Batman: The Animated SeriesVowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".
WriterBob Kane
The Cat and the Claw (1)
Sep 5, 1992
Catwoman steals a necklace to finance the purchase of land for a mountain lion reserve, but is stopped by a group of terrorists.
On Leather Wings
Sep 6, 1992
When a vicious bat creature known as Man-Bat, starts terrorizing Gotham City, everyone mistakenly thinks that Batman is the culprit. Batman must find out who the mysterious Man-Bat is and clear his own name.
Heart of Ice
Sep 7, 1992
Brilliant cryogenics expert Dr. Victor Fries is transformed into Mr. Freeze, a vengeful creature who can only survive in subzero temperatures.
Feat of Clay (1)
Sep 8, 1992
A popular actor renowned for his ability to play any part has a terrible secret—he's addicted to a strange chemical formula that enables him to alter his facial features without makeup.
Feat of Clay (2)
Sep 9, 1992
Clayface learns that the man responsible for his disfigurement is to appear on TV, promoting a skin conditioner containing the same chemical that deformed him.
It's Never Too Late
Sep 10, 1992
An aging mob boss learns his drug dealings have contributed to his son's drug addiction.
Joker's Favor
Sep 11, 1992
When a timid accountant accidentally runs afoul of the Joker, he promises the Joker anything if the villain will only let him go.
The Cat and the Claw (2)
Sep 12, 1992
When Catwoman infiltrates the underground headquarters of terrorists, both she and Batman are captured and left to die as victims of a viral plague.
Pretty Poison
Sep 14, 1992
When District Attorney Harvey Dent is poisoned after a dinner date, Batman makes the horrifying discovery that his date was Poison Ivy, a plant-obsessed villainess.
Nothing to Fear
Sep 15, 1992
A horrifying villain named Scarecrow spreads fear gas and wreaks havoc at Gotham State University.
Be a Clown
Sep 16, 1992
The Joker infiltrates the birthday party of Mayor Hill's son in order to plant a bomb.
Appointment in Crime Alley
Sep 17, 1992
Batman's friend, Dr. Leslie Thompkins, is taken prisoner by a ruthless land developer after she uncovers his devious plans.
P.O.V.
Sep 18, 1992
Bullock's account of a botched sting operation is so at odds with the other officers' testimony that the police investigator suspends everyone involved.
The Clock King
Sep 21, 1992
When a maniacally punctilious man faces financial ruin because of attorney Hamilton Hill, he transforms into the devious Clock King and swears revenge on Hill, now the mayor of Gotham.
The Last Laugh
Sep 22, 1992
The Joker employs a lethal mind-altering laughing gas to transform the citizens of Gotham into total fools.
Eternal Youth
Sep 23, 1992
Alfred and his friend, Maggie Paige, visit a health spa that is actually run by the nefarious Poison Ivy.
Two-Face (1)
Sep 25, 1992
District Attorney Harvey Dent hides a deep dark secret—he has a second personality, Big Bad Harv, a tough gangster.
Two-Face (2)
Sep 28, 1992
Two-Face, the former Harvey Dent, begins an aggressive campaign against his hated rival, Rupert Thorne.
Fear of Victory
Sep 29, 1992
The Scarecrow uses a fear chemical triggered by adrenaline on Gotham's greatest athletes, then bets against them to reap the winnings.
I've Got Batman in My Basement
Sep 30, 1992
After the Penguin sprays Batman with nerve gas, a 12-year-old boy rescues the unconscious hero and hides him in his basement.
Vendetta
Oct 5, 1992
Batman suspects that an imprisoned Detective Bullock may be innocent after he is arrested for murder. The real murderer turns out to be Killer Croc, who framed Bullock to get revenge.
Prophecy of Doom
Oct 6, 1992
Bruce begins to worry when all of his wealthy friends join the same brotherhood group run by Nostromos, a so-called psychic.
The Forgotten
Oct 8, 1992
When men begin disappearing at a bowery, Bruce Wayne decides to go undercover as a worker. He loses his memory after he is attacked, kidnapped and forced to work in a mining camp.
Mad as a Hatter
Oct 12, 1992
The Mad Hatter puts the city of Gotham under his control in an attempt to impress a woman, Alice, with whom he is in love.
The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy
Oct 14, 1992
Batman investigates a theft of bearer bonds intended for the starving people of a poor country.
Perchance to Dream
Oct 19, 1992
Bruce Wayne wakes up to find that his parents are not dead, he is not Batman, and he's engaged to Selina Kyle.
The Underdwellers
Oct 21, 1992
Batman discovers a gang of forgotten runaways living deep within the Gotham sewer system.
Night of the Ninja
Oct 26, 1992
When Wayne Enterprises is robbed by a mysterious figure known as the Ninja, Batman and Robin discover that the Ninja is an old nemesis of Bruce Wayne.
The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne
Oct 29, 1992
Dr. Hugo Strange's invention, a machine that reads people's thoughts, leads him to discover that Bruce Wayne is Batman.
Tyger, Tyger
Oct 30, 1992
When a genetic engineer produces a man-cat hybrid, he kidnaps Selina Kyle to provide his creation with a mate.
Dreams in Darkness
Nov 3, 1992
Batman must thwart the Scarecrow's plan to poison Gotham's water supply with a chemical that induces hallucinations.
Beware the Gray Ghost
Nov 4, 1992
Batman connects recent bombings in Gotham to an episode of an old television series featuring his favorite boyhood hero, the 'Gray Ghost.'
Cat Scratch Fever
Nov 5, 1992
Selina Kyle uncovers a plot to infect stray animals with a deadly disease that will be transmitted to the human population.
I Am the Night
Nov 9, 1992
On the anniversary of the death of Bruce Wayne's parents, Batman expresses doubts about whether or not he should continue his one-man war against crime.
Almost Got 'Im
Nov 10, 1992
While hiding from the police, Batman's deadliest enemies exchange stories about their mutual nemesis—Batman.
Moon of the Wolf
Nov 11, 1992
Professor Milo tries to use an old friend of Bruce Wayne's, Anthony Romulus, to destroy him after Milo injects Romulus with a serum that changes him into a wolf.
Terror in the Sky
Nov 12, 1992
When a man-sized bat ransacks Gotham harbor, Batman suspects that Dr. Kirk Langstrom is drinking his Man-Bat formula again.
Christmas with the Joker
Nov 13, 1992
The Joker kidnaps three prominent citizens during Christmas and challenges Batman to find him before midnight.
Heart of Steel (1)
Nov 16, 1992
Karl Rossum, owner of Cyberton Labs has been replacing important authority figures with robot look-alikes. Batman invites a young woman to dinner, not knowing that she is a robot as well.
Heart of Steel (2)
Nov 17, 1992
Batman escapes from being attacked by his own Batcomputer, which was sabatoged by HARDAC. He now seeks to get back Gordon, Hill and Bullock, who have all been replaced with robots.
If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?
Nov 18, 1992
When genius Edward Nygma's greedy boss unjustly fires him, Nygma seeks revenge as the Riddler.
Joker's Wild
Nov 19, 1992
When a billionaire builds a casino called the Joker's Wild, the Joker breaks out of Arkham Asylum to destroy it.
His Silicon Soul
Nov 20, 1992
A confused robot that believes he is Batman causes problems for the real Dark Knight.
Off Balance
Nov 23, 1992
Batman investigates a notorious global crime cartel, The Society of Shadows, which has begun to operate in Gotham City.
What Is Reality?
Nov 24, 1992
To prove that he has a superior mind, the Riddler lures Batman into a contest inside a virtual reality computer game.
The Laughing Fish
Jan 10, 1993
The Joker becomes enraged when the Gotham copyright office rejects his demand for a copyright for his grinning Joker fish.
Harley and Ivy
Jan 18, 1993
Harley Quinn has broken off with the Joker and teams up with Poison Ivy. Together they wreck havoc on Gotham and now Joker wants a piece of the action.
The Mechanic
Jan 24, 1993
While engaged in a high-speed chase, the Penguin's gang escapes and the Batmobile is virtually demolished.
The Man Who Killed Batman
Feb 1, 1993
Sidney Debris, a small-time mobster, earns the hatred of all of Batman's enemies when he claims to have accidentally killed Batman during a brawl.
Zatanna
Feb 2, 1993
When glamorous female magician Zatanna is framed for a robbery during her act, Batman comes to her defense.
Robin's Reckoning (1)
Feb 7, 1993
After learning the name of an extortion ringleader, Batman mysteriously refuses to let Robin continue the investigation with him.
Birds of a Feather
Feb 8, 1993
Veronica Vreeland, a socialite desperate to create a novel party, makes the mistake of inviting the Penguin as her guest of honor.
Robin's Reckoning (2)
Feb 14, 1993
Despite Batman's orders not to, Robin pursues Tony Zucco, the criminal who was responsible for the death of Robin's parents.
Blind as a Bat
Feb 22, 1993
Bruce Wayne is temporarily blinded when the Penguin steals a new police helicopter with weaponry developed by WayneTech.
Day of the Samurai
Feb 23, 1993
Bruce Wayne and Alfred travel to Japan to help Bruce's old martial arts teacher, Sensei Yoru.
See No Evil
Feb 24, 1993
After a fortune disappears from a gem exposition, Batman investigates. He discovers that the crime may have been committed by an invisible man, an ex-con named Lloyd Ventris.
The Demon's Quest (1)
May 3, 1993
When Robin is mysteriously abducted, Batman's search leads him to meet Ra's Al Ghul, leader of The Society of Shadows, whose daughter, Talia, has also been kidnapped.
The Demon's Quest (2)
May 4, 1993
Batman discovers Ra's Al Ghul's plan to flood the Earth with chemicals and return it to a lush, green planet, destroying all existing life in the process.
Read My Lips
May 10, 1993
Batman investigates a series of baffling crimes and discovers that the crime czar is a wooden dummy, manipulated by a mild-mannered man called the Ventriloquist.
Fire from Olympus
May 24, 1993
Believing he's the reincarnation of Zeus, a mad shipping magnate mounts a stolen electron cannon atop his penthouse to shoot 'lightning bolts' at the 'wicked mortals' below.
GenerationofSwine
@GenerationofSwine
Honestly, I don't think you are going to find a bad review here. This is what happens when cartoons hit their apex. It is stylistic and well animated, visually a pleasure to watch. It gives off a film noir Bogart feel without actually pinning down what era it takes place in... which sets the mood from the opening credits. The episodes have an actually plot and one that works for, mind the cliche, children of all ages... including children of an adult age. It's never too dark too be inappropriate for kids, and it's never too silly to be boring for teens and adults. It seamlessly walks that happy medium without ever being boring or crossing too far in one direction or the other. The tone fits the plot, the tone fits the characters, the tone creates the atmosphere that draws you in and it all comes with superb voice acting.
