The best episodes of Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.

  1. 01

    S01E12 · February 27, 2009 · 30m

    Deep Cover for Batman!8.5

    The Red Hood, a hero from an alternate dimension, enlists the Dark Knight's help against the Injustice Syndicate, a team of supervillains who are doppelgangers of Batman's friends back home.

  2. 02

    S03E16 · December 5, 2011 · 30m

    The Mask of Matches Malone!8.5

    After a team-up with Black Orchid, Batman goes after Catwoman as she tries to steal the Cloak of Neferteri. However, Black Canary and Huntress arrive, on the trail of Two-face. Catwoman aids the heroes, but when Batman gets amnesia, he believes he's his undercover identity of Matches Malone... and goes on a criminal rampage.

  3. 03

    S01E07 · January 16, 2009 · 30m

    Dawn of the Dead Man!7.5

    Trapped in a coffin, Batman must take astral form in order to stop the Gentleman Ghost from raising an army of the criminal undead.

  4. 04

    S01E08 · January 23, 2009 · 30m

    Fall of the Blue Beetle!7.5

    The Blue Beetle is determined to learn the fate of his predecessor, Ted Kord.

  5. 05

    S01E01 · November 13, 2008 · 30m

    The Rise of the Blue Beetle!7.0

    Batman and Blue Beetle go on a mission to destroy an asteroid heading for a space station, only to go up against the deadly Kanjar Ro.

  6. 06

    S01E04 · December 12, 2008 · 30m

    Invasion of the Secret Santas!7.0

    After a team-up with Blue Beetle to defeat Sportsmaster, Batman and Red Tornado take on the villainous Fun Haus, who plans to ruin Christmas for everyone.

  7. 07

    S01E05 · January 2, 2009 · 30m

    Day of the Dark Knight!7.0

    The evil Morgaine Le Fey has taken over Camelot and Etrigan and turned everyone to stone! To thwart her plans, Merlin transports Batman and Green Arrow back in time to retrieve Excalibur, battle dragons and return King Arthur to the throne.

  8. 08

    S01E02 · November 20, 2008 · 30m

    Terror on Dinosaur Island!6.5

    When Gorilla Grodd creates a machine that will turn humans into primates, it's up to Batman and Plastic Man to save the day.

  9. 09

    S01E03 · December 5, 2008 · 30m

    Evil Under the Sea!6.5

    Batman visits Aquaman during an investigation into some unusual seismic activity. There he discovers that Aquaman's brother Orm is working with Black Manta to conquer Atlantis.

  10. 10

    S01E06 · January 9, 2009 · 30m

    Enter the Outsiders!6.5

    Batman teams up with the super-powered animal master B'wana Beast to take on Black Manta. Then he joins forces with Wildcat, his old mentor, to take down three super-powered teenage criminals known as "The Outsiders."

  11. 11

    S01E10 · February 6, 2009 · 30m

    The Eyes of Despero!6.0

    Batman teams up with G'nort, Guy Gardner and Sinestro to battle Despero, a three-eyed alien conqueror who plans to destroy the Green Lantern Corps.

  12. 12

    S01E11 · February 20, 2009 · 30m

    Return of the Fearsome Fangs!6.0

    When three of his former classmates kill their former martial arts teacher, Batman enlists the help of fellow student Bronze Tiger to stop them from stealing the powerful Wudang Totem that the elderly sensei was guarding.

  13. 13

    S01E13 · March 6, 2009 · 30m

    Game Over for Owlman!6.0

    While Batman battles the Crime Syndicate on an alternate Earth, his counterpart Owlman assembles a host of villains to run rampant across Batman's world.

  14. 14

    S01E09 · January 30, 2009 · 30m

    Journey to the Center of the Bat!5.5

    When Batman is stricken down by a disease, the Atom must miniaturize himself and with Aquaman must travel into the Caped Crusader's body to cure him.

  15. 15

    S01E14 · March 13, 2009 · 30m

    Mystery in Space!5.5

    Batman comes to the aid of the Question, who has been captured by the balance-obsessed Equinox. Then Batman travels to the planet Ranagar to help Adam Strange repel alien invaders. Along the way Batman picks up a strangely depressed Aquaman who lacks his typical exuberance.

  16. 16

    S01E15 · March 20, 2009 · 30m

    Trials of the Demon!5.0

    Magically transported to 19th century London, Batman aids Etrigan the Demon and Sherlock Holmes in battling Gentleman Jim Craddock, the future Gentleman Ghost.

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