S1E8
Con Job
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
The Autobots receive a message from Wheeljack, an old friend of Bulkhead’s from the days of the war, who is visiting Earth while journeying across the galaxy. Upon picking up the message’s signal, Starscream and Soundwave capture Wheeljack before he can meet the Autobots, and they send in Makeshift, a Decepticon spy able to take on any form, disguised as Wheeljack to discover the location of the Autobot base.Debuts: Wheeljack and MakeshiftDeaths: Makeshift
Our Take
A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.