Bittersweet news for BattleBots fans. It seems ABC has cancelled BattleBots after two seasons, but all 16 episodes of the TV show are coming to the Science Channel.
In 2015, ABC revived the competition show, which pits homemade robots against each other. The show previously aired on Comedy Central but was cancelled after five seasons in 2002.
Now, it looks like BattleBots has been axed once again. Recently, ABC removed the show from its list of current reality programming—a sure sign the show has been cancelled. However, fans lookin’ for a fix will be able to see both seasons of the revived series on Science Channel beginning July 12th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Read more info below:
(New York) – Let the robot shrapnel fly. Science Channel has licensed the off-network cable rights to air 16 episodes of ABC’s epic robot-fighting series BattleBots. BattleBots features the biggest, baddest, strongest, and fastest next-generation robots as they duke it out to become champions of an intense, fast-paced single elimination tournament. BattleBots premieres Wednesday, July 12 at 10pm ET/PT on Science Channel.
Each robot rumble match consists of two robots competing in a single three-minute bout in which the goal is to destroy or disable their opponent. If there is no knockout during the three-minute battle, the panel of judges will declare a victor to move on in the tournament.
Each episode of BattleBots highlights the design and build of each robot, bot builder backstories, and their pursuit of the BattleBot championship. With only one weight class, homemade robots of many varieties with a huge variety of deadly weapons go head-to-head, all captured by state-of-the-art onboard technology and cameras to enhance viewing and provide combat analytics.
BattleBots is hosted by ESPN’S Samantha Ponder. She is joined for the play-by-play by Chris Rose of MLB Network and NFL Network, color-commentary is provided by ex-MMA fighter Kenny Florian, Alison Haislip (G4’s Attack of the Show) is the sideline reporter and Faruq Tauheed is ring announcer. Judging the battles are former BattleBots competitor and special effects artist Fon Davis, the face of “Nerdist” Jessica Chobot and a special guest judge for each round of the competition.
BattleBots is a reimagined take on the killer robot combat sport from Whalerock Industries and the creators of the original BattleBots franchise, Ed Roski and Greg Munson. Executive producers are Lloyd Braun, Chris Cowan, Edward P. Roski (Trey), Greg Munson and Aaron Catling.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of BattleBots? Are you sad ABC has cancelled the show?
The show is on discovery
As a science teacher, I am very upset that Battle Bots has been canceled by ABC. This was a show that my students were energized through and made science come alive. I wonder who makes these decisions.
We loved Battlebots and was so looking forward to the ending of season 2019. Now we are cheated out of finding out who won since our cable company does not have the Science channel.
I loved battlebots,why was it cancelled?
I love battle bots I live to watch it I want to go see them live I hope they have an of another season on TV
I am sad to find out that Battle Boots is not coming back to the this season
I hope some channel brings Battle Bots back! It’s a great show with some intellect instead of the mindless & senseless reality shows they, now, have.
I think that it was sad for ABC to cancel the show in the first place just because of their
scheduling conflicts; however, I like to thank the Discovery channel for giving it new
life. I would hope that it would stay on the air forever otherwise it can be heartbreaking
to sit by and see it go off the air for good. That show is really a lot of fun.
ABC you should be ashamed for being messy look battle but it’s probably one of your better shows that you’ve ever had and you turn right around and treat it like that your fans are not appreciated
please bring it back my son got involved in STEM because of Battlebots
YES, it should be brought back. So many of the reality shows are PURE garbage. Battlebots are awesome, and was a great show.
We watch BattleBots as a family in our house. Even my wife who does not like sports enjoys watching this show. We hope it comes back
I am saddened by the fact that battlebots ended. It was one of my favorite shows and even though the science channel will continue to air episodes, I won’t be able to see it as I can’t get it. I hope NBC, FOX, or KCRA will air it. I really hope this.
Really mad about this!! My wife and I have been fans of BattleBots since the beginning. They finally bring the show back, then pull this again!
Well now this suckz… My wife and I really enjoyed this show but I do seem to have a to have a dilemma. I have episodes 1 and 2 of a third season…