The BEST episodes of Transformers: The Headmasters season 1
Every episode of Transformers: The Headmasters season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Transformers: The Headmasters season 1!
Headmasters starts with Galvatron leading a new batch of Decepticons to wage war on Cybertron, the Decepticon Headmasters. The Autobots are rescued by the arrival of the Autobot Headmasters, led by Fortress (Cerebros, the head of Fortress Maximus). It is revealed that Fortress left Cybertron millions of years ago in search of energy, and have finally managed to come home. He explains that the Headmasters are from a planet called Master; the human-sized robots who live there built themselves Transformers-sized bodies. They can then transform themselves into the heads of the robots, and have now joined the Autobots/Decepticons war.
#1 - The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 1/29/1988
Sixshot continues to organize the Destron troops on Earth, sending out Bruticus, Menasor, Abominus, and the Horrorcons to assault the planet. Meanwhile, at Fortress Maximus, the Cybertrons study the Destron activity throughout the world, and Fortress orders the cassettes to figure out what's going on. The Cybertrons mobilize their forces, sending out Computron and Defensor. Galvatron continues to monitor activities on Jollo and Doublespy reports back to Fortress the activities and plans of the Destron leader. Twincast and Steeljaw manage to find Megazarak in a canyon, but they are discovered by Sixshot. Twincast sends Steeljaw back to report, before he gets knocked into the canyon. Punch continues his spying for the Cybertrons, seeing Galvatron's plans to make Earth his new body. Galvatron has decided to have it out with Scorponok, sending Sixshot to stop him and the other Destron Headmasters. The Cybertrons launch an assault to stop Galvatron from taking over the earth, sending Metrop
#2 - The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/18/1987
Arcee, Daniel and Wheelie stare off into the sunset, recalling how their home had been destroyed by the Destrons. Fortress and Spike decide to have a little party to raise the Cybertrons' spirits. Hardhead sings karaoke, Wheelie passes out from overenergizing and Chromedome and Arcee dance. Back at the Destron camp, Galvatron, who has not been seen since the explosion is presumed dead by Soundblaster, Sixshot and the Headmasters. Suddenly, a figure appears and the Destrons think it is Galvatron, but instead it is Scorponok, who tells them that Galvatron is still alive. The Cybertrons continue to work on a rocket ship which will launch a new solar satellite but Ratbat is spotted spying on them. Cyclonus and Scourge send out Predaking to stop the launching of the rocket, prompting the Trainbots to merge into Raiden to stop them, along with the Headmasters.
#3 - The Miracle Warriors: The Targetmasters (1)
Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 2/12/1988
After the defeat, the Destrons depart Earth, heading into deep space, but the Cybertrons realize that there are still some remnants of bombs around. The Cybertron Headmasters are deployed in pairs to disarm them, while the cassettes continue their investigation. Fortress sends out Spike, Daniel, Wheelie and Arcee to head the reconstruction project for earth. Chromedome and Hardhead discover five bombs, accidentally setting off one. Suddenly, three friends of Wheelie arrive on earth - Pointblank, Sureshot and Crosshairs - to meet with the Cybertron commander. Chromedome and Hardhead continue to make their way out, carrying the bombs, when they are confronted by an avalanche. Fortunately, they are rescued by the others and transport the bombs into outer space to defuse out there. Pointblank, Sureshot and Crosshairs volunteer to take the bombs out, slightly insulting the Headmasters. Spike orders Guardian, Computicon and Raiden to destroy the old Destron base back on Earth. Just as the
#4 - The Final Showdown on Earth (2)
Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 3/28/1988
The Cybertrons try to figure out where Megazarak is and what he's trying to accomplish and get a break when Punch reports in to Fortress. Fortress takes his ship and heads toward the Middle East but is spotted by Soundblaster, who sends the Destron Headmasters to attack. Sixshot spies on Snapdragon, who is operating inside a pyramid, when yet another metal pillar appears from underground. Megazarak suddenly appears from underneath the sand, prompting Fortress Maximus to transform. However, the energy released from the pillar is attracted to the sword and it blasts him to the ground. Sixshot continues to track the Destron leader, going underwater where he is sucked into a whirlpool, which leads him to the lost city of Atlantis, where Megazarak is stationed. There, he confronts Scorponok and is taken back into the Destron ranks. Scorponok tells him what he is planning to do - destroy the Earth with the energy from the pillars, then as Sixshot turns to leave, he tries to shoot him in the
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#5 - Duel on the Asteroid
Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 3/25/1988
Daniel is still a little despondent over Sixshot's departure, after what they went through on Diamond. Scorponok heads toward an asteroid between Jupiter and Earth (Mars was destroyed) to set up his operations there. Sixshot shows up there after his ordeal on Diamond as the Cybertron Targetmasters come under attack. The Headmasters take the Trainbots to give the Targetmasters some reinforcements. Suddenly, Sixshot appears and challenges Chromedome to a one-on-one duel. Chromedome recalls Sixshot killing Ultra Magnus while he talks with Pointblank, and he goes to meet Sixshot. Daniel finds out about the challenge and begs Chromedome not to go through with it but to no avail. Wheelie discovers Daniel putting on an exo-suit, as he is planning to stop the duel. Fortress sends out Pointblank to stop the duel and to bring back Daniel. The battle is just starting as Daniel arrives and he proves to be a distraction to both sides, behind landing directly between the two combatants. Scorponok st
#6 - Operation: Destroy the Decepticons
Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 3/11/1988
The Cybertrons work on repairing Fortress' ship after the bomb while Chromedome, after learning about the completion of the Zarak shield, tries to organize a raid. Pointblank, however, convinces Fortress Maximus otherwise, much to Chromedome's irritation. The Cybertron Headmasters drive around to blow off some steam and end up meeting with some of Master's warriors. The Cybertron Targetmasters try to infiltrate the base, when they are spotted by the Destron Targetmasters and Sixshot. They are surrounded by the enemy as the Cybertron Headmasters work out an assault plan with the Master warriors. Soundwave informs Scorponok of Chromedome's plans to mobilize the Master warriors. Fortress tries to get in touch with Chromedome just as the Master assault begins. However, the Destrons are ready and as the Masters rush in, Megazarak emerges from underground. The Masters are slaughtered by the Destron Targetmasters while the Cybertron Headmasters must deal with their Destron counterparts.
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#7 - The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide
Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 3/4/1988
The Cybertrons can find no trace of the Destrons on Master after the loss of the disk. The Destrons have headed toward an asteroid belt, where they plan their next course of action. They decide to head back toward Master to begin production of the Zarak shield. The Targetmasters spot Soundblaster spying on them with Ratbat and follow them back to the planet's surface.They then fall into an ambush by the Destron Targetmasters. The Destrons blast the side of a mountain, uncovering a water storage tower which sweeps the Cybertrons away. Underground, the other Destrons are busy at work completing the Zarak shield. Pointblank and the Targetmasters make their way to the Destron underground base. As the Cybertron Headmasters move out to find the Destron base, Weirdwolf plants a bomb on Fortress' battle cruiser. Daniel and Wheelie spot Weirdwolf knocking on the walls and engage in a crossfire until Fortress arrives. Pointblank sends the three Cybertron Targetmasters up to Megazarak to find
#8 - The Secret of the Master Sword Is in Danger
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 2/26/1988
The Destrons have holed up underneath the planet where they start the production of their new metal, called ""G Metal"" which has proved to be nearly invulnerable. Scorponok plans to use this metal to strengthen Megazarak's design, but he realizes that he still cannot hold up to Fortress Maximus' Master Sword. The Destrons hatch a plan to uncover the secrets of the Master Sword as they capture Wheelie, pulling him underground. Sixshot then demands the secrets of the Master Sword from Fortress in exchange for Wheelie's freedom. The Cybertrons discuss their options as Pointblank believes that if Fortress gives up the secrets, Scorponok will be able to destroy Fortress Maximus, while Daniel fears losing his friend. Much to Pointblank's chagrin, Fortress agrees to give Scorponok the secrets to the Master Sword, while Chromedome and Daniel decide to invade Megazarak to free Wheelie.
#9 - The Miracle Warriors: The Targetmasters (2)
Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 2/19/1988
In the aftermath of the explosion, the Destrons disappeared and Chromedome return Pointblank, Sureshot and Crosshairs back to Fortress Maximus. The blast fused the small robots who removed the bombs to the trio's hands, giving rise to the first Targetmasters. The Cybertrons head to Master to remove the Destrons, who have also tapped into the Targetmaster technology. The tension between the Cybertron Headmasters and Targetmasters continues to escalate as Pointblank calls Chromedome immature. The Cybertrons arrive and start to kick the Destrons' tails, forcing them to retreat. Chromedome is reunited with his old friend Sappho, who seems a little distant, and they catch up a bit. The Destrons start the second part of the plan as Sixshot impersonates Chromedome and kidnaps Sappho, trying to discover the Cybertrons' weak points. The Destrons, unable to find out anything, plant a time bomb inside Sappho and order him to walk into Fortress Maximus to explode inside. Sappho is released and hea
#10 - I Risk My Life for Earth
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 2/5/1988
With Galvatron finally destroyed in the Antarctic, Scorponok took over as Destron emperor, pledging to avenge Galvatron's death. Scorponok sends Sixshot to destroy the Cybertron earth base, while Spike heads back to Earth for a summit meeting regarding the Ring of Fire from the north of Alaska to the South Pole. Spike notices that the Destrons have been attacking this area recently, looking for the thinnest layer of the crust. Dinosaurer shows up at the summit, attacking the Cybertrons before Metroplex shows up. Sixshot then confronts Chromedome, who recalls Ultra Magnus' death. Spike, trying to help Metroplex, gets seriously hurt. Wheelie then attacks Chromedome, saying that it was all his fault that Spike had a piece of metal imbedded in his nerve. The Destrons attack on Earth again, but Fortress tells Chromedome to stay behind until he gets control of his emotions. Without Chromedome, the Headmasters and Raiden get beaten up by the Destrons and Predaking. Fortress uses his superpowe
#11 - The Death of Ultra Magnus!!
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/22/1988
A quiet night at the Cybertron earth base is interrupted as the Destron Headmasters attack and take over the outpost. The Cybertrons regroup on planet Cygnia and try to determine Galvatron's next move. Meanwhile, Galvatron reveals his plan to the other Destrons. He will use the energy stolen from the Cybertron base to conquer Earth. At the same time, Scorponok reveals his plans to overthrow Galvatron to Weirdwolf, and orders him to find the Cybertrons' energy source. Later, Sixshot leads an assault on an energy source in Miami, prompting Ultra Magnus to send the Trainbots and Technobots. Fortress, meanwhile, sends out Doublespy to discover Galvatron's plans as Brainstorm reports on Sixshot's movements on Earth.
#12 - Mystery of the Pirate Space Ship
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/25/1987
The Destron clones, Pounce and Wingspan, battle the Cybertron clones, Fastlane and Cloudraker, on a pirate planet over possession of half of a skull which will allegedly lead to a fabulous energy source. Suddenly, Sixshot and Galvatron arrive, driving the Cybertron duo. As they retreat, Cloudraker radios Fortress about the arrival of the Destrons on the pirate planet. The Cybertrons explore a space burial ground, where they find a space pirate ship which holds the another skull, which is emitting a radio signal. Before they can figure out what it is doing, Pounce & Wingspan arrive and with the help of the Horrorcons take the Cybertrons' half. The Destrons put the skull together and are rewarded with a map leading to the pirates' cache of stolen proton energy. Twincast finds out the location of the stolen energy by spying on the Destrons and the Cybertrons mobilize to stop them from getting the proton energy.
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#13 - Head Formation of Friendship
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/18/1987
The Cybertron Headmasters continue their search for the Destrons, but are forced to put the hunt on hold by a sudden alarm, indicating a problem with Fortress Maximus' guns. Meanwhile the Destrons head toward Galvatron's latest target, the planet Paradise, a non-technological world where the inhabitants still live in huts. As Brainstorm continues to decipher the information on the chip given to him by the Battle Beast and the other Cybertrons work on repairing Fortress Maximus, Highbrow takes the Trainbots to visit the planet Paradise. Once there he meet a native girl, Papika, and her giant eagle. She tells him about how the Destrons are attacking the planet. Before the other Cybertrons arrive on the planet, Highbrow makes his way toward the Destron camp, where he is promptly captured by the Destron Headmasters. Steeljaw witnesses this and informs the rest of the team, but before they can help the Destrons attack from within the surrounding forest. As the Cybertrons battle the Destro
#14 - Battle for Defense of the False Planet
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/18/1987
Galvatron leads the Destrons toward the twin planets of Sperity and Toluin, intent on draining their energy. The Cybertrons continuing their pursuit of the Destrons through the galaxy, detect them moving toward Sperity. Suddenly, the Destrons are attacked, but it does little damage to Megazarak. The Destrons mobilize and scour the planet's surface for energy, but then Fortress Maximus and the Cybertrons arrive to stop them. Meanwhile, Brainstorm, Arcee, Wheelie and Daniel land on the surface of Toluin surface, but find nothing aside from a small cave. Exploring further, the Cybertrons and Daniel discover that the inhabitants have moved everything to Toluin's underground and use Sperity as a place to trap their enemies. The group discovers the secret domed city of the inhabitants. They infiltrate it, but are captured by the inhabitants. They are able to escape and Brainstorm heads back to Sperity. Once there, he informs Fortress about Sperity's true purpose. Fortress orders the Cybert
#15 - Fight to the Death on Planet Beehive
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/11/1987
Galvatron continues his search for more energy in deep space, unknowingly followed by the Cybertrons. He detects some on a planet called Hive. The Cybertrons continue their pursuit and come across the wreckage of a spaceship that has been destroyed by Megazarak. Chromedome finds a survivor who tells them about Hive and how the planet is ruled by aqueen who lives directly over where the energy is stored. Before dying from his wounds, the survivor asks Chromedome to give his pendant to his son, Michael. Meanwhile, the Destrons begin their assault on Hive. The Destron Headmasters, who have been left behind by Galvatron, are told by Scorponok to patiently bide their time before they overthrow Galvatron. The Cybertrons approach Hive, but are thought to be allies of the Destrons and are attack by the Hive military. Chromedome, Hardhead and Brainstorm try to convince them otherwise, but to no avail. Chromedome decides to go to the planet by himself and there he finds Michael, and gives him t
#16 - Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/4/1987
The peace at the Destron base on Charr is suddenly upset when two newcomers arrive. The Destrons attack them, thinking they are Cybertrons. In reality, they are the Horrorcons Apeface and Snapdragon who have the ability to transform from robots into either jets or animals, and they have been asked by Galvatron to join the Destron army. The Cybertrons learn of the new recruits, and Spike, worried that the war will never end, decides to seek out a peace agreement with the Destrons before the galaxy is destroyed. Galvatron receives word of Spike's offer to negotiate a peace agreement, and orders Scorponok and Soundblaster plan a trap. The Destron leader agrees to meet with Spike in Shangri-La, but only if Spike brings his wife and son with him. Later, in Shangri-La, Galvatron and Spike begin their meetings while Carly and Daniel are placed in the custody of the Horrorcons and the Cybertron Headmasters are forced to remain outside. Galvatron asks Spike for a token of trust, such as leaving
#17 - SOS from Planet Sandra
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/27/1987
At the Destron base, Cyclonus and Scourge pick up an SOS from the planet Sandra and report it to Galvatron. The Cybertrons also receive the message, which reveals that the planet's energy reserves are almost depleted. After a long debate, the Cybertrons decide to help out, bringing several energy packs with them, while Galvatron makes preparations to stop them. The Destrons attack and Galvatron confronts Ultra Magnus while Abominus battles Computron. The Trainbots attempt to depart, but are stopped by Sixshot. In outer space, Fortress and the Cybertron Headmasters engage Scorponok and the Destron Headmasters in battle as both factions head toward Sandra. Fortress sends Spike, Wheelie, Daniel, and the small robot forms of Chromedome and Hardhead, to Planet Sandra with the energy packs, while he holds off Megazarak. The leader of Sandra tells Spike that they thought their society would never run out of energy only to discover it was possible when it was too late to prevent. Spike, Daniel
#18 - The Return of Galvatron!
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/20/1987
Thanks to Megazarak, Mars has now been destroyed and the Cybertron Headmasters are angry that they failed to stop him. Meanwhile, Daniel and Wheelie, who are goofing around, spot a strange light in the sky which buzzes past them. Chromedome and Hardhead sneak out of Fortress Maximus and head toward the Destron base. However, Scorponok detects them and orders Skull, Weirdwolf and Blitzwing to handle the Cybertron duo. Fortress and the others arrive on the scene in the nick of time, saving the pair as Soundblaster holds a meeting with his cassettes. Megazarak attacks Fortress Maximus, and is gaining the upper hand, when the strange light Daniel and Wheelie saw flies past, distracting Megazarak by taking Sixshot, allowing Fortress Maximus to escape.
#19 - Explosion on Mars! Scorponok Appears!
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/15/1987
As Fortress attempts to transform Fortress Maximus, he gets hit by a plasma blast and loses his super energy needed to transform. Spike figures out that the Destrons have found a way to tap the plasma energy from Seibertron's explosion in order to neutralize Fortress. The Terrorcons continue with Scorponok's plan to blow up Mars by drilling up the poles while Hardhead and Chromedome detect the Destron Headmasters and head out to investigate. Fortress, watching his forces lose, order the Trainbots to head out toward Mars to help. Raiden arrives just in time to help the Headmasters, but suddenly Scorponok orders the Destrons to return. Ultra Magnus sends Twincast and his cassettes to spy on the Destrons, and they see Sixshot using the spacebridge to head to the Destron base on Jollo. There, they witness the destruction of the planet within the Black Nebula and the creation of Scorponok's new battle station - Megazarak, which then heads to destroy Fortress Maximus on Mars. Chromedome and
#20 - Explosion on Mars! Maximus is in Danger!
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/9/1987
The Destrons plan to blow up Mars by causing simultaneous explosions at its northern and southern poles. Meanwhile, on the planet, Spike, Daniel, Wheelie and the Trainbots are conducting a geological survey when they detect some major seismic activity at the southern pole. Sixshot sends Dinosaurer to attack Metroplex, while he goes after the Technobots. Ultra Magnus transforms Metroplex and he battles Dinosaurer. On Mars, the Destrons attack the survey team. The Cybertron Headmasters then arrive to battle the Predacons, while the Terrorcons ambush the others, kidnapping Daniel, Wheelie and Getsue. They imprison them and tell them of the Destron plan to destroy Mars, sending meteors to destroy earth. Daniel, Wheelie and Getsue manage to escape, sending word to Fortress Maximus who heads to Mars to investigate. The Destron Headmasters attack Chromedome and the others, while Scorponok works on a plan to destroy Fortress Maximus. The Cybertron Headmasters are caught in a trap and seriously
#21 - Head on! Fortress Maximus
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/2/1987
In the city of San Francisco, a giant man-eating plant suddenly springs from underground, causing mass hysteria and major damage. In response, Ultra Magnus sends out the Technobots, Aerialbots and Trainbots to assist, but they are met by Bruticus, who battles Raiden. Ultra Magnus contacts Fortress and the Cybertron Headmasters, who then head toward San Francisco. They get beaten up by the plant, mocked by the Destron Headmasters, then another plant shows up, as well as another at the Witwicky house. Menasor then battles Computron, while Bruticus takes on the Aerialbots. One of the plant monsters is actually able to walk, and it attacks the Cybertrons' earth base, while the other attacks Fortress' battle station. Fortress then uncovers his sword of power and the base suddenly transforms into a giant robot, Fortress Maximus! He manages to destroy the plant monster, causing the others to blow up.
#22 - The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/25/1987
While Ultra Magnus and Scattershot are investigating some strange seismic activity in Peru, the Cybertron Headmasters send Steeljaw and Ramhorn to find out what's inside the black nebula (from the last episode). Inside the nebula is a planet called Charr where enslaved Battle Beasts are used by Scorponok to build a massive construct. In the Andes, a dormant volcano suddenly erupts, and the Protectobots and Trainbots are sent to rescue the people living nearby. They are confronted by the Predacons and the Destron Headmasters. The other Cybertrons use Broadsides to fly to Earth, drive off Predaking, and the Trainbots evacuate the humans. In the nebula, Scorponok explains that the volcano exploded so the Destrons can tap its energies while Ramhorn and Steeljaw secretly listen. On Earth, the Destrons make one last attempt to take the villagers hostage, but they are thwarted by the Cybertrons. Back on Charr, Scorponok reveals part of his plans to Cyclonus and Scourge; Ramhorn and Steeljaw r
#23 - Approach of the Demon Meteorite
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/7/1987
The Aerialbots, patrolling in outer space, pick up a large meteorite, which possesses some strange powers, heading toward the Earth. The Technobots, patrolling the desert area, come under attack from Cyclonus and the Terrorcons. In outer space, Fortress fires the guns of his ship at the meteorite but it has no effect on it. On Earth, Galvatron and the Destron Headmasters meet up with the Sweeps, before the Throttlebots intervene and attack. The Cybertron Headmasters and the Technobots then show up, challenging the Destrons. The Throttlebots try to intercept the meteorite, but it ends up injuring them and their ship. The Cybertron Headmasters head out into space again where they encounter the Destron Headmasters and Galvatron. Daniel is able to actually land on the meteorite since he is not made out of metal though, and he finds out that it is actually a spaceship built by the Destrons to get rid of the Cybertrons. He manages to disable its controls and to blow it up, much to Galvatron'
#24 - Find Scorponok's Weak Spot
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/18/1987
The Cybertrons pick up an SOS from the exile planet Dallos and head there to investigate. The Headmasters move out to investigate and discover that the Destrons have attacked an energy plant. The Headmasters take a group of the people back to Fortress Maximus. When they arrive, one of them grabs Daniel as hostage, threatening him with a knife. Daniel manages to break free, and subdues his would be kidnapper, while Fortress traps the others in a forcefield. When questioned, the group tells the Cybertrons about how one small group in the southern hemisphere controls the whole planet and that the people are suffering greatly. The Cybertrons investigate further and discover that the Destrons have been working with the leaders to build a huge cannon on the planet. Meanwhile, Chromedome and Highbrow head into a canyon to find a Battle Beast who was part of the team that who built Megazarak and was exiled to the Dallos. He start telling them about a weakness in Megazarak, but Weirdwolf sudde
#25 - Planet Cybertron is in Grave Danger (2)
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/11/1987
The Predacons are confronted by the Trainbots as Guardian knocks out Bruticus. The Cybertrons continue to plan a way to stop Galvatron from getting his hands on the new compound as Chromedome spots Weirdwolf and Wipe. He notices that they've been heading deep into Seibertron and tries to figure out what they are up to, sending out a telepathic message to the other Headmasters. They arrive, attacking Weirdwolf and Skull, as Chromedome heads underground to stop Wipe. On the surface, the battle still rages on, destroying more and more of the planet. Wipe manages to find Vector Sigma's chamber and he sets the bombs in it, just as Chromedome arrives. The Cybertrons cannot remove the bomb, so they flee the planet after some long, hard farewells. Galvatron arrives in Vector Sigma's chamber just as the bombs go off and is caught in the explosion. Rodimus, Cha and Blurr then depart in search of a new home for the Cybertrons, leaving Fortress in charge.