Transformers: Armada

Season 1

2003 · 52 episodes · 18h 12m in all · 8.3/10

When a group of kids accidentally activate an alien ship, the Cybertronian war over the Minicons makes its way to Earth.

Episodes

1. 

   1. First Encounter (1)

   10 Jan 2003 · 21 min · 8.0/10

   Children unwittingly reopen an ancient battle between Autobots and Decepticons.

2. 

   2. Metamorphosis (2)

   17 Jan 2003 · 21 min · 5.0/10

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

3. 

   3. Base (3)

   24 Jan 2003 · 21 min

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

4. 

   4. Comrade

   31 Jan 2003 · 21 min

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

5. 

   5. Soldier

   7 Feb 2003 · 21 min

   Autobots discover a MiniCon at the South Pole.

6. 

   6. Jungle

   14 Feb 2003 · 21 min

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

7. 

   7. Carnival

   21 Feb 2003 · 21 min

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

8. 

   8. Palace

   28 Feb 2003 · 21 min

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

9. 

   9. Confrontation

   7 Mar 2003 · 21 min

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

10. 

    10. Underground

    14 Mar 2003 · 21 min

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

11. 

    11. Ruin

    21 Mar 2003 · 21 min

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

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    12. Prehistory

    28 Mar 2003 · 21 min

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

13. 

    13. Swoop

    4 Apr 2003 · 21 min

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

14. 

    14. Overmatch

    11 Apr 2003 · 21 min

    Hot Shot proves himself very skilled with the Star Sabre.

15. 

    15. Gale

    18 Apr 2003 · 21 min

    A new minicon activates inside a highway tunnel.

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    16. Credulous

    25 Apr 2003 · 21 min

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

17. 17

    17. Conspiracy

    2 May 2003 · 21 min

    Decepticons mutiny while searching for MiniCons in a jungle.

18. 18

    18. Trust

    9 May 2003 · 21 min

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

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    19. Vacation

    16 May 2003 · 21 min

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

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    20. Reinforcement

    23 May 2003 · 21 min

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

21. 

    21. Decisive Battle

    30 May 2003 · 21 min

    Megatron plots to destroy the Autobots once and for all.

22. 

    22. Vow

    6 Jun 2003 · 21 min

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

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    23. Rebellion

    13 Jun 2003 · 21 min

    Starscream challenges Megatron for control of the Decepitcons.

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    24. Chase

    20 Jun 2003 · 21 min

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

25. 

    25. Tactician

    27 Jun 2003 · 21 min

    A new transformer enters the solar system.

26. 

    26. Link Up

    4 Jul 2003 · 21 min

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

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    27. Detection

    11 Jul 2003 · 21 min

    On the moon, Thrust continues his plotting with Megatron.

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    28. Awakening

    18 Jul 2003 · 21 min

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

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    29. Desperate

    25 Jul 2003 · 21 min

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

30. 

    30. Runaway

    1 Aug 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.

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    31. Past (1)

    8 Aug 2003 · 21 min

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

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    32. Past (2)

    15 Aug 2003 · 21 min

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

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    33. Sacrifice

    22 Aug 2003 · 21 min

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

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    34. Regeneration

    29 Aug 2003 · 21 min

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

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    35. Rescue

    5 Sept 2003 · 21 min

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

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    36. Mars

    12 Sept 2003 · 21 min

    Alexis tracks a minicon in the vicinity of Mars.

37. 

    37. Crack

    19 Sept 2003 · 21 min

    Starscream trusts Thrust and returns to the moon base.

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    38. Threaten

    23 Sept 2003 · 21 min

    Sabre, Shield and Blaster together create the Hydra Cannon.

39. 

    39. Crisis

    26 Sept 2003 · 21 min

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

40. 

    40. Remorse

    3 Oct 2003 · 21 min

    Hot Shot insists they should take vengeance on the Decepticons.

41. 

    41. Depart

    10 Oct 2003 · 21 min

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

42. 

    42. Miracle

    17 Oct 2003 · 21 min

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

43. 

    43. Puppet

    24 Oct 2003 · 21 min · 10.0/10

    Hot Shot and Red Alert are sucked through a wormhole.

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    44. Uprising

    31 Oct 2003 · 21 min

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

45. 

    45. Dash

    7 Nov 2003 · 21 min

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

46. 

    46. Drift

    14 Nov 2003 · 21 min

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

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    47. Portent

    21 Nov 2003 · 21 min

    Thrust joins Sideways by passing through a portal underground.

48. 

    48. Cramp

    28 Nov 2003 · 21 min · 10.0/10

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

49. 

    49. Alliance

    5 Dec 2003 · 21 min

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

50. 

    50. Union (1)

    12 Dec 2003 · 21 min

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

51. 

    51. Origin (2)

    19 Dec 2003 · 21 min

    The purpose and meaning behind the endless war is revealed.

52. 

    52. Mortal Combat (3)

    26 Dec 2003 · 21 min

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