BattleBots Season 5 Episodes

Episode 1

Return of the Bots

Thu, Dec 3, 2020

The 2020 regular season kicks off as 60 teams from all over the world converge for an all-out tournament. Tonight, Jack Baker with his beloved bot, End Game squares off with Ray Billings with his iconic robot, the fearsome, Tombstone.

Episode 2

Let The Big Bot Battle Begin

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Four brand new bots make their rookie debut, including an 11-year-old driver. Meanwhile, a "ghostly" legend returns from the past. Last year's runner-up begins their season with a match against last year's breakout bot in the main event.

Episode 3

Stop! Hammer Time!

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Episode 4

Blood, Sweat and Gears

Thu, Dec 24, 2020

Episode 5

Sin City Slasher

Thu, Jan 7, 202183 mins

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

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Episode 7

Turning Up the Heat

Thu, Jan 21, 202183 mins

Slick-driving Whiplash tries to get its Championship hopes back on track against Gruff's formidable flamethrowers. Underdog Rusty wants to upset the renowned Beta; Hypershock and Mammoth lock horns in a gear-grinding showdown.

Episode 8

Hit the Jackpot!

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Episode 9

Now or Never

Thu, Feb 4, 202183 mins

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!

Thu, Feb 11, 202183 mins

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 11

Survive and Advance

Thu, Feb 18, 202183 mins

It's robot knockout time, with the Round of 32 launching the quest for the World Championship. For favorites like Hydra and Whiplash there's danger in every matchup, as up-and-coming teams look to shake up the bracket. Now every fight is do or die.

Episode 12

We're Beast Slayin' Tonight!

Thu, Feb 25, 202183 mins

It's win-or-go-home time for 16 elite bots as we conclude the Round of 32. Will second seed Bloodsport continue its winning run towards the Giant Nut? And will last year's runner-up Witch Doctor fend off the powerful sting of Skorpios?

Episode 13

Shock and Awe

Thu, Mar 4, 202183 mins

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 sport?s -- The Giant Nut.

Episode 14

The World Championship Finals

Thu, Mar 11, 2021