Season 1
January 10, 2003
When a group of kids accidentally activate an alien ship, the Cybertronian war over the Minicons makes its way to Earth.
52 Episodes
Episodes
First Encounter (1)
January 10, 2003
Children unwittingly reopen an ancient battle between Autobots and Decepticons.
Metamorphosis (2)
January 17, 2003
Alex, Rad and Carlos find the cargo hold of the Exodus underground and are adopted by three minicons.
Base (3)
January 24, 2003
Alexis, Rad and Carlos introduce themselves to Optimus Prime, Hot Rod and First Aid.
Comrade
January 31, 2003
The children join the Autobot team and head out on their first mission to find a newly waking minicon.
Soldier
February 7, 2003
Autobots discover a MiniCon at the South Pole.
Jungle
February 14, 2003
The newest minicon activates in the middle of a forest: both sides fight for it.
Carnival
February 21, 2003
Rad and Carlos smuggle their minicons out of the base to visit the town's carnival.
Palace
February 28, 2003
In an ancient palace deep beneath the Sahara another minicon is waking. Who will reach it first?
Confrontation
March 7, 2003
The Decepticons capture all the children to use as hostages in exchange for the Autobots's minicons.
Underground
March 14, 2003
The latest minicon re-activates in the subway system of a large city.
Ruin
March 21, 2003
From an ancient submerged city a beautiful girl issues a warning about the devastating power.
Prehistory
March 28, 2003
The children learn more about the history of the minicons and the war.
Swoop
April 4, 2003
The Decepticons gain access to the Autobot base and attempt to take the other two minicons.
Overmatch
April 11, 2003
Hot Shot proves himself very skilled with the Star Sabre.
Gale
April 18, 2003
A new minicon activates inside a highway tunnel.
Credulous
April 25, 2003
Grabbing onto Megatron at the end of a battle, Hot Shot and Sideways are transported to the moon.
Conspiracy
May 2, 2003
Decepticons mutiny while searching for MiniCons in a jungle.
Trust
May 9, 2003
Autobots and Decepticons face off amongst snowy mountains in the battle for the latest minicon.
Vacation
May 16, 2003
A weekend's camping trip to the valley below the dam goes wrong when a violent storm moves in.
Reinforcement
May 23, 2003
Autobot Blurr joins the team, but proves himself not much of a team player.
Decisive Battle
May 30, 2003
Megatron plots to destroy the Autobots once and for all.
Vow
June 6, 2003
Megatron uses the Minicons to lure the Autobots into a trap.
Rebellion
June 13, 2003
Starscream challenges Megatron for control of the Decepitcons.
Chase
June 20, 2003
Trapped with Sideways, Alexis, Rad, Carlos and their minicons become aware of a massive evil entity.
Tactician
June 27, 2003
A new transformer enters the solar system.
Link Up
July 4, 2003
With Optimus damaged and temporarily out of commission, the newly-arrived Jetfire takes command.
Detection
July 11, 2003
On the moon, Thrust continues his plotting with Megatron.
Awakening
July 18, 2003
The massive Tidalwave joins the Decepticons, but is, seemingly, defeated in battle by Hot Shot and Blurr.
Desperate
July 25, 2003
The kids try to gather the three Requiem Blaster minicons together.
Runaway
August 1, 2003
The minicons want to be in charge of their own destinies, so the kids sneak the new team out of the base.
Past (1)
August 8, 2003
Enthusiastic young Sideswipe joins the team and Optimus tasks Hot Shot with training him.
Past (2)
August 15, 2003
Desperate to make amends to his old friend, Hot Shot allows Wheeljack to shoot him, but this isn't enough.
Sacrifice
August 22, 2003
Megatron sacrifices Starscream, leaving him to face the Autobots alone.
Regeneration
August 29, 2003
Hearing Megatron say he is nothing more than disposable cannon fodder, Starscream defects with the Star Sabre.
Rescue
September 5, 2003
With Starscream's help, the Autobots infiltrate the Decepticon moon base.
Mars
September 12, 2003
Alexis tracks a minicon in the vicinity of Mars.
Crack
September 19, 2003
Starscream trusts Thrust and returns to the moon base.
Threaten
September 23, 2003
Sabre, Shield and Blaster together create the Hydra Cannon.
Crisis
September 26, 2003
Optimus and Jetfire attack the ship, but can't stop the Hydra Cannon being deployed.
Remorse
October 3, 2003
Hot Shot insists they should take vengeance on the Decepticons.
Depart
October 10, 2003
With the Autobot ship ready to leave, Hot Shot refuses to let the children accompany them.
Miracle
October 17, 2003
While the Axalon chases the Decepticon ship, hundreds of minicons appear.
Puppet
October 24, 2003
Hot Shot and Red Alert are sucked through a wormhole.
Uprising
October 31, 2003
The 'Bots reach Cybertron to find Megatron (now calling himself Galvatron) already winning the war.
Dash
November 7, 2003
While the battle continues, Hot Shot goes to Cybertron to try to convince Galvatron of the impending danger.
Drift
November 14, 2003
Thrust flees into the depths of Cybertron, pursued by Hot Shot and Wheeljack - and, separately, Starscream.
Portent
November 21, 2003
Thrust joins Sideways by passing through a portal underground.
Cramp
November 28, 2003
Starscream prepares to do whatever it takes to convince Galvatron the threat of Unicron is real.
Alliance
December 5, 2003
As Unicron begins to awaken, Optimus and Galvatron decide to forgo their battle.
Union (1)
December 12, 2003
The only way to defeat Unicron is to wake the minicons inside him and attack from within as well as without.
Origin (2)
December 19, 2003
The purpose and meaning behind the endless war is revealed.
Mortal Combat (3)
December 26, 2003
Thinking Unicron is defeated, Galvatron and Optimus Prime resume their battle.
