Season 1

Beast Machines: TransformersSeason 1

1999
13 Episodes

Episodes

The Reformatting
S01E01
10.0

The Reformatting

The Maximals awaken on Cybertron, unable to remember how they got there. Incapable of transforming, they are hunted down by Vehicle Transformer Drones known as Vehicons.

18 Sept 1999
Master of the House
S01E02
10.0

Master of the House

Seeking out allies, Blackarachnia and Cheetor discover that the entire Transformer population of Cybertron has mysteriously vanished. Rescuing them from a Vehicon attack, Optimus discovers the truth about Cybertron.

25 Sept 1999
Fires of the Past
S01E03

Fires of the Past

While searching for clues to their missing memories, Blackarachnia and Rattrap encounter Jetstorm, Thrust, and Tankor -- three deadly new Vehicon generals created by Megatron.

02 Oct 1999
Mercenary Pursuits
S01E04

Mercenary Pursuits

Rattrap discovers a countervirus that helps him transform -- but once he starts, he can't stop.

09 Oct 1999
Forbidden Fruit
S01E05

Forbidden Fruit

The Maximals discover a new Beast Mode Maximal -- a bat named Nightscream -- and a mysterious fruit tree, neither of which should exist on the machine world of Cybertron.

16 Oct 1999
The Weak Component
S01E06

The Weak Component

Rattrap finally learns how to transform, only to discover his Robot Mode has no weapons. With nowhere else to turn for protection, he strikes a deal with Megatron.

23 Oct 1999
Revelations: Discovery (1)
S01E07

Revelations: Discovery (1)

The Maximals discover a junkyard facility where the robot shells of the missing Transformers are stored. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia and Thrust discover a fatal attraction for one another.

30 Oct 1999
Revelations: Descent (2)
S01E08

Revelations: Descent (2)

Cheetor leads a dangerous mission to bring out Tankor's old Maximal personality. In doing so, Rattrap discovers a major clue to the Maximals' missing memories.

06 Nov 1999
Revelations: Apocalypse (3)
S01E09

Revelations: Apocalypse (3)

Nightscream fights to retrieve Blackarachnia's stolen Spark. Meanwhile, Optimus is able to contact Rhinox's Spark, but Rhinox deals him a major surprise.

13 Nov 1999
Survivor
S01E10

Survivor

Megatron sends his generals and Diagnostic Drone into the catacombs to kidnap Nightscream and learn the secret behind his Beast Mode. Nightscream is forced to relive a painful memory from his past.

27 Nov 1999
The Key
S01E11

The Key

Tankor uncovers an ancient weapon with the power to turn organic material into cybernetic metal. Nightscream gets hit by the weapon, and the Maximals race against time to save him from going offline.

04 Dec 1999
The Catalyst
S01E12

The Catalyst

Rattrap uncovers a catalyst program that accelerates the growth of Cybertron's newfound plant life. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia discovers the truth about Thrust's Spark.

11 Dec 1999
End of the Line
S01E13

End of the Line

Megatron prepares a doomsday weapon that can wipe out everything organic on Cybertron -- including the Maximals. Meanwhile, Optimus discovers his own doomsday weapon...

18 Dec 1999