The Transformers (1984)

Name: The Transformers
Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Richard Gautier, Jack Angel, Susan Blu

More than Meets the Eye!

★ 7.9/10 October 6, 1984 4 seasons

Action & Adventure Animation Kids Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Writer: Donald F. Glut

The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects.

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Cast

Peter Cullen Optimus Prime (voice)

Frank Welker Galvatron / Chromedome (voice)

Richard Gautier Hot Rod (voice)

Jack Angel Ultra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice)

Susan Blu Arcee (voice)

Corey Burton Spike Witwicky (voice)

David Mendenhall Daniel Witwicky (voice)

Victor Caroli Narrator (voice)

Stan Jones Scourge (voice)

John Stephenson Kup (voice)

Dan Gilvezan Goldbug (voice)

Michael Bell Brainstorm (voice)

About The Transformers (1984)

The Transformers is a 1984 animation and kids TV series from Japan starring Peter Cullen, Frank Welker and Richard Gautier. It first aired on October 6, 1984. The series has 4 seasons and 95 episodes on Syndication. Episodes run about 22 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.9/10 from 455 votes — well received.

“More than Meets the Eye!”

The Transformers: FAQ

When did The Transformers premiere?

The Transformers premiered on October 6, 1984.

Who is in the cast of The Transformers?

The main cast includes Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Richard Gautier, Jack Angel and Susan Blu.

How many seasons does The Transformers have?

The Transformers has 4 seasons (95 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch The Transformers?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is The Transformers worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 455 ratings, so fans of animation and kids titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.9/10455 votes

IMDb8.0/1025,739 votes

🏆 Awards: 1 nomination total

Series Details

Seasons: 4
Episodes: 95
Network: Syndication
First aired: Oct 6, 1984
Last aired: Nov 11, 1987
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: Japan, United States of America
Production: Hasbro, Sunbow Productions, Marvel Productions, Toei Animation

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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The Transformers (1984)

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Series Details

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