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