Series synopsis
BattleBots is an American reality television series that premiered on ABC on June 21, 2015. It was created by Edward P. Roski, Greg Munson. It stars Chris Rose, Kenny Florian, Jenny Taft and Molly McGrath.
In a BattleBots event the competitors are remote-controlled armed and armored machines, designed to fight in an arena combat elimination tournament. If both combat robots are still operational at the end of the match the winner is determined by a point system based on damage, aggression, and strategy.
The television show BattleBots aired on the American cable network Comedy Central for five seasons, covering five BattleBots tournaments. The first season aired starting in August 2000, and the fi ...
Premise
In a BattleBots event the competitors are remote-controlled armed and armored machines, designed to fight in an arena combat elimination tournament. If both combat robots are still operational at the end of the match the winner is determined by a point system based on damage, aggression, and strategy.
The television show BattleBots aired on the American cable network Comedy Central for five seasons, covering five BattleBots tournaments. The first season aired starting in August 2000, and the fifth season aired starting in August 2002. Hosts of BattleBots were Bil Dwyer and Sean Salisbury and correspondents included former Baywatch actresses Donna D'Errico, Carmen Electra, and Traci Bingham, former Playboy Playmate Heidi Mark, and identical twins Randy and Jason Sklar. Bill Nye was the show's "technical expert".
After five 'seasons', Comedy Central terminated their contract with BattleBots Inc. in late 2002.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chris Rose as Play-By-Play
- Kenny Florian as Color Commentary
- Jenny Taft as Pit Reporter
- Molly McGrath as Host
- Faruq Tauheed as Ring Announcer
- Derek Young as Judge
- Lisa Winter as Judge
- Jason Bardis as Judge
Supporting cast
- Leland Melvin as Judge
- Naomi Kyle as Judge
- Mark Setrakian as Judge
- Fon H Davis as Judge
- Jessica Chobot as Sideline Reporter
- Alison Haislip as Sideline Reporter
- Samantha Ponder as Presenter
- Clark Gregg as Judge
- Michael Stevens as Himself - Judge
Guest cast
- Michael Stevens as Himself - Judge
Episodes
This series spans 10 seasons with 185 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 74 | May 10, 2016 | June 11, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 6 | June 21, 2015 | July 26, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 10 | May 10, 2016 | September 1, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 20 | May 11, 2018 | October 5, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 16 | June 7, 2019 | September 27, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 14 | December 3, 2020 | March 11, 2021 |
| Season 6 | 14 | January 6, 2022 | April 7, 2022 |
| Season 7 | 6 | August 4, 2022 | September 8, 2022 |
| Season 8 | 19 | January 5, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| Season 9 | 6 | October 5, 2023 | November 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Gears Awaken Twelve robots fight it out in a series of rumble matches for the final four spots in the field of forty-eight. |
May 10, 2016 |
| 2 |
Special 2 Exhibition Rumble (1): Skorpios vs. Death Roll vs. Bucktooth Burl One of the unaired exhibition Robot Rumbles from BattleBots Season 2. In the Box are Skorpios, Death Roll and Bucktooth Burl. Please note this fight contains unmixed arena audio only. |
September 7, 2016 |
| 3 |
Special 3 Exhibition Rumble (2): The Battle of MIT: Overhaul vs. SawBlaze vs. Road Rash One of the unaired exhibition Robot Rumbles from BattleBots Season 2. In the Box are the MIT teams: Overhaul, SawBlaze and Road Rash. Please note this fight contains unmixed arena audio only. |
September 8, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Battle Begins: Qualifiers Part 1 During the first night of the six-episode tournament, 8 teams will converge in an arena of minefield and hazards for the ultimate shot at glory during the Qualifiers round. Each match will consist of a single three– minute bout in which the goal is to completely destroy or disable the opponent. If there is no knockout during the three-minute battle, the panel of judges will declare a victor to move onto the next round. Competitors range from NASA engineers, to teenage students, to everyone in between — each with one goal — to claim the ultimate title and walk away with the grand cash prize. |
June 21, 2015 |
| 2 |
Crunch Time: Qualifiers Part 2 The remaining teams face off during another Qualifiers round where they will converge in an arena of minefields and hazards for the ultimate shot at glory. In addition to the 8 battles, four wild card teams will be selected to round out the championship round of 16. Each match will consist of a single three-minute bout in which the goal is to completely destroy or disable the opponent. If there is no knockout during the three-minute battle, the panel of judges will declare a victor to move onto the next round. |
June 28, 2015 |
| 3 | Full Metal Bracket: Round of 16 Part 1 | July 5, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Gears Awaken Twelve robots face off in a series of matches to earn the final four spots in the championship. |
May 10, 2016 |
| 2 |
Robots Activate: Qualifying Round Begins The first round of next-generation robots go head-to-head as 32 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship. Judging the matches are former “BattleBots” competitor and special effects artist Fon Davis, the face of “Nerdist,” Jessica Chobot, and special guest judge Adam Savage (“MythBusters”). |
June 23, 2016 |
| 3 |
There Will Be Bot Blood: The Qualifying Round Concludes The first round of next-generation robots go head to head, as the remaining 16 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship. |
June 30, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's Robot Fighting Time! The BattleBots season begins as the legends of robot combat put it all on the line for a shot at the 2018 World Championship. |
May 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
Are You Yeti to Rumble? Fan favorites Yeti and Witch Doctor face off in a world-class fight as top competitors battle to earn their spot in the postseason tournament. |
May 18, 2018 |
| 3 |
Everyone Wants To Be The Hotshot BattleBots legends Hypershock and Biteforce face off in an epic showdown, while up-and-comers try to prove they have what it takes to be crowned 2018 BattleBots World Champion. |
May 25, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
That's what you call a KO! 67 Bots kick off the 4th season! |
June 7, 2019 |
| 2 |
You Mess With the Bull, You Get the Drum BattleBots 2018 finalist Minotaur goes head-to-head with Whiplash as a new group of 14 new bots make their debut in the 2019 competition. |
June 14, 2019 |
| 3 |
Don't FLIP OUT! BattleBots Champion Bite Force squares off against famed bot Yeti, while another legendary builder returns to the competition with a brand-new epic bot. |
June 21, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Return of the Bots Hard-hitting, steel-splitting combat returns as 60 teams converge for a tournament of all-out robotic carnage! Jack Barker from End Game finally gets the match he's been waiting for as he squares off with Ray Billings and his lethal bot Tombstone. |
December 3, 2020 |
| 2 | Let the Big Bot Battle Begin | December 10, 2020 |
| 3 |
Stop! Hammer Time! Legendary hammer-bot Beta returns to face off with Rotator, one of the deadliest horizontal spinners on the planet. Later, two rising stars attempt to stake their claim in the contest as Gruff pits its duel-flamethrowers against Hypershock. |
December 17, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Slash and Burn! Fire and fury in the BattleBox as the new season kicks off with a bang. Buckle up as bots from around the globe return to the BattleBox to face off in the world’s top robot combat tournament. |
January 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
I Like Big Bots (That Will Not Die) The season heats up as Kraken, Yeti and deadly Rotator enter the Box for the 1st time. More carnage in Sin City as 14 killer bots enter the arena. Legendary drum-spinner Yeti returns to the fray after a year’s absence. Rusty is back too – but will his Mum’s popcorn bowl be enough protection against the deadly weapon of his first opponent? |
January 13, 2022 |
| 3 |
Ducks, Dragons, Killer Snakes – What a Zoo! In Las Vegas, the action reaches fever pitch as more bots make their season debuts. Seasoned veterans return to the BattleBox to relive their glory years, while new Giant Nut contenders are determined to make a splash. |
January 20, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let the Slugfest Begin In the fight capital of the world, a new tournament kicks off for robotic combat's hottest trophy: The Golden Bolt. But first the robots must face the toughest battle ever seen in Vegas: the Sin City Slugfest. Starring: Gigabyte. |
August 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Slugfest Continues Tonight's quest is to beat Desperado champion Lock-Jaw. But first eight bots have to fight to the death in the Sin City Slugfest. Only one will survive to face the veteran and qualify for the exclusive Golden Bolt tournament of champions. |
August 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Slugfest (3) Eight hopefuls slug it out to the death for the right to take on Rotator. The winner will compete for the exclusive Golden Bolt. Will Rotator live up to its reputation or will another bot triumph and join the group of champions? |
August 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ROBOTS, READY!!! The BattleBots World Championship VII gets underway with a loaded opening fight card. Tantrum the Champion begins its defense of the Giant Nut with a tumultuous Main Event against the Brazilian Bull Minotaur. Let the Bot Battles Begin! |
January 5, 2023 |
| 2 |
What the Flip? It's week two of the world championship season and the fight card is full of veteran favorites, hotshot rookies and carnage. Among the highlights is End Game versus Blip. |
January 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
Strike While the Bot's Hot The international cast of murderous machines doles out more serious robot punishment in the third round of World Championship qualifiers. The night’s climax is a shocking Main Event when two of the world's deadliest bots collide: Hydra vs. Rotator. |
January 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let The Slugfests Begin! The journey to the Golden Bolt starts October 5th with the first Sin City Slugfest. Eight robots will enter, but only one will punch its ticket to the tournament of champions. In this electric six episode series every fight is win or go home. The game’s on. |
October 5, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Slugfest Part 2 The second Sin City Slugfest gets underway where eight of the most ferocious machines in robot combat will go head to head in a one night tournament. The winner will punch their ticket to into the exclusive Golden Bolt Championship. |
October 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
Sin City Slugfest – Bracket 3 Get ready for our third Sin City Slugfest bracket! The winner of this single- elimination gauntlet earns a bid into the Golden Bolt Tournament of Champions, where they will face winners of other slugfests, plus our three most recent Giant Nut winners. |
October 19, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 21, 2015 |
| Last aired | November 9, 2023 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:00:00 |