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19. 8 More to Fall (Part 1 of 2)

May 25, 2023

The World Championship Tournament continues with more Round 32 action. By the end of the evening, eight more teams will fall. The left side of the tournament bracket's ripe for busting, and tensions are reaching their boiling point inside the arena.

18. World Championship VII -- Round of 32

May 18, 2023

The World Championship kicks off with the best combat robots in the world competing for the ultimate prize: the Giant Nut. The first half of the Round of 32 will see eight do-or-die battles -- winners progress to the Round of 16, and the losers go home.

17. 8 More to Fall

May 12, 2023

The World Championship Tournament continues with more Round of 32 action. By the end of the evening, eight more teams will fall. The left side of the tournament bracket's ripe for busting, and tensions are reaching their boiling point inside the arena.

16. World Championship VII Round of 32

May 4, 2023

15. The Big Reveal

April 27, 2023

It's the final qualifying round, and 12 teams must survive one more fight before the Round of 32 lineup can finally be unveiled. Tantrum faces Whiplash, and Minotaur -- the bull from Brazil -- looks to take revenge on Witch Doctor -- the master of voodoo.

14. The Unbeatables

April 20, 2023

Black Dragon has never been knocked out; Riptide has destroyed every opponent in seconds; these two formidable foes face each other in the ultimate match up.

13. Pizza Party

April 13, 2023

With dreams of World Championship glory only a few weeks away, anxious, desperate, and dangerous robots are barreling into the arena and putting everything on the line. Tonight, more teams will wrap up their qualifying season with their fourth and final fight. While some seek a coveted top seed in the tournament, others just want to avoid a humiliating defeat. As the roller coaster ride to the Giant Nut nears its apex, it's the last chance to hop on board for the ultimate robot ride.

12. Jaws and Claws

April 6, 2023

With the World Championship VII tournament just around the corner, the race for the Giant Nut kicks into top gear. Tonight's fight card features some of the biggest names in the sport jockeying for tournament seedings in their final fight of the qualifying rounds. And in what could be a preview of this year's Championship Final, in the MAIN Event, for the first time ever SawBlaze will face the formidable flipping power of Hydra.

11. Never Say Die

March 30, 2023

Buckle up for a bumpy ride. For some of tonight's teams, it's Do or Die – they must either win the battle or go home. And there's a Main Event so violent, sparks will be bouncing off the BattleBox, as one robot dies and the other fries. But will victory go to Bloodsport or Rotator?

10. Mid-Season Mayhem

March 9, 2023

Week Ten of the qualifiers and the metal mayhem includes a tumultuous main event between Whiplash and Monsoon, two famous teams desperate for a win.

9. You Want a Pizza Me?

March 2, 2023

A kill-or-be-killed main event between End Game and HyperShock.

8. Mirror, Mirror

February 23, 2023

Huge and Quantum are undefeated while Blip looks to rebound by taking on its own sister bot, defending champion Tantrum.

7. Violent Night

February 16, 2023

In Vegas, where dreams are made and broken, the stakes are climbing for 14 more teams in the World Championship qualifiers. Expect an extra big helping of destruction as Cobalt and Minotaur collide in a Main Event so violent, it should be rated "R."

6. Robot Redemption

February 9, 2023

Current world champion Tantrum is up against the ropes and faces the formidable flipping force of Hydra. New fan favorite, the pizza-themed Ripperoni, faces off against End Game.

5. Bad Blood

February 2, 2023

Two teams with bad blood, Madcatter and Riptide, look to settle a score. It's just one tense highlight in an action-packed fight card as the contenders battle to raise their place in the BattleBots hierarchy.

4. 0 and 2. Am I Through?

January 26, 2023

The journey to qualify for the World Championship heats up as Quantum and Gruff look to start the season with a strong 2-0 start. Meanwhile iconic veterans Hypershock and Whiplash try to avoid the opposite -- a disastrous 0 and 2.

3. Strike While the Bot's Hot

January 19, 2023

Deathroll returns and punches its blood-soaked fist in victory every time it destroys an opponent as they face the British bot destroyer, Cobalt; a nautical monster with the biggest weapon in the field, rookie Triton also has its first fight.

2. What the Flip?

January 12, 2023

It's week two of the world championship season and the fight card is full of veteran favorites, hotshot rookies and carnage; among the highlights is End Game versus Blip.

1. Robots, Ready!!!

January 5, 2023

World Championship VII gets underway with a loaded opening fight card; Tantrum the Champion begins its defense of the Giant Nut with a tumultuous Main Event against the Brazilian Bull Minotaur.

101. Nastiest Knockouts

January 6, 2023

Chaotic collisions, extreme explosions and mangled metal - for the first time we dissect the carnage and reveal hidden secrets behind the most ferocious finishes in BattleBots legend. These are our Top Ten Nastiest Knockouts.

102. Most Outrageous Moments

February 3, 2023

For over 20 years, BattleBots has been home to massive explosions, military-grade shrapnel and destruction and carnage beyond belief. With the help of the sport's biggest stars, we count down the Most Outrageous Moments in robot combat history.

Description

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 is currently running and has 8 seasons (115 episodes). The series first aired on June 21, 2015.

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 Google Play and Apple TV.

Genres

Reality
Cast

Chris Rose
Kenny Florian
Faruq Tauheed
Channel

ABC

Premiere Date

June 21, 2015
IMDB Rating

8.0 (1,855)

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