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BattleBots

BattleBots

2015Returning Series9 Seasons111 Episodes7.4TMDB
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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: Edward P. Roski, Greg Munson

Season 5 Episodes

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Episode 1: Return of the Bots

Dec 3, 2020 · 1h 23m

Hard-hitting, steel-splitting combat returns as 60 teams converge for a tournament of all-out robotic carnage! Jack Barker from End Game finally gets the match he's been waiting for as he squares off with Ray Billings and his lethal bot Tombstone.

Episode 3: Stop! Hammer Time!

Dec 17, 2020 · 1h 23m

Legendary hammer-bot Beta returns to face off with Rotator, one of the deadliest horizontal spinners on the planet. Later, two rising stars attempt to stake their claim in the contest as Gruff pits its duel-flamethrowers against Hypershock.

Episode 4: Blood, Sweat and Gears

Dec 24, 2020 · 1h 23m

Former Giant Nut winner Tombstone takes on rookie Slap Box and the part-frog, part-killer robot Ribbot takes on the feline-inspired MadCatter. Giant walker-bot Chomp makes its debut and End Game takes on Bloodsport in a messy main event.

Episode 5: Sin City Slasher

Jan 7, 2021 · 1h 23m

Giant Nut runner up Witch Doctor faces off against Kraken and both are desperate to not go 0-2. Vegas newcomer Jackpot rolls the dice against the veteran Ghost Raptor and veteran flipper Hydra has a very big surprise in store.

Episode 6: Battle of the Undefeated

Jan 14, 2021 · 1h 23m

Sparks are flying at the midpoint of the season as Valkyrie and Rotator square off in a battle of hard-hitting horizontal spinners. Undefeated bots Malice and MadCatter duke it out and Uppercut takes on bad-bot Sawblaze in an explosive main event.

Episode 7: Turning Up the Heat

Jan 21, 2021 · 1h 24m

Slick-driving Whiplash looks to get its championship aspirations back on track against Gruff's menacing flamethrowers. Underdog Rusty tries attempts to upset veteran Beta, and Hypershock locks horns with Mammoth in a gear-grinding showdown.

Episode 8: Hit the Jackpot!

Jan 28, 2021 · 1h 23m

Desperate to avoid a winless season, Huge faces Kraken. Its veteran vs. rookie as Lock-Jaw fights Jackpot -- only one can go 3-0.

Episode 9: Now or Never

Feb 4, 2021 · 1h 23m

Tonight every fight has Championship consequences. In the Main Event, Copperhead and Black Dragon battle for high seedings; all the rest are fighting for survival. A win means life; a loss and it's time to power down for good.

Episode 10: Qualify! Or Wave Goodbye!

Feb 11, 2021 · 1h 23m

The World Championship qualifiers reach their climax, with Hydra facing Uppercut and Whiplash against Valkyrie in two ferocious final battles. Only then can the top 32 finalists finally be revealed. Who will be top seed and who will be out?

Episode 13: Shock and Awe

Mar 4, 2021 · 1h 23m

It's the penultimate episode of the season. Just 16 bots remain -- and eight will die in the BattleBox tonight. For the victors, they'll be just two fights away from getting their hands on the most coveted trophy in robotic sports -- The Giant Nut.

Episode 14: The World Championship Finals

Mar 11, 2021 · 1h 23m

The BattleBots World Championship Tournament reaches its climax as the remaining eight bots battle to hoist The Giant Nut. Who will be crowned champion of the world?

Season 5 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did BattleBots Season 5 premiere?

BattleBots Season 5 premiered on December 3, 2020.

How many episodes are in BattleBots Season 5?

BattleBots Season 5 has 14 episodes.

What is the first episode of BattleBots Season 5?

The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "Return of the Bots". It aired on December 3, 2020.

Go to Season 5 Episode 1

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