G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983)

S2E1 Arise, Serpentor, Arise! (1)

Cobra launches a surprise assault with their new BATs, exposing the Joes' recent laxity. In response, General Hawk enlists Sergeant Slaughter to help get the team back on track. Meanwhile, Dr. Mindbender, inspired by a series of vivid dreams, devises a scheme to create a new Cobra leader using the DNA of historical conquerors. After a downed Night Raven reveals Zartan's mission to recruit more Dreadnoks, he turns to his siblings, Zandar and Zarana, for assistance. The Joes catch wind of the plot but soon find themselves trapped by Thrasher and his Thunder Machine.