Series synopsis
Transformers: Prime is an American action & adventure animation kids television series that premiered on Hub Network on November 26, 2010. It ended on July 26, 2013. It was created by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Duane Capizzi, Jeff Kline. It stars Peter Cullen, Jeffrey Combs, Frank Welker and Tania Gunadi.
Roll out with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and the rest of the heroic Autobots as they battle the evil Decepticons. Now that big bad Megatron has returned with a mysterious and dangerous element, Team Prime must prepare for an epic battle.
Premise
Roll out with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and the rest of the heroic Autobots as they battle the evil Decepticons. Now that big bad Megatron has returned with a mysterious and dangerous element, Team Prime must prepare for an epic battle.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime (voice)
- Jeffrey Combs as Ratchet (voice)
- Frank Welker as Megatron (voice)
- Tania Gunadi as Miko Nakadai (voice)
- Josh Keaton as Jack Darby (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Bulkhead (voice)
- Ernie Hudson as Agent William Fowler (voice)
- Andy Pessoa as Rafael "Raf" Esquivel (voice)
Supporting cast
- Sumalee Montano as Arcee (voice)
- Nolan North as Smokescreen (voice)
- Steve Blum as Starscream (voice)
- Michael Ironside as Ultra Magnus (voice)
- David Sobolov as Shockwave (voice)
- Daran Norris as Knock Out (voice)
Guest cast
- James Horan as Wheeljack (voice)
- Richard Green as Skyquake (voice)
- Dwayne Johnson as Cliffjumper (voice)
- Alexandra Krosney as Sierra (voice)
- Clancy Brown as Silas (voice)
- Will Friedle as Bumblebee (voice)
- George Takei as Alpha Trion (voice)
- David Kaye as Hardshell (voice)
- John Noble as Unicron (voice)
- Peter Mensah as Predaking (voice)
- Tony Todd as Dreadwing (voice)
- Billy Brown as Cliffjumper (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 65 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | November 26, 2010 | October 15, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 26 | February 18, 2012 | November 2, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 13 | March 22, 2013 | July 26, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Darkness Rising (1) The Autobots go on alert as the Decepticons return to Earth in the series opener, Meanwhile a group of humans find themselves with new caretakers after stumbling into the middle of the Autobot conflict with the Decepticons. |
November 26, 2010 |
| 2 |
Darkness Rising (2) The Autobots go in search of Cliffjumper, whose life signal is weak and find Megatron wielding the dangerous dark Energon. |
November 26, 2010 |
| 3 |
Darkness Rising (3) Bulkhead is unknowingly shadowed by Miko as he goes to rescue Agent Fowler, who was kidnapped by the Decepticons. |
December 1, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Orion Pax (1) Megatron manipulates the impaired Optimus into joining the Decepticons. |
February 18, 2012 |
| 2 |
Orion Pax (2) Jack learns how to restore Optimus' memory. |
February 25, 2012 |
| 3 |
Orion Pax (3) Optimus begins to piece together his real identity using several clues (including Starscream referring to his as a "prime" -- whoops!), and eventually rebels against Megatron’s orders. Meanwhile, Optimus' Autobot pals hatch a risky plan to get their leader back. |
March 3, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Darkmount, NV While Optimus struggles to survive after Megatron’s destruction of the Autobot base, the separated members of Team Prime try to reconnect. |
March 22, 2013 |
| 2 |
Scattered The Autobots search for signs of each other, but start to lose hope while the Decepticons welcome a key player to their ranks. A win for Wheeljack may ultimately lead to an Autobot defeat. |
March 29, 2013 |
| 3 |
Prey The Ultimate Autobot Hunter is unleashed on our heroes. |
April 5, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hub Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 26, 2010 |
| Last aired | July 26, 2013 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 19:30:00 |