The essential episodes of Transformers: Prime
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Transformers: Prime — each pick states its reason.
- 01
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.
- 02
Two patrolling Autobots end up trapped in a cave with their enemies, Starscream and Megatron.
- 03
Starscream makes an unexpected request after he is captured by Optimus.
- 04
The Decepticons quickly try to build a space bridge before a prophesied darkness arrives.
- 05
Earth has an outbreak of natural disasters, caused by Dark Energon.
- 06
The Autobots acquire a surprising ally in their battle to save Earth.
- 07
Jack learns how to restore Optimus' memory.
- 08
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.
- 09
Megatron sends Dreadwing, Airachnid and Breakdown to investigate the trail of a potential Energon source, but what Airachnid doesn't know is that Dreadwing and Breakdown have actually been ordered to kill her for her treachery. She eventually catches wind of this, however, killing Breakdown and running off into the woods. Upon arriving at an abandoned Energon mine, Airachnid encounters Starscream cowering from a large Insecticon. After using her abilities to control the creature, she contacts Megatron and tells him to come to the mine, planning to use the Insecticon to kill him so she can claim Decepticon leadership...
- 10
Bulkhead is trapped on the Decepticon Warship and amid dual tries on Megatron's life.
- 11
Now that the location of the relics have been exposed by Orion Pax, the race is on to find the next one. New recruit Smokescreen and Jack are on the job with the Autobots looking to cut down Megatron before the beats them to it.
- 12
The Autobots and Megatron's Decepticons are drawn into Cybertron to face each other in a heroic battle over their mutual quests for the coveted Omega Lock, which, once unlocked with the four keys, would reawaken Primus'
- 13
Due to Megatron's crafty plan, Optimus must make a hard decision which could affect the whole Autobot team.
- 14
Led by a new member, Team Prime launches a desperate assault on the Decepticon citadel.
- 15
The Autobots face the Decepticons for a final showdown.
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