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The Transformers S3E20 — The Ultimate Weapon
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The Transformers•Season 3•Episode 20

The Ultimate Weapon

7.1/10 · 146 votesNov 9, 198622 min

Ranked #17 of 30 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byRay Lee, Andy Kim
Written byArthur Byron Cover
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Cast18

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

Ed Gilbert

Ed Gilbert

Thrust / Blitzwing / Superion

Scatman Crothers

Scatman Crothers

Jazz (voice)

Crew3

A

Arthur Byron Cover

Writer

R

Ray Lee

Director

A

Andy Kim

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Ultimate Weapon" is episode 20 of The Transformers season 3. It scored 7.1/10 from 146 votes, ranking #17 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Ray Lee, Andy Kim and written by Arthur Byron Cover, it aired on November 9, 1986.

Next: E21 · The Quintesson JournalBest of Season 3