Garry Chalk
Optimus Primal (voice)
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1999
Beast Machines: Transformers
Season 1
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Episodes
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Episode 11999-09-18
The Reformatting
The Maximals awaken on Cybertron, unable to remember how they got there. Incapable of transforming, they are hunted down by Vehicle Transformer Drones known as Vehicons.
Episode 21999-09-25
Master of the House
Seeking out allies, Blackarachnia and Cheetor discover that the entire Transformer population of Cybertron has mysteriously vanished. Rescuing them from a Vehicon attack, Optimus discovers the truth about Cybertron.
Episode 31999-10-02
Fires of the Past
While searching for clues to their missing memories, Blackarachnia and Rattrap encounter Jetstorm, Thrust, and Tankor -- three deadly new Vehicon generals created by Megatron.
Episode 41999-10-09
Mercenary Pursuits
Rattrap discovers a countervirus that helps him transform -- but once he starts, he can't stop.
Episode 51999-10-16
Forbidden Fruit
The Maximals discover a new Beast Mode Maximal -- a bat named Nightscream -- and a mysterious fruit tree, neither of which should exist on the machine world of Cybertron.
Episode 61999-10-23
The Weak Component
Rattrap finally learns how to transform, only to discover his Robot Mode has no weapons. With nowhere else to turn for protection, he strikes a deal with Megatron.
Episode 71999-10-30
Revelations: Discovery (1)
The Maximals discover a junkyard facility where the robot shells of the missing Transformers are stored. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia and Thrust discover a fatal attraction for one another.
Episode 81999-11-06
Revelations: Descent (2)
Cheetor leads a dangerous mission to bring out Tankor's old Maximal personality. In doing so, Rattrap discovers a major clue to the Maximals' missing memories.
Episode 91999-11-13
Revelations: Apocalypse (3)
Nightscream fights to retrieve Blackarachnia's stolen Spark. Meanwhile, Optimus is able to contact Rhinox's Spark, but Rhinox deals him a major surprise.
Episode 101999-11-27
Survivor
Megatron sends his generals and Diagnostic Drone into the catacombs to kidnap Nightscream and learn the secret behind his Beast Mode. Nightscream is forced to relive a painful memory from his past.
Episode 111999-12-04
The Key
Tankor uncovers an ancient weapon with the power to turn organic material into cybernetic metal. Nightscream gets hit by the weapon, and the Maximals race against time to save him from going offline.
Episode 121999-12-11
The Catalyst
Rattrap uncovers a catalyst program that accelerates the growth of Cybertron's newfound plant life. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia discovers the truth about Thrust's Spark.
Episode 131999-12-18
End of the Line
Megatron prepares a doomsday weapon that can wipe out everything organic on Cybertron -- including the Maximals. Meanwhile, Optimus discovers his own doomsday weapon...