As of July 2026, The Transformers Season 3 aired in 1986 with 30 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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The Transformers Season 3

1986 30 Episodes Animation · Kids ⭐ 8/10

The Transformers Season 3 has built a real following among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 438 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Peter Cullen leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Transformers Season 3 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. What makes The Transformers Season 3 work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. Season 3 of The Transformers includes 30 episodes. It aired from September 1986 to February 1987. This season stars Peter Cullen, Frank Welker and Jack Angel. Peter Cullen and Frank Welker lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1986. The rules of The Transformers Season 3's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

The Transformers Season 3 is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Peter Cullen grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

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🎬 The Transformers Season 3 — Episode Guide

E1
The Five Faces of Darkness (1)
1986-09-14
While everyone continues to rejoice in their victory, unknown assailants capture Ultra Magnus, Kup and Spike. After being told by a alien, a group of Autobots suspect the Decepticons are the culprits. But when they arrive at Charr, they find the Decepticons in no shape to pull off a kidnapping, mean...
E2
The Five Faces of Darkness (2)
1986-09-15
The Autobots make it out of Charr, but Rodimus is down and looks out. In reality, he has made a trip to the Matrix and learns the Quintessons are behind the kidnapping. After Rodimus is revived, a rescue mission is soon underway. Also, Scourge and Cyclonus finally track down a battle hungry Galvatro...
E3
The Five Faces of Darkness (3)
1986-09-16
The destruction of Quintessa causes the Autobots to arrive at Goo and poor Springer loses some parts. Blurr and Wheelie are stuck in a hostile place and are in need of some help. Meanwhile, the Quintessons agree to give vital energy to the Decepticons so long as the Autobots are destroyed.
E4
The Five Faces of Darkness (4)
1986-09-17
Galvatron learns what has been going on recently and meets up with the Quintessons. Rodimus again looks for answers, discovering the bitter history between Quintessons and Transformers. The Quintessons created the Transformers, but their creations rebelled against them. And the Quintessons are eager...
E5
The Five Faces of Darkness (5)
1986-09-18
The Constructions use the newly created Trypticon to battle Metroplex, who is still unable to transform, on Earth. Sky Lynx tries to get the needed cog for Metroplex, which is with Blurr and Wheelie, but gets into a fight of his own. The Autobots and Decepticons continue fighting on Cybertron, until...
E6
The Killing Jar
1986-09-28
The Quintessons use Wreck-Gar, Cyclonus, Ultra Magnus and Marissa as research subjects, watching how they interact. Unfortunately for all of them, the ship they are on is heading for a black hole and this unusual group will have to work together to survive.
E7
Chaos
1986-09-29
An alien is discovered to have a powerful weapon that fires crystals, which are taken from a creature Kup knows of, Chaos. Galvatron plans to construct his own powerful weapon on Chaos' home and several Autobots race to prevent him from using it on Cybertron.
E8
Dark Awakening
1986-09-30
On the run from Galvatron, Spike, Daniel and several Autobots enter a mausoleum and find a surprisingly not dead Optimus Prime. This would be cause for great excitement among Autobots. Unfortunately, however, Optimus is really under Quintesson control and is being used in a plan against his friends.
E9
Starscream's Ghost
1986-10-01
Octane is on the run from The Decepticons. He is forced to hide in a crypt, where the ghost of Starscream lies in wait and then takes over Cyclonus.
E10
Thief in the Night
1986-10-05
Octane locates the defeated Trypticon and brings him to Carbombya. There, they follow orders from Fakhaddi in order to get energon. They begin stealing landmarks around the world for him.
E11
Forever Is a Long Time Coming
1986-10-07
The Quintessons plan to use a portal through time to prevent the Transformers' revolt against them. Several Autobots wind up getting sent back to the fight and a robot with an important future arrives in the present. And the Quintesson time portal begins to have disastrous effects on the universe.
E12
Surprise Party
1986-10-08
Wheelie and Daniel want to have a party for Ultra Magnus after a recent good deed of his. However, Ultra Magnus' birthday is unknown, even to him. Wheelie and Daniel try to find out the answer from Autobot records. Unfortunately for them, Cyclonus decides to intervene.
E13
Madman's Paradise
1986-10-12
Daniel leaves a banquet being hosted by his parents. He and Grimlock end up discovering a Quintesson chamber and get stuck in a magical world.
E14
Carnage in C-Minor
1986-10-13
The Autobots and Decepticons find that the voices of three aliens (Allegra, Zebop Scandana and Basso Profundo) can make a powerful weapon.
E15
Fight or Flee
1986-10-14
The Decepticons attack a planet home to several Autobots and easily win as these Autobots prefer peace to fighting. Once the Autobots arrive, they try to persuade their peaceful comrades that only battling the Decepticons will solve their problems.
E16
Webworld
1986-10-19
Galvatron goes into therapy, but it does not exactly agree with him. Every one of the doctors' attempts at treating him fail before they consider using one last option. Cyclonus tries to stop them, however, after learning it would make the Decepticon leader an invalid.
E17
Ghost in the Machine
1986-10-21
Starscream, in Scourge's body, attempts to complete three assignments for the damaged Unicron in exchange for getting a new body.
E18
The Dweller in the Depths
1986-10-29
The Quintessons trick the Decepticons into releasing the dangerous Trans-Organics. One of them, the Dweller, begins taking control over Autobots and Decepticons alike.
E19
Nightmare Planet
1986-10-30
Daniel's nightmare troubles get a lot worse when the Quintessons make them real. Autobots and Predacons are forced to join forces in order to fight these nightmares.
E20
The Ultimate Weapon
1986-11-09
Metroplex's transformation cog is taken by Swindle and First Aid blames himself for not stopping him. Meanwhile, Galvatron threatens to use a powerful weapon.

🎭 Cast of The Transformers Season 3

Peter Cullen
Peter Cullen
Optimus Prime / Streetwise / Nightstick / Slugslinger / Wingspan
Frank Welker
Frank Welker
Galvatron / Chromedome (voice)
Jack Angel
Jack Angel
Ultra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice)
Corey Burton
Corey Burton
Spike Witwicky / Sunstreaker / Brawn
Don Messick
Don Messick
Ratchet / Gears / Scavenger
Christopher Collins
Christopher Collins
Starscream / Wheeljack / Sparkplug / Reflector
Dan Gilvezan
Dan Gilvezan
Bumblebee (voice)
Hal Rayle
Hal Rayle
Snarl / Shrapnel / Pipes
Casey Kasem
Casey Kasem
Cliffjumper / Bluestreak / Teletraan 1
Neil Ross
Neil Ross
Bonecrusher / Hook / Slag

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