[s1e11] Speed Metal 〈SIMPLE | Hacks〉

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.

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

: This was the first episode of the series to premiere on a Saturday. Driven by a desire to impress his crush,

Peter Cullen (Optimus), Frank Welker (Megatron), Steve Blum (Starscream), Daran Norris (Knock Out) First episode where Ratchet does not appear. The episode concludes with a frantic chase involving

: Unlike episodes centered on ancient relics or Energon hunts, "Speed Metal" focuses on character development, specifically Jack’s maturity and the bond between humans and Autobots.

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