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TV series

The Transformers

1984TV-Y74 seasons7.8 / 10

More than Meets the Eye!

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.

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Synopsis

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.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Transport to Oblivion

22m7.3 / 10

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.

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Written by Bryce Malek, Dick Robbins

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Episode 2

Roll for It

22m7.3 / 10

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.

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Written by Doug Booth

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Episode 3

Divide and Conquer

22m7.7 / 10

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.

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Written by Donald F. Glut

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Episode 4

S.O.S. Dinobots

22m7.2 / 10

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.

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Written by Donald F. Glut

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Episode 5

The Ultimate Doom: Brainwash (1)

22m7.2 / 10

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.

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Written by Larry Strauss, Larry Strauss, Bryce Malek, Dick Robbins, Doug Booth

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Episode 6

The Ultimate Doom: Search (2)

22m7.2 / 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.

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Written by Bryce Malek, Dick Robbins, Earl Kress, Earl Kress, Doug Booth

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Episode 7

The Ultimate Doom: Revival (3)

22m7.0 / 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.

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Written by Bryce Malek, Dick Robbins, Leo D. Paur, Leo D. Paur, Doug Booth

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Episode 8

War of the Dinobots

22m7.2 / 10

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...

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Written by Donald F. Glut

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Episode 9

Countdown to Extinction

22m6.8 / 10

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.

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Written by Reed Robbins, Peter Salas

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Episode 10

Fire in the Sky

22m7.0 / 10

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

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Written by Bryce Malek, Dick Robbins, Alfred A. Pegal

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Episode 11

Heavy Metal War

22m7.7 / 10

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.

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Written by Donald F. GlutGuest stars Arthur Burghardt

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Episode 12

Fire on the Mountain

22m7.3 / 10

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.

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Written by Doug BoothGuest stars Mona Marshall

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Episode 13

A Plague of Insecticons

22m7.3 / 10finale

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.

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Written by Doug BoothGuest stars Clive Revill

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

More about The Transformers

Cast

Peter CullenOptimus Prime (voice)
Frank WelkerGalvatron / Chromedome (voice)
Jack AngelUltra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice)
Corey BurtonSpike Witwicky (voice)
Susan BluArcee (voice)
Hal RayleSnarl / Shrapnel / Pipes
Casey KasemCliffjumper / Bluestreak / Teletraan 1
Dan GilvezanGoldbug (voice)

Credits

Written by
Donald F. Glut, David Wise, Doug Booth, Flint Dille, Earl Kress, Dick Robbins, Bryce Malek, Michael Charles Hill, Larry Strauss, Beth Bornstein, Buzz Dixon, Paul Davids, Gerry Conway, Marv Wolfman, Cherie Dee Wilkerson, Dennis Marks, Reed Robbins, Antoni Zalewski, Joey Kurihara Piedra, Carla Conway, Peter Salas, Michael Reaves, Diane Duane, Steve Mitchell, Tony Cinciripini, Larry Parr, Paul Davids, Len Wein

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
95
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • SyndicationUnited States
  • HasbroUnited States
  • Sunbow ProductionsUnited States
  • Marvel ProductionsUnited States
  • Toei AnimationJapan

Themes

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