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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Ian Pearson]]
  |Aux2=[[Ian Pearson]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW001
  |ShortSummary=The [[Maximal]] and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] forces crash-land on a mysterious, primitive world.
  |ShortSummary=The [[Maximal]] and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] forces crash-land on a mysterious, primitive world.
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Ball]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Ball]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW002
  |ShortSummary=After a battle between [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], a huge cache of Energon is discovered.
  |ShortSummary=After a battle between [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], a huge cache of Energon is discovered.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[C. Michael Easton]]
  |Aux2=[[C. Michael Easton]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW003
  |ShortSummary=While testing a new communications device, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] runs into trouble.
  |ShortSummary=While testing a new communications device, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] runs into trouble.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Greg Johnson]]
  |Aux1=[[Greg Johnson]]
  |Aux2=[[T.W. Peacocke]]
  |Aux2=[[T.W. Peacocke]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW004
  |ShortSummary=While placing communication relay devices, Cheetor is accidentally transported to the [[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]].  
  |ShortSummary=While placing communication relay devices, Cheetor is accidentally transported to the [[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]].  
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Jesse Winfield]]
  |Aux1=[[Jesse Winfield]]
  |Aux2=[[Andrew Doucette]]
  |Aux2=[[Andrew Doucette]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW005
  |ShortSummary=After Optimus is abducted by an alien probe, the remaining Maximals must decide on a new leader.
  |ShortSummary=After Optimus is abducted by an alien probe, the remaining Maximals must decide on a new leader.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[Nicholas Kendall]]
  |Aux2=[[Nicholas Kendall]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW006
  |ShortSummary=
  |ShortSummary=[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] discovers a cache of energon on a floating mountain that gives him enough power to overthrow [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]].
[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] discovers a cache of energon on a floating mountain that gives him enough power to overthrow [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]].
}}
}}


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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Ball]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Ball]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW007
  |ShortSummary=A stasis pod falls from orbit into [[Northern Sector|an icy region]] of the planet and the Maximals and Predacons race to obtain it.
  |ShortSummary=A stasis pod falls from orbit into [[Northern Sector|an icy region]] of the planet and the Maximals and Predacons race to obtain it.
}}
}}


{{Episode list
{{Episode list
  |Title=[[Double Jeopardy]]
  |Title=[[Double Jeopardy (episode)|Double Jeopardy]]
  |EpisodeNumber=8
  |EpisodeNumber=8
  |OriginalAirDate=[[October 7]], 1996
  |OriginalAirDate=[[October 7]], 1996
  |Aux1=[[Jesse Winfield]]
  |Aux1=[[Jesse Winfield]]
  |Aux2=[[Mark Schiemann]]
  |Aux2=[[Mark Schiemann]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW008
  |ShortSummary=After a series of failed missions, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]'s loyalty is brought into question.
  |ShortSummary=After a series of failed missions, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]'s loyalty is brought into question.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Karen Willson]],<br/>[[Chris Weber]]
  |Aux1=[[Karen Willson]],<br/>[[Chris Weber]]
  |Aux2=[[J. Falconer]]
  |Aux2=[[J. Falconer]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW011
  |ShortSummary=Rattrap is trapped inside the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' when the new Sentinel security program malfunctions, and must disarm it.
  |ShortSummary=Rattrap is trapped inside the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' when the new Sentinel security program malfunctions, and must disarm it.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Greg Johnson]]
  |Aux1=[[Greg Johnson]]
  |Aux2=[[James Boshier]]
  |Aux2=[[James Boshier]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW010
  |ShortSummary=A virus, courtesy of [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] turns Optimus into an overly-aggressive fighting machine.
  |ShortSummary=A virus, courtesy of [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] turns Optimus into an overly-aggressive fighting machine.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Craig Miller]],<br/>[[Marv Wolfman|Marvin Wolfman]]
  |Aux1=[[Craig Miller]],<br/>[[Marv Wolfman|Marvin Wolfman]]
  |Aux2=[[Ezekiel Norton]]
  |Aux2=[[Ezekiel Norton]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW009
  |ShortSummary=As a probe from Cybertron approaches the planet, the Maximals desperately try to make contact with it, but Megatron has other plans.
  |ShortSummary=As a probe from Cybertron approaches the planet, the Maximals desperately try to make contact with it, but Megatron has other plans.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Wendy Reardon]]
  |Aux1=[[Wendy Reardon]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Ball]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Ball]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW012
  |ShortSummary=A rebellion (and explosion) at the Predacon base seemingly leads to a Maximal victory.
  |ShortSummary=A rebellion (and explosion) at the Predacon base seemingly leads to a Maximal victory.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Ian Weir]]
  |Aux1=[[Ian Weir]]
  |Aux2=[[Owen Hurley]]
  |Aux2=[[Owen Hurley]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW013
  |ShortSummary=Megatron captures [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] and reprograms him into a Predacon.
  |ShortSummary=Megatron captures [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] and reprograms him into a Predacon.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Rowby Goren]]
  |Aux1=[[Rowby Goren]]
  |Aux2=[[John Pozer]]
  |Aux2=[[John Pozer]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW014
  |ShortSummary=Megatron creates a non-transforming clone of Dinobot in an effort to disable Sentinel.
  |ShortSummary=Megatron creates a non-transforming clone of Dinobot in an effort to disable Sentinel.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[Colin Davies]]
  |Aux2=[[Colin Davies]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW015
  |ShortSummary=Rhinox and Cheetor assist a downed [[stasis pod]] and the damaged [[protoform]] within.
  |ShortSummary=Rhinox and Cheetor assist a downed [[stasis pod]] and the damaged [[protoform]] within.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[J. Falconer]]
  |Aux2=[[J. Falconer]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW016
  |ShortSummary=[[Tigatron]] discovers a flying island with amazing alien power, but the Predacons are after it as well.
  |ShortSummary=[[Tigatron (BW)|Tigatron]] discovers a flying island with amazing alien power, but the Predacons are after it as well.
}}
}}


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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Michaela Zabranska]]
  |Aux2=[[Michaela Zabranska]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW017
  |ShortSummary=With the flying island under Predacon control, the Maximal base and the ''Beast Wars'' are in jeopardy.
  |ShortSummary=With the flying island under Predacon control, the Maximal base and the ''Beast Wars'' are in jeopardy.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[James Boshier]]
  |Aux2=[[James Boshier]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW018
  |ShortSummary=[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] detects a new stasis pod and attempts to turn the protoform into a new Predacon.
  |ShortSummary=[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] detects a new stasis pod and attempts to turn the protoform into a new Predacon.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Jonathan Goodwill]]
  |Aux2=[[Jonathan Goodwill]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW019
  |ShortSummary=The Predacons steal the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Energon Dampener which causes the Maximals to revert into a more feral state.
  |ShortSummary=The Predacons steal the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Energon Dampener which causes the Maximals to revert into a more feral state.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Samuel Warren Joseph]]
  |Aux1=[[Samuel Warren Joseph]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Ball]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Ball]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW020
  |ShortSummary=After an energon explosion, Rhinox must lead the blinded Maximals back to base.
  |ShortSummary=After an energon explosion, Rhinox must lead the blinded Maximals back to base.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[J. Falconer]]
  |Aux2=[[J. Falconer]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW022
  |ShortSummary=Rhinox is infected with a strange [[energon discharge virus]] and if a cure isn't found he'll destroy the Maximal base.
  |ShortSummary=Rhinox is infected with a strange [[energon discharge virus]] and if a cure isn't found he'll destroy the Maximal base.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Mark Leiren-Young]]
  |Aux1=[[Mark Leiren-Young]]
  |Aux2=[[John Pozer]]
  |Aux2=[[John Pozer]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW023
  |ShortSummary=After [[Snowstalker|an innocent]] is killed, Tigatron questions his commitment to the Maximal cause.
  |ShortSummary=After [[Snowstalker|an innocent]] is killed, Tigatron questions his commitment to the Maximal cause.
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]],<br/>[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]],<br/>[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Colin Davies]]
  |Aux2=[[Colin Davies]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW025
  |ShortSummary=The plans of both Megatron and the [[Vok|mysterious aliens]] are coming to a head as one of the two moons transforms.  
  |ShortSummary=The plans of both Megatron and the [[Vok|mysterious aliens]] are coming to a head as one of the two moons transforms.  
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[Ezekiel Norton]]
  |Aux2=[[Ezekiel Norton]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW026
  |ShortSummary=As the [[Planet Buster]] begins destroying the planet's energon, Optimus devises a desperate plan to destroy the alien device.
  |ShortSummary=As the [[Planet Buster]] begins destroying the planet's energon, Optimus devises a desperate plan to destroy the alien device.
}}
}}
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!#!!Title!!Writer!!Director!!Original airdate!!Production code
!#!!Title!!Writer!!Director!!Original airdate!!Production code
{{Episode list
{{Episode list
  |Title=[[Aftermath]]
  |Title=[[Aftermath (BW episode)|Aftermath]]
  |EpisodeNumber=27
  |EpisodeNumber=27
  |OriginalAirDate=[[October 26]], 1997
  |OriginalAirDate=[[October 26]], 1997
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[Colin Davies]]
  |Aux2=[[Colin Davies]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW027
  |ShortSummary=After the destruction of the Planet Buster and the death of Optimus, the remaining Maximals are left to pick up the pieces and fend off the Predacons.
  |ShortSummary=After the destruction of the Planet Buster and the death of Optimus, the remaining Maximals are left to pick up the pieces and fend off the Predacons.
  |LineColor=801818
  |LineColor=801818
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  |Aux1=[[Len Wein]]
  |Aux1=[[Len Wein]]
  |Aux2=[[Craig McEwen]]
  |Aux2=[[Craig McEwen]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW030
  |ShortSummary=Megatron sends Tarantulas to build a new energon processing station, but Tarantulas has other plans.
  |ShortSummary=Megatron sends Tarantulas to build a new energon processing station, but Tarantulas has other plans.
  |LineColor=801818
  |LineColor=801818
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  |Aux1=[[Patrick Barry]]
  |Aux1=[[Patrick Barry]]
  |Aux2=[[Trenton Carlson]]
  |Aux2=[[Trenton Carlson]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW031
  |ShortSummary=With the contents of the Golden Disks weighing heavily on his mind, Dinobot must decide which side of the conflict he truly belongs to.
  |ShortSummary=With the contents of the Golden Disks weighing heavily on his mind, Dinobot must decide which side of the conflict he truly belongs to.
  |LineColor=801818
  |LineColor=801818
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[John Pozer]]
  |Aux2=[[John Pozer]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW032
  |ShortSummary=A new alien site and device are discovered, and Megatron intends to have both for himself.
  |ShortSummary=A new alien site and device are discovered, and Megatron intends to have both for himself.
  |LineColor=801818
  |LineColor=801818
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[Colin Davies]]
  |Aux2=[[Colin Davies]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW033
  |ShortSummary=With the alien craft in his possession, Megatron intends to use it to conquer Cybertron!
  |ShortSummary=With the alien craft in his possession, Megatron intends to use it to conquer Cybertron!
  |LineColor=801818
  |LineColor=801818
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  |Aux1=[[Greg Johnson]]
  |Aux1=[[Greg Johnson]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]],<br/>[[Jonathan Goodwill]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]],<br/>[[Jonathan Goodwill]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW034
  |ShortSummary=An oversize stasis pod reveals the secrets of [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]].
  |ShortSummary=An oversize stasis pod reveals the secrets of [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]].
  |LineColor=801818
  |LineColor=801818
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  |Aux1=[[Christy Marx]]
  |Aux1=[[Christy Marx]]
  |Aux2=[[J. Falconer]],<br/>[[Sean Osborne]],<br/>[[George Samilski]]
  |Aux2=[[J. Falconer]],<br/>[[Sean Osborne]],<br/>[[George Samilski]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW036
  |ShortSummary=A [[Transmutate (character)|strange creature]] emerges from a damaged [[stasis pod]], and both [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] find a strange type of kinship with it.  
  |ShortSummary=A [[Transmutate (BW)|strange creature]] emerges from a damaged [[stasis pod]], and both [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] find a strange type of kinship with it.  
  |LineColor=801818
  |LineColor=801818
}}
}}
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  |Title=[[The Agenda (Part III)]]
  |Title=[[The Agenda (Part III)]]
  |EpisodeNumber=39
  |EpisodeNumber=39
  |OriginalAirDate=[[March 12]], 1998 (Toonami)<br>May 23, 1998 (syndication)
  |OriginalAirDate=[[March 12]], 1998 (Toonami)<br>[[May 23]], 1998 (syndication)
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Asaph Fipke]],<br/>[[Colin Davies]]
  |Aux2=[[Asaph Fipke]],<br/>[[Colin Davies]]
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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW040
  |ShortSummary=With [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in critical condition after Megatron's attack, Optimus Primal takes on his [[spark]] to save the timestream.
  |ShortSummary=With [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in critical condition after Megatron's attack, Optimus Primal takes on his [[spark]] to save the timestream.
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[Owen Hurley]]
  |Aux2=[[Owen Hurley]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW041
  |ShortSummary=[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] arrives on Earth continuing his obsessive quest to hunt down Protoform X.
  |ShortSummary=[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] arrives on Earth continuing his obsessive quest to hunt down Protoform X.
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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  |Aux1=[[Evan Somers]]  
  |Aux1=[[Evan Somers]]  
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW042
  |ShortSummary=While trying to salvage the [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]] program from the ruins of the ''Axalon'', Rattrap finds himself caught between Depth Charge and Rampage.
  |ShortSummary=While trying to salvage the [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]] program from the ruins of the ''Axalon'', Rattrap finds himself caught between Depth Charge and Rampage.
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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  |Aux1=[[Ian Weir]]
  |Aux1=[[Ian Weir]]
  |Aux2=[[Trenton Carlson]]
  |Aux2=[[Trenton Carlson]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW043
  |ShortSummary=A new group of raptor clones attacks the proto-human tribe, and it falls to Cheetor and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] to defend them.  
  |ShortSummary=A new group of raptor clones attacks the proto-human tribe, and it falls to Cheetor and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] to defend them.  
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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  |Aux1=[[Greg Johnson]]
  |Aux1=[[Greg Johnson]]
  |Aux2=[[John Pozer]]
  |Aux2=[[John Pozer]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW044
  |ShortSummary=Megatron creates a new [[Dinobot II|Transmetal 2 Dinobot]] using alien technology, and Cheetor is caught in the blast as the device malfunctions.
  |ShortSummary=Megatron creates a new [[Dinobot II|Transmetal 2 Dinobot]] using alien technology, and Cheetor is caught in the blast as the device malfunctions.  
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Jules Dennis]]
  |Aux1=[[Jules Dennis]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW045
  |ShortSummary=Cheetor is behaving oddly after the accident, and a new [[Transmetal 2]] creature is stalking both camps.
  |ShortSummary=Cheetor is behaving oddly after the accident, and a new [[Transmetal 2]] creature is stalking both camps.
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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{{Episode list
{{Episode list
  |Title=[[Proving Grounds]]
  |Title=[[Proving Grounds (BW)|Proving Grounds]]
  |EpisodeNumber=46
  |EpisodeNumber=46
  |OriginalAirDate=[[February 14]], 1999
  |OriginalAirDate=[[February 14]], 1999
  |Aux1=[[Arthur Sellers]]
  |Aux1=[[Arthur Sellers]]
  |Aux2=[[William Lau]]
  |Aux2=[[William Lau]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW046
  |ShortSummary=Blackarachnia discovers that removing a shell program could free her from Predacon control... or wipe her mind entirely. Believing this revelation to be the latest in a long line of mistrust between her and the Maximals, Blackarachnia strikes out on her own, only to be pulled into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game within a Predacon jamming zone by Dinobot II.
  |ShortSummary=Blackarachnia discovers that removing a shell program could free her from Predacon control... or wipe her mind entirely. Believing this revelation to be the latest in a long line of mistrust between her and the Maximals, Blackarachnia strikes out on her own, only to be pulled into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game within a Predacon jamming zone by Dinobot II.
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Cal Shumiatcher]]
  |Aux2=[[Cal Shumiatcher]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW047
  |ShortSummary=Megatron and the Predacons are building a cannon that could destroy the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and the Maximals, but requires an organic life-form to finish the construction.
  |ShortSummary=Megatron and the Predacons are building a cannon that could destroy the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and the Maximals, but requires an organic life-form to finish the construction.
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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  |Aux1=[[D. C. Fontana]]
  |Aux1=[[D. C. Fontana]]
  |Aux2=[[Trenton Carlson]]
  |Aux2=[[Trenton Carlson]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW048
  |ShortSummary=After experimenting with the [[Transmetal driver]], Blackarachnia's [[core consciousness]] begins to crash and Rhinox has to perform emergency surgery.
  |ShortSummary=After experimenting with the [[Transmetal driver]], Blackarachnia's [[core consciousness]] begins to crash and Rhinox has to perform emergency surgery.
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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  |Aux1=[[Eric Torin]]
  |Aux1=[[Eric Torin]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]]
  |Aux2=[[Steve Sacks]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW049
  |ShortSummary=After taking control of Optimus and capturing the Maximals, Megatron enters the Ark and absorbs the original Megatron's spark.
  |ShortSummary=After taking control of Optimus and capturing the Maximals, Megatron enters the Ark and absorbs the original Megatron's spark.  
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
}}
}}
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  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux1=[[Larry DiTillio]]
  |Aux2=[[William Lau]]
  |Aux2=[[William Lau]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW050
  |ShortSummary=The [[Vok]] send their powerful new emissary, [[Tigerhawk]] to Earth to stop the continued disruption of the time stream.
  |ShortSummary=The [[Vok]] send their powerful new emissary, [[Tigerhawk]] to Earth to stop the continued disruption of the time stream.
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux1=[[Bob Forward]]
  |Aux2=[[Ezekiel Norton]]
  |Aux2=[[Ezekiel Norton]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW051
  |ShortSummary=Down, but not out, Megatron discovers Tarantulas's secret tunnel network that leads to the [[Decepticon]] warship the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''.
  |ShortSummary=Down, but not out, Megatron discovers Tarantulas's secret tunnel network that leads to the [[Decepticon]] warship the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''.
  |LineColor=006699
  |LineColor=006699
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  |Aux1=[[Simon Furman]]
  |Aux1=[[Simon Furman]]
  |Aux2=[[Cal Shumiatcher]],<br/>[[Steve Sacks]]
  |Aux2=[[Cal Shumiatcher]],<br/>[[Steve Sacks]]
  |ProdCode=
  |ProdCode=BW052
  |ShortSummary=The end of the ''Beast Wars''. Megatron has possession of the ''Nemesis'', and Optimus and the Maximals need a last-minute miracle to stop him.
  |ShortSummary=The end of the ''Beast Wars''. Megatron has possession of the ''Nemesis'', and Optimus and the Maximals need a last-minute miracle to stop him.
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Main article: Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)

Season 1: 1996–1997

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# Title Writer Director Original airdate Production code
1 Beast Wars (Part 1) Bob Forward Ian Pearson April 22, 1996 (preview airing)
September 16, 1996 (regular airing) 		BW001
The Maximal and Predacon forces crash-land on a mysterious, primitive world. 
2 Beast Wars (Part 2) Bob Forward Steve Ball April 23, 1996 (preview airing)
September 17, 1996 (regular airing) 		BW002
After a battle between Optimus and Dinobot, a huge cache of Energon is discovered. 
3 The Web Larry DiTillio C. Michael Easton September 18, 1996 BW003
While testing a new communications device, Cheetor runs into trouble. 
4 Equal Measures Greg Johnson T.W. Peacocke September 23, 1996 BW004
While placing communication relay devices, Cheetor is accidentally transported to the Darksyde. 
5 Chain of Command Jesse Winfield Andrew Doucette September 24, 1996 BW005
After Optimus is abducted by an alien probe, the remaining Maximals must decide on a new leader. 
6 Power Surge Larry DiTillio Nicholas Kendall September 25, 1996 BW006
Terrorsaur discovers a cache of energon on a floating mountain that gives him enough power to overthrow Megatron. 
7 Fallen Comrades Bob Forward Steve Ball September 30, 1996 BW007
A stasis pod falls from orbit into an icy region of the planet and the Maximals and Predacons race to obtain it. 
8 Double Jeopardy Jesse Winfield Mark Schiemann October 7, 1996 BW008
After a series of failed missions, Rattrap's loyalty is brought into question. 
9 A Better Mousetrap Karen Willson,
Chris Weber 		J. Falconer October 8, 1996 BW011
Rattrap is trapped inside the Axalon when the new Sentinel security program malfunctions, and must disarm it. 
10 Gorilla Warfare Greg Johnson James Boshier October 14, 1996 BW010
A virus, courtesy of Scorponok turns Optimus into an overly-aggressive fighting machine. 
11 The Probe Craig Miller,
Marvin Wolfman 		Ezekiel Norton October 15, 1996 BW009
As a probe from Cybertron approaches the planet, the Maximals desperately try to make contact with it, but Megatron has other plans. 
12 Victory Wendy Reardon Steve Ball November 1, 1996 BW012
A rebellion (and explosion) at the Predacon base seemingly leads to a Maximal victory. 
13 Dark Designs Ian Weir Owen Hurley November 4, 1996 BW013
Megatron captures Rhinox and reprograms him into a Predacon. 
14 Double Dinobot Rowby Goren John Pozer November 5, 1996 BW014
Megatron creates a non-transforming clone of Dinobot in an effort to disable Sentinel. 
15 The Spark Larry DiTillio Colin Davies November 11, 1996 BW015
Rhinox and Cheetor assist a downed stasis pod and the damaged protoform within. 
16 The Trigger, Part 1 Bob Forward J. Falconer November 18, 1996 BW016
Tigatron discovers a flying island with amazing alien power, but the Predacons are after it as well. 
17 The Trigger, Part 2 Bob Forward Michaela Zabranska November 19, 1996 BW017
With the flying island under Predacon control, the Maximal base and the Beast Wars are in jeopardy. 
18 Spider's Game Larry DiTillio James Boshier January 6, 1997 BW018
Tarantulas detects a new stasis pod and attempts to turn the protoform into a new Predacon. 
19 Call of the Wild Bob Forward Jonathan Goodwill January 7, 1997 BW019
The Predacons steal the Axalon's Energon Dampener which causes the Maximals to revert into a more feral state. 
20 Dark Voyage Samuel Warren Joseph Steve Ball January 27, 1997 BW020
After an energon explosion, Rhinox must lead the blinded Maximals back to base. 
21 Possession Ian Weir Owen Hurley February 3, 1997 BW021
Waspinator finds himself possessed by none other than the original Decepticon traitor, Starscream! 
22 The Low Road Bob Forward J. Falconer February 10, 1997 BW022
Rhinox is infected with a strange energon discharge virus and if a cure isn't found he'll destroy the Maximal base. 
23 Law of the Jungle Mark Leiren-Young John Pozer February 17, 1997 BW023
After an innocent is killed, Tigatron questions his commitment to the Maximal cause. 
24 Before the Storm Bob Forward Adam Wood February 21, 1997 BW024
Inferno brings Megatron an alien golden disk that causes him to offer a too good to be true cease fire to the Maximals. 
25 Other Voices, Part 1 Larry DiTillio,
Bob Forward 		Colin Davies March 31, 1997 BW025
The plans of both Megatron and the mysterious aliens are coming to a head as one of the two moons transforms. 
26 Other Voices, Part 2 Larry DiTillio Ezekiel Norton April 1, 1997 BW026
As the Planet Buster begins destroying the planet's energon, Optimus devises a desperate plan to destroy the alien device. 

Season 2: 1997–1998

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# Title Writer Director Original airdate Production code
27 Aftermath Larry DiTillio Colin Davies October 26, 1997 BW027
After the destruction of the Planet Buster and the death of Optimus, the remaining Maximals are left to pick up the pieces and fend off the Predacons. 
28 Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1) Bob Forward Steve Sacks November 2, 1997 BW028
Dinobot breaks into the Predacon base and steals the golden disks, meanwhile two oddly misshapen transformers emerge from their stasis pods. 
29 Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2) Bob Forward Cal Shumiatcher November 9, 1997 BW029
Vastly outnumbered, the remaining Maximals must defend their base from a Predacon assault while Rhinox takes a dangerous journey. 
30 Tangled Web Len Wein Craig McEwen November 16, 1997 BW030
Megatron sends Tarantulas to build a new energon processing station, but Tarantulas has other plans. 
31 Maximal, No More Patrick Barry Trenton Carlson November 23, 1997 BW031
With the contents of the Golden Disks weighing heavily on his mind, Dinobot must decide which side of the conflict he truly belongs to. 
32 Other Visits (Part 1) Larry DiTillio John Pozer February 8, 1998 BW032
A new alien site and device are discovered, and Megatron intends to have both for himself. 
33 Other Visits (Part 2) Larry DiTillio Colin Davies February 15, 1998 BW033
With the alien craft in his possession, Megatron intends to use it to conquer Cybertron! 
34 Bad Spark Greg Johnson Steve Sacks,
Jonathan Goodwill 		February 22, 1998 BW034
An oversize stasis pod reveals the secrets of Protoform X. 
35 Code of Hero Ian Weir Bob Forward March 9, 1998 (Toonami)
April 25, 1998 (syndication) 		BW035
Dinobot makes a choice. 
36 Transmutate Christy Marx J. Falconer,
Sean Osborne,
George Samilski 		March 10, 1998 (Toonami)
May 2, 1998 (syndication) 		BW036
A strange creature emerges from a damaged stasis pod, and both Rampage and Silverbolt find a strange type of kinship with it. 
37 The Agenda (Part 1) Bob Forward Cal Shumiatcher March 11, 1998 (Toonami)
May 9, 1998 (syndication) 		BW037
The Tripredacus Council sends an agent to Earth to bring back Megatron and his band of criminals. 
38 The Agenda (Part 2) Bob Forward Owen Hurley March 12, 1998 (Toonami)
May 16, 1998 (syndication) 		BW038
Captured by Ravage, Megatron lets the former Decepticon warrior in on the secret of the Golden Disk, and gets him to switch sides. 
39 The Agenda (Part III) Bob Forward Asaph Fipke,
Colin Davies 		March 12, 1998 (Toonami)
May 23, 1998 (syndication) 		BW039
His plans crumbling, Megatron takes a final stab at winning the Beast Wars and changing history. 

Season 3: 1998–1999

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# Title Writer Director Original airdate Production code
40 Optimal Situation Bob Forward Steve Sacks October 24, 1998 BW040
With Optimus Prime in critical condition after Megatron's attack, Optimus Primal takes on his spark to save the timestream. 
41 Deep Metal Larry DiTillio Owen Hurley November 1, 1998 BW041
Depth Charge arrives on Earth continuing his obsessive quest to hunt down Protoform X. 
42 Changing of the Guard Evan Somers Steve Sacks November 8, 1998 BW042
While trying to salvage the Sentinel program from the ruins of the Axalon, Rattrap finds himself caught between Depth Charge and Rampage. 
43 Cutting Edge Ian Weir Trenton Carlson November 15, 1998 BW043
A new group of raptor clones attacks the proto-human tribe, and it falls to Cheetor and Blackarachnia to defend them. 
44 Feral Scream Part 1 Greg Johnson John Pozer January 31, 1999 BW044
Megatron creates a new Transmetal 2 Dinobot using alien technology, and Cheetor is caught in the blast as the device malfunctions. 
45 Feral Scream Part 2 Jules Dennis Steve Sacks February 7, 1999 BW045
Cheetor is behaving oddly after the accident, and a new Transmetal 2 creature is stalking both camps. 
46 Proving Grounds Arthur Sellers William Lau February 14, 1999 BW046
Blackarachnia discovers that removing a shell program could free her from Predacon control... or wipe her mind entirely. Believing this revelation to be the latest in a long line of mistrust between her and the Maximals, Blackarachnia strikes out on her own, only to be pulled into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game within a Predacon jamming zone by Dinobot II. 
47 Go with the Flow Bob Forward Cal Shumiatcher February 18, 1999 BW047
Megatron and the Predacons are building a cannon that could destroy the Ark and the Maximals, but requires an organic life-form to finish the construction. 
48 Crossing the Rubicon D. C. Fontana Trenton Carlson February 22, 1999 BW048
After experimenting with the Transmetal driver, Blackarachnia's core consciousness begins to crash and Rhinox has to perform emergency surgery. 
49 Master Blaster Eric Torin Steve Sacks March 1, 1999 BW049
After taking control of Optimus and capturing the Maximals, Megatron enters the Ark and absorbs the original Megatron's spark. 
50 Other Victories Larry DiTillio William Lau May 5, 1999 BW050
The Vok send their powerful new emissary, Tigerhawk to Earth to stop the continued disruption of the time stream. 
51 Nemesis Part 1 Bob Forward Ezekiel Norton May 6, 1999 BW051
Down, but not out, Megatron discovers Tarantulas's secret tunnel network that leads to the Decepticon warship the Nemesis. 
52 Nemesis Part 2 Simon Furman Cal Shumiatcher,
Steve Sacks 		May 7, 1999 BW052
The end of the Beast Wars. Megatron has possession of the Nemesis, and Optimus and the Maximals need a last-minute miracle to stop him. 
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