: This was the final episode where G1 veteran Susan Blu served as the voice director for the series. Detailed Episode Information Air Date April 9, 2011 Primary Antagonist Voice Cast
: Knock Out is established as a "transformer with a finish," showing more concern for a scratch on his paint than the loss of a door during combat. Production Credits & Trivia Director : David Hartman and Vinton Heuck. Writer : Dean Stefan.
Mistaking Vince for Bumblebee’s human partner, Knock Out kidnaps the bully, forcing Jack and the Autobots into a rescue mission that risks exposing the Cybertronians' existence. The episode concludes with a frantic chase involving and Optimus Prime , who eventually rescues Vince and teaches Jack a hard lesson about the consequences of his "need for speed". Key Episode Highlights [S1E11] Speed Metal
Peter Cullen (Optimus), Frank Welker (Megatron), Steve Blum (Starscream), Daran Norris (Knock Out) First episode where Ratchet does not appear.
For more deep dives into the series, you can check out the full synopsis on the Transformers Wiki or view cast details on IMDb . "Transformers Prime" Speed Metal (TV Episode 2011) - IMDb : This was the final episode where G1
: While Vince challenges Jack to a race on a "dirt road," the actual race takes place on a paved, marked highway.
Episode Guide: Transformers Prime – "[S1E11] Speed Metal" is the 11th episode of the first season of the animated series Transformers Prime . Originally airing on April 9, 2011 , it serves as a high-octane exploration of Jack Darby’s struggle to balance his "normal" teenager life with the dangerous responsibilities of being an Autobot ally. Plot Synopsis Writer : Dean Stefan
: This was the first episode of the series to premiere on a Saturday.