Batman: The Animated Series: Season 1

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: September 6, 1992

Starring: Lloyd Bochner, Kevin Conroy, Bob Hastings

Summary: Batman: the Animated Series was an animated series that premiered on September 5, 1992. The series was based on the popular Batman comics created by Bob Kane. The series focused on the adventures of Batman a dark vigilante hero who defends Gotham City from a variety of costumed villains that include The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze,Batman: the Animated Series was an animated series that premiered on September 5, 1992. The series was based on the popular Batman comics created by Bob Kane. The series focused on the adventures of Batman a dark vigilante hero who defends Gotham City from a variety of costumed villains that include The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, The Riddler, The Mad Hatter, Ra's Al Ghul, Bane, Killer Croc, Clayface, and The Clock King. Batman is the secret identity of millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne.

The highly successful series merged revolutionary animation and great storytelling. The series was so successful that a feature film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was released during the run of the series and a direct to video feature Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero was also created.

The first seasons of the series focused mainly on the adventures of Batman. In the last season the series was retitled The Adventures of Batman and Robin and focused on the adventures of both Batman and his younger crime fighting associate Robin. The last new episode of the series was broadcast on September 15, 1995. The series was followed by a spinoff utilizing different animation entitled Batman Gotham Knights. Episodes of Batman Gotham Knights, episodes of Superman, and reruns of Batman: the Animated Series were broadcast in 1997 under the title The New Batman/Superman Adventures. Spinoff: Batman Gotham Knights

Related Shows that feature Crossovers: Batman Beyond, Superman, and Justice League.

Emmy Awards and Nominations

1993
Winner: Alan Burnett, Jean MacCurdy, Eric Radomski, Randy Rogel, Tom Ruegger, Dick Sebast, and Bruce W. Timm, "Robin's Reckoning" [1] Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less)

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Annie Award (The Annie Awards are given out in a variety of animation related categories):
1998 Winner: Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Video Production

First Telecast: September 5, 1992 Last Telecast: September 15, 1995

Episodes: 85 Color Episodes (85 half-hour episodes, 7 two-part episodes, 1 Feature Movie, 1 Direct to Video Movie)

Production: Warner Brothers Studios

Animation Production: Sunrise, Inc.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E65. The Worry Men
Air Date: September 16, 1993
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S1:E64. Read My Lips
Air Date: May 10, 1993
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S1:E61. The Demon's Quest pt. 2
Air Date: May 4, 1993

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Kai82

Oct 18, 2020

Maybe the best animated series of all times and the definite series for Batman. Its impact and legacy is still felt today. They perfected the formula for a Batman series and created a dark matured setting with unforgettable story lines, characters and lot of impact, emotions and immersion.Maybe the best animated series of all times and the definite series for Batman. Its impact and legacy is still felt today. They perfected the formula for a Batman series and created a dark matured setting with unforgettable story lines, characters and lot of impact, emotions and immersion. There is even the critique that some episodes made you feel to much. All main and many side characters had depth and understandable motivations. What is even more amazing they didn't shy away from matured themes like the abusive relation between Harley Quinn and the Joker, had stories with sad but fitting endings, show the dark sides of Gotham City and gave all the characters believable flaws. Then there is the style and soundtrack that go hand in hand. Just watch the Intro (Available on YouTube). They didn't even need the word Batman in it and still everyone knows who that was. In combination with some of the best scores for an animated series they create an unmatched atmosphere. I want to praise and applaud the whole team. They created something that is still remembered and praised by fans and critics. Season 1 has a lot of must see episodes and I will go into details in my recommendations: “Pretty Poison” for setting up Harvey Dent and Pamela Isley and a good story. “P.O.V” for this Akira Kurosawa inspired idea. Great storytelling and a good homage. “The Forgotten” this is focused on Bruce Wayne and you learn a lot about him and his inner struggles (not the death of parents related once). “Two Face part 1 and 2” this is the story of Harvey Dent becoming Two Face and one of Batmans and Bruce Waynes saddest failures as he could not save him as Batman and as his friend Bruce Wayne. “It is never too Late” is a good story about redemption, life decisions and guilt. “Hearth of Ice” is an essential episode. It won an daytime Emmy, is considered one of the best episodes ever of any animated show and made Mr. Freeze a truly remarkable character. If you don't have tears in your eyes at the end you should check if you have a heart or emotions. “Beware the Gray Ghost” for this idea and guest star voicing the titular character. Has good humour and is as brilliant as entertaining. “Jokers Favour” questions what would you do to save your family. Intense, relatable and first appearance of Harley Quinn who was develop for the show. Became a fan favourite character with deep character and the rest is history. “Perchance to Dream” Bruce Wayne awakens and his parents are alive, his life is great and he is engaged to Selina Kyle. Meanwhile a new hero named Batman appeared in Gotham City to fight crime. Wont spoil more except it is a must see;-). “Hearth of Steel part 1 and 2” for the idea, twist and intense story. “Almost got him” poker night for Batmans villains as each of them tells the story how close they came to kill Batman. Good individual stories and an awesome conclusion that I wont spoil. Excellent from start to finish with brilliant ideas. “Birds of a Feather” is Penguins story as he is released from prison and wants to start a new honest life while Batman distrust him. It has a bittersweet ending and is one of the most emotional episodes of the show. “Zatanna” for the titular character and their goo chemistry. Finally “The Demons Quest part 1 and 2” for Ra’s al Ghul the story, twists and climax. Overall this cemented the status as best incarnation of Batman and definitive series. Still excellent and unmatched even today.… Expand

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kwame

Sep 6, 2017

A animation masterpiece, batman the animated series is the best super hero show still to this date. dark and detailed animation, great stories, exlent voice acting and great action. Do your self a favour and watch this masterpiece of a show.

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TheRealMovieGuy

Sep 22, 2011

Batman: The Animated series is still hands down the greatest on screen superhero adaptation there has ever been, (yes, it kicks Christopher Nolan's ass, but his movies are flawed and overrated anyway) and I doubt there will ever be anything that can top it. It just got everything right. ItBatman: The Animated series is still hands down the greatest on screen superhero adaptation there has ever been, (yes, it kicks Christopher Nolan's ass, but his movies are flawed and overrated anyway) and I doubt there will ever be anything that can top it. It just got everything right. It took the character's seriously, but it never felt like it was trying to be too real thanks to some stylish and incredible animation. That combination alone makes it perfect, and it's something no film has ever been able to achieve, but the strengths of this series just keep coming. The acting is fantastic, especially Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as The Joker, both of whom I still think are the definite actors for the characters and thank god they still do them occasionally. The idea of episodic stories also works incredibly well since it allows the writers not only to develop character's even deeper but it gives them a chance to include as many wonderful villains as possible without feeling overcrowded like a film would, and never seeming to gratuitous like a long running film series would. To put it simply, this show is perfection in every way, and it's the true example of a comic book fan's dreams come true, not some over-serious, over-pretentious piece of crap from Chris Nolan. I've experience as a child and an adult, and it's an absolute joy from both perspectives, it's simply a series that isn't matched.… Expand

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RedRyan18

May 22, 2014

Here is a series so clearly aware of it's target audience yet not afraid to push the envelope. It boldly introduces complex themes and let's the characters duke it out in gorgeous art deco animation.

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MonsieurEames

Jul 13, 2012

Spectacular TV show. The best adaptation of Batman in a television series ever, and, quite frankly, the best superhero TV show ever made. It never gets old.

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digantasaha

May 30, 2012

The best superhero animation series adaptation ever.Batman:Animated Series features batman taking on his arch-villians who rott the streets of gotham like Two-Face, Mr.Freeze, Ra's al Ghul etc.His car in this series is just awesome.I think it is the best animation ever.

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Vectis99

Oct 24, 2018

An extremely well animated, zany, and fun cartoon is ruined by the incessant and obnoxious glorification of billionaires.

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