Season 1

52 EPISODES • 2003

When a group of kids accidentally activate an alien ship, the Cybertronian war over the Minicons makes its way to Earth.

Episodes

1: First Encounter (1)

Jan 10, 2003

Children unwittingly reopen an ancient battle between Autobots and Decepticons.

2: Metamorphosis (2)

Jan 17, 2003

Alex, Rad and Carlos find the cargo hold of the Exodus underground and are adopted by three minicons.

3: Base (3)

Jan 24, 2003

Alexis, Rad and Carlos introduce themselves to Optimus Prime, Hot Rod and First Aid.

4: Comrade

Jan 31, 2003

The children join the Autobot team and head out on their first mission to find a newly waking minicon.

5: Soldier

Feb 7, 2003

Autobots discover a MiniCon at the South Pole.

6: Jungle

Feb 14, 2003

The newest minicon activates in the middle of a forest: both sides fight for it.

7: Carnival

Feb 21, 2003

Rad and Carlos smuggle their minicons out of the base to visit the town's carnival.

8: Palace

Feb 28, 2003

In an ancient palace deep beneath the Sahara another minicon is waking. Who will reach it first?

9: Confrontation

Mar 7, 2003

The Decepticons capture all the children to use as hostages in exchange for the Autobots's minicons.

10: Underground

Mar 14, 2003

The latest minicon re-activates in the subway system of a large city.

11: Ruin

Mar 21, 2003

From an ancient submerged city a beautiful girl issues a warning about the devastating power.

12: Prehistory

Mar 28, 2003

The children learn more about the history of the minicons and the war.

13: Swoop

Apr 4, 2003

The Decepticons gain access to the Autobot base and attempt to take the other two minicons.

14: Overmatch

Apr 11, 2003

Hot Shot proves himself very skilled with the Star Sabre.

15: Gale

Apr 18, 2003

A new minicon activates inside a highway tunnel.

16: Credulous

Apr 25, 2003

Grabbing onto Megatron at the end of a battle, Hot Shot and Sideways are transported to the moon.

17: Conspiracy

May 2, 2003

Decepticons mutiny while searching for MiniCons in a jungle.

18: Trust

May 9, 2003

Autobots and Decepticons face off amongst snowy mountains in the battle for the latest minicon.

19: Vacation

May 16, 2003

A weekend's camping trip to the valley below the dam goes wrong when a violent storm moves in.

20: Reinforcement

May 23, 2003

Autobot Blurr joins the team, but proves himself not much of a team player.

21: Decisive Battle

May 30, 2003

Megatron plots to destroy the Autobots once and for all.

22: Vow

Jun 6, 2003

Megatron uses the Minicons to lure the Autobots into a trap.

23: Rebellion

Jun 13, 2003

Starscream challenges Megatron for control of the Decepitcons.

24: Chase

Jun 20, 2003

Trapped with Sideways, Alexis, Rad, Carlos and their minicons become aware of a massive evil entity.

25: Tactician

Jun 27, 2003

A new transformer enters the solar system.

26: Link Up

Jul 4, 2003

With Optimus damaged and temporarily out of commission, the newly-arrived Jetfire takes command.

27: Detection

Jul 11, 2003

On the moon, Thrust continues his plotting with Megatron.

28: Awakening

Jul 18, 2003

The massive Tidalwave joins the Decepticons, but is, seemingly, defeated in battle by Hot Shot and Blurr.

29: Desperate

Jul 25, 2003

The kids try to gather the three Requiem Blaster minicons together.

30: Runaway

Aug 1, 2003

The minicons want to be in charge of their own destinies, so the kids sneak the new team out of the base.

31: Past (1)

Aug 8, 2003

Enthusiastic young Sideswipe joins the team and Optimus tasks Hot Shot with training him.

32: Past (2)

Aug 15, 2003

Desperate to make amends to his old friend, Hot Shot allows Wheeljack to shoot him, but this isn't enough.

33: Sacrifice

Aug 22, 2003

Megatron sacrifices Starscream, leaving him to face the Autobots alone.

34: Regeneration

Aug 29, 2003

Hearing Megatron say he is nothing more than disposable cannon fodder, Starscream defects with the Star Sabre.

35: Rescue

Sep 5, 2003

With Starscream's help, the Autobots infiltrate the Decepticon moon base.

36: Mars

Sep 12, 2003

Alexis tracks a minicon in the vicinity of Mars.

37: Crack

Sep 19, 2003

Starscream trusts Thrust and returns to the moon base.

38: Threaten

Sep 23, 2003

Sabre, Shield and Blaster together create the Hydra Cannon.

39: Crisis

Sep 26, 2003

Optimus and Jetfire attack the ship, but can't stop the Hydra Cannon being deployed.

40: Remorse

Oct 3, 2003

Hot Shot insists they should take vengeance on the Decepticons.

41: Depart

Oct 10, 2003

With the Autobot ship ready to leave, Hot Shot refuses to let the children accompany them.

42: Miracle

Oct 17, 2003

While the Axalon chases the Decepticon ship, hundreds of minicons appear.

43: Puppet

Oct 24, 2003

Hot Shot and Red Alert are sucked through a wormhole.

44: Uprising

Oct 31, 2003

The 'Bots reach Cybertron to find Megatron (now calling himself Galvatron) already winning the war.

45: Dash

Nov 7, 2003

While the battle continues, Hot Shot goes to Cybertron to try to convince Galvatron of the impending danger.

46: Drift

Nov 14, 2003

Thrust flees into the depths of Cybertron, pursued by Hot Shot and Wheeljack - and, separately, Starscream.

47: Portent

Nov 21, 2003

Thrust joins Sideways by passing through a portal underground.

48: Cramp

Nov 28, 2003

Starscream prepares to do whatever it takes to convince Galvatron the threat of Unicron is real.

49: Alliance

Dec 5, 2003

As Unicron begins to awaken, Optimus and Galvatron decide to forgo their battle.

50: Union (1)

Dec 12, 2003

The only way to defeat Unicron is to wake the minicons inside him and attack from within as well as without.

51: Origin (2)

Dec 19, 2003

The purpose and meaning behind the endless war is revealed.

52: Mortal Combat (3)

Dec 26, 2003

Thinking Unicron is defeated, Galvatron and Optimus Prime resume their battle.

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