Lambsy, Atomic 2, Kan-Opener
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 3
Heat C
Robots Competing: S3, Plunderbird 5, MouseTrap, Shredder, Stinger, Hippobotomus, General Carnage 2, Guzunderbot
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 4
Heat D
Robots Competing: Firestorm 3, Bee-Capitator, Sir Chromalot, Rohog, Bot Out Of Hell, Reactor 2, Gemini, Ruf Ruf Dougal
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 5
Heat E
Robots Competing: Wild Thing, Trouble 'n' Strife, Velocirippa, The Alien, Napalm 2, Warhog, Thermidor 2, Prizephita Mach 2
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 6
Heat F
Robots Competing: Dominator 2, Derek, King B Powerworks, Kronic 2, 13 Black, Corkscrew, X-Terminator, Immortalis
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 7
Heat G
Robots Competing: Tornado, Gravedigger, Diotoir, Dome, Evolution, Sabretooth, Hydra, Spawn Again
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 8
Heat H
Robots Competing: Wheely Big Cheese, Wolverine, Axe-Awe, Granny's Revenge, Robochicken-Evo, Crushtacean, Behemoth, Supernova
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 9
Heat J
Robots Competing: Mini Morg, Kat 3, Tiberius 2, Monad, Major Tom, Kliptonite, Panic Attack, Barber-Ous
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 10
Heat I
Robots Competing: Splinter, VIPER 01, Bigger Brother, Tip-Top, Onslaught, Tetanus, 3 Stegs 2 Heaven, Eleven
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 11
Heat K
Robots Competing: Razer, Big Nipper, Sumpthing, Widow's Revenge, Axe-C-Dent, Destruct-A-Bubble, Suicidal Tendencies, Rick
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 12
Heat L
Robots Competing: Pussycat, The Executioner, Ming 3, Terrorhurtz, Clawed Hopper, Twister, 101, Fluffy
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 13
Semi Final 1
Winners from Heats A, C, E, G, I, and K compete in Semi-Final 1
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode 14
Semi Final 2
Winners from Heats B, D, H, J and L compete in Semi-Finals 2
Where to watch Robot WarsEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Available now in United States
What to watch instead
These shows are available now and closely match Robot Wars.
Available nowBattleBots
Shared themes
Available nowThe Challenge
Similar story and audience
Available nowThe Ultimate Fighter
Similar story and audience
Available nowTop Chef
Similar story and audience
Available nowHouse Hunters International
Similar story and audience
Available nowSurvivor
Similar genres and era
More about Robot Wars
Cast
Jeremy Clarkson
Craig CharlesJayne Middlemiss
Julia Reed
Philippa Forrester
Jonathan PearceNoel Sharkey
Martin SmithSelf - Judge
Credits
- Created by
- Marc Thorpe
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 120
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Themes
battlecompetitionrobot fightingrobotics