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The Transformers S3E21 — The Quintesson Journal
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The Transformers•Season 3•Episode 21

The Quintesson Journal

6.6/10 · 137 votesNov 10, 198622 min

Ranked #23 of 30 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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Two planets are locked in a destructive war and the Autobots attempt to bring about peace. Things do not go so well, however, until a Quintesson Journal is found and provides evidence of Quintesson involvement in the war.

Directed byRay Lee, Andy Kim
Written byRichard Merwin
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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

R

Richard Merwin

Writer

R

Ray Lee

Director

A

Andy Kim

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Quintesson Journal" is episode 21 of The Transformers season 3. It scored 6.6/10 from 137 votes, ranking #23 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Ray Lee, Andy Kim and written by Richard Merwin, it aired on November 10, 1986.

Next: E22 · The Big Broadcast of 2006Best of Season 3