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  • 2015
  • 9 Seasons
  • 8.0  (2,191)

BattleBots is a thrilling television series that features remote-controlled robots built by talented teams of engineers and hobbyists. Contestants bring their custom bots, which are capable of crushing, smashing, flipping, and tearing apart their opponents. Competitors fight in a tournament-style format until the final winner is crowned the champion.

Hosted by Chris Rose and Kenny Florian, BattleBots premiered on ABC in 2015 with Faruq Tauheed as the ring announcer. The show quickly garnered a dedicated following among robot enthusiasts and viewers looking for adrenaline-fueled entertainment.

Each episode begins with the contestants showcasing their robots in the pits, where they make any last-minute repairs and modifications. The robots are designed and built to withstand intense damage from their competitors' weapons, including hammers, saws, axes, and flamethrowers.

After the introductions, the robots enter the BattleBox - a bulletproof arena designed to protect the audience from flying debris. Here, the robots fight one-on-one until there is a winner or a robot is rendered immobile. The battles are fast-paced and unpredictable, with some ending in just a few seconds, while others go the full three-minute time limit.

In addition to the head-to-head battles, BattleBots also features exhibition matches where robots compete in different categories, including rumbles and tag teams. These exhibition matches allow competitors to showcase their robots and their unique abilities.

The robots are judged on a range of criteria, including aggression, control, and damage. Each episode culminates with the announcement of the winners, who move on to the next round of the tournament.

What sets BattleBots apart is the creativity and innovation of the contestants. Each robot is unique, with its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Some robots are designed to be fast and agile, while others are built to be heavy and powerful. The variety of robots and their designs keep the battles exciting and unpredictable.

Overall, BattleBots is a thrilling and entertaining show that blends the excitement of sports with the ingenuity of engineering. The series has attracted a dedicated fanbase and has inspired a new generation of robot enthusiasts.

In conclusion, BattleBots is a fascinating and adrenaline-fueled television series that highlights the creativity and innovation of engineering. With intense battles, unique robots, and skilled competition, BattleBots offers an exciting and entertaining viewing experience for all audiences.

BattleBots is a series that ran for 9 seasons (121 episodes) between June 21, 2015 and on ABC

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Champions: Sin City: The Golden Bolt
6. Champions: Sin City: The Golden Bolt
November 9, 2023
It's the final of the BattleBots Champions tournament. 5 Slugfest winners go head to head against 3 BattleBots Champions, including the current holder End Game, for the ultimate prize: The Golden Bolt...
BattleBots Champions II: The Final Slugfest
5. BattleBots Champions II: The Final Slugfest
November 2, 2023
One place remains in the Tournament of Champions, and tonight 8 hopeful contestants fight to the death for the right to take it. In this single elimination Slugfest only one can survive. The dream: to take part in the tournament against such BattleBots legends as End Game, Tantrum, and World Champion SawBlaze. The prize: The Golden Bolt...
BattleBots Champions II: Slug Me Baby One More Time
4. BattleBots Champions II: Slug Me Baby One More Time
October 26, 2023
The Slugfest continues… 8 more teams risk it all by fighting to the death in the hope of earning the fourth spot in the upcoming Golden Bolt Tournament. Only one can survive tonight's mechanical mayhem and join the field of Champions...
BattleBots Champions II: Sin City Slugfest Bracket 3
3. BattleBots Champions II: Sin City Slugfest Bracket 3
October 19, 2023
Get ready for our third Sin City Slugfest bracket! The winner of this single- elimination gauntlet earns a bid into the Golden Bolt Tournament of Champions, where they will face winners of other slugfests, plus our three most recent Giant Nut winners...
BattleBots Champions II: The Slugfest Part 2
2. BattleBots Champions II: The Slugfest Part 2
October 12, 2023
The second Sin City Slugfest gets underway where eight of the most ferocious machines in robot combat will go head to head in a one night tournament. The winner will punch their ticket to into the exclusive Golden Bolt Championship...
BattleBots Champions II: Let The Slugfest Begin!
1. BattleBots Champions II: Let The Slugfest Begin!
October 5, 2023
The journey to the Golden Bolt starts October 5th with the first Sin City Slugfest. Eight robots will enter, but only one will punch its ticket to the tournament of champions. In this electric six episode series every fight is win or go home. The game's on...
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Where to Watch BattleBots
BattleBots is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch BattleBots on demand at Max and Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV and Discovery.
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    June 21, 2015
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    8.0  (2,191)
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