The Transformers Season 1 Episode 3 Divide and Conquer ( Air Date 1984-10-20 ) Genre Animation, Kids, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy category. Overview "A battle with the Decepticons leaves Optimus Prime damaged. Several Autobots journey to Cybertron to retrieve a vital part that will help repair him, but the Decepticons take advantage of the situation and launch an attack.".