The WORST episodes of BattleBots (2015)

Every episode of BattleBots (2015) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of BattleBots (2015)!

BattleBots promises to wow viewers with next generation robots—bigger, faster and stronger than ever before. The show will focus on the design and build of each robot, the bot builder backstories, their intense pursuit of the championship and the spectacle of the event.

Last Updated: 12/26/2024Network: DiscoveryStatus: Continuing
Robots Activate: The Qualifying Round Begins
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7.00
18 votes

#1 - Robots Activate: The Qualifying Round Begins

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2016

The first round of next-generation robots go head-to-head as 32 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship. Judging the matches are former “BattleBots” competitor and special effects artist Fon Davis, the face of “Nerdist,” Jessica Chobot, and special guest judge Adam Savage (“MythBusters”).

Slug Me Baby One More Time
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7.47
60 votes

#2 - Slug Me Baby One More Time

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2023

The Slugfest continues… 8 more teams risk it all by fighting to the death in the hope of earning the fourth spot in the upcoming Golden Bolt Tournament. Only one can survive tonight’s mechanical mayhem and join the field of Champions.

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Sin City Slugfest – Bracket 3
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7.49
59 votes

#3 - Sin City Slugfest – Bracket 3

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2023

Get ready for our third Sin City Slugfest bracket! The winner of this single- elimination gauntlet earns a bid into the Golden Bolt Tournament of Champions, where they will face winners of other slugfests, plus our three most recent Giant Nut winners.

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The Slugfest Part 2
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7.51
65 votes

#4 - The Slugfest Part 2

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2023

The second Sin City Slugfest gets underway where eight of the most ferocious machines in robot combat will go head to head in a one night tournament. The winner will punch their ticket to into the exclusive Golden Bolt Championship.

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Bigger Than Bots
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7.54
87 votes

#5 - Bigger Than Bots

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2022

A legend has to overcome not only their opponent, but personal tragedy. A legendary driver and his teammates attempt to overcome not only their opponent, but personal tragedy - as the second half of the World Championship Qualifiers begins.

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Blood, Sweat and Gears
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7.54
79 votes

#6 - Blood, Sweat and Gears

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/24/2020

Former Giant Nut winner Tombstone takes on rookie Slap Box and the part-frog, part-killer robot Ribbot takes on the feline-inspired MadCatter. Giant walker-bot Chomp makes its debut and End Game takes on Bloodsport in a messy main event.

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To the Victor, Go the Spoils
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7.56
70 votes

#7 - To the Victor, Go the Spoils

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2022

It's do-or-die, as Qualifying fights wrap up & the Round of 32 is revealed. It's the Selection Show! The Qualifying Rounds wrap up with 7 must-win matchups, as many fan faves try to secure a spot in the World Championship Tournament. At the end of the night, the field for the Round of 32 is revealed.

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The Slugfest Part 4
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7.57
83 votes

#8 - The Slugfest Part 4

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/25/2022

The Sin City Slugfest continues as eight bots go head-to-head for a chance to punch a ticket to the Golden Bolt Tournament. Fan favorites like Blade, Bloodsport and Kraken must first win three straight fights and then overcome the formidable Skorpios.

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Turning Up the Heat
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7.57
79 votes

#9 - Turning Up the Heat

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/21/2021

Slick-driving Whiplash looks to get its championship aspirations back on track against Gruff's menacing flamethrowers. Underdog Rusty tries attempts to upset veteran Beta, and Hypershock locks horns with Mammoth in a gear-grinding showdown.

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Let the Tournament Begin!
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7.59
81 votes

#10 - Let the Tournament Begin!

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/17/2022

We've arrived. Let the World Championship Tournament of BattleBots begin! The World Championship Tournament has arrived! Only one team will hoist the most coveted trophy in the sport, the Giant Nut. The defending champions, End Game, are ready to defend their crown, but a stacked group of contenders aren't backing down.

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The Slugfest Continues
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7.60
77 votes

#11 - The Slugfest Continues

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/11/2022

Tonight's quest is to beat Desperado champion Lock-Jaw. But first eight bots have to fight to the death in the Sin City Slugfest. Only one will survive to face the veteran and qualify for the exclusive Golden Bolt tournament of champions.

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Put Up or Shut Up
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7.62
82 votes

#12 - Put Up or Shut Up

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2022

Fourteen bots compete in their last bouts of the qualifying round! The penultimate week of the qualifying round has fourteen of the field's most destructive bots vying for a kick at The Giant Nut! In a tactically tantalizing Main Event two of the most aggressive drivers duke it out in an epic clash!

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Pizza Party
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7.62
69 votes

#13 - Pizza Party

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/13/2023

With dreams of World Championship glory only a few weeks away, anxious, desperate, and dangerous robots are barreling into the arena and putting everything on the line. Tonight, more teams will wrap up their qualifying season with their fourth and final fight. While some seek a coveted top seed in the tournament, others just want to avoid a humiliating defeat. As the roller coaster ride to the Giant Nut nears its apex, it’s the last chance to hop on board for the ultimate robot ride.

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Last Chance to Advance: Round of 16 (2)
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7.63
204 votes

#14 - Last Chance to Advance: Round of 16 (2)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2015

The championship round of 16 concludes with the eight remaining teams battling to move on to the Quarterfinals. Lock-Jaw v Overhaul Bronco v Witch Doctor

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We’re Beast Slayin’ Tonight!
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7.63
82 votes

#15 - We’re Beast Slayin’ Tonight!

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/25/2021

The 2020 BattleBots World Championship continues with the second half of the Round of 32.

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Full Metal Bracket: Round of 16 (1)
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7.64
216 votes

#16 - Full Metal Bracket: Round of 16 (1)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2015

The championship round of 16 begins with eight teams battling to move on and avoid elimination.

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Edges, Wedges, and Wheels
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7.64
92 votes

#17 - Edges, Wedges, and Wheels

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2022

There's fire, ice, and even robot dancing in this week's amazing Clashfest. It's a symphony of destruction as a fresh group of bots look to leave their mark on the 2021 season with a signature victory. And the night reaches a crescendo as two of the sport's best drivers square off in the main event.

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Ducks, Dragons, Killer Snakes – What a Zoo!
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7.67
83 votes

#18 - Ducks, Dragons, Killer Snakes – What a Zoo!

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2022

The next batch of bots battle it out for their first win of the season. 
In Las Vegas, the action reaches fever pitch as more bots make their season debuts. Seasoned veterans return to the BattleBox to relive their glory years, while new Giant Nut contenders are determined to make a splash.

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USA vs the World
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7.68
116 votes

#19 - USA vs the World

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/31/2018

In a special tournament, Battlebots Team USA takes on bots from around the world in an international showdown of combat robotics.

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The Desperado Tournament
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7.69
121 votes

#20 - The Desperado Tournament

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/3/2018

As part two of the season commences, some bots are already on the brink of elimination, including several fan favorites. In order to give them a last chance at qualifying for the championship, BattleBots is staging its first ever ‘Desperado’ Tournament, where 8 teams will be given the chance to win one guaranteed place in the final 16 qualifiers. It’s a fight to the death, and only one robot can win.

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Crunch Time: Qualifiers (2)
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7.70
238 votes

#21 - Crunch Time: Qualifiers (2)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2015

The remaining teams face off during the 2nd Qualifiers. In addition to the 8 battles, 4 wild card teams will be selected to round out the championship round of 16.

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star
7.71
250 votes

#22 - Rise of the Machines: The Round of 16 Part 2

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/25/2016

The last 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.

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The Final Slugfest
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7.73
52 votes

#23 - The Final Slugfest

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2023

One place remains in the Tournament of Champions, and tonight 8 hopeful contestants fight to the death for the right to take it. In this single elimination Slugfest only one can survive. The dream: to take part in the tournament against such BattleBots legends as End Game, Tantrum, and World Champion SawBlaze. The prize: The Golden Bolt.

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Let The Slugfest Begin!
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7.73
71 votes

#24 - Let The Slugfest Begin!

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2023

The journey to the Golden Bolt starts October 5th with the first Sin City Slugfest. Eight robots will enter, but only one will punch its ticket to the tournament of champions. In this electric six episode series every fight is win or go home. The game’s on.

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Never Say Die
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7.74
68 votes

#25 - Never Say Die

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/30/2023

Buckle up for a bumpy ride. For some of tonight’s teams, it’s Do or Die – they must either win the battle or go home. And there’s a Main Event so violent, sparks will be bouncing off the BattleBox, as one robot dies and the other fries. But will victory go to Bloodsport or Rotator?

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