The Transformers
The Transformers

The Transformers (1984)

"More than Meets the Eye!"

7.8 (413 votes)
4 Seasons
October 6, 1984
English
Animation Kids Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Creator

Margaret Loesch

Network

Syndication

Episodes

Transport to Oblivion
E1

Transport to Oblivion

Oct 6, 1984
22 min
6.8

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.

Roll for It
E2

Roll for It

Oct 13, 1984
22 min
6.8

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.

Divide and Conquer
E3

Divide and Conquer

Oct 20, 1984
22 min
7.2

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.

S.O.S. Dinobots
E4

S.O.S. Dinobots

Oct 27, 1984
22 min
6.5

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 Ultimate Doom: Brainwash (1)
E5

The Ultimate Doom: Brainwash (1)

Nov 3, 1984
22 min
6.8

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 Ultimate Doom: Search (2)
E6

The Ultimate Doom: Search (2)

Nov 10, 1984
22 min
6.8

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.

The Ultimate Doom: Revival (3)
E7

The Ultimate Doom: Revival (3)

Nov 17, 1984
22 min
6.2

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.

War of the Dinobots
E8

War of the Dinobots

Nov 24, 1984
22 min
6.5

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...

Countdown to Extinction
E9

Countdown to Extinction

Dec 1, 1984
22 min
6.4

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.

Fire in the Sky
E10

Fire in the Sky

Dec 8, 1984
22 min
6.4

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

Heavy Metal War
E11

Heavy Metal War

Dec 15, 1984
22 min
7.2

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.

Fire on the Mountain
E12

Fire on the Mountain

Dec 22, 1984
22 min
6.8

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.

A Plague of Insecticons
E13

A Plague of Insecticons

Dec 29, 1984
22 min
6.8

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.

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

The Transformers

Status

Ended

Seasons

4

Episodes

95

Production

Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, Marvel Productions