List of The Transformers episodes

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Season 1: 1984

# Title Writer Original airdate Production code
1 More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1 George Arthur Bloom September 17, 1984 MP4023
In search of energy, a group of Autobots leave Cybertron and are pursued by the Decepticons
2 More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2 George Arthur Bloom September 18, 1984 MP4024
The Decepticons continue raiding Earth's energy sources, including Sherman Dam and the Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma
3 More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3 George Arthur Bloom September 19, 1984 MP4025
The Autobots attempt to lure the Decepticons into a trap with a massive holographic illusion, but the bad guys aren't duped. Instead, having gathered the energy they need, the Decepticons prepare to return to Cybertron, and the Autobots have one chance to stop them. 
4 Transport to Oblivion Bryce Malek,
Dick Robbins
October 6, 1984 #700-01
After months in hiding, the Decepticons return and have a new method for moving Energon cubes to Cybertron. 
5 Roll For It Douglas Booth October 13, 1984 #700-02
The Decepticons seek a powerful antimatter formula, and the Autobots with their new human ally Chip Chase try to stop them. 
6 Divide and Conquer Donald F. Glut October 20, 1984 #700-03
Autobots must journey to Cybertron to retrieve a vital piece of technology to save the life of an ailing Optimus Prime
7 Fire in the Sky Alfred A. Pegal October 27, 1984 #700-04
While siphoning the Earth of its energy, Megatron discovers a long-lost colleague of Starscream
8 S.O.S. Dinobots Donald F. Glut October 27, 1984 #700-05
The Autobots create the Dinobots, but can barely control these new powerful warriors. 
9 Fire on the Mountain Douglas Booth December 22, 1984 #700-06
The Decepticons uncover the Crystal of Power in Peru, and the Autobots resurrect Skyfire to stop them. 
10 War of the Dinobots Earl Kress November 24, 1984 #700-07
Snarl and Swoop are added to the Dinobot roster... and just in time! 
11 The Ultimate Doom, Part 1 Larry Strauss November 3, 1984 #700-08
Megatron brings Cybertron into Earth's orbit to harvest the energy from the destruction caused by Cybertron's gravity. 
12 The Ultimate Doom, Part 2 Larry Strauss November 10, 1984 #700-09
Cybertron's arrival causes disasters on Earth, leaving the Autobots to battle both the Decepticons and nature. 
13 The Ultimate Doom, Part 3 Leo D. Paur November 17, 1984 #700-10
As Cybertron's orbit ravages Earth, the Autobots take the fight to the Decepticons. 
14 Countdown to Extinction Reed Robbins,
Peter Salas
December 1, 1984 #700-11
In the aftermath of The Ultimate Doom storyline, Starscream seizes control of the Decepticons and puts into motion a plan to destroy the Earth. 
15 A Plague of Insecticons Douglas Booth December 29, 1984 #700-12
Reports of giant insects terrorizing a South American village leads the Decepticons to discover their long-lost comrades, the Insecticons, who have adapted to life away from Cybertronian technology by learning how to convert any material they eat into Energon
16 Heavy Metal War Donald F. Glut December 15, 1984 #700-13
Megatron challenges Optimus to a one-on-one battle to end the war. 

Season 2: 1985–1986

# Title Writer Original airdate Production code
1 Autobot Spike Donald F. Glut September 23, 1985 #700-16
A wounded Spike is turned into an Autobot Frankenstein's monster to save his life. 
2 Changing Gears Larry Parr October 1, 1985 #700-17
In a plot to drain the sun for power, the Decepticons capture and alter the grumpy Autobot Gears. 
3 City of Steel Douglas Booth October 17, 1985 #700-18
The Decepticons invade New York City. 
4 Attack of the Autobots David Wise October 4, 1985 #700-19
After a surprise attack (read: diversion) by the Decepticons, the Autobots repair themselves in their regeneration chambers. Only to emerge... EVIL! 
5 Traitor George Hampton
Mike Moore
September 27, 1985 #700-20
Could Mirage betray the Autobots??? 
6 The Immobilizer September 24, 1985 #700-21
The Decepticons steal Wheeljack's latest invention, which immobilizes stuff, and Ironhide attempts to retrieve it. 
7 The Autobot Run Donald F. Glut October 31, 1985 #700-22
When the Autobots perform a race for charity, the Decepticons take the opportunity to trap them in their vehicle modes. 
8 Atlantis, Arise! Douglas Booth October 3, 1985 #700-23
The Decepticons ally with the undersea realm of Sub-Atlantica. But they may be more treacherous than Megatron expected. 
9 Day of the Machines David Wise October 10, 1985 #700-24
Megatron's latest scheme involves using the most powerful computer on Earth to control machinery remotely. 
10 Enter the Nightbird Sylvia Wilson,
Richard Milton
September 30, 1985 #700-25
The Decepticons get a hold of the Nightbird, a deadly ninja-bot. 
11 A Prime Problem Dick Robbins,
Bryce Malek
October 2, 1985 #700-26
Megatron creates a clone of Optimus Prime to lure the Autobots to their doom. 
12 The Core Dennis Marks October 29, 1985 #700-27
Megatron tries to drill his way to the center to the Earth, while the Autobots harass Devastator with mind-controlling Dominator Discs. 
13 The Insecticon Syndrome Douglas Booth October 9, 1985 #700-28
The Insecticons feed on a source of power which causes them to grow... and will cause them to explode if not cured. 
14 Dinobot Island, Part 1 September 25, 1985 #700-29
The Dinobots are sent to a mysterious, prehistoric island for training. But the Decepticons intend to plunder its energy resources. 
15 Dinobot Island, Part 2 September 26, 1985 #700-30
The Decepticons' plundering of Dinobot Island's resources cause instabilities in the timestream. 
16 The Master Builders David N. Gottlieb,
Herb Engelhardt
October 8, 1985 #700-31
Grapple and Hoist ally themselves with the Constructicons
17 Auto Berserk Antoni Zalewski October 16, 1985 #700-32
After having his logic circuits damaged in battle, Red Alert feels rejected by the Autobots and allies himself with Starscream
18 Microbots October 7, 1985 #700-33
Perceptor, Brawn, and Bumblebee must shrink themselves to go inside Megatron and retrieve an artifact, the Heart of Cybertron, that is giving him enormous power. 
19 Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1 Donald F. Glut October 14, 1985 #700-34
In the war with the Autobots, the Decepticons change tactics, turning the humans against the Autobots. 
20 Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2 Donald F. Glut October 15, 1985 #700-35
Having had the Autobots exiled from Earth, Megatron reveals the Decepticons' true intentions. 
21 Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1 October 21, 1985 #700-36
The Dinobots abandon the Autobots as both the Autobots and Decepticons begin to suffer malfunctions. 
22 Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2 October 22, 1985 #700-37
The Dinobots have deserted the dying Autobots, so Spike and Carly must find them to save the Autobots. 
23 Blaster Blues Larry Strauss October 23, 1985 #700-38
The Decepticons hijack Earth's airwaves. Yet somehow, you are still able to watch this episode. 
24 A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court Douglas Booth October 24, 1985 #700-39
The Transformers time-travel to Camelot, even though it's a silly place. 
25 The Golden Lagoon November 4, 1985 #700-40
Beachcomber finds a stream of golden liquid (watch it!) that renders his hand invulnerable. Unfortunately, the Decepticons do too, and decide to take a dip. 
26 The God Gambit October 28, 1985 #700-41
The Decepticons scheme to conquer a race of primitive humanoids by exploiting their religious beliefs. 
27 Make Tracks October 30, 1985 #700-42
The Transformers go to New York City. And Tracks makes a friend. 
28 Child's Play Beth Bornstein November 7, 1985 #700-43
The Transformers find themselves on an alien planet where they're no bigger than toys to the inhabitants! 
29 Quest for Survival November 5, 1985 #700-44
The Autobots find themselves outnumbered when facing an Insecticon clone army and look to find a robotic insecticide to destroy them. However, their problems are just going to get bigger when spores from alien plants on Cosmos begin to rapidly grow .... 
30 The Secret of Omega Supreme November 6, 1985 #700-45
When the Constructicons begin mining on a distant asteroid, Optimus Prime calls on Omega Supreme for assistance. 
31 The Gambler Michael Charles Hill November 11, 1985 #700-46
Continuing the story set up in Child's Play, the Autobots are captured by a gambling-addicted alien, who trades them for some poker chips. Smokescreen and bounty hunter Devcon try to save them (the Autobots, not the poker chips). 
32 Kremzeek! David Wise December 27, 1985 #700-47
An electric pest annoys everyone. Including the viewers. 
33 Sea Change Douglas Booth November 20, 1985 #700-48
Seaspray turns into a merman with robot feet and falls in love. 
34 Triple Takeover Larry Strauss November 19, 1985 #700-49
Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc. 
35 Prime Target November 14, 1985 #700-50
The big-game hunter Lord Chumley begins hunting Autobots, and he's gunning for Optimus Prime. 
36 Auto-Bop David Wise November 13, 1985 #700-51
Tracks and Blaster uncover a hypnosis plot. 
37 The Search for Alpha Trion Beth Bornstein November 12, 1985 #700-52
Discovering that his long-thought-dead love, Elita One, is in the hands of the Decepticons, Optimus Prime speeds to Cybertron on a rescue mission, only to end up discovering something about his own history in the process. 
38 The Girl Who Loved Powerglide November 18, 1985 #700-53
A newly-orphaned debutante must protect her late father's work from Megatron. She finds Powerglide, and with him, safety... or perhaps... something more? 
39 Hoist Goes Hollywood Earl Kress November 21, 1985 #700-54
Hoist get cast in a big Hollywood movie... hijinks ensue 
40 The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 November 25, 1985 #700-55
After being beaten by the Autobots once again, Megatron hatches a plan to create a team of Decepticons that will give him supremacy over the roads. 
41 The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2 November 26, 1985 #700-56
To counter the new Stunticons, the Autobots create the Aerialbots. But they are hardly the fighting force that was hoped for. 
42 Aerial Assault Douglas Booth December 10, 1985 #700-57
Slingshot and Skydive allow themselves to be captured by plane-nappers to discover who the thieves are. 
43 War Dawn David Wise December 25, 1985 #700-58
Trapped in Cybertron's past, the Aerialbots learn the truth about Megatron and the rise of Optimus Prime. 
44 Trans-Europe Express David Wise December 23, 1985 #700-59
In a plot to obtain a Cybertronian weather-controlling device, the Decepticons stage a fake race across Europe. 
45 Cosmic Rust Paul Davids December 26, 1985 #700-60
After finding a new weapon, Megatron becomes infected with a strange disease... one he intends to use against the Autobots. 
46 Starscream's Brigade Michael Charles Hill January 7, 1986 #700-61
After his latest attempt to overthrow Megatron's rule of the Decepticons, Starscream is banished from HQ, but this time, he hatches a plan... 
47 The Revenge of Bruticus Michael Charles Hill January 8, 1986 #700-62
Even though Starscream and the Combaticons are banished to space, they are still a threat—a threat returning to destroy both the Decepticons and the Autobots... 
48 Masquerade Donald F. Glut December 16, 1985 #700-63
After defeating the Stunticons, five of the Autobots pose as the crazed combiners to learn of Megatron's latest plan. 
49 B.O.T. Earl Kress January 9, 1986 #700-64
Swindle sells his shattered team members' parts for profit... until Megatron finds out! 

Season 3: 1986–1987

# Title Writer Director Original airdate Production code
1 Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1 September 15, 1986 #700-86
 
2 Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2 September 16, 1986 #700-87
 
3 Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3 September 17, 1986 #700-88
 
4 Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4 September 18, 1986 #700-89
 
5 Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5 September 19, 1986 #700-90
 
6 The Killing Jar September 29, 1986 #700-91
 
7 Chaos September 30, 1986 #700-92
 
8 Dark Awakening October 1, 1986 #700-93
 
9 Forever is a Long Time Coming October 8, 1986 #700-94
 
10 Starscream's Ghost October 2, 1986 #700-95
 
11 Thief in the Night October 6, 1986 #700-96
 
12 Surprise Party October 9, 1986 #700-97
 
13 Madman's Paradise October 13, 1986 #700-98
 
14 Nightmare Planet October 31, 1986 #700-99
 
15 Ghost in the Machine October 21, 1986 #700-100
 
16 Webworld October 20, 1986 #700-101
 
17 Carnage in C-Minor October 14, 1986 #700-102
 
18 The Quintesson Journal November 11, 1986 #700-103
 
19 The Ultimate Weapon November 10, 1986 #700-104
 
20 The Big Broadcast of 2006 November 12, 1986 #700-105
 
21 Fight or Flee October 15, 1986 #700-106
 
22 Dweller in the Depths October 30, 1986 #700-107
 
23 Only Human November 13, 1986 #700-108
 
24 Grimlock's New Brain November 14, 1986 #700-110
 
25 Money is Everything November 17, 1986 #700-109
 
26 Call of the Primitives November 18, 1986 #700-112
 
27 The Face of the Nijika November 20, 1986 #700-113
 
28 The Burden Hardest to Bear November 19, 1986 #700-114
 
29 The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1 February 24, 1987 #700-115
 
30 The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2 February 25, 1987 #700-116
 

Season 4: 1987

# Title Writer Director Original airdate Production code
1 The Rebirth, Part 1 David Wise November 9, 1987 #6701-01
The US series finale sees Galvatron invades Autobot City and then Cybertron with a plan to destroy the Autobots forever! This is something new? 
2 The Rebirth, Part 2 David Wise November 10, 1987 #6701-02
A crash-landing on Nebulos leads to a startling evolution in the Transformers' relationship with other races. 
3 The Rebirth, Part 3 David Wise November 11, 1987 #6701-03
The battle for the Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber comes to an end. 

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