Red Alert's already fragile mental state is shattered when his circuitry is seriously damaged in an explosion. Becoming dangerously paranoid, Red Alert becomes convinced that Optimus Prime wants to do him harm. The plot thickens when he forms an alliance with Starscream, who has himself been banished (again!) from the Decepticons. First shown in America on October 16, 1985, "Auto-Berserk" was written by Antoni Zalewski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide