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Beast Machines: Transformers S1E12 — The Catalyst
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Beast Machines: Transformers•Season 1•Episode 12

The Catalyst

7.6/10 · 45 votesDec 11, 1999

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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Rattrap uncovers a catalyst program that accelerates the growth of Cybertron's newfound plant life. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia discovers the truth about Thrust's Spark.

Written byMarty Isenberg, Robert N. Skir
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Garry Chalk

Garry Chalk

Optimus Primal (voice)

David Kaye

David Kaye

Megatron (voice)

Ian James Corlett

Ian James Corlett

Cheetor (voice)

Venus Terzo

Venus Terzo

Blackarachnia (voice)

Jim Byrnes

Jim Byrnes

Thrust (voice)

Brian Drummond

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Jetstorm (voice)

Alessandro Juliani

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Nightscream (voice)

Scott McNeil

Scott McNeil

Rattrap (voice)

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Marty Isenberg

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Robert N. Skir

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Episode Summary

"The Catalyst" is episode 12 of Beast Machines: Transformers season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 45 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Written by Marty Isenberg, Robert N. Skir, it aired on December 11, 1999.

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