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BattleBots
BattleBots promises to wow viewers with next generation robots—bigger, faster and stronger than ever before. The show will focus on the design and build of each robot, the bot builder backstories, their intense pursuit of the championship and the spectacle of the event.
- Created by:
- Greg Munson, Edward P. Roski
- Cast:
- Chris Rose, Kenny Florian, Faruq Tauheed
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- ABC, Discovery
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
The Gears Awaken
2016-05-10 · 46mTwelve robots face off in a series of matches to earn the final four spots in the championship.
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E02
Episode 2
Robots Activate: Qualifying Round Begins
2016-06-23 · 47mThe first round of next-generation robots go head-to-head as 32 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship. Judging the matches are former “BattleBots” competitor and special effects artist Fon Davis, the face of “Nerdist,” Jessica Chobot, and special guest judge Adam Savage (“MythBusters”).
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E03
Episode 3
There Will Be Bot Blood: The Qualifying Round Concludes
2016-06-30 · 46mThe first round of next-generation robots go head to head, as the remaining 16 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship.
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E04
Episode 4
We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bracket: The Round of 32, Part 1
2016-07-07 · 46mThe next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the first half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.
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E05
Episode 5
Shake, Battle, and Roll: The Round of 32, Part 2
2016-07-21 · 46mThe next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.
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E06
Episode 6
The Good, the Bot, and the Ugly: The Round of 32 Concludes
2016-07-28 · 43mThe next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges. Guest judge: Vernon Davis.
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E07
Episode 7
Not So Sweet 16: The Round of 16 Part 1
2016-08-04 · 46mThe first 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.
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E08
Episode 8
Rise of the Machines: The Round of 16 Part 2
2016-08-25 · 46mThe last 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.
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E09
Episode 9
Gr8 Expectations: The Quarterfinals
2016-09-01 · 42mThe Quarter finals. Any one of these bots could take the championship, but who will be?
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E10
Episode 10
One Shining Bot: The Championship
2016-09-01 · 42mOn the night of champions, 2 semifinal matches start things off, followed by a 3-team rumble, and then the championship fight. Who will win the Giant Nut?
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Chris Rose
Play-By-Play
Kenny Florian
Color Commentary
Faruq Tauheed
Ring Announcer