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The Transformers S1E4 — S.O.S. Dinobots

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The Transformers•Season 1•Episode 4

S.O.S. Dinobots

7.1/10 · 338 votesOct 27, 198422 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

New allies for the Autobots are built, bringing about Grimlock, Slag and Sludge. However, the Dinobots prove hazardous to the Autobots and must be locked away. But they may be the only hope for the Autobots after a battle with the Decepticons.

Directed byJohn Walker

Written byDonald F. Glut

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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)

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Donald F. Glut

Donald F. Glut

Writer

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John Walker

Director

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Episode Summary

"S.O.S. Dinobots" is episode 4 of The Transformers season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 338 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by John Walker and written by Donald F. Glut, it aired on October 27, 1984.

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