The Transformers Countdown to Extinction (Season 1, Episode 12)
TV-Y7
TV Episode | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

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The Transformers

Countdown to Extinction (Season 1, Episode 12)

TV-Y7

TV Episode | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Starscream kidnaps Dr. Archeville and forces him to take him to his secret laboratory. Starscream plans to blow up the labs ultimate power source in order to destroy Earth and claim the universes ultimate power for himself.

Director

John Walker

Writers

Henry Orenstein (creator) | Reed Robbins | Peter Salas

Producer

Nelson Shin

Composer

Johnny Douglas

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Updated Dec 1, 1984

Release date

Dec 1, 1984 (United States)

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Corey Burton Shockwave (voice) Shockwave (voice) See fewer	The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Christopher Collins Starscream / Wheeljack / Laserbeak (voice) (as Chris Latta) Starscream / Wheeljack / Laserbeak (voice) (as Chris Latta) See fewer	The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Scatman Crothers Jazz (voice) Jazz (voice) See fewer	The Shining (1980)
Peter Cullen Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice) Optimus Prime / Ironhide (voice) See fewer	Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
Dan Gilvezan Bumblebee (voice) Bumblebee (voice) See fewer	The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Casey Kasem Dr. Arkeville / Cliffjumper (voice) Dr. Arkeville / Cliffjumper (voice) See fewer	Ghostbusters (1984)
John Stephenson Thundercracker / Huffer (voice) Thundercracker / Huffer (voice) See fewer	Charlotte's Web (1973)
Frank Welker Megatron / Soundwave / Rumble / Frenzy / Skywarp (voice) Megatron / Soundwave / Rumble / Frenzy / Skywarp (voice) See fewer	Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)