Batman: The Animated Series poster
★ 9.0
Batman: The Animated Series poster

Overall Rating

★ 9.0
S1 E35
#1
★ 9.2

Almost Got 'Im

While hiding from the police, Batman's deadliest enemies exchange stories about their mutual nemesis--Batman.

S1 E17
#2
★ 9.1

Two-Face (1)

District Attorney Harvey Dent hides a deep dark secret--he has a second personality, Big Bad Harv, a tough gangster.

S2 E9
#3
★ 9.1

Trial

All of Batman's enemies team together to put Batman on trial and send him to Arkham Asylum.

S1 E3
#4
★ 9.0

Heart of Ice

Brilliant cryogenics expert Dr. Victor Fries is transformed into Mr. Freeze, a vengeful creature who can only survive in subzero temperatures.

S1 E18
#5
★ 9.0

Two-Face (2)

Two-Face, the former Harvey Dent, begins an aggressive campaign against his hated rival, Rupert Thorne.

S1 E26
#6
★ 9.0

Perchance to Dream

Bruce Wayne wakes up to find that his parents are not dead, he is not Batman, and he's engaged to Selina Kyle!

S1 E32
#7
★ 8.9

Beware the Gray Ghost

Batman connects recent bombings in Gotham to an episode of an old television series featuring his favorite boyhood hero, the 'Gray Ghost.'

S1 E49
#8
★ 8.8

The Man Who Killed Batman

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.

S1 E51
#9
★ 8.7

Robin's Reckoning (1)

After learning the name of an extortion ringleader, Batman mysteriously refuses to let Robin continue the investigation with him.

S1 E5
#10
★ 8.6

Feat of Clay (2)

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.

S1 E20
#1
★ 6.5

I've Got Batman in My Basement

After the Penguin sprays Batman with nerve gas, a 12-year-old boy rescues the unconscious hero and hides him in his basement.

S1 E22
#2
★ 6.7

Prophecy of Doom

Bruce begins to worry when all of his wealthy friends join the same Brotherhood group run by Nostromos, a so-called psychic.

S1 E27
#3
★ 6.7

The Underdwellers

Batman discovers a gang of forgotten runaways living deep within the Gotham sewer system.

S1 E36
#4
★ 6.7

Moon of the Wolf

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.

S4 E1
#5
★ 6.8

The Terrible Trio

Batman tracks three wealthy playboys who commit crimes out of boredom.

S1 E30
#6
★ 7.0

Tyger, Tyger

When a genetic engineer produces a man-cat hybrid, he kidnaps Selina Kyle to provide his creation with a mate.

S1 E60
#7
★ 7.0

Fire from Olympus

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.

S1 E23
#8
★ 7.2

The Forgotten

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.

S1 E33
#9
★ 7.2

Cat Scratch Fever

Selina Kyle uncovers a plot to infect stray animals with a deadly disease that will be transmitted to the human population.

S2 E4
#10
★ 7.2

The Worry Men

Wealthy socialite Veronica Vreeland returns from Central America bringing tiny handmade dolls for all her friends--but the dolls are controlled by the Mad Hatter!

S1 E1
★ 7.7

The Cat and the Claw (1)

Catwoman steals a necklace to finance the purchase of land for a mountain lion reserve, but is stopped by a group of terrorists.

S1 E2
★ 7.6

On Leather Wings

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.

S1 E3
★ 9.0

Heart of Ice

Brilliant cryogenics expert Dr. Victor Fries is transformed into Mr. Freeze, a vengeful creature who can only survive in subzero temperatures.

S1 E4
★ 8.3

Feat of Clay (1)

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.

S1 E5
★ 8.6

Feat of Clay (2)

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.

S1 E6
★ 7.6

It's Never Too Late

An aging Mob boss learns his drug dealings have contributed to his son's drug addiction.

S1 E7
★ 8.5

Joker's Favor

When a timid accountant accidentally runs afoul of the Joker, he promises the Joker anything if the villain will only let him go.

S1 E8
★ 7.6

The Cat and the Claw (2)

When Catwoman infiltrates the underground headquarters of the terrorists, both she and Batman are captured and left to die as victims of a viral plague.

S1 E9
★ 7.9

Pretty Poison

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.

S1 E10
★ 8.0

Nothing to Fear

A horrifying villain named Scarecrow spreads fear gas and wreaks havoc at Gotham State University.

S1 E11
★ 7.5

Be a Clown

The Joker infiltrates the birthday party of Mayor Hill's son in order to plant a bomb.

S1 E12
★ 7.6

Appointment in Crime Alley

Batman's friend, Dr. Leslie Thompkins, is taken prisoner by a ruthless land developer after she uncovers his devious plans.

S1 E13
★ 7.5

P.O.V.

Bullock's account of a botched sting operation is so at odds with the other officers' testimony that the police investigator suspends everyone involved.

S1 E14
★ 7.7

The Clock King

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.

S1 E15
★ 7.7

The Last Laugh

The Joker employs a lethal mind-altering laughing gas to transform the citizens of Gotham into total fools.

S1 E16
★ 7.3

Eternal Youth

Alfred and his friend, Maggie Paige, visit a health spa that is actually run by the nefarious Poison Ivy.

S1 E17
★ 9.1

Two-Face (1)

District Attorney Harvey Dent hides a deep dark secret--he has a second personality, Big Bad Harv, a tough gangster.

S1 E18
★ 9.0

Two-Face (2)

Two-Face, the former Harvey Dent, begins an aggressive campaign against his hated rival, Rupert Thorne.

S1 E19
★ 7.6

Fear of Victory

The Scarecrow uses a fear chemical triggered by adrenaline on Gotham's greatest athletes, then bets against them to reap the winnings.

S1 E20
★ 6.5

I've Got Batman in My Basement

After the Penguin sprays Batman with nerve gas, a 12-year-old boy rescues the unconscious hero and hides him in his basement.

S1 E21
★ 7.6

Vendetta

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.

S1 E22
★ 6.7

Prophecy of Doom

Bruce begins to worry when all of his wealthy friends join the same Brotherhood group run by Nostromos, a so-called psychic.

S1 E23
★ 7.2

The Forgotten

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.

S1 E24
★ 8.0

Mad as a Hatter

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.

S1 E25
★ 7.6

The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy

Batman investigates a theft of bearer bonds intended for the starving people of a poor country.

S1 E26
★ 9.0

Perchance to Dream

Bruce Wayne wakes up to find that his parents are not dead, he is not Batman, and he's engaged to Selina Kyle!

S1 E27
★ 6.7

The Underdwellers

Batman discovers a gang of forgotten runaways living deep within the Gotham sewer system.

S1 E28
★ 7.5

Night of the Ninja

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.

S1 E29
★ 8.2

The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne

Dr. Hugo Strange's invention, a machine that reads people's thoughts, leads him to discover that Bruce is Batman.

S1 E30
★ 7.0

Tyger, Tyger

When a genetic engineer produces a man-cat hybrid, he kidnaps Selina Kyle to provide his creation with a mate.

S1 E31
★ 8.3

Dreams in Darkness

Batman must thwart the Scarecrow's plan to poison Gotham's water supply with a chemical that induces hallucinations.

S1 E32
★ 8.9

Beware the Gray Ghost

Batman connects recent bombings in Gotham to an episode of an old television series featuring his favorite boyhood hero, the 'Gray Ghost.'

S1 E33
★ 7.2

Cat Scratch Fever

Selina Kyle uncovers a plot to infect stray animals with a deadly disease that will be transmitted to the human population.

S1 E34
★ 8.5

I Am the Night

On the anniversary of the death of Bruce's parents, Batman expresses doubts about whether or not he should continue his one-man war against crime.

S1 E35
★ 9.2

Almost Got 'Im

While hiding from the police, Batman's deadliest enemies exchange stories about their mutual nemesis--Batman.

S1 E36
★ 6.7

Moon of the Wolf

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.

S1 E37
★ 7.3

Terror in the Sky

When a man-sized bat ransacks Gotham harbor, Batman suspects that Dr. Kirk Langstrom is drinking his Man-Bat formula again.

S1 E38
★ 7.9

Christmas with the Joker

The Joker kidnaps three prominent citizens during Christmas and challenges Batman to find him before midnight.

S1 E39
★ 7.8

Heart of Steel (1)

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.

S1 E40
★ 7.9

Heart of Steel (2)

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.

S1 E41
★ 8.3

If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?

When Edward Nygma's greedy boss unjustly fires genius him, Nygma seeks revenge in a new guise--as the Riddler!

S1 E42
★ 8.2

Joker's Wild

When a billionaire builds a casino called the Joker's Wild, the Joker breaks out of Arkham Asylum to destroy it.

S1 E43
★ 8.2

His Silicon Soul

A confused robot that believes he is Batman causes problems for the real Dark Knight.

S1 E44
★ 7.6

Off Balance

Batman investigates a notorious global crime cartel, The Society of Shadows, which has begun to operate in Gotham City.

S1 E45
★ 7.7

What Is Reality?

To prove that he has a superior mind, the Riddler lures Batman into a contest inside a virtual reality computer game.

S1 E46
★ 8.6

The Laughing Fish

The Joker becomes enraged when the Gotham copyright office rejects his demand for a copyright for his grinning Joker fish.

S1 E47
★ 8.6

Harley and Ivy

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.

S1 E48
★ 7.5

The Mechanic

While engaged in a high-speed chase, the Penguin's gang escapes and the Batmobile is virtually demolished.

S1 E49
★ 8.8

The Man Who Killed Batman

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.

S1 E50
★ 7.8

Zatanna

When glamorous female magician Zatanna is framed for a robbery during her act, Batman comes to her defense.

S1 E51
★ 8.7

Robin's Reckoning (1)

After learning the name of an extortion ringleader, Batman mysteriously refuses to let Robin continue the investigation with him.

S1 E52
★ 7.7

Birds of a Feather

Veronica Vreeland, a socialite desperate to create a novel party, makes the mistake of inviting the Penguin as her guest of honor.

S1 E53
★ 8.6

Robin's Reckoning (2)

Despite Batman's orders not to, Robin pursues Tony Zucco, the criminal who was responsible for the death of Robin's parents.

S1 E54
★ 7.4

Blind as a Bat

Bruce Wayne is temporarily blinded when the Penguin steals a new police helicopter with weaponry developed by WayneTech.

S1 E55
★ 7.8

Day of the Samurai

Bruce Wayne and Alfred travel to Japan to help Bruce's old martial arts teacher, Sensei Yoru.

S1 E56
★ 7.7

See No Evil

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.

S1 E57
★ 8.3

The Demon's Quest (1)

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.

S1 E58
★ 8.3

The Demon's Quest (2)

Batman discovers Ra's Al Ghul's plan to flood Earth with chemicals and return it to a lush, green planet--which will destroy all life that now exists!

S1 E59
★ 8.4

Read My Lips

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.

S1 E60
★ 7.0

Fire from Olympus

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.

S2 E1
★ 8.3

Shadow of the Bat (1)

Commissioner Gordon is rumored to be taking bribes from Rupert Thorne. His daughter Barbara sets out to prove that he's innocent.

S2 E2
★ 8.3

Shadow of the Bat (2)

Robin, who discovers that Gil Mason is in league with a powerful crime boss, encounters Batgirl as she tries to clear her father's name.

S2 E3
★ 8.1

Mudslide

When Clayface's clay-like body begins to disintegrate, he is forced to steal to pay for the expensive ingredients of a possible remedy.

S2 E4
★ 7.2

The Worry Men

Wealthy socialite Veronica Vreeland returns from Central America bringing tiny handmade dolls for all her friends--but the dolls are controlled by the Mad Hatter!

S2 E5
★ 7.5

Paging the Crime Doctor

Crime boss Rupert Thorne forces his older brother, a doctor, to perform delicate surgery on Rupert--and kidnaps Dr. Leslie Thompkins to assist.

S2 E6
★ 8.3

House & Garden

Poison Ivy appears to have stopped her crime spree when she marries a doctor with two sons to raise. However, crimes continue occurring in the Poison Ivy style, leaving Batman to question her innocence.

S2 E7
★ 7.8

Sideshow

Killer Croc escapes when being transported to prison and hides out with a group of circus people.

S2 E8
★ 7.5

Avatar

Ra's Al Ghul steals a sacred Egyptian scroll that Bruce Wayne donated to the Gotham museum.

S2 E9
★ 9.1

Trial

All of Batman's enemies team together to put Batman on trial and send him to Arkham Asylum.

S2 E10
★ 8.6

Harlequinade

Harley Quinn agrees to help Batman and Robin find the location of a stolen atomic bomb placed somewhere in Gotham by the Joker.

S3 E1
★ 8.1

Bane

Rupert Thorne hires the chemically-augmented assassin Bane to kill Batman.

S3 E2
★ 8.5

Second Chance

Batman and Robin are puzzled by the sudden kidnapping of Twoface, who was on his way to have his face fixed.

S3 E3
★ 8.0

Riddler's Reform

The Riddler appears to have gone straight when he develops a new and successful puzzle based toy.

S3 E4
★ 7.8

Baby-Doll

Baby-Doll, a former child star, pours out her frustrations on her TV family by kidnapping them and holding them hostage.

S3 E5
★ 7.5

Time Out of Joint

The Clock King plots against Mayor Hill after he steals an invention that allows him to travel at super speed.

S3 E6
★ 8.6

Harley's Holiday

Harley gets herself into a whole mess of trouble after she steals Bruce Wayne's car and kidnaps his girlfriend.

S3 E7
★ 7.5

Make 'Em Laugh

Batman and Robin investigate a string of crimes committed by a group of famous comedians brainwashed by the Joker.

S3 E8
★ 7.7

Batgirl Returns

Batgirl and Catwoman team up to investigate the theft of a rare cat statue.

S3 E9
★ 7.5

Lock-Up

Lyle Bolton Arkam's former chief of security becomes the vigilante Lock-up and kidnaps Commissioner Gordon and Mayor Hill seeing them as the cause of rampant crime in Gotham City.

S3 E10
★ 8.1

Deep Freeze

Aging billionaire Grant Walker breaks Mr. Freeze out of prison so he can use the scientist's knowledge to can gain immortality and cover the world in a new ice age.

S4 E1
★ 6.8

The Terrible Trio

Batman tracks three wealthy playboys who commit crimes out of boredom.

S4 E2
★ 7.5

Showdown

Batman and Robin learn about the exploits of Jonah Hex an Old West crimefighter who once dealt with the immortal Ra's Al Ghul.

S4 E3
★ 7.7

Catwalk

Catwoman's attempt to go straight runs into problems when she is enticed into one last job by the Ventriloquist.

S4 E4
★ 8.1

A Bullet for Bullock

Batman helps Detective Harvey Bullock who appears to be the target of someone's revenge.

S4 E5
★ 7.2

The Lion and the Unicorn

Alfred, a former British spy, is called into duty and becomes of the target of the Red Claw.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
2 ★ 8.1 10
★ 9.1 Trial
★ 7.2 The Worry Men
3 ★ 7.9 10
★ 8.6 Harley's Holiday
★ 7.5 Time Out of Joint
1 ★ 7.9 60
★ 9.2 Almost Got 'Im
★ 6.5 I've Got Batman in My Basement
4 ★ 7.5 5
★ 8.1 A Bullet for Bullock
★ 6.8 The Terrible Trio