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The Worst Episodes of Transformers: Prime

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 9 - Grill
    6.7/10(208 votes)

    #1 - Grill

    S2:E9

    Following from the events of the previous episode, Agent Fowler is sat down to explain recent events to his superior, the cynical and disbelieving General Bryce. Threatened with a military tribunal and Team Prime's termination, Fowler tries to convince the General that the Autobots are still on the military's side, but the General believes that Optimus Prime went rogue and has perished, failing to fully understand that Nemesis Prime was not the real Optimus.

    Director:Kevin Altieri
    Writer:Duane Capizzi

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  2. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 21 - T.M.I.
    6.9/10(220 votes)

    #2 - T.M.I.

    S1:E21

    Bulkhead acquires a top-secret formula, and the Decepticons come after him for it.

    Director:Todd Waterman
    Writer:Joseph Kuhr

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  3. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 11 - Speed Metal
    7.0/10(242 votes)

    #3 - Speed Metal

    S1:E11

    Jack tries to be impressive, with Bumblebee's help, but Knockout's arrivals sends things out of control.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Dean Stefan

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  4. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 15 - ShadowZone
    7.1/10(237 votes)

    #4 - ShadowZone

    S1:E15

    The kids are stranded with Skyquake in an alternate dimension during a GroundBridge malfunction.

    Director:Todd Waterman
    Writer:Marsha Griffin

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  5. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 6 - Masters & Students
    7.2/10(265 votes)

    #5 - Masters & Students

    S1:E6

    Starscream pursues other interests while Skyquake battles with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

    Director:Todd Waterman
    Writer:David Slack

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  6. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 10 - Deus Ex Machina
    7.2/10(238 votes)

    #6 - Deus Ex Machina

    S1:E10

    Miko and Bulkhead go up against Starscream and Breakdown as they go to Greece to retrieve an Energon Harvester.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Nicole Dubuc

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  7. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 7 - Scrapheap
    7.3/10(257 votes)

    #7 - Scrapheap

    S1:E7

    Scraplets invade HQ while Optimus and Arcee patrol the Arctic, leaving Bumblee and Ratchet to repel the enemy.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Marsha Griffin

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  8. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 18 - Metal Attraction
    7.3/10(220 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 3 - Darkness Rising (3)
    7.4/10(300 votes)

    #9 - Darkness Rising (3)

    S1:E3

    Bulkhead is unknowingly shadowed by Miko as he goes to rescue Agent Fowler, who was kidnapped by the Decepticons.

    Director:Todd Waterman
    Writer:Marsha Griffin

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  10. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 8 - Con Job
    7.5/10(249 votes)

    #10 - Con Job

    S1:E8

    Bulkhead awaits a visit from his buddy Wheeljack, but his arrival does not go as planned.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  11. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 9 - Convoy
    7.5/10(245 votes)

    #11 - Convoy

    S1:E9

    The Autobots are attacked while helping Agent Fowler transport an implosion device.

    Director:Todd Waterman
    Writer:Joseph Kuhr

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  12. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 17 - Crisscross
    7.5/10(224 votes)

    #12 - Crisscross

    S1:E17

    Airachnid makes a deal with Silas to get revenge against Arcee and Jack.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Joseph Kuhr

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  13. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 1 - Darkness Rising (1)
    7.6/10(393 votes)

    #13 - Darkness Rising (1)

    S1:E1

    The Autobots go on alert as the Decepticons return to Earth in the series opener, Meanwhile a group of humans find themselves with new caretakers after stumbling into the middle of the Autobot conflict with the Decepticons.

    Director:David Hartman
    Writer:Duane Capizzi

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  14. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 4 - Darkness Rising (4)
    7.6/10(291 votes)

    #14 - Darkness Rising (4)

    S1:E4

    The Autobots try to stave off an attack from Megatron's Terrorcons to protect their human wards.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  15. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 16 - Operation: Breakdown
    7.6/10(228 votes)

    #15 - Operation: Breakdown

    S1:E16

    MECH agents capture a Decepticon, and the Autobots mount a rescue.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  16. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 2 - Darkness Rising (2)
    7.7/10(312 votes)

    #16 - Darkness Rising (2)

    S1:E2

    The Autobots go in search of Cliffjumper, whose life signal is weak and find Megatron wielding the dangerous dark Energon.

    Director:David Hartman
    Writer:Nicole Dubuc

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  17. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 12 - Predatory
    7.8/10(239 votes)

    #17 - Predatory

    S1:E12

    Arcee must protect Jack when a routine mission is complicated by Airachnid's arrival.

    Director:Todd Waterman
    Writer:Marsha Griffin

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  18. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 14 - Out of His Head
    7.8/10(236 votes)

    #18 - Out of His Head

    S1:E14

    Megatron controls Bumblebee from inside his mind and influences his behavior at HQ.

    Director:Vinton Heuck
    Writer:Nicole Dubuc

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  19. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 19 - Rock Bottom
    7.8/10(222 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 6 - Loose Cannons
    7.8/10(198 votes)

    #20 - Loose Cannons

    S2:E6

    Wheeljack returns to Earth, hot on the the trail of Skyquake's brother Dreadwing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 4 - Operation: Bumblebee (1)
    7.9/10(195 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 8 - Nemesis Prime
    7.9/10(199 votes)

    #22 - Nemesis Prime

    S2:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 11 - Flying Mind
    7.9/10(192 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Transformers: Prime Season 2 Episode 12 - Tunnel Vision
    7.9/10(187 votes)

    #24 - Tunnel Vision

    S2:E12

    Megatron goes on a conquest to reveal the rest of the relics while Arcee and Bumblebee race him to New York City before Megatron gets there.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Andrew Robinson

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  25. Transformers: Prime Season 1 Episode 13 - Sick Mind
    8.0/10(245 votes)

    #25 - Sick Mind

    S1:E13

    A Decepticon plague infects Optimus Prime, so Arcee and Bumblebee sneak onto the Nemesis to find the cure.

    Director:Shaunt Nigoghossian
    Writer:Steven Melching

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Grill" is the worst rated episode of "Transformers: Prime". It scored 6.7/10 based on 208 votes. Directed by Kevin Altieri and written by Duane Capizzi, it aired on 4/14/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "T.M.I.".