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Batman (1966 – 1968)

1966 • 3 seasons • Comedy, Action & Adventure • TV-G
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BatmanSeason 1

34 episodes · Jan 12, 1966

Get ready for a whirlwind of bat-tastic action! The 1960s brought Batman roaring to life on television, delivering a vibrant, playfully over-the-top adventure unlike anything seen before. Remember those unforgettable sound effects – "POW!", "THWACK!", "ZAP!" – bursting across the screen? This is where it all began, as Adam West and Burt Ward embody the dynamic duo, Batman and Robin, facing off against a gallery of Gotham’s most delightfully devious villains. Prepare to be charmed by the cunning Riddler, the persuasive Penguin, and the alluring Catwoman, each scheming to outwit the Caped Crusaders in this iconic television phenomenon.

1. Hi Diddle Riddle
Jan 12, 1966 · 25m · 7.6

As the Riddler orchestrates a legal entanglement for Batman, the two heroes pursue an investigation into his larger, unfolding plan.

2. Smack in the Middle
Jan 13, 1966 · 25m · 7.5

The Riddler crafted a meticulous cast of Robin’s unconscious features. Then, he reached out to Batman, presenting him with two further enigmas. He declared that should Batman unravel these puzzles, he would possess the knowledge of Robin’s

3. Fine Feathered Finks
Jan 19, 1966 · 25m · 7.2

The Penguin hatched a scheme to subtly influence Batman, intending to trick him into unwittingly creating opportunities for his own criminal enterprises.

4. The Penguin's a Jinx
Jan 20, 1966 · 25m · 7.7

Having narrowly escaped the Penguin’s elaborate trap, Bruce Wayne made his way back to the Batcave. Unbeknownst to him, however, one of the Penguin’s carefully placed details – a seemingly innocuous umbrella – concealed a hidden listening d

5. The Joker Is Wild
Jan 26, 1966 · 25m · 7.7

Deciding to meet chaos with its own brand, the Joker resolved to mirror Batman’s methods, crafting for himself a collection of tools and devices as meticulously planned and unsettling as any found within the Dark Knight's utility belt.

6. Batman is Riled
Jan 27, 1966 · 25m · 7.7

A public exposure was narrowly averted, yet the Joker remained at large, his escape facilitated by the ingenious contents of his utility belt. Ultimately, both Batman and Robin found themselves taken captive by the Joker’s henchmen. Unbekno

7. Instant Freeze
Feb 2, 1966 · 25m · 7.2

Believed lost, Mr. Freeze has resurfaced, consumed by a desire for vengeance against Batman. His recent crimes have all centered around diamonds – “ice,” as he calls them – appearing in various forms. Now, he’s seemingly succeeded in his ch

8. Rats Like Cheese
Feb 3, 1966 · 25m · 7.1

At Gotham City Hospital—a place reminiscent of a certain celebrated doctor—the volatile physician Vince rescued Batman and Robin. The Dynamic Duo then continued their hunt for Mr. Freeze. Eventually, Batman offered himself in exchange for P

9. Zelda the Great
Feb 9, 1966 · 25m · 6.8

The Dynamic Duo devised a plan to ensnare the notorious bank robber who appeared each year, only to find that the female magician they pursued was already anticipating their moves, and orchestrating a scheme of her very own.

10. A Death Worse Than Fate
Feb 10, 1966 · 25m · 6.5

Discovering her ill-gotten gains were indeed real currency, Zelda found herself compelled to draw Batman and Robin into what appeared an inescapable snare, with assassins positioned nearby, ready to eliminate them should they manage to brea

11. A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away
Feb 16, 1966 · 25m · 7.5

King Boris, arriving from a European nation for a state visit, found Gotham City already touched by unrest. His arrival was punctuated by an incident, leaving behind a cryptic message—the calling card of the Riddler. Batman and Robin swiftl

12. When the Rat's Away the Mice Will Play
Feb 17, 1966 · 25m · 7.6

Batman narrowly evaded the Riddler’s elaborate snare, and together with Robin, resolved to remain out of sight while they pieced together the puzzle of his latest scheme. Simultaneously, the Riddler orchestrated the release of King Boris, w

13. The Thirteenth Hat
Feb 23, 1966 · 25m · 7.2

Jervis Tetch, known as the Mad Hatter, is systematically kidnapping the jurors who previously found him guilty of a series of crimes. He’s also seizing their hats. His ultimate objective appears to be Batman himself, whose crucial testimony

14. Batman Stands Pat
Feb 24, 1966 · 25m · 7.0

Through remarkable control of his breathing, Batman freed himself from the plaster of Paris that held him captive. Nevertheless, the Mad Hatter remained elusive. Ultimately, Batman and Robin confronted their adversary once more within the c

15. The Joker Goes to School
Mar 2, 1966 · 25m · 7.1

At Woodrow Roosevelt High School, an unusual event unfolded: a vending machine began dispensing money unexpectedly. Dick Grayson happened to be present when it occurred. Soon after, Batman discovered that the machines were maintained by a c

16. He Meets His Match, The Grisly Ghoul
Mar 3, 1966 · 25m · 7.0

A sudden power outage spared Batman and Robin from an electrical trap. Simultaneously, a recording Batman had made confirmed Susie, the cheerleader, was working with the Joker. Assuming his identity as Dick Grayson, Robin attempted to blend

17. True or False-Face
Mar 9, 1966 · 25m · 6.9

With cruel precision, False Face ensnared Batman and Robin, securing them tightly to a subway rail mere moments before an approaching train was due to arrive.

18. Holy Rat Race
Mar 10, 1966 · 25m · 6.9

Alfred’s voice crackled over the radio from the Batcave. Following Batman's instructions, the butler swiftly manipulated a circuit within the hero’s wrist-mounted communicator, instantly disabling it. This maneuver freed Batman from his res

19. The Purr-Fect Crime
Mar 16, 1966 · 25m · 7.5

Catwoman began a string of audacious thefts, prompting Commissioner Gordon to call upon Batman and Robin. However, these crimes were significant beyond the mere loss of the stolen items. Eventually, the Dynamic Duo located Catwoman’s hidden

20. Better Luck Next Time
Mar 17, 1966 · 25m · 7.3

Batman narrowly avoided the tiger’s assault, owing to the resources within his utility belt. He swiftly ascended the wall and then, as narrator William Dozier explains, employed a sonic device “to split the tiger's skull.” Though victorious

21. The Penguin Goes Straight
Mar 23, 1966 · 25m · 7.2

Fresh from prison, The Penguin has established a security firm, diligently disrupting the operations of petty criminals throughout Gotham. Concerned by this apparent rehabilitation, Batman and Robin dispatched Alfred undercover, intending t

22. Not Yet, He Ain't
Mar 24, 1966 · 25m · 7.3

Already wanted in connection with a robbery they did not perpetrate, Batman and Robin staged their own demise, aided discreetly by Commissioner Gordon and Chief O’Hara. To further mislead their pursuers, they permitted the Penguin to seize

23. The Ring of Wax
Mar 30, 1966 · 25m · 7.3

The Riddler’s newest plot centers around pilfering a wax figure, intending to melt it down; the resulting wax proves exceptionally corrosive when subjected to direct flame.

24. Give 'em the Axe
Mar 31, 1966 · 25m · 7.3

Capitalizing on the Riddler’s erroneous assumption that they had perished fleeing one of his elaborate traps, the Dynamic Duo now faced the urgent task of preventing him from pilfering a priceless collection of Incan jewels – a theft that w

25. The Joker Trumps an Ace
Apr 6, 1966 · 25m · 7.0

A fresh wave of bizarre crimes heralded the Joker’s return – seemingly senseless acts like pilfering hairpins from wealthy socialites and excavating a section of a golf course. Yet, beneath the absurdity lay a calculated design known only t

26. Batman Sets the Pace
Apr 7, 1966 · 25m · 7.0

Following a cleverly executed evasion, Batman and Robin resumed their pursuit of the Joker. The villain’s scheme was conceived not merely for personal enrichment, but with the deliberate intent of damaging Batman’s standing.

27. The Curse of Tut
Apr 13, 1966 · 25m · 7.8

The man who once lectured at the university, now convinced he is King Tut himself, has reappeared. Batman and Robin pursue him with the intention of taking him into custody. The situation takes an unexpected turn when King Tut’s followers s

28. The Pharaoh's in a Rut
Apr 14, 1966 · 25m · 7.4

Bruce managed to slip free just moments before the cart he was traveling on plunged over a precipice. As Batman, he pursued justice for King Tut’s crimes. However, the hero himself soon found himself captured by the villain. Then began a sl

29. The Bookworm Turns
Apr 20, 1966 · 25m · 7.7

The opening ceremony of a new bridge was marred by the apparent assassination of Commissioner Gordon. Simultaneously, a copy of Hemingway’s *For Whom the Bell Tolls* ignited within the Batmobile, narrowly averting disaster. Both events prov

30. While Gotham City Burns
Apr 21, 1966 · 25m · 7.4

With mere seconds left on the Wayne Memorial Clock Tower’s Big Ben, Batman rescued Robin. Later, while they attended to matters within the Batcave, The Bookworm pilfered a priceless cookbook from the grand Wayne Manor. He then enticed the D

31. Death in Slow Motion
Apr 27, 1966 · 25m · 7.9

Charlie Chaplin and the Keystone Kops burst into the newly opened Gotham movie theater, attempting to rob the till. It quickly becomes apparent that 'The Riddler' and his gang are behind the scheme, cleverly disguised. The Dynamic Duo finds

32. The Riddler's False Notion
Apr 28, 1966 · 25m · 7.7

Robin’s capture by The Riddler has stirred a deep unease within Batman, prompting anxieties about his own response. Consequently, he requests Commissioner Gordon's presence as they descend to the Bat-cave, where Batman intends to interrogat

33. Fine Finny Fiends
May 4, 1966 · 25m · 7.4

While purchasing caviar for the Multimillionaires Annual Award Dinner, Alfred was abducted by the Penguin and his aquatic accomplices. Despite his unwavering loyalty, the butler remained unaware of the dinner’s secret location; Penguin, as

34. Batman Makes the Scenes
May 5, 1966 · 25m · 7.4

The Penguin discovered the venue for the Multi-millionaires’ Annual Award Dinner through Alfred – it was to be held aboard Bruce Wayne’s yacht, the S.S. Gotham Neptune. His accomplice, Finella, disguised herself as Miss Natural Resources, t

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