BattleBots — Season 2
10 episodesFirst aired 10 May 2016
The action-packed rumbles continue as 12 teams battle it out in groups of three in order to determine who will fill the tournament's final four spots.
E1The Gears Awaken
May 201646m
Twelve robots face off in a series of matches to earn the final four spots in the championship.
E2Robots Activate: Qualifying Round Begins
Jun 201647m
The first round of next-generation robots go head-to-head as 32 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship. Judging the matches are former “BattleBots” competitor and special effects artist Fon Davis, the face of “Nerdist,” Jessica Chobot, and special guest judge Adam Savage (“MythBusters”).
E3There Will Be Bot Blood: The Qualifying Round Concludes
Jun 201646m
The first round of next-generation robots go head to head, as the remaining 16 teams (out of 48) converge in an arena full of hazards for the chance to advance out of the qualifying round in pursuit of the championship.
E4We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bracket: The Round of 32, Part 1
Jul 201646m
The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the first half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.
E5Shake, Battle, and Roll: The Round of 32, Part 2
Jul 201646m
The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last half of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges.
E6The Good, the Bot, and the Ugly: The Round of 32 Concludes
Jul 201643m
The next-generation robots continue to go head to head as the last of the 32 remaining teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. This round consists of 24 teams that won their qualifying bout, plus 8 wild-card teams picked by the judges. Guest judge: Vernon Davis.
E7Not So Sweet 16: The Round of 16 Part 1
Aug 201646m
The first 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.
E8Rise of the Machines: The Round of 16 Part 2
Aug 201646m
The last 8 of the remaining 16 teams battle on in pursuit of the championship. YouTube persona Michael Stevens (Vsauce) serves as guest judge.
E9Gr8 Expectations: The Quarterfinals
Sept 201642m
The Quarter finals. Any one of these bots could take the championship, but who will be?
E10One Shining Bot: The Championship
Sept 201642m
On the night of champions, 2 semifinal matches start things off, followed by a 3-team rumble, and then the championship fight. Who will win the Giant Nut?
