Ben 10 is an American animated television series and a media franchise created by Man of

Action Studios and produced by Cartoon Network Studios. The franchise revolves around a boy
named Benjamin Kirby "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. 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. There is
also a Ben 10 toy line manufactured by Bandai for the first 4 shows and Playmates Toys for the
reboot. Worldwide, the franchise has grossed over $6 billion in retail sales.[2]

Series

Original series

Main article: Ben 10 (2005 TV series)

The series centers on Ben Tennyson, a 10-year-old boy on a summer vacation road trip with his
cousin Gwen and their grandfather Max. On their first night camping in their grandfather's RV,
Ben finds an alien pod with a mysterious watch-like device named the Omnitrix. The device
attaches itself to his wrist, giving him the ability to transform into various alien life-forms each
with its own unique skills and powers. With his new found super powers Ben has to learn the
responsibilities of being a hero. During their vacation, the Tennysons are attacked by various
enemies ranging from space aliens like Vilgax to supernatural entities like Hex and Zs'Skayr.

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)

Ben 10: Alien Force

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 Levin, 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

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien