As of July 2026, Beast Machines: Transformers Season 1 aired in 1999 with 13 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Beast Machines: Transformers Season 1

1999 13 Episodes Animation · Action & Adventure ⭐ 8/10

Beast Machines: Transformers Season 1 has built a real following among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Beast Machines: Transformers Season 1 earns its spot. Beast Machines: Transformers Season 1 treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Season 1 of Beast Machines: Transformers includes 13 episodes. It aired from September 1999 to December 1999. This season stars Garry Chalk, David Kaye and Ian James Corlett. Garry Chalk and David Kaye lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1999. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Beast Machines: Transformers Season 1 treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Garry Chalk brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.

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🎬 Beast Machines: Transformers Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
The Reformatting
1999-09-18
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.
E2
Master of the House
1999-09-25
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.
E3
Fires of the Past
1999-10-02
While searching for clues to their missing memories, Blackarachnia and Rattrap encounter Jetstorm, Thrust, and Tankor -- three deadly new Vehicon generals created by Megatron.
E4
Mercenary Pursuits
1999-10-09
Rattrap discovers a countervirus that helps him transform -- but once he starts, he can't stop.
E5
Forbidden Fruit
1999-10-16
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.
E6
The Weak Component
1999-10-23
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.
E7
Revelations: Discovery (1)
1999-10-30
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.
E8
Revelations: Descent (2)
1999-11-06
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.
E9
Revelations: Apocalypse (3)
1999-11-13
Nightscream fights to retrieve Blackarachnia's stolen Spark. Meanwhile, Optimus is able to contact Rhinox's Spark, but Rhinox deals him a major surprise.
E10
Survivor
1999-11-27
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.
E11
The Key
1999-12-04
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.
E12
The Catalyst
1999-12-11
Rattrap uncovers a catalyst program that accelerates the growth of Cybertron's newfound plant life. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia discovers the truth about Thrust's Spark.
E13
End of the Line
1999-12-18
Megatron prepares a doomsday weapon that can wipe out everything organic on Cybertron -- including the Maximals. Meanwhile, Optimus discovers his own doomsday weapon...

🎭 Cast of Beast Machines: Transformers Season 1

Garry Chalk
Garry Chalk
Optimus Primal (voice)
David Kaye
David Kaye
Megatron (voice)
Ian James Corlett
Ian James Corlett
Cheetor (voice)
Venus Terzo
Venus Terzo
Blackarachnia (voice)
Jim Byrnes
Jim Byrnes
Thrust (voice)
Brian Drummond
Brian Drummond
Jetstorm (voice)
Alessandro Juliani
Alessandro Juliani
Nightscream (voice)
Scott McNeil
Scott McNeil
Rattrap (voice)

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