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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 3 Episode 13 - Deadlock (4)
    9.5/10(441 votes)

    #1 - Deadlock (4)

    S3:E13

    The Autobots face the Decepticons for a final showdown.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  2. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 26 - Darkest Hour
    9.4/10(362 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 4 - Rebellion
    8.9/10(258 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 26 - One Shall Rise (3)
    8.7/10(266 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 3 - Orion Pax (3)
    8.7/10(240 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 25 - Regeneration
    8.7/10(231 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 8 - Thirst
    8.7/10(235 votes)

    #7 - Thirst

    S3:E8

    Knock Out and Starscream experiment with synthetic lead and threaten to take over the Deceptacon ship and unleash an old enemy.

    Director:Scooter Tidwell
    Writer:Marsha Griffin

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  8. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 9 - Evolution
    8.7/10(209 votes)

    #8 - Evolution

    S3:E9

    Megatron doubts Predacon and its allegiance after Predacon reveals a secret of its own.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  9. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 12 - Synthesis (3)
    8.7/10(210 votes)

    #9 - Synthesis (3)

    S3:E12

    Ratchet finds himself in a series of predicaments as he resumes his experiments on Synthetic Energon.

    Director:Scooter Tidwell
    Writer:Marsha Griffin

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  10. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 21 - Alpha; Omega
    8.6/10(206 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 23 - Inside Job
    8.6/10(209 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 23 - One Shall Fall
    8.5/10(247 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 25 - One Shall Rise (2)
    8.5/10(243 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 20 - Legacy
    8.5/10(210 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 10 - Minus One (1)
    8.5/10(193 votes)

    #15 - Minus One (1)

    S3:E10

    Soundwave is captured by the Autobots; Megatron revives an old plan.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Michael Cassutt

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  16. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 7 - Crossfire
    8.4/10(210 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 13 - Triangulation
    8.4/10(222 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 14 - Triage
    8.4/10(200 votes)

    #18 - Triage

    S2:E14

    During a relic hunt, Ratchet and Wheeljack get a one-of-a-kind opportunity when Soundwave's flying minion, Laserbeak, is disabled.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Marty Isenberg

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  19. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 1 - Darkmount, NV
    8.4/10(236 votes)

    #19 - Darkmount, NV

    S3:E1

    While Optimus struggles to survive after Megatron’s destruction of the Autobot base, the separated members of Team Prime try to reconnect.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Marsha Griffin

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  20. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 2 - Scattered
    8.4/10(197 votes)

    #20 - Scattered

    S3:E2

    The Autobots search for signs of each other, but start to lose hope while the Decepticons welcome a key player to their ranks. A win for Wheeljack may ultimately lead to an Autobot defeat.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  21. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 2 - Orion Pax (2)
    8.3/10(216 votes)

    #21 - Orion Pax (2)

    S2:E2

    Jack learns how to restore Optimus' memory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 10 - Armada
    8.3/10(205 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 18 - New Recruit
    8.3/10(202 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 3 - Prey
    8.3/10(210 votes)

    #24 - Prey

    S3:E3

    The Ultimate Autobot Hunter is unleashed on our heroes.

    Director:Todd Waterman
    Writer:Marsha Griffin

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  25. Transformers: Prime Season 3 Episode 6 - Chain of Command
    8.3/10(196 votes)

    #25 - Chain of Command

    S3:E6

    As tension builds within the Wreckers, they find themselves confronted with the return of the Predacon.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Mairghread Scott

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Best Episodes Summary

"Deadlock (4)" is the best rated episode of "Transformers: Prime". It scored 9.5/10 based on 441 votes. Directed by Shaunt Nigoghossian and written by Steven Melching, it aired on 7/26/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Darkest Hour".