Beast Machines: Transformers
Storyline
After the end of the Beast Wars, the Maximals awaken on their home planet of Cybertron and are chased by mindless Vehicons created by Megatron. The Maximals must free the planet from Megatron and restore it to its real way of living.
Episodes
Season 1
No overview available for this season.
The Reformatting
Sep 18, 1999
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.
Master of the House
Sep 25, 1999
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.
Fires of the Past
Oct 02, 1999
While searching for clues to their missing memories, Blackarachnia and Rattrap encounter Jetstorm, Thrust, and Tankor -- three deadly new Vehicon generals created by Megatron.
Mercenary Pursuits
Oct 09, 1999
Rattrap discovers a countervirus that helps him transform -- but once he starts, he can't stop.
Forbidden Fruit
Oct 16, 1999
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.
The Weak Component
Oct 23, 1999
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.
Revelations: Discovery (1)
Oct 30, 1999
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.
Revelations: Descent (2)
Nov 06, 1999
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.
Revelations: Apocalypse (3)
Nov 13, 1999
Nightscream fights to retrieve Blackarachnia's stolen Spark. Meanwhile, Optimus is able to contact Rhinox's Spark, but Rhinox deals him a major surprise.
Survivor
Nov 27, 1999
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.
The Key
Dec 04, 1999
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.
The Catalyst
Dec 11, 1999
Rattrap uncovers a catalyst program that accelerates the growth of Cybertron's newfound plant life. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia discovers the truth about Thrust's Spark.
End of the Line
Dec 18, 1999
Megatron prepares a doomsday weapon that can wipe out everything organic on Cybertron -- including the Maximals. Meanwhile, Optimus discovers his own doomsday weapon...
Season 2: Battle for the Spark
No overview available for this season.
Fallout
Aug 05, 2000
Having destroyed his world, Optimus must face the consequences before The Matrix.
Savage Noble
Aug 19, 2000
While trying to recruit the Vehicons, the Maximals discover themselves being stalked by an all new threat.
Prometheus Unbound
Aug 26, 2000
The Maximals attempt to infiltrate Megatron's former fortress, only to have their mission threatened by their supposed new ally!
In Darkest Knight
Sep 02, 2000
Blackarachnia finally revives Silverbolt... but is he glad to be reawakened?
A Wolf in the Fold
Sep 09, 2000
Defending themselves against Megatron, the Maximals face their most dangerous enemies -- each other!
Home Soil
Sep 16, 2000
A seemingly empty spaceship crashes onto Cybertron, unleashing a dangerous entity!
Sparkwar: The Strike (1)
Sep 23, 2000
Megatron unleashes a new set of generals -- who are not exactly as they appear!
Sparkwar: The Search (2)
Sep 30, 2000
Optimus receives a vision - a short glimpse at the locations of the captured sparks. He decides to split the Maximals into three teams, each searching for one of the places he saw.
Sparkwar: The Siege (3)
Oct 07, 2000
Having discovered the location of the missing Sparks, the Maximals race against time to stop Meagtron from achieving his ultimate Ascension.
Spark of Darkness
Oct 28, 2000
In the wake of Megatron's demise, something horrible haunts the planet Cybertron.
Endgame: The Downward Spiral (1)
Nov 04, 2000
Banding together inside Megatron's floating fortress, the Maximals must protect the Sparks from the desperate despot.
Endgame: When Legends Fall (2)
Nov 11, 2000
Horribly outnumbered, the Maximals make their final stand in a desperate attempt to protect the Sparks.
Endgame: Seeds of the Future (3)
Nov 18, 2000
Now entirely alone, Optimus faces the most unexpected foe of all!