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The Best Episodes of Transformers: Prime

Every episode of Transformers: Prime ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Transformers: Prime!

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Roll out with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and the rest of the heroic Autobots as they battle the evil Decepticons. Now that big bad Megatron has returned with a mysterious and dangerous element,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 26 - Darkest Hour
    9.5/10(406 votes)

    #1 - Darkest Hour

    S2:E26

    Due to Megatron's crafty plan, Optimus must make a hard decision which could affect the whole Autobot team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 3 - Orion Pax (3)
    9.0/10(274 votes)

    #2 - Orion Pax (3)

    S2:E3

    Optimus begins to piece together his real identity using several clues (including Starscream referring to his as a "prime" -- whoops!), and eventually rebels against Megatron’s orders. Meanwhile, Optimus' Autobot pals hatch a risky plan to get their leader back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 20 - Legacy
    9.0/10(237 votes)

    #3 - Legacy

    S2:E20

    Now that the location of the relics have been exposed by Orion Pax, the race is on to find the next one. New recruit Smokescreen and Jack are on the job with the Autobots looking to cut down Megatron before the beats them to it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 25 - Regeneration
    9.0/10(261 votes)

    #4 - Regeneration

    S2:E25

    The Autobots and Megatron's Decepticons are drawn into Cybertron to face each other in a heroic battle over their mutual quests for the coveted Omega Lock, which, once unlocked with the four keys, would reawaken Primus'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 4 - Rebellion
    9.0/10(295 votes)

    #5 - Rebellion

    S3:E4

    Led by a new member, Team Prime launches a desperate assault on the Decepticon citadel.

    Director:Scooter Tidwell
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  6. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 19 - Rock Bottom
    8.5/10(254 votes)

    #6 - Rock Bottom

    S1:E19

    Two patrolling Autobots end up trapped in a cave with their enemies, Starscream and Megatron.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Tim Jones

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  7. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 20 - Partners
    8.5/10(262 votes)

    #7 - Partners

    S1:E20

    Starscream makes an unexpected request after he is captured by Optimus.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Mike Johnson

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  8. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 23 - One Shall Fall
    8.5/10(283 votes)

    #8 - One Shall Fall

    S1:E23

    The Decepticons quickly try to build a space bridge before a prophesied darkness arrives.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writers:Duane Capizzi, Joseph Kuhr

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  9. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 24 - One Shall Rise (1)
    8.5/10(269 votes)

    #9 - One Shall Rise (1)

    S1:E24

    Earth has an outbreak of natural disasters, caused by Dark Energon.

    Director:Todd Waterman
    Writers:Nicole Dubuc, Duane Capizzi

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  10. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 25 - One Shall Rise (2)
    8.5/10(279 votes)

    #10 - One Shall Rise (2)

    S1:E25

    The Autobots acquire a surprising ally in their battle to save Earth.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Marsha Griffin

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  11. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 2 - Orion Pax (2)
    8.5/10(248 votes)

    #11 - Orion Pax (2)

    S2:E2

    Jack learns how to restore Optimus' memory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 7 - Crossfire
    8.5/10(239 votes)

    #12 - Crossfire

    S2:E7

    Megatron sends Dreadwing, Airachnid and Breakdown to investigate the trail of a potential Energon source, but what Airachnid doesn't know is that Dreadwing and Breakdown have actually been ordered to kill her for her treachery. She eventually catches wind of this, however, killing Breakdown and running off into the woods. Upon arriving at an abandoned Energon mine, Airachnid encounters Starscream cowering from a large Insecticon. After using her abilities to control the creature, she contacts Megatron and tells him to come to the mine, planning to use the Insecticon to kill him so she can claim Decepticon leadership...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marty Isenberg

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  13. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 10 - Armada
    8.5/10(234 votes)

    #13 - Armada

    S2:E10

    Bulkhead is trapped on the Decepticon Warship and amid dual tries on Megatron's life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 13 - Triangulation
    8.5/10(249 votes)

    #14 - Triangulation

    S2:E13

    Optimus Prime travels to Antarctica to hunt down the second relic, but while there he is confronted by Dreadwing and Starscream, and finds himself caught between shifting alliances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 16 - Hurt
    8.5/10(221 votes)

    #15 - Hurt

    S2:E16

    Miko and Wheeljack embark on a quest for revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 18 - New Recruit
    8.5/10(229 votes)

    #16 - New Recruit

    S2:E18

    Starscream goes on a quest for Red Energon; a new Autobot joins Team prime.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Marty Isenberg

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  17. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 21 - Alpha; Omega
    8.5/10(233 votes)

    #17 - Alpha; Omega

    S2:E21

    The Autobots find out about the Omega Keys and their secret. Meanwhile, Megatron attempts to control the power of the Primes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 23 - Inside Job
    8.5/10(235 votes)

    #18 - Inside Job

    S2:E23

    When the Decepticons take him captive, Smokescreen learns of the location of the final Omega Key - and attempts to retrieve all of the other stolen keys from Megatron.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 18 - Metal Attraction
    8.0/10(252 votes)

    #19 - Metal Attraction

    S1:E18

    The Autobots try to claim a magnetic weapon before the Decepticons get to it.

    Director:Todd Waterman
    Writer:Nicole Dubuc

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  20. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 22 - Stronger, Faster
    8.0/10(252 votes)

    #20 - Stronger, Faster

    S1:E22

    Ratchet becomes a threat to everyone after he injects himself with an experimental substance.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Mairghread Scott

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  21. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 26 - One Shall Rise (3)
    8.0/10(305 votes)

    #21 - One Shall Rise (3)

    S1:E26

    The Autobots go to the Earth's core to fight for the planet; and Jack uncovers info about Optimus' background.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  22. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 1 - Orion Pax (1)
    8.0/10(263 votes)

    #22 - Orion Pax (1)

    S2:E1

    Megatron manipulates the impaired Optimus into joining the Decepticons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 4 - Operation: Bumblebee (1)
    8.0/10(225 votes)

    #23 - Operation: Bumblebee (1)

    S2:E4

    Bumblebee questions his worthiness to his team after he is compromised.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Marty Isenberg

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  24. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 5 - Operation: Bumblebee (2)
    8.0/10(225 votes)

    #24 - Operation: Bumblebee (2)

    S2:E5

    Bumblebee discovers that MECH and Starscream are responsible for his troubles; Ratchet confronts demons from his Cybertronian past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 11 - Flying Mind
    8.0/10(222 votes)

    #25 - Flying Mind

    S2:E11

    Megatron infuses The Nemesis w/ his own supply of Dark Energon which results in the ship taking on a life of its own with its own agenda. Meanwhile Optimus reluctantly decides to use the Spark Extractor in an attempt to bring the war to an end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Darkest Hour" is the best rated episode of "Transformers: Prime". It scored 9.5/10 based on 406 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/2/2012. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Orion Pax (3)".