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Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".
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Episode 1
Catwoman steals a necklace to finance the purchase of land for a mountain lion reserve, but is stopped by a group of terrorists.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Jules Dennis, Richard Mueller, Sean Catherine Derek, Laren BrightGuest stars Kate Mulgrew, Neil Ross, Herb Edelman, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Frank Welker, Adrienne Barbeau, Bob Hastings
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Mitch BrianGuest stars Richard Moll, René Auberjonois, Pat Musick, Lloyd Bochner, Clive Revill, Robert Costanzo, Meredith MacRae, Marc Singer
Episode 3
Brilliant cryogenics expert Dr. Victor Fries is transformed into Mr. Freeze, a vengeful creature who can only survive in subzero temperatures.
Directed by Bruce TimmWritten by Paul DiniGuest stars Mark Hamill, Michael Ansara, Mari Devon, Michael Bell, Robert David Hall, John Mariano, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Dick SebastWritten by Marv Wolfman, Michael Reaves, Marv WolfmanGuest stars Brock Peters, Ron Perlman, Richard Gautier, Scott Valentine, Ed Asner, Mari Devon, Ed Begley Jr., Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Marv Wolfman, Michael Reaves, Marv WolfmanGuest stars Brock Peters, Ron Perlman, Richard Gautier, Ed Asner, Mari Devon, Ed Begley Jr., Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Episode 6
An aging mob boss learns his drug dealings have contributed to his son's drug addiction.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Tom Ruegger, Gerry Conway, Garin WolfGuest stars Paul Dooley, John Vernon, Eugene Roche, Townsend Coleman, Jeff Doucette, Linda Gary, Katherine Helmond, Peter Jason
Episode 7
When a timid accountant accidentally runs afoul of the Joker, he promises the Joker anything if the villain will only let him go.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Paul DiniGuest stars Ed Begley Jr., Arleen Sorkin, Mark Hamill, Robert Costanzo, Bob Hastings, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Episode 8
When Catwoman infiltrates the underground headquarters of terrorists, both she and Batman are captured and left to die as victims of a viral plague.
Directed by Dick SebastWritten by Jules Dennis, Richard Mueller, Sean Catherine Derek, Laren BrightGuest stars Kate Mulgrew, Herb Edelman, Neil Ross, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Frank Welker, Adrienne Barbeau, Steve McGowan
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Paul Dini, Michael Reaves, Tom RueggerGuest stars Richard Moll, Ingrid Oliu, Lloyd Bochner, Melissa Manchester, Neil Ross, Diane Pershing, Robert Costanzo
Episode 10
A horrifying villain named Scarecrow spreads fear gas and wreaks havoc at Gotham State University.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Sean Catherine Derek, Henry GilroyGuest stars Kevin McCarthy, Mari Devon, Richard Moll, Clive Revill, Henry Polic II, Robert Costanzo, Bob Hastings
Episode 11
The Joker infiltrates the birthday party of Mayor Hill's son in order to plant a bomb.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Ted Pedersen, Steve HayesGuest stars Mark Hamill, Mari Devon, Lloyd Bochner, Jim Cummings, Justin Shenkarow, Tim Curry
Episode 12
Batman's friend, Dr. Leslie Thompkins, is taken prisoner by a ruthless land developer after she uncovers his devious plans.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Gerry ConwayGuest stars Diana Muldaur, Ed Asner, Mari Devon, Angel Harper, David L. Lander, Robert Ridgely, Alexander Simmons, Jeffrey Tambor
Episode 13
Bullock's account of a botched sting operation is so at odds with the other officers' testimony that the police investigator suspends everyone involved.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Mitch Brian, Sean Catherine Derek, Laren BrightGuest stars Robby Benson, John Considine, Ingrid Oliu, Ron Perlman, Marcelo Tubert, Robert Costanzo, Bob Hastings
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by David WiseGuest stars Alan Rachins, Mari Devon, Lloyd Bochner, Jeff Bennett
Episode 15
The Joker employs a lethal mind-altering laughing gas to transform the citizens of Gotham into total fools.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Carl SwensonGuest stars Mark Hamill, Mari Devon, Richard Moll, Pat Fraley
Episode 16
Alfred and his friend, Maggie Paige, visit a health spa that is actually run by the nefarious Poison Ivy.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Beth BornsteinGuest stars Paddi Edwards, Julie Brown, Lynne Marie Stewart, Carmen Zapata, Diane Pershing
Episode 17
District Attorney Harvey Dent hides a deep dark secret—he has a second personality, Big Bad Harv, a tough gangster.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Alan Burnett, Randy RogelGuest stars Richard Moll, Murphy Cross, John Vernon, Mari Devon, Robert DoQui, Marcelo Tubert, Diane Michelle, Matt Landers
Episode 18
Two-Face, the former Harvey Dent, begins an aggressive campaign against his hated rival, Rupert Thorne.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Randy RogelGuest stars Richard Moll, Murphy Cross, John Vernon, Robert DoQui, Micky Dolenz, Diane Michelle, Matt Landers
Episode 19
The Scarecrow uses a fear chemical triggered by adrenaline on Gotham's greatest athletes, then bets against them to reap the winnings.
Directed by Dick SebastWritten by Samuel Warren JosephGuest stars Loren Lester, Mark Hamill, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chuck Moshontz, Tim Curry, Lauri Johnson, Tom Williams, Henry Polic II
Episode 20
After the Penguin sprays Batman with nerve gas, a 12-year-old boy rescues the unconscious hero and hides him in his basement.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Sam Graham, Chris HubbellGuest stars Paul Williams, Lindsay Crouse, Denise Marco, Matthew Brooks, Adam Carl, Richard Gilliland, Rob Paulsen
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Michael ReavesGuest stars Aron Kincaid, John Vernon, Mari Devon, Ingrid Oliu, Robert Costanzo
Episode 22
Bruce begins to worry when all of his wealthy friends join the same brotherhood group run by Nostromos, a so-called psychic.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Dennis Marks, Sean Catherine DerekGuest stars William Windom, Aron Kincaid, Heather Locklear, Michael Des Barres
Episode 23
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.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Sean Catherine Derek, Richard Mueller, Jules DennisGuest stars Richard Moll, Lorin Dreyfuss, Dorian Harewood, George Murdock, Ian Patrick Williams, Jay Thomas
Episode 24
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.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Paul DiniGuest stars Kimmy Robertson, Roddy McDowall, Steve Bulen, David Haskell, Loretta Swit
Episode 25
Batman investigates a theft of bearer bonds intended for the starving people of a poor country.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Elliot S. MagginGuest stars Bud Cort, John Rhys-Davies, Gaille Heidemann, Mark L. Taylor
Episode 26
Bruce Wayne wakes up to find that his parents are not dead, he is not Batman, and he's engaged to Selina Kyle.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Michael Reaves, Joe R. Lansdale, Laren BrightGuest stars Diana Muldaur, Roddy McDowall, Brian Cummings, Adrienne Barbeau
Episode 27
Batman discovers a gang of forgotten runaways living deep within the Gotham sewer system.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Tom Ruegger, Jules Dennis, Richard MuellerGuest stars Victoria Carroll, Michael Pataki
Episode 28
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.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Steve PerryGuest stars Loren Lester, Chao Li Chi, Mari Devon, Buster Jones, Robert Ito
Episode 29
Dr. Hugo Strange's invention, a machine that reads people's thoughts, leads him to discover that Bruce Wayne is Batman.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Garfield Reeves-Stevens, David Wise, Judith Reeves-StevensGuest stars Loren Lester, Paul Williams, Richard Moll, Ray Buktenica, Mark Hamill, Ingrid Oliu, Carmen Zapata
Episode 30
When a genetic engineer produces a man-cat hybrid, he kidnaps Selina Kyle to provide his creation with a mate.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Cherie Dee Wilkerson, Randy Rogel, Michael ReavesGuest stars Marc Singer, Joseph Maher, Jim Cummings, Adrienne Barbeau
Episode 31
Batman must thwart the Scarecrow's plan to poison Gotham's water supply with a chemical that induces hallucinations.
Directed by Dick SebastWritten by Garfield Reeves-Stevens, Judith Reeves-StevensGuest stars Loren Lester, Ron Taylor, Henry Polic II, Richard Dysart, Takayo Fischer
Episode 32
Batman connects recent bombings in Gotham to an episode of an old television series featuring his favorite boyhood hero, the 'Gray Ghost.'
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Tom Ruegger, Garin Wolf, Dennis O'Flaherty, Tom RueggerGuest stars Adam West, Mari Devon, Joe Leahy, Bruce Timm, Jeff Bennett
Episode 33
Selina Kyle uncovers a plot to infect stray animals with a deadly disease that will be transmitted to the human population.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Sean Catherine DerekGuest stars Treat Williams, Brock Peters, Ed Asner, Ingrid Oliu, Virginia Capers, Denny Dillon, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Danny Mann
Episode 34
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.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Michael ReavesGuest stars Loren Lester, Diana Muldaur, Mari Devon, Melissa Gilbert, Carmen Zapata, Seth Green, Brian George, Sal Viscuso
Episode 35
While hiding from the police, Batman's deadliest enemies exchange stories about their mutual nemesis—Batman.
Directed by Eric RadomskiWritten by Paul DiniGuest stars Paul Williams, Richard Moll, Aron Kincaid, Arleen Sorkin, Mark Hamill, Diane Pershing, Adrienne Barbeau
Episode 36
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.
Directed by Dick SebastWritten by Len WeinGuest stars Treat Williams, Peter Scolari, Harry Hamlin, Janet May, Frank Welker, Robert Costanzo
Episode 37
When a man-sized bat ransacks Gotham harbor, Batman suspects that Dr. Kirk Langstrom is drinking his Man-Bat formula again.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Mark Saraceni, Steve Perry, Mark SaraceniGuest stars Marc Singer, René Auberjonois, Pat Musick, Peter Renaday, Meredith MacRae
Episode 38
The Joker kidnaps three prominent citizens during Christmas and challenges Batman to find him before midnight.
Directed by Kent ButterworthWritten by Eddie GorodetskyGuest stars Loren Lester, Mark Hamill, Mari Devon, Clive Revill, Robert Costanzo
Episode 39
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.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Brynne StephensGuest stars William Sanderson, Brock Peters, Melissa Gilbert, Leslie Easterbrook, Jeff Bennett
Episode 40
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.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Brynne StephensGuest stars William Sanderson, Lloyd Bochner, Melissa Gilbert, Leslie Easterbrook, Jeff Bennett, Robert Costanzo
Episode 41
When genius Edward Nygma's greedy boss unjustly fires him, Nygma seeks revenge as the Riddler.
Directed by Eric RadomskiWritten by David WiseGuest stars Loren Lester, Brock Peters, John Glover, Gary Frank, Hal Rayle
Episode 42
When a billionaire builds a casino called the Joker's Wild, the Joker breaks out of Arkham Asylum to destroy it.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Paul DiniGuest stars Mark Hamill, Mari Devon, Harry Hamlin, Ernie Hudson, Brion James, Roger Rose, Diane Pershing
Episode 43
A confused robot that believes he is Batman causes problems for the real Dark Knight.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Robert N. Skir, Marty IsenbergGuest stars William Sanderson, Richard Moll, Jeff Bennett
Episode 44
Batman investigates a notorious global crime cartel, The Society of Shadows, which has begun to operate in Gotham City.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Len WeinGuest stars David Warner, Helen Slater, Michael York, Brock Peters, Barry Dennen, Chick Vennera, Robert Costanzo
Episode 45
To prove that he has a superior mind, the Riddler lures Batman into a contest inside a virtual reality computer game.
Directed by Dick SebastWritten by Robert N. Skir, Marty IsenbergGuest stars Loren Lester, John Glover, Bever-Leigh Banfield, Hal Rayle
Episode 46
The Joker becomes enraged when the Gotham copyright office rejects his demand for a copyright for his grinning Joker fish.
Directed by Bruce TimmWritten by Paul DiniGuest stars Arleen Sorkin, Mark Hamill, Robert Costanzo, George Dzundza
Episode 47
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.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Paul DiniGuest stars Arleen Sorkin, Mark Hamill, Ingrid Oliu, Robert Costanzo, Neil Ross, Diane Pershing
Episode 48
While engaged in a high-speed chase, the Penguin's gang escapes and the Batmobile is virtually demolished.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Randy Rogel, Steve Perry, Laren BrightGuest stars Loren Lester, Paul Williams, Steve Franken, Candy Ann Brown, Paul Winfield, John de Lancie, Barry Gordon, Walter Olkewicz
Episode 49
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.
Directed by Bruce TimmWritten by Paul DiniGuest stars John Vernon, Matt Frewer, Arleen Sorkin, Mark Hamill, Ingrid Oliu, Robert Picardo, Maurice LaMarche, Robert Costanzo
Episode 50
When glamorous female magician Zatanna is framed for a robbery during her act, Batman comes to her defense.
Directed by Dick Sebast, Dan RibaWritten by Paul DiniGuest stars Julie Brown, Zale Kessler, Vincent Schiavelli, Bruce Timm, Michael York
Episode 51
After learning the name of an extortion ringleader, Batman mysteriously refuses to let Robin continue the investigation with him.
Directed by Dick SebastWritten by Randy RogelGuest stars Loren Lester, Eugene Roche, Diane Pershing, Paul Eiding, Thomas F. Wilson, Ed Gilbert, Brion James, Roger Rose
Episode 52
Veronica Vreeland, a socialite desperate to create a novel party, makes the mistake of inviting the Penguin as her guest of honor.
Directed by Frank PaurWritten by Chuck Menville, Brynne StephensGuest stars Paul Williams, Marilu Henner, Sam McMurray, Neil Ross, Danny Wells
Episode 53
Despite Batman's orders not to, Robin pursues Tony Zucco, the criminal who was responsible for the death of Robin's parents.
Directed by Dick SebastWritten by Randy RogelGuest stars Loren Lester, Thomas F. Wilson, Rebecca Gilchrist, Linda Gary, Charles Howerton, Lionel Mark Smith, Joey Simmrin
Episode 54
Bruce Wayne is temporarily blinded when the Penguin steals a new police helicopter with weaponry developed by WayneTech.
Directed by Dan RibaWritten by Len Wein, Len Wein, Mike UnderwoodGuest stars Paul Williams, Diana Muldaur, Lloyd Bochner, Jeff Bennett, Haunani Minn, John de Lancie, Barry Gordon, Walter Olkewicz
Episode 55
Bruce Wayne and Alfred travel to Japan to help Bruce's old martial arts teacher, Sensei Yoru.
Directed by Bruce TimmWritten by Steve PerryGuest stars Robert Ito, Goh Misawa, Julia Kato
Episode 56
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.
Directed by Dan RibaWritten by Martin PaskoGuest stars Brock Peters, Richard Erdman, Danny Goldman, Michael Gross, Ken Howard, Elisabeth Moss, Chuck Olsen, Jean Smart
Episode 57
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.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Dennis O'NeilGuest stars Loren Lester, David Warner, Helen Slater, Manu Tupou, Frank Welker
Episode 58
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.
Directed by Kevin AltieriWritten by Len Wein, Len Wein, Dennis O'NeilGuest stars Loren Lester, David Warner, Helen Slater, George DiCenzo, Charles Howerton
Episode 59
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.
Directed by Boyd KirklandWritten by Michael Reaves, Alan Burnett, Joe R. LansdaleGuest stars Joe Piscopo, Neil Ross, George Dzundza, Earl Boen
Episode 60
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.
Directed by Dan RibaWritten by Garfield Reeves-Stevens, Judith Reeves-StevensGuest stars Steve Susskind, Bess Armstrong, Nick Savalas, Vernee Watson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Kevin ConroyBatman (voice)
Loren LesterRobin (voice)
Paul WilliamsPenguin (voice)
Diana MuldaurDr. Leslie Thompkins (voice)
Roddy McDowallMad Hatter (voice)
John VernonRupert Thorne (voice)
William SandersonKarl Rossum (voice)
Richard MollTwo-Face (voice)
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