This season started just two weeks after the first ended, on April 19, 2008, with "The Elite Guard" and concluded on July 5, 2008, with the two-part "A Bridge Too Close." It centered on the Autobots rebuilding their city and reputation after Megatron's return. Meanwhile, Megatron, Lugnut, and Blitzwing captured Prof. Sumdac to build a Space Bridge for conquering a weakened Cybertron. Sari searched for her father, discovering no records of her existence. Blackarachnia, originally Elita One, became a minor recurring character, appearing only in "Black Friday."