And Then There Were 10 facts for kids

"And Then There Were 10" is the very first episode of the exciting animated TV show Ben 10. It first aired as a special sneak peek on Cartoon Network on December 27, 2005. The official show started on January 14, 2006. This episode, along with others from the first season, was released on DVD on February 6, 2007.

Discovering the Omnitrix

This episode kicks off the summer adventures of 10-year-old Ben Tennyson and his smart cousin Gwen. They are on a cross-country road trip with their Grandpa Max in his cool RV, the Rust Bucket. Before their trip truly begins, Ben gets into a bit of trouble with his school rivals, Cash and JT. They hang him by his underwear from a tree branch!

Camping and a Mysterious Watch

While camping at Yosemite National Park, Grandpa Max tries to make things fun. But Ben isn't really into camping activities. He decides to wander off into the woods by himself.

Meanwhile, far away in space, a powerful alien warlord named Vilgax is chasing a small ship. This ship is carrying a very special device called the Omnitrix. The Omnitrix is a wristwatch-like device that can turn the person wearing it into many different alien species. Vilgax wants it to create a huge army!

The Omnitrix Lands on Earth

During the space battle, the Omnitrix is launched in a special pod. This pod crashes right onto Earth, very close to where Ben is exploring. Ben goes to investigate the crash site. Suddenly, the Omnitrix jumps out of its pod and attaches itself to Ben's left wrist!

Ben tries to get the watch off, but it won't budge. Then, something amazing happens: he transforms into a fiery alien called Heatblast! He accidentally starts a forest fire. Max and Gwen see the smoke and rush to help. They are surprised to see Ben as Heatblast. They tell him to absorb the fire, which he does.

Back at the campsite, the Omnitrix times out, and Ben turns back to normal. Max goes to check the pod for answers. He warns Ben not to play with the watch.

Alien Attacks and Heroic Transformations

Ben, being Ben, doesn't listen to his grandpa. Gwen catches him trying to use the watch again. He transforms into a dog-like alien called Wildmutt and runs back into the woods.

Vilgax's Drones Attack

Vilgax, who is injured, sends a giant robot drone to Earth. This drone destroys the crash site and sends out two smaller drones to find the Omnitrix. These smaller drones attack Wildmutt! Wildmutt jumps on one drone, sending it crashing into a cliff. Gwen, using a shovel, smashes the other drone.

Back at the Rust Bucket, Max scolds Ben for not listening. But their talk is cut short by a park ranger's radio report. The giant drone is attacking a nearby RV camp! The Tennysons realize the drone is after the Omnitrix. They rush to the scene.

Battling the Giant Robot

Ben transforms into a strong, rock-like alien called Diamondhead. He tries to fight the robot while Max and Gwen help the campers get to safety. The robot throws Diamondhead around easily. Diamondhead gets distracted saving Gwen from a falling tree.

He then realizes that the robot's lasers can bounce off his tough, silicon skin. Diamondhead tricks the robot into firing a laser at him. He redirects the laser back at the robot's upper body, destroying it!

Vilgax is furious that his drone was defeated. He promises to get revenge on whoever has the Omnitrix, but he decides to wait until he is fully healed.

A Speedy Trip Home

Ben uses the Omnitrix one more time. He transforms into a super-fast alien called XLR8. He zips back to Bellwood overnight. As payback for earlier, he hangs Cash and JT by their underwear from a tree!

The next morning, Ben returns to Yosemite. Max and Gwen are packing up the Rust Bucket. XLR8 helps them pack super fast, and they hit the road early for more summer adventures.