Ben 10 is an animated TV series and media franchise created by Man of Action Studios and

produced by Cartoon Network Studios. The franchise revolves around a boy named Ben Tennyson
who acquires a watch-like alien device, the Omnitrix, which allows him to transform into ten different
alien creatures. The Ben 10 franchise has received wide critical acclaim, winning three Emmy
Awards. Worldwide, it has grossed over $4.5 billion in retail sales.[1][2] The franchise consists primarily
of five television series and four films, the latter of which aired between August 2007 and March
2012. Spanning thirteen years, it is Cartoon Network's longest-running franchise to date.

Series[edit]
Original series[edit]
Main article: Ben 10 (2005 TV series)
Original airdate: December 27, 2005 - April 15, 2008
Overall episode numbers: 1-52 (with Secret of the Omnitrix designated as episodes 44-46 in Cartoon
Network airing order, 40-42 for the production or chronological order and 49-51 for the official order
of the series)

Alien Force[edit]
Main article: Ben 10: Alien Force
The series begins five years after the summer vacation when Ben discovered the Omnitrix. Ben
removed the Omnitrix for unknown reasons, but regained it as a teenager while searching for his
grandfather Max, who was abducted by a xenophobic alien species called the Highbreeds, who,
along with the DNA Aliens at their command, are determined to cleanse the Earth of human beings.
Ben's age causes the Omnitrix to reboot, granting him access to a new set of alien forms, along with
a few of his previous forms. Ben is joined in his search by his cousin Gwen and former enemy Kevin
11, as they fight the Highbreed's universal extermination plan. Later on in the series, Ben faces
villains from his past.
Original air date: April 18, 2008 - March 26, 2010
Overall episode numbers: 53-98

Ultimate Alien[edit]
Main article: Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
After Ben's last battle with Vilgax which resulted in the destruction of the Omnitrix, Ben replaces it
with the new Ultimatrix that allows him to evolve his alien forms into their ultimate forms. With the
recent disclosure of his identity, Ben has become a worldwide celebrity. Meanwhile, Ben, Gwen, and
Kevin must stop an Osmosian villain named Aggregor, who hunts new aliens from the Andromeda
galaxy, and intends to use their powers to achieve the "ultimate prize". Later, Ben, Gwen, and Kevin
have to prevent the release of an extra dimensional entity called Diagon and prevent him from taking
over the universe.The last episode of this series also featured Ultimate Way Big.
Original air date: April 23, 2010 - March 31, 2012
Overall episode numbers: 99-150