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Series · 1996 – 1999 · Animation

Beast Wars: Transformers

★8.1 1996 – 1999 3 Seasons Bob Forward TV-MA

Two spaceships, one manned by benevolent Maximals, the other by evil Predacons, crash-land on a pre-humanoid planet while en route to Earth. Their crews assume indigenous animal forms to protect themselves from an overabundance of natural energy, transforming into robots to do battle. Thus, the Beast Wars have begun...

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 52 episodes

Beast Wars (1)

Episode 01

Beast Wars (1)

Apr 22, 1996 · 30 min

A band of benevolent Maximals follows a pack of power-seeking Predacons to a new planet.

Beast Wars (2)

Episode 02

Beast Wars (2)

Apr 23, 1996 · 30 min

Dinobot challenges Optimus for leadership of the Maximals, but while they fight the Predacons launch an ambush.

The Web

Episode 03

The Web

Sep 18, 1996 · 30 min

Cheetor becomes trapped in Tarantulas's net of deceit and torture.

Equal Measures

Episode 04

Equal Measures

Sep 23, 1996 · 30 min

The Maximals are preparing to place out a Predacon detection system, but Optimus postpones it due to a fierce storm. Cheetor is however again out to prove himself, and starts setting it up anyway - ignoring the storm until a freak lighting somehow transports him into the Predacon base.

Chain of Command

Episode 05

Chain of Command

Sep 24, 1996 · 30 min

A stone circle, showing abnormal energon readings, is activated during a Predacon attack and attracts an alien probe. While investigating it, Optimus is disintegrated, leaving the Maximals bickering over who's in charge, while the Predacons prepare to attack.

Power Surge

Episode 06

Power Surge

Sep 25, 1996 · 30 min

Terrorsaur comes across a mountain of energon floating in mid air. He chances robot mode to get a sample, but instead of damaging him, the energon supercharges him. With his newly gained powers he sets out to depose Megatron and then destroy the Maximals.

Fallen Comrades

Episode 07

Fallen Comrades

Sep 30, 1996 · 30 min

One of the Maximal stasis pods, put in orbit before the crash, falls down in the north, and Optimus rushes out to retrieve it. Unfortunately, Megatron anticipates this and sets up an ambush that nearly kills the Maximal leader. Without a flyer, the Maximals race to the pod in hope of getting it before the Predacons reprogram the dormant robot inside.

Double Jeopardy

Episode 08

Double Jeopardy

Oct 7, 1996 · 30 min

After repeated ambushes by the Predacons, this time costing the Maximals a stasis pod, Optimus calls Rattrap's loyalty into question, and sends him off into Predacon territory to look for energon. Once there, he is attacked by Terrorsaur, and offers to surrender... and become a Predacon.

A Better Mousetrap

Episode 09

A Better Mousetrap

Oct 8, 1996 · 30 min

While the Predacons are preparing to strike at the Maximal base by creating a hole in the ground below it, Dinobot accidentally activates the Maximal's new defense system before it's learnt to recognize the Maximals as friendlies.

Gorilla Warfare

Episode 10

Gorilla Warfare

Oct 14, 1996 · 30 min

Scorponok infects Optimus with a virus supposed to make him a coward, but it turns him into a battle-crazed berserker instead. Filled with fury, Optimus attacks the Predacon base alone.

The Probe

Episode 11

The Probe

Oct 15, 1996 · 30 min

Rhinox detects a Cybertronian probe entering the star system, but is unable to contact it though the energon fields. The only option is build a more powerful transmitter before the probe leaves, but the nearest suitable place is in the middle of Predacon territory.

Victory

Episode 12

Victory

Nov 1, 1996 · 30 min

After installing a hidden camera in the Predacon base, the Maximals watch them destroy themselves during a power-struggle between Terrorsaur and Megatron. Investigating, they find no signs of life, so it looks like they won, and can go back to Cybertron with salvaged parts from the remains of the Predacon ship.

Dark Designs

Episode 13

Dark Designs

Nov 4, 1996 · 30 min

After Rhinox thwarts a Predacon trap, Megatron decides it's time to test Tarantulas' newest device on him - reprogramming the Maximal into a Predacon. Megatron is certain that the new ally will make overrunning the Maximal base easy, though it seems like the new Rhinox has other ideas.

Double Dinobot

Episode 14

Double Dinobot

Nov 5, 1996 · 30 min

Megatron creates a clone of Dinobot's beastmode, and sends him off to deactivate Sentinel while Terrorsaur traps the real Dinobot in a cave.

The Spark

Episode 15

The Spark

Nov 11, 1996 · 30 min

Rhinox spots a falling stasis pod while surveying unused Predacon territory. He is the first to arrive, but the pod is damaged and he is unable to activate the DNA scanner. Unless he can get it working again soon, the protoform's spark will be extinguished.

The Trigger (1)

Episode 16

The Trigger (1)

Nov 18, 1996 · 30 min

Tigatron discovers a floating island, with a giant obelisk in its center. When the obelisk fries Waspinator and Terrorsaur with a single blast, Megatron decides he wants that power and sends out Scorponok and Blackarachnia to seize it.

The Trigger (2)

Episode 17

The Trigger (2)

Nov 19, 1996 · 30 min

Optimus and Rattrap race to the island to assist Tigatron and the wounded Airrazor, while Scorponok and Blackarachnia make their way towards the obelisk.

Spider's Game

Episode 18

Spider's Game

Jan 6, 1997 · 30 min

Predicting the next stasis pod's landing, Tarantulas knocks out both the Preds' and the Maximals' computer systems. He plans to recruit the protoform robot for himself, but has to let Blackarachnia tag along when she discovers him scheming.

Call of the Wild

Episode 19

Call of the Wild

Jan 7, 1997 · 30 min

The Predacons steal the Maximals' rectifier-coil, leaving the Axalon without Energon shielding. Forced to remain in beastmode, the Maximals' mentality becomes closer and closer to that of their organic counterparts.

Dark Voyage

Episode 20

Dark Voyage

Jan 27, 1997 · 30 min

A Predacon attack sets off a large energon explosion, leaving a group of Maximals with their optic-sensors non-functional while they try to make it back to the base.

Possession

Episode 21

Possession

Feb 3, 1997 · 30 min

During a fierce storm, the immortal spark of the Deception Starscream lands on the planet and takes control of Waspinator's body. He convinces Megatron to let him help with an attack on the Maximal base, which he knows to be offline. His skills are after all considerable... but then again - so is his treachery.

The Low Road

Episode 22

The Low Road

Feb 10, 1997 · 30 min

Tarantulas infects Rhinox with a virus that causes him to sneeze raw energon, rapidly depleting the Maximal's power cells. Optimus sends out Dinobot and Rattrap to look for an antidote, and they end up having to follow the spider into its underground lair...

Law of the Jungle

Episode 23

Law of the Jungle

Feb 17, 1997 · 30 min

Tigatron accidentally blows up a Predacon ammo storage, and the resulting avalanche kills a feline friend. Tired of fighting, he sets of alone, renouncing his membership from the Maximals.

Before the Storm

Episode 24

Before the Storm

Feb 21, 1997 · 30 min

Inferno retrieves a golden disk hidden inside a glowing mountain. When Megatron sees it, he decides there are far more important things to worry about than the Maximals, and offers Optimus a truce. Meanwhile, Tarantulas is even more determined to leave the planet than ever.

Other Voices (1)

Episode 25

Other Voices (1)

Mar 31, 1997 · 30 min

An alien spacecraft lands and captures Airrazor while she's examining it. Optimus and Rattrap enter to rescue her, while the Predacons stand outside, ready to break the truce at a moment's notice.

Other Voices (2)

Episode 26

Other Voices (2)

Apr 1, 1997 · 30 min

The spacecraft leaves, but not before revealing the second moon's true purpose - planet destruction. As it gets ready to fire, Optimus and the others return to the Axalon only to find Rhinox and Dinobot off-line... and spiders in their basement.

About the series

Beast Wars: Transformers poster
Audience score
★ 8.1 /10

based on 333 votes

Synopsis

Two spaceships, one manned by benevolent Maximals, the other by evil Predacons, crash-land on a pre-humanoid planet while en route to Earth. Their crews assume indigenous animal forms to protect themselves from an overabundance of natural energy, transforming into robots to do battle. Thus, the Beast Wars have begun...

AnimationAction & AdventureKids

Cast

8 principal cast

Garry Chalk

Garry Chalk

Optimus Primal (voice)

David Kaye

David Kaye

Megatron (voice)

Colin Murdock

Colin Murdock

Quickstrike (voice)

Scott McNeil

Scott McNeil

Dinobot / Rattrap / Waspinator (voice)

Ian James Corlett

Ian James Corlett

Cheetor (voice)

Richard Newman

Richard Newman

Rhinox (voice)

Venus Terzo

Venus Terzo

Blackarachnia (voice)

Jim Byrnes

Jim Byrnes

Inferno (voice)

Where to watch Beast Wars: Transformers

Beast Wars: Transformers is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation from Bob Forward, Larry DiTillio has 3 seasons and 52 total episodes, rated 8.1/10 by 333 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Beast Wars: Transformers have?

Beast Wars: Transformers has 3 seasons with 52 episodes in total.

Is Beast Wars: Transformers still on the air?

Beast Wars: Transformers has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Beast Wars: Transformers?

Beast Wars: Transformers airs on YTV, Syndication.

When did Beast Wars: Transformers first air?

Beast Wars: Transformers first aired on April 22, 1996.

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