故事讲述两派来到地球后，因为发生了一些“事件”，导致双方外形大变（也解释了两系列风格不同的原因）。也由于这些“事件”，变形金刚要隐藏于人类社会之中。如何去平衡一切关系是擎天柱作为领袖将要面临的考验，本作品的标题也由此而来。值得一提的是，本次两派领袖 擎天柱 和 威震天 的配音者是久违的梦幻组合：来自初代动画的 Peter Cullen 和 Frank Welker！他们在阔别电视版的变形金刚作品多年后，再次一起回来共演这双经典的死对头！
变形金刚：领袖之证 (季节 3)
Darkmount, NV (集 1)
编剧: Marsha Griffin
播出日期: 2013-03-22
运行时间: 21 min
概述: While Optimus struggles to survive after Megatron’s destruction of the Autobot base, the separated members of Team Prime try to reconnect.
Scattered (集 2)
编剧: Steven Melching
播出日期: 2013-03-29
运行时间: 21 min
概述: The Autobots search for signs of each other, but start to lose hope while the Decepticons welcome a key player to their ranks. A win for Wheeljack may ultimately lead to an Autobot defeat.
Prey (集 3)
编剧: Marsha Griffin
播出日期: 2013-04-05
运行时间: 21 min
概述: The Ultimate Autobot Hunter is unleashed on our heroes.
Rebellion (集 4)
编剧: Steven Melching
播出日期: 2013-04-12
运行时间: 21 min
概述: Led by a new member, Team Prime launches a desperate assault on the Decepticon citadel.
Project Predacon (集 5)
编剧: Duane Capizzi
播出日期: 2013-05-17
运行时间: 21 min
概述: The Decepticons launch a new scheme to clone an army of beasts.
Chain of Command (集 6)
编剧: Mairghread Scott
播出日期: 2013-05-24
运行时间: 21 min
概述: As tension builds within the Wreckers, they find themselves confronted with the return of the Predacon.
Plus One (集 7)
编剧: Greg Weisman
播出日期: 2013-05-31
运行时间: 21 min
概述: Unlikely duos team up, including Acree and Wheeljack, and Agent Fowler and Jack's mom.
Thirst (集 8) 10.0
编剧: Marsha Griffin
播出日期: 2013-06-07
运行时间: 21 min
概述: Knock Out and Starscream experiment with synthetic lead and threaten to take over the Deceptacon ship and unleash an old enemy.
Evolution (集 9)
编剧: Steven Melching
播出日期: 2013-06-28
运行时间: 21 min
概述: Megatron doubts Predacon and its allegiance after Predacon reveals a secret of its own.
Minus One (1) (集 10)
编剧: Michael Cassutt
播出日期: 2013-07-05
运行时间: 21 min
概述: Soundwave is captured by the Autobots; Megatron revives an old plan.
Persuasion (2) (集 11)
编剧: Michael G. Stern
播出日期: 2013-07-12
运行时间: 21 min
概述: While Optimus faces off with Predaking, Megatron mounts a campaign to form a new alliance.
Synthesis (3) (集 12)
编剧: Marsha Griffin
播出日期: 2013-07-19
运行时间: 21 min
概述: Ratchet finds himself in a series of predicaments as he resumes his experiments on Synthetic Energon.
Deadlock (4) (集 13)
编剧: Steven Melching
播出日期: 2013-07-26
运行时间: 21 min
概述: The Autobots face the Decepticons for a final showdown.
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