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Transformers: Armada: Season 1

52 episodes Premiered Jan 10, 2003 Updated Jul 26, 2026

Transformers: Armada is a television series. The show involves a conflict between two factions of Transformers that makes its way to Earth. A group of kids accidentally activate an alien ship, which is connected to the conflict. The series is an animated production that falls under the genres of action, adventure, science fiction, and fantasy, as well as being suitable for children.

Season overview

Transformers: Armada is a television series. The show involves a conflict between two factions of Transformers that makes its way to Earth. A group of kids accidentally activate an alien ship, which is connected to the conflict. The series is an animated production that falls under the genres of action, adventure, science fiction, and fantasy, as well as being suitable for children.

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Season 1 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (48): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S1·E1 Mytharc

First Encounter (1)

Jan 10, 2003 · 21 min

Children unwittingly reopen an ancient battle between Autobots and Decepticons.

S1·E2 Core

Metamorphosis (2)

Jan 17, 2003 · 21 min

Alex, Rad and Carlos find the cargo hold of the Exodus underground and are adopted by three minicons.

S1·E3 Core

Base (3)

Jan 24, 2003 · 21 min

Alexis, Rad and Carlos introduce themselves to Optimus Prime, Hot Rod and First Aid.

S1·E4 Core

Comrade

Jan 31, 2003 · 21 min

The children join the Autobot team and head out on their first mission to find a newly waking minicon.

S1·E5 Core

Soldier

Feb 7, 2003 · 21 min

Autobots discover a MiniCon at the South Pole.

S1·E6 Core

Jungle

Feb 14, 2003 · 21 min

The newest minicon activates in the middle of a forest: both sides fight for it.

S1·E7 Core

Carnival

Feb 21, 2003 · 21 min

Rad and Carlos smuggle their minicons out of the base to visit the town's carnival.

S1·E8 Core

Palace

Feb 28, 2003 · 21 min

In an ancient palace deep beneath the Sahara another minicon is waking. Who will reach it first?

S1·E9 Core

Confrontation

Mar 7, 2003 · 21 min

The Decepticons capture all the children to use as hostages in exchange for the Autobots's minicons.

S1·E10 Core

Underground

Mar 14, 2003 · 21 min

The latest minicon re-activates in the subway system of a large city.

S1·E11 Core

Ruin

Mar 21, 2003 · 21 min

From an ancient submerged city a beautiful girl issues a warning about the devastating power.

S1·E12 Core

Prehistory

Mar 28, 2003 · 21 min

The children learn more about the history of the minicons and the war.

S1·E13 Core

Swoop

Apr 4, 2003 · 21 min

The Decepticons gain access to the Autobot base and attempt to take the other two minicons.

S1·E14 Core

Overmatch

Apr 11, 2003 · 21 min

Hot Shot proves himself very skilled with the Star Sabre.

S1·E15 Core

Gale

Apr 18, 2003 · 21 min

A new minicon activates inside a highway tunnel.

S1·E16 Core

Credulous

Apr 25, 2003 · 21 min

Grabbing onto Megatron at the end of a battle, Hot Shot and Sideways are transported to the moon.

S1·E17 Core

Conspiracy

May 2, 2003 · 21 min

Decepticons mutiny while searching for MiniCons in a jungle.

S1·E18 Core

Trust

May 9, 2003 · 21 min

Autobots and Decepticons face off amongst snowy mountains in the battle for the latest minicon.

S1·E19 Core

Vacation

May 16, 2003 · 21 min

A weekend's camping trip to the valley below the dam goes wrong when a violent storm moves in.

S1·E20 Core

Reinforcement

May 23, 2003 · 21 min

Autobot Blurr joins the team, but proves himself not much of a team player.

S1·E21 Core

Decisive Battle

May 30, 2003 · 21 min

Megatron plots to destroy the Autobots once and for all.

S1·E22 Core

Vow

Jun 6, 2003 · 21 min

Megatron uses the Minicons to lure the Autobots into a trap.

S1·E23 Core

Rebellion

Jun 13, 2003 · 21 min

Starscream challenges Megatron for control of the Decepitcons.

S1·E24 Core

Chase

Jun 20, 2003 · 21 min

Trapped with Sideways, Alexis, Rad, Carlos and their minicons become aware of a massive evil entity.

S1·E25 Core

Tactician

Jun 27, 2003 · 21 min

A new transformer enters the solar system.

S1·E26 Core

Link Up

Jul 4, 2003 · 21 min

With Optimus damaged and temporarily out of commission, the newly-arrived Jetfire takes command.

S1·E27 Core

Detection

Jul 11, 2003 · 21 min

On the moon, Thrust continues his plotting with Megatron.

S1·E28 Core

Awakening

Jul 18, 2003 · 21 min

The massive Tidalwave joins the Decepticons, but is, seemingly, defeated in battle by Hot Shot and Blurr.

S1·E29 Core

Desperate

Jul 25, 2003 · 21 min

The kids try to gather the three Requiem Blaster minicons together.

S1·E30 Core

Runaway

Aug 1, 2003 · 21 min

The minicons want to be in charge of their own destinies, so the kids sneak the new team out of the base.

S1·E31 Core

Past (1)

Aug 8, 2003 · 21 min

Enthusiastic young Sideswipe joins the team and Optimus tasks Hot Shot with training him.

S1·E32 Core

Past (2)

Aug 15, 2003 · 21 min

Desperate to make amends to his old friend, Hot Shot allows Wheeljack to shoot him, but this isn't enough.

S1·E33 Mytharc

Sacrifice

Aug 22, 2003 · 21 min

Megatron sacrifices Starscream, leaving him to face the Autobots alone.

S1·E34 Core

Regeneration

Aug 29, 2003 · 21 min

Hearing Megatron say he is nothing more than disposable cannon fodder, Starscream defects with the Star Sabre.

S1·E35 Core

Rescue

Sep 5, 2003 · 21 min

With Starscream's help, the Autobots infiltrate the Decepticon moon base.

S1·E36 Core

Mars

Sep 12, 2003 · 21 min

Alexis tracks a minicon in the vicinity of Mars.

S1·E37 Core

Crack

Sep 19, 2003 · 21 min

Starscream trusts Thrust and returns to the moon base.

S1·E38 Core

Threaten

Sep 23, 2003 · 21 min

Sabre, Shield and Blaster together create the Hydra Cannon.

S1·E39 Core

Crisis

Sep 26, 2003 · 21 min

Optimus and Jetfire attack the ship, but can't stop the Hydra Cannon being deployed.

S1·E40 Core

Remorse

Oct 3, 2003 · 21 min

Hot Shot insists they should take vengeance on the Decepticons.

S1·E41 Core

Depart

Oct 10, 2003 · 21 min

With the Autobot ship ready to leave, Hot Shot refuses to let the children accompany them.

S1·E42 Core

Miracle

Oct 17, 2003 · 21 min

While the Axalon chases the Decepticon ship, hundreds of minicons appear.

S1·E43 Core

Puppet

Oct 24, 2003 · 21 min

Hot Shot and Red Alert are sucked through a wormhole.

S1·E44 Core

Uprising

Oct 31, 2003 · 21 min

The 'Bots reach Cybertron to find Megatron (now calling himself Galvatron) already winning the war.

S1·E45 Core

Dash

Nov 7, 2003 · 21 min

While the battle continues, Hot Shot goes to Cybertron to try to convince Galvatron of the impending danger.

S1·E46 Core

Drift

Nov 14, 2003 · 21 min

Thrust flees into the depths of Cybertron, pursued by Hot Shot and Wheeljack - and, separately, Starscream.

S1·E47 Core

Portent

Nov 21, 2003 · 21 min

Thrust joins Sideways by passing through a portal underground.

S1·E48 Core

Cramp

Nov 28, 2003 · 21 min

Starscream prepares to do whatever it takes to convince Galvatron the threat of Unicron is real.

S1·E49 Core

Alliance

Dec 5, 2003 · 21 min

As Unicron begins to awaken, Optimus and Galvatron decide to forgo their battle.

S1·E50 Core

Union (1)

Dec 12, 2003 · 21 min

The only way to defeat Unicron is to wake the minicons inside him and attack from within as well as without.

S1·E51 Mytharc

Origin (2)

Dec 19, 2003 · 21 min

The purpose and meaning behind the endless war is revealed.

S1·E52 Mytharc

Mortal Combat (3)

Dec 26, 2003 · 21 min

Thinking Unicron is defeated, Galvatron and Optimus Prime resume their battle.

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