BattleBots (2015)
The ultimate robot combat competition where engineering brilliance meets arena destruction in a relentless battle for the championship.
BattleBots - Series Information
- Original Title: BattleBots
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2023
- Created by: Edward P. Roski, Greg Munson
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (43 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 9
- Number of Episodes: 111
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: June 21, 2015 (United Kingdom - PG), June 21, 2015 (Germany - 0), June 21, 2015 (India - U/A 13+), June 21, 2015 (New Zealand - PG), June 21, 2015 (Australia - PG), June 21, 2015 (Brazil - L), June 21, 2015 (Italy - T), June 21, 2015 (South Korea - 12)
- Networks: ABC, Discovery
- Alternative Titles: Battle Bots: битва роботов (RU), BattleBots: Champions (US)
- Production Companies: BattleBots, Whalerock Industries
- Production Countries: United States of America
BattleBots - Plot
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.
BattleBots - Trailer
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BattleBots - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Edward P. Roski
- Greg Munson
Main Cast
- Chris Rose
- Kenny Florian
- Faruq Tauheed
- Derek Young
- Jessica Chobot
- Lisa Winter
- Jason Bardis
- Naomi Kyle
- Mark Setrakian
- Jenny Taft
BattleBots - FAQs
Where can you stream BattleBots online?
BattleBots is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max, Discovery+, and Philo. It can also be watched with ads on Discovery, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV. Episodes are available to purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Spectrum On Demand offers free access as well.
Who are the main hosts and commentators on BattleBots?
BattleBots features Chris Rose as play-by-play commentator and Kenny Florian providing color commentary. Faruq Tauheed serves as the energetic ring announcer. Jessica Chobot and Alison Haislip have appeared as sideline reporters, while Jenny Taft has worked as pit reporter. Multiple rotating judges assess each battle.
How many seasons and episodes does BattleBots have?
BattleBots has 9 seasons and 111 episodes in total. These include six main competitive seasons, two BattleBots Champions spin-off seasons, and a collection of specials. Season episodes range from 6 to 20 per season, with each episode averaging around 43 minutes in runtime.
Is BattleBots cancelled or has it been renewed?
BattleBots currently holds a status of Returning Series and remains in active production. Despite airing its most recent season in 2023, the show has not been officially cancelled. Fans can expect further seasons as the series continues to attract strong viewership on Discovery and related platforms.
What is BattleBots actually about?
BattleBots is a robot combat competition where engineering teams design and build powerful machines to destroy opponents in an armored arena. The show highlights builder backstories, the creative and mechanical ingenuity behind each robot, and the high-stakes tournament as competitors pursue the coveted championship title.
Who created the 2015 revival of BattleBots?
The 2015 revival of BattleBots was created by Edward P. Roski and Greg Munson, who were also instrumental in the original BattleBots series that aired in the early 2000s. The revived series is produced by BattleBots Inc. and Whalerock Industries, and has aired on both ABC and Discovery.
Has BattleBots won any notable awards?
BattleBots has earned recognition within the reality competition television space, particularly praised for its STEM-focused appeal and engineering spectacle. The series has been nominated for Emmy Awards in technical and reality programming categories, celebrating its production quality and its role in inspiring interest in robotics and engineering.
What makes BattleBots different from other reality shows?
Unlike most reality competitions, BattleBots centers on engineering ingenuity rather than personal drama. Competitors are roboticists, engineers, and inventors who invest months designing and building combat machines. The show blends sport, science, and spectacle, appealing to fans of technology, motorsport, and competitive programming in equal measure.
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