: This episode marks the formal introduction of the Decepticon duo Knock Out and Breakdown , who become recurring fan-favourite antagonists throughout the series.
Driven by a desire to impress his crush, , and silence the arrogant school bully, Vince , Jack Darby makes a questionable decision: he enters an illegal underground street race. Jack convinces Bumblebee to participate, but their plans for a simple victory take a dangerous turn when the vainglorious Decepticon medic Knock Out decides to join the race himself. [S1E11] Speed Metal
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 : This episode marks the formal introduction of
: 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
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 veteran Susan Blu served as the voice director for the series. Detailed Episode Information Air Date April 9, 2011 Primary Antagonist Voice Cast