Widely regarded as the worst Transformers episode because of it's particularly bad animation. In point of fact, however, there are no more animation errors in the episode than in a standard post-movie episode, but the errors themselves are so glaring that they stand out in people's minds the most.

 

When I first saw this episode on Tuesday, October 14, 1986 it really stuck in my mind. The animation was sub-GoBots and the goofs were abundant. Why then do I enjoy watching it now? I guess because we finally had a "lowest point" in the series. Nothing could be worse. I really don't know. Does anybody else feel guilty for watching and enjoying this particular episode? I know this topic has been run through the boards but I still feel that it's relevant each time. Enjoy!

All I can say is that this quote appears to be based on an observation from Zobovor's blooper list for that particular episode:

 

Many fans consider this to be the worst Transformers episode ever produced, usually citing the numerous mistakes in the animation.  In point of fact, there aren't any more animation bloopers than your average post-movie episode.  But the ones that are there--the really glaring gaffes--are the ones that stand out in people's minds...

I never saw that episode, what happened in it?

All I can say is that this quote appears to be based on an observation from Zobovor's blooper list for that particular episode:

 

Many fans consider this to be the worst Transformers episode ever produced, usually citing the numerous mistakes in the animation.  In point of fact, there aren't any more animation bloopers than your average post-movie episode.  But the ones that are there--the really glaring gaffes--are the ones that stand out in people's minds...

True. Except for the use of the phrase "glaring gaffes" :tflaugh

I never saw that episode, what happened in it?

Here is a fair review:

The Decepticons are creating a large engine on a comet. They plan to stear it towards Metroplex. Perceptor noticed the construction and he, Ultra Magnus, Broadside and Blaster head to stop the Decepticons. The comet gets out of it's course and heads for a small planet. Soundwaves come from the planet and destroy the comet. Three inhabitans of that planet, Basso Profondo, Shebob Scendetta and Allegra, are arguing and Allegra leaves. Galvatron is impressed by the destructive power of that weapon and he wants to have it. The Autobots investigate the weapon too, they want to keep it from the Decepticons. Ultra Magnus speaks to the leader of the planet, but he refuses to help them. He tells that the only one who might them is Allegra. Soundwave and Galvatron overhear this and decide to find Allegra first. They attack the Autobots in the city and bury them under a mountain of rubble. The inhabitans free the Autobots, on of them is Shebob Scendetta, he offers the Autobots his help. Galvatron reaches Allegra and Soundwave records her music. But that is only part of the weapon, Basso Profondo and Shebob have the rest. The Autobots arrive too and Galvatron orders Soundwave to use the third of the weapon that they have. Shebob uses his third to counter attack, Soundwave records that too. The Decepticons have now two thirds and use it immediately. The Autobots are burried again under a pile of rubble. Galvatron disposes of Allegra. The Autobots free themselves and attack again. Shebob rescues Allegra, but is hurt himself. The Decepticons retreat. Allegra uses her music to heal him. The Decepticons attack the city, Basso Profondo uses his part and Soundwave records it. Now the Decepticons have the complete harmonic weapon. The Decepticons leave and head for Earth to use it against Metroplex. The Autobots have brought Basso Profondo, Shebob and Allegra along to make anti-sound. Blaster quickly erases Soundwaves tapes and the Decepticons flee. Basso Profondo and Allegra make peace again.

I think that episode sucks. I can't stand hearing those annoying people singing.

I think that episode sucks. I can't stand hearing those annoying people singing.

I can't stand Kremzeek :tftongue

I usually skip it when I get to it on the DVD set.

I usually skip it when I get to it on the DVD set.

Which one? Kremmy or Carnage?

This one was bad, but I've seen worse. At least I can buy the idea of a society based on harmonies, even used as a weapon. Now, sound travelling in space is another matter. But here are some that I thought were just as bad if not worse:

 

Surprise Party--Ugh! That's more of Daniel and Wheelie than is humanly tolerable!

 

The Girl Who Loved Powerglide--I hated Powerglide. Almost as much as I hate sheltered, bratty little rich girls. And the idea of the coneheads being thwarted by such an all-talk, pipsqueak douche bag like Powerglide is just preposterous.

 

Sea Change--Yeah right. There's a tide pool with magical powers that allows you to choose whatever form you want. Ok, Ill buy that. But what I dont buy is that Seaspray and Rumble two of the smaller, weaker characters go in and choose to pick their old bodies. Bumblebee and Cosmos (I think) were in that one too, theyre in the same boat as those two, they didnt think to jump in and get some new duds? Offhand I have no idea what Rumble might have picked, but shouldn't Seaspray have picked something like E-Mirage? Cosmos a big space cruiser, and Bumblebee a rough and tumble Baja Bug?