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Experience the thrills of vigilante justice as millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne and alter-ego Batman protect the streets of Gotham City from a host of villains including archnemesis The Joker, deadly-beautiful Poison Ivy and primitive Killer Croc in a fresh take on super hero storytelling. Intelligent, dramatic stories, unique characters and sharp dialog shaped this edgy TV series into an Emmy®-winning powerhouse that brought the Caped Crusader out of the dark alleys of TV history and into the present for fans of all ages.
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- 01
Almost Got 'ImThe Joker, Killer Croc, the Penguin, Two-Face, and Poison Ivy all meet at a poker table, each telling a tale of times when they almost defeated Batman. At the same time, Harley Quinn is about to kill Catwoman after she rescued Batman from the Joker's electric chair. - 02
HarlequinadeThe Joker steals an atomic bomb, and it is up to Batman and Robin to find and stop him. Since there is no time to spare, the duo enlist the help of Harley Quinn to track Joker down. - 03
The Man Who Killed BatmanWhen a small time gang member (Matt Frewer) seemingly kills Batman by accident, he gets involved with gangs all over Gotham, as well as the Joker and Rupert Thorne, none of whom believe his story that everything that is happening is by preposterous happenstance.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
The Cat and the ClawSeptember 5, 1992Batman encounters a new cat burglar calling herself Catwoman, and around the same time, meets a woman named Selina Kyle (as Bruce Wayne), to - S01E02
On Leather WingsSeptember 6, 1992A mysterious bat-like creature terrorizes Gotham City, causing the police force to pursue Batman. The Dark Knight must find the real perpetr - S01E03
Heart of IceSeptember 7, 1992Bitter scientist Victor Fries, as Mr. Freeze, attacks several divisions of GothCorp, each time stealing a piece for a secret weapon he inten - S01E04
Feat of ClaySeptember 8, 1992Bruce Wayne is framed for the attempted murder of Lucius Fox. The real perpetrator is an actor and master of disguise named Matt Hagen, who - S01E05
Feat of Clay Part IISeptember 9, 1992Bruce Wayne is released from prison on bail. Hagen, as it turns out, survived the murder attempt on him, but at a high cost: the formula ent - S01E06
It's Never Too LateSeptember 10, 1992A mob war between crime bosses Rupert Thorne and Arnold Stromwell is nearing its end, and comes to a climax when Stromwell is set up to be k - S01E07
Joker's FavorSeptember 11, 1992After a man named Charlie Collins curses at the Joker on the road for bumping him, the Clown Prince of Crime corners him and intimidates him - S01E08
The Cat and the Claw Part IISeptember 12, 1992The leader of the Red Claw group (known herself only as Red Claw) attacks a military train and steals a viral plague, which she intends to r - S01E09
Pretty PoisonSeptember 14, 1992When District Attorney Harvey Dent collapses after a meal with his fiancée Pamela Isley and friend Bruce Wayne, doctors discover that he has - S01E10
Nothing to FearSeptember 15, 1992Batman encounters the Scarecrow and attempts to foil his scheme to burn down Gotham University, but in the process is exposed to the Scarecr - S01E11
Be a ClownSeptember 16, 1992Mayor Hamilton Hill's miserable son, Jordan, becomes even sadder when his father uses his birthday party as a political gathering, and ends - S01E12
Appointment in Crime AlleySeptember 17, 1992With the help of arsonists, Roland Daggett plans to destroy Crime Alley and use the land to expand his business empire. But that plan would - S01E13
P.O.V.September 18, 1992A botched police operation results in the suspension of those involved: Officer Wilkes, Officer Montoya, and Detective Bullock. Confronted b - S01E14
The Clock KingSeptember 21, 1992After his company goes bankrupt, Temple Fugate becomes the Clock King. Fugate sets out to seek his revenge against the man whom he blames fo - S01E15
The Last LaughSeptember 22, 1992Joker creates a toxin that affects only fish, mutating them into Joker fish. Then, he targets innocent men who refuse to copyright his Joker - S01E16
Eternal YouthSeptember 23, 1992Several rich industrialists are invited to the Eternal Youth Health Spa, and that's where they are last seen before disappearing. The only c - S01E17
Two-FaceSeptember 25, 1992Mobster Rupert Thorne attempts to use Harvey Dent's secret split personality to blackmail him. But when Dent meets with Thorne at a chemical - S01E18
Two-Face Part IISeptember 28, 1992Harvey Dent, now calling himself Two-Face, resurfaces and starts robbing Rupert Thorne's illegal businesses, preparing for a final confronta - S01E19
Fear of VictorySeptember 29, 1992The Scarecrow invents a fear chemical that is activated by adrenaline. Then, he uses it to affect the outcome of athletic events. Whenever a - S01E20
I've Got Batman in My BasementSeptember 30, 1992During a fight with Batman over a stolen Fabergé egg, the Penguin incapacitates Batman with poison gas. The Dark Knight is rescued by a teen - S01E21
VendettaOctober 5, 1992Detective Bullock is arrested for kidnapping. Batman, who dislikes Bullock but nevertheless believes him to be a good man, investigates, and - S01E22
Prophecy of DoomOctober 6, 1992Batman investigates a cult, called the Brotherhood, founded by the "mystic" Nostromos after hearing about a number of stories from his colle - S01E23
The ForgottenOctober 8, 1992While investigating the disappearances of Gotham's homeless in an undercover disguise, Bruce Wayne is kidnapped and imprisoned in a chain ga - S01E24
Mad as a HatterOctober 12, 1992Miserable Wayne Industries scientist Jervis Tetch is unable to pursue the girl he loves, Alice the secretary. When she splits up from her bo - S01E25
The Cape and Cowl ConspiracyOctober 14, 1992Baron Jozek, furious at Batman for humiliating him at a dinner party (over Jozek's underworld connections), hires Josiah Wormwood, a master - S01E26
Perchance to DreamOctober 19, 1992Bruce Wayne wakes up one morning to find that his life is completely upside-down: his parents are alive, the Batcave does not exist, Alfred - S01E27
The UnderdwellersOctober 21, 1992Batman traces a series of bizarre robberies on the streets of Gotham back to a band of homeless children, who have been raised to do the bid - S01E28
Night of the NinjaOctober 26, 1992A mysterious ninja is robbing Wayne Enterprises subsidiaries, and Batman discovers that the ninja is actually his equal in combat. A grudge - S01E29
The Strange Secret of Bruce WayneOctober 29, 1992After a prominent judge is injured during a struggle with some thugs demanding money from her in exchange for a strange tape, Bruce Wayne de - S01E30
Tyger TygerOctober 30, 1992Selina Kyle is kidnapped by the villainous genetic engineer Dr. Emile Dorian and becomes his latest experiment to provide his man-cat hybrid - S01E31
Dreams in DarknessNovember 3, 1992Batman is incarcerated in Arkham Asylum after being exposed to the Scarecrow's fear-inducing gas. Batman knows that the Scarecrow has escape - S01E32
Beware the Gray GhostNovember 4, 1992Simon Trent, an actor best known for his past role as "The Gray Ghost", is on the verge of bankruptcy thanks to his declining career. To sav - S01E33
Cat Scratch FeverNovember 5, 1992Batman must stop Roland Daggett's plan to release a viral plague designed by Professor Milo into Gotham by way of its stray cat population. - S01E34
I Am the NightNovember 9, 1992On the anniversary of the death of Bruce's parents, Batman accompanies Leslie Thompkins to Crime Alley to place roses on the spot where they - S01E35
Season's bestAlmost Got 'ImNovember 10, 1992The Joker, Killer Croc, the Penguin, Two-Face, and Poison Ivy all meet at a poker table, each telling a tale of times when they almost defea - S01E36
Moon of the WolfNovember 11, 1992Batman investigates the appearance of a werewolf-like creature in Gotham, not realizing that the monster happens to be one of Bruce Wayne's - S01E37
Terror in the SkyNovember 12, 1992When a giant-sized bat ransacks Gotham harbor, Batman suspects that Dr. Kirk Langstrom is up to his old tricks, taking the Man-Bat formula a - S01E38
Christmas with the JokerNovember 13, 1992After escaping Arkham Asylum on Christmas Eve, The Joker takes over Gotham's airwaves and terrorizes the city for a crime. He challenges Bat - S01E39
Heart of SteelNovember 16, 1992Several robberies take place at major companies, including Wayne Enterprises, and Bruce Wayne, as Batman, discovers the thief to be a mechan - S01E40
Heart of Steel Part IINovember 17, 1992Batman manages to free himself from the Batcave's clutches, and brings it back under his control, although he fails to track Duane down. Bar - S01E41
If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?November 18, 1992Edward Nygma creates the game The Riddle of the Minotaur and makes millions for the company Competitron. He is then fired by his superior, D - S01E42
Joker's WildNovember 19, 1992Cameron Kaiser builds a casino hotel modeled after the Joker, called "The Joker's Wild". The Joker sees this on the news and, enraged, escap - S01E43
His Silicon SoulNovember 20, 1992When a Batman impersonator appears in Gotham City, the real Batman deduces that Karl Rossum is somehow involved and confronts the inventor. - S01E44
Off BalanceNovember 23, 1992While following Count Vertigo's trail, Batman encounters Talia, daughter of the head of the Society of Shadows, who was sent by her father t - S01E45
What is Reality?November 24, 1992Seeking to prove once and for all that his is the superior mind, the Riddler lures Batman into a riddle-solving contest inside the virtual r - S01E46
The Laughing FishJanuary 10, 1993Joker creates a toxin that affects only fish, mutating them into Joker fish. Then, he targets innocent men who refuse to copyright his Joker - S01E47
Harley and IvyJanuary 18, 1993When the Joker fires Harley, she tries going on a crime spree of her own, joining up with Poison Ivy, and the two become Gotham's Queens of - S01E48
The MechanicJanuary 24, 1993Thanks to a freak accident during a high-speed chase, the Batmobile is virtually demolished. After Batman takes the car to his personal mech - S01E49
The Man Who Killed BatmanFebruary 1, 1993When a small time gang member (Matt Frewer) seemingly kills Batman by accident, he gets involved with gangs all over Gotham, as well as the - S01E50
ZatannaFebruary 2, 1993When the glamorous magician Zatanna is framed for a robbery during her act, Batman swings to her defense. Zatanna is grateful, though a litt - S01E51
Robin's ReckoningFebruary 7, 1993During a fight with some gangsters at a construction yard, Batman and Robin learn the name of their boss: Billy Marin. While Robin looks for - S01E52
Birds of a FeatherFebruary 8, 1993Veronica Vreeland is looking for a way to create a splash with her next party, and arrives at the idea of having a former criminal in attend - S01E53
Robin's Reckoning Part IIFebruary 14, 1993Angered by Batman's deceit, Robin sets out to find Tony Zucco on his own, all the while plagued by the memories of his parents' death and ho - S01E54
Blind as a BatFebruary 22, 1993The Penguin steals an experimental helicopter from an air show, causing an explosion that temporarily blinds Bruce Wayne. Batman knows he wo - S01E55
Day of the SamuraiFebruary 23, 1993Kyodai Ken kidnaps Kairi, star pupil of Yoru Sensei, the martial arts instructor who taught both Kyodai and Bruce. The ninja's ransom for he - S01E56
See No EvilFebruary 24, 1993Lloyd "Eddie" Ventrix is on the verge of losing his daughter, Kimberly, to his ex-wife, Helen, due to his past as a con artist. Determined n - S01E57
The Demon's QuestMay 3, 1993When Robin is mysteriously abducted from his college campus, Batman begins a fruitless search... until he is astounded by the sudden appeara - S01E58
The Demon's Quest Part IIMay 4, 1993After freeing Talia from her father's clutches and escaping from an avalanche, Batman and Robin follow the only clue they have – the word 'O - S01E59
Read My LipsMay 10, 1993A brand-new gang has made its debut committing the slickest crimes ever, thanks to the gang leader, Scarface. It's up to Batman to stop Scar - S01E60
Fire from OlympusMay 24, 1993Believing himself to be the reincarnation of Zeus, Maxie Zeus steals an experimental weapon that the government developed. The mad man desir
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Shadow of the BatSeptember 13, 1993When Commissioner Gordon is framed for taking bribes from Rupert Thorne, his daughter Barbara pleads with Batman to show up at a rally being - S02E02
Shadow of the Bat Part IISeptember 14, 1993Robin discovers that Gil Mason is in league with the underworld and goes to investigate him. He encounters Batgirl along the way, and go the - S02E03
MudslideSeptember 15, 1993Clayface is falling apart, literally. His clay-like body is disintegrating. Fortunately, a scientist he knew from his movie star days is wor - S02E04
The Worry MenSeptember 16, 1993Wealthy socialite Veronica Vreeland returns from Central America, bringing tiny handmade dolls for all her friends. According to native lege - S02E05
Paging the Crime DoctorSeptember 17, 1993Dr. Matthew Thorne, losing his medical license and forced into becoming the crime doctor by his younger brother, crime boss Rupert Thorne, m - S02E06
House & GardenMay 2, 1994Not only has Poison Ivy been released from Arkham Asylum, but she's also married to her doctor and settled down to help him raise his two so - S02E07
SideshowMay 3, 1994En route to an upstate prison, Killer Croc escapes and leads Batman on a dangerous chase through the wilderness. After throwing Batman tempo - S02E08
AvatarMay 9, 1994A mystic Egyptian scroll donated to the Gotham museum by Bruce Wayne is stolen by Ra's al Ghul, and Batman and Talia must join forces to pre - S02E09
TrialMay 16, 1994Gotham's new DA, Janet Van Dorn, is out to capture Batman, but both she and him end up captured by a gang of criminals instead. They are soo - S02E10
Season's bestHarlequinadeMay 23, 1994The Joker steals an atomic bomb, and it is up to Batman and Robin to find and stop him. Since there is no time to spare, the duo enlist the
Season03
- S03E01
BaneSeptember 10, 1994Batman comes face-to-face with his most powerful adversary yet, the chemically-enhanced assassin Bane. Originally hired by Rupert Thorne to - S03E02
Second ChanceSeptember 17, 1994Just before he is to undergo the operation that will restore his sanity, Harvey Dent is kidnapped by a mysterious villain. Batman and Robin - S03E03
Riddler's ReformSeptember 24, 1994The Riddler is hired to work for a toy company, vowing to turn over a new leaf. But Batman refuses to believe he has changed, and he suspect - S03E04
Season's bestBaby-DollOctober 1, 1994A washed-up actress named Mary Dahl has become bitter and insane after falling into obscurity and suffering from a disorder that prevents he - S03E05
Time Out of JointOctober 8, 1994The Clock King returns to continue his vendetta against Mayor Hill. This time, the time-obsessed criminal hopes to murder Hill with the help - S03E06
Harley's HolidayOctober 15, 1994Harley Quinn is released back into society, proved to be sane. After a misunderstanding at a clothing store, however, a snowball of comedic - S03E07
Make 'Em LaughNovember 5, 1994Using microchips stolen from the Mad Hatter, the Joker brainwashes famous comedians into committing crazy crimes in order to ruin their repu - S03E08
Batgirl ReturnsNovember 12, 1994While Bruce is in Europe on a Wayne Enterprises business trip, the theft of a jade cat statue occurs at Gotham State University. Barbara Gor - S03E09
Lock-UpNovember 19, 1994Lyle Bolton, the new head of security at Arkham, is fired for his atrocious mistreatment of the inmates. Six months later, Bolton becomes th - S03E10
Deep FreezeNovember 26, 1994Mr. Freeze is kidnapped from his prison cell by aging billionaire Grant Walker. Walker is looking to freeze the world and recreate it accord
Season04
- S04E01
The Terrible TrioSeptember 11, 1995Three wealthy, bored friends of Bruce Wayne decide to seek new thrills by becoming master criminals. As the Fox, the Shark and the Vulture ( - S04E02
ShowdownSeptember 12, 1995Ra's al Ghul narrates a story from his past in which Jonah Hex stops his plan to destroy the transcontinental railroad being completed in 18 - S04E03
Season's bestCatwalkSeptember 13, 1995Anxious to take up her old ways as Catwoman, Selina Kyle joins forces with the Ventriloquist to humiliate socialite Veronica Vreeland. But t - S04E04
A Bullet for BullockSeptember 14, 1995Someone has put a hit out on Gotham's toughest cop, Harvey Bullock. After surviving several near misses, Bullock realizes he has no choice b - S04E05
The Lion and the UnicornSeptember 15, 1995The Red Claw organization kidnaps Alfred, seeking a code they need to arm a weapon of mass destruction that Alfred knows from his days as a
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