Dennis Heaton
Director
Beast Machines: Transformers (1999)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 18, 1999
Episode 30 min
8+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Kids
Keywords: tmdb.machine, tmdb.beast, tmdb.anime, tmdb.animation, imdb.bio-organic-robot, imdb.superhero, imdb.cg-animation + 35 more, imdb.superhero-action, imdb.superhero-sci-fi, imdb.sequel, imdb.megatron-character, imdb.24th-century, imdb.good-versus-evil, imdb.transformation, imdb.terraforming, imdb.technology, imdb.survival, imdb.rat, imdb.post-apocalypse, imdb.plantation, imdb.oracle, imdb.gorilla, imdb.general, imdb.friend-turned-foe, imdb.flying-head, imdb.dragon, imdb.cheetah, imdb.black-widow, imdb.biological-weapon, imdb.bat, imdb.afterlife, imdb.revolt, imdb.megalomaniac, imdb.computer-animation, imdb.robot, imdb.based-on-toy, tmdb.sequel, tmdb.rebellion, imdb.legacy-sequel, imdb.shared-universe, imdb.robot-sci-fi, imdb.transformers-shared-universe
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel
Production Companies: Mainframe Entertainment, Hasbro
Network: Fox Kids
10.0
S1E1 - The Reformatting
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.
Sept. 18, 1999, midnight
10.0
S1E2 - Master of the House
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.
Sept. 25, 1999, midnight
S1E3 - Fires of the Past
While searching for clues to their missing memories, Blackarachnia and Rattrap encounter Jetstorm, Thrust, and Tankor -- three deadly new Vehicon generals created by Megatron.
Oct. 2, 1999, midnight
S1E4 - Mercenary Pursuits
Rattrap discovers a countervirus that helps him transform -- but once he starts, he can't stop.
Oct. 9, 1999, midnight
S1E5 - Forbidden Fruit
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.
Oct. 16, 1999, midnight
S1E6 - The Weak Component
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.
Oct. 23, 1999, midnight
S1E7 - Revelations: Discovery (1)
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.
Oct. 30, 1999, midnight
S1E8 - Revelations: Descent (2)
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.
Nov. 6, 1999, midnight
S1E9 - Revelations: Apocalypse (3)
Nightscream fights to retrieve Blackarachnia's stolen Spark. Meanwhile, Optimus is able to contact Rhinox's Spark, but Rhinox deals him a major surprise.
Nov. 13, 1999, midnight
S1E10 - Survivor
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.
Nov. 27, 1999, midnight
S1E11 - The Key
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.
Dec. 4, 1999, midnight
S1E12 - The Catalyst
Rattrap uncovers a catalyst program that accelerates the growth of Cybertron's newfound plant life. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia discovers the truth about Thrust's Spark.
Dec. 11, 1999, midnight
S1E13 - End of the Line
Megatron prepares a doomsday weapon that can wipe out everything organic on Cybertron -- including the Maximals. Meanwhile, Optimus discovers his own doomsday weapon...
Dec. 18, 1999, midnight
Network: Fox Kids
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 21 min.
Released: Sept. 18, 1999
Last Air Date: Nov. 18, 2000, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: PG
Common sense age: 8+
Rate this show
Add {Movie} to static lists