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The Transformers S1E2 — Roll for It

7.6

The Transformers•Season 1•Episode 2

Roll for It

7.6/10 · 424 votesOct 13, 198422 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Starscream is now in charge of the Decepticons, but all he does is lead them to defeat in battle against the Autobots. But things are about to get much worse when Megatron returns, setting his sights on a new and powerful anti-matter formula.

Directed byJohn Walker

Written byDoug Booth

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Cast17

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen

Optimus Prime / Streetwise / Nightstick / Slugslinger / Wingspan

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Megatron (voice) / Soundwave (voice)

Jack Angel

Jack Angel

Ultra Magnus / Cyclonus (voice)

Corey Burton

Corey Burton

Spike Witwicky / Sunstreaker / Brawn

Don Messick

Don Messick

Ratchet / Gears / Scavenger

John Stephenson

John Stephenson

Thundercracker / Windcharger / Huffer

Christopher Collins

Christopher Collins

Starscream / Wheeljack / Sparkplug / Reflector

Dan Gilvezan

Dan Gilvezan

Bumblebee (voice)

Hal Rayle

Hal Rayle

Snarl / Shrapnel / Pipes

Casey Kasem

Casey Kasem

Cliffjumper / Bluestreak / Teletraan 1

Neil Ross

Neil Ross

Bonecrusher / Hook / Slag

Scatman Crothers

Scatman Crothers

Jazz (voice)

Crew2

D

Doug Booth

Writer

J

John Walker

Director

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Episode Summary

"Roll for It" is episode 2 of The Transformers season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 424 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by John Walker and written by Doug Booth, it aired on October 13, 1984.

Next: E3 · Divide and Conquer Best of Season 1