he is vengeance he is the knight and
these are his greatest adventures
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
episodes of Batman the Animated Series
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’ll
be looking at the best episodes from the
90s animated cartoon featuring The Dark
Knight we’ll also be including episodes
from the new Batman adventures as it’s
still a part of the series as a whole
though I have to admit she came a lot
closer than you ever did good however we
won’t be including the movies like mask
of the phantasm because while it is part
of the continuity of the series it’s not
an episode as you’d expect this list is
filled with spoilers so what spoiler
alert is now in effect stay Harari and
no improved by Murray toy number 10 the
Laughing fish all of them what’s the
Joker’s face we were all aware that the
Joker was big on mayhem and madness but
who knew he was also an entrepreneur
after creating a new breed of fish which
bear his signature smile Joker seems to
be trying to start a business selling
these little monstrosity even going so
far as to make his own commercial why do
I see the family tonight
ah try me famous Joker fish but of
course there’s a much more sinister plan
afoot
luckily Batman’s knowledge of undersea
life ensures that Gotham doesn’t meet a
fishy end this episode also sees Batman
channeling his 1960 counterpart as he
battles a shark – the repellant this
time
[Music]
number nine perchance to dream a problem
sir it’s not here what’s not here sir
what if Bruce Wayne’s life had never
been struck by tragedy the answer to
that question isn’t as simple as you
think in this mind trip of an episode
Bruce awakens to discover that
everything in his life is perfect
his parents are alive he’s engaged to
Selina Kyle and someone else is keeping
Gotham safe as Batman Batman but all is
not as a scene
Bruce struggles to accept this personal
paradise resisting this reality and
questioning whether it’s all an illusion
or if he’s actually going insane it’s
not often you see Alice trying to climb
her way out of the rabbit hole
[Music]
number eight
beware the gray goes when throgs talks
the night a silent Crusader carries the
torch of justice
turns out the Batman is just like us he
too had a childhood hero who dressed in
tights it just so happens that this hero
the Gray Ghost is voiced by Adam West I
need to work Frankie get me something
you’re my agent Simon trench much like
West is an actor who played a superhero
on a popular television show he’s sought
out by Batman to help solve a string of
crimes that resemble episodes of the
Gray Ghost TV series providing some
insight into what may have inspired
Bruce to turn to a life of crime
fighting and vigilante justice this
episode teaches us that even our heroes
need heroes of their own please make it
out to Bruce
number seven Joker’s favor hey buddy
yeah I’m talking to you cloud you think
you’re the whole road we imagine owing
anything to the Joker is pretty much the
worst kind of debt you can get into an
average Joe by the name of Charlie
Collins inadvertently finds himself on
the wrong side of the Clown Prince of
Crime
but is spared when he promises to do
anything the villain asks of him is the
deal I’ll let you off if you promise to
do a little favor for me two years down
the line the joker comes a Collins
forced to assist in an attempt to
assassinate Commissioner Gordon Charlie
is driven to his wits end leading to a
confrontation with his tormentor oh come
on hmm I said hold it we won’t ruin the
brilliant ending but all you need to
know is that Batman finds it so funny
that he lets out a few laps you don’t
see that every day
I’m not coming Joker infinity Sakura’s
be number six
Robin’s reckoning forget it Robin what
when does a quest for justice turn into
a quest for vengeance and it is the line
between the two ideas all that clear
Robin struggles to remain on the side of
good when confronted with the man who
arranged his parents murder
[Music]
what follows is a moral crisis not only
for Robin but also for Batman himself
the story of what happened to Robins
parents parallels what happened to Bruce
Wayne’s folks leading him to try to
shelter its sidekick and help him avoid
the road to revenge you can see me you
can’t take this one
so go slide sorry Robin but on this team
I call this job this episode not only
presents us with the origins of the Boy
Wonder
but also brilliantly explores the
relationship these two crime fighters
share while they both still bear the
scars of their past their losses have
only made them strive to become better
heroes no wonder this episode won an
Emmy
you had him go let him why why’d you do
it
number five mad love that Samia Jackson
car mr. J I give the punch lines around
here Oh Harley why do you stick by this
creep you could do so much better while
showing us the origins of how Harleen
Quinzel goes from renowned psychiatrist
to the Joker’s devout partner in crime
this episode also goes to some pretty
dark places as it explores the depths of
their abusive relationship we see how
the Joker masterfully manipulates her
into becoming a submissive punching bag
and one that he’s all too happy to toss
out a window it’s also more upsetting to
know that she’ll keep coming back to him
again and again how are we maybe awesome
and fun but she’s living proof of the
depth of Joker’s cruelty and warped
sense of humor don’t you want to rev up
your Harley
[Music]
number four two faiths are you going on
you can’t get away from one of the
animated series greatest accomplishment
is its portrayal of Harvey Dent whose
downfall would lead to the rise of the
infamous two-face
Harvey’s presence is Gotham’s hotshot
lawyer and a friend to Bruce
I’ve been established several episodes
before this so what do you think does
she have a sister nope unfortunately
it’s clear that he’s dealing with some
demons of his own suffering from a
violent split personality dubbed big bad
Harv after clashing with a criminal
overlord Harvey is left horribly scarred
allowing his ruthless persona to take
over now broken and vengeful two faces
new lease on life ultimately leads him
into conflict with the Dark Knight
losing a friend and gaining an enemy
Batman is haunted by Harvey’s fate for
the rest of the series and beyond sleep
well my friend wherever you are number
three
almost got him it’s obvious our caped
friend suffered some crime-related
trauma when he was younger the premise
of this episode is so simple it’s genius
the Joker poison ivy two-face the
penguin and Killer Croc reminisce about
the time they almost killed the Caped
Crusader while playing a game of poker
do you think one of us would have got
him by now not only are each of the
stories action-packed and filled with
brilliant moments but the comedy is
spot-on as well that is to be expected
the banter is also superb each of the
villains is on point and the final twist
couldn’t be more fitting hey I don’t get
it you just knocked out Catwoman and
left turn we even get a sweet little
moment with Catwoman it seems but not
even the princess of plunder can snag
the world’s greatest detective
number two heart of ice this is how I’ll
always remember you
surrounded by winter I am continuing
with the theme of sympathetic villain
enter mr. free only able to survive in
sub-zero temperatures reasons burning
drive for revenge makes him one of
Batman’s dead lifts and in some cases
most relatable enemies this frees
centric episode emphasizes these
sometimes hollow nature of Batman’s
crusade for justice my god
freeze remains a victim in his own icy
health trying desperately to cure his
cryogenically frozen wife of her fatal
affliction while we are left questioning
what it means to be truly good or evil
think of it Batman
never again walk on a summer’s day with
a hot wind in your case mr. freeze was
nothing more than a second-rate villain
in the comics but the animated series
provided a new origin story and
motivation that made him a staple of
Batman’s rogues gallery no surprise this
one was another Emmy winner and in my
way must feel the icy touch of death
before we unveil our number one pick
here are some honorable mentions excuse
me boys didn’t your mommy tell you
that’s not a nice way to get a lady’s
attention oh and what are you gonna do
bankin call the police so they can round
up these clowns well done old come
please allow me the honor of shaking
hands with the man who did the
impossible the man who killed Batman
number one over the edge we are going to
die
this is among the most heartbreaking
stories in Batman’s long history during
a scuffle with the Scarecrow that girl
is killed but not before Commissioner
Gordon discovers her secret identity
Barbara Gordon overcome with grief due
to the death of his daughter
Gordon declares war on Batman from that
point onward everything goes haywire the
Batcave is overrun Alfred Robin and
Nightwing are arrested and Gordon turns
to Bane to help take down the Dark
Knight it all culminates in a rooftop
battle between Bane and the bat
with the rub once again pulled out from
under our feet there’s no place to run
away with it’s brilliant pacing over the
edge is one of the most unique and
ambitious episodes in Batman the
Animated Series historic run
[Music]
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
these are his greatest adventures
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
episodes of Batman the Animated Series
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’ll
be looking at the best episodes from the
90s animated cartoon featuring The Dark
Knight we’ll also be including episodes
from the new Batman adventures as it’s
still a part of the series as a whole
though I have to admit she came a lot
closer than you ever did good however we
won’t be including the movies like mask
of the phantasm because while it is part
of the continuity of the series it’s not
an episode as you’d expect this list is
filled with spoilers so what spoiler
alert is now in effect stay Harari and
no improved by Murray toy number 10 the
Laughing fish all of them what’s the
Joker’s face we were all aware that the
Joker was big on mayhem and madness but
who knew he was also an entrepreneur
after creating a new breed of fish which
bear his signature smile Joker seems to
be trying to start a business selling
these little monstrosity even going so
far as to make his own commercial why do
I see the family tonight
ah try me famous Joker fish but of
course there’s a much more sinister plan
afoot
luckily Batman’s knowledge of undersea
life ensures that Gotham doesn’t meet a
fishy end this episode also sees Batman
channeling his 1960 counterpart as he
battles a shark – the repellant this
time
[Music]
number nine perchance to dream a problem
sir it’s not here what’s not here sir
what if Bruce Wayne’s life had never
been struck by tragedy the answer to
that question isn’t as simple as you
think in this mind trip of an episode
Bruce awakens to discover that
everything in his life is perfect
his parents are alive he’s engaged to
Selina Kyle and someone else is keeping
Gotham safe as Batman Batman but all is
not as a scene
Bruce struggles to accept this personal
paradise resisting this reality and
questioning whether it’s all an illusion
or if he’s actually going insane it’s
not often you see Alice trying to climb
her way out of the rabbit hole
[Music]
number eight
beware the gray goes when throgs talks
the night a silent Crusader carries the
torch of justice
turns out the Batman is just like us he
too had a childhood hero who dressed in
tights it just so happens that this hero
the Gray Ghost is voiced by Adam West I
need to work Frankie get me something
you’re my agent Simon trench much like
West is an actor who played a superhero
on a popular television show he’s sought
out by Batman to help solve a string of
crimes that resemble episodes of the
Gray Ghost TV series providing some
insight into what may have inspired
Bruce to turn to a life of crime
fighting and vigilante justice this
episode teaches us that even our heroes
need heroes of their own please make it
out to Bruce
number seven Joker’s favor hey buddy
yeah I’m talking to you cloud you think
you’re the whole road we imagine owing
anything to the Joker is pretty much the
worst kind of debt you can get into an
average Joe by the name of Charlie
Collins inadvertently finds himself on
the wrong side of the Clown Prince of
Crime
but is spared when he promises to do
anything the villain asks of him is the
deal I’ll let you off if you promise to
do a little favor for me two years down
the line the joker comes a Collins
forced to assist in an attempt to
assassinate Commissioner Gordon Charlie
is driven to his wits end leading to a
confrontation with his tormentor oh come
on hmm I said hold it we won’t ruin the
brilliant ending but all you need to
know is that Batman finds it so funny
that he lets out a few laps you don’t
see that every day
I’m not coming Joker infinity Sakura’s
be number six
Robin’s reckoning forget it Robin what
when does a quest for justice turn into
a quest for vengeance and it is the line
between the two ideas all that clear
Robin struggles to remain on the side of
good when confronted with the man who
arranged his parents murder
[Music]
what follows is a moral crisis not only
for Robin but also for Batman himself
the story of what happened to Robins
parents parallels what happened to Bruce
Wayne’s folks leading him to try to
shelter its sidekick and help him avoid
the road to revenge you can see me you
can’t take this one
so go slide sorry Robin but on this team
I call this job this episode not only
presents us with the origins of the Boy
Wonder
but also brilliantly explores the
relationship these two crime fighters
share while they both still bear the
scars of their past their losses have
only made them strive to become better
heroes no wonder this episode won an
Emmy
you had him go let him why why’d you do
it
number five mad love that Samia Jackson
car mr. J I give the punch lines around
here Oh Harley why do you stick by this
creep you could do so much better while
showing us the origins of how Harleen
Quinzel goes from renowned psychiatrist
to the Joker’s devout partner in crime
this episode also goes to some pretty
dark places as it explores the depths of
their abusive relationship we see how
the Joker masterfully manipulates her
into becoming a submissive punching bag
and one that he’s all too happy to toss
out a window it’s also more upsetting to
know that she’ll keep coming back to him
again and again how are we maybe awesome
and fun but she’s living proof of the
depth of Joker’s cruelty and warped
sense of humor don’t you want to rev up
your Harley
[Music]
number four two faiths are you going on
you can’t get away from one of the
animated series greatest accomplishment
is its portrayal of Harvey Dent whose
downfall would lead to the rise of the
infamous two-face
Harvey’s presence is Gotham’s hotshot
lawyer and a friend to Bruce
I’ve been established several episodes
before this so what do you think does
she have a sister nope unfortunately
it’s clear that he’s dealing with some
demons of his own suffering from a
violent split personality dubbed big bad
Harv after clashing with a criminal
overlord Harvey is left horribly scarred
allowing his ruthless persona to take
over now broken and vengeful two faces
new lease on life ultimately leads him
into conflict with the Dark Knight
losing a friend and gaining an enemy
Batman is haunted by Harvey’s fate for
the rest of the series and beyond sleep
well my friend wherever you are number
three
almost got him it’s obvious our caped
friend suffered some crime-related
trauma when he was younger the premise
of this episode is so simple it’s genius
the Joker poison ivy two-face the
penguin and Killer Croc reminisce about
the time they almost killed the Caped
Crusader while playing a game of poker
do you think one of us would have got
him by now not only are each of the
stories action-packed and filled with
brilliant moments but the comedy is
spot-on as well that is to be expected
the banter is also superb each of the
villains is on point and the final twist
couldn’t be more fitting hey I don’t get
it you just knocked out Catwoman and
left turn we even get a sweet little
moment with Catwoman it seems but not
even the princess of plunder can snag
the world’s greatest detective
number two heart of ice this is how I’ll
always remember you
surrounded by winter I am continuing
with the theme of sympathetic villain
enter mr. free only able to survive in
sub-zero temperatures reasons burning
drive for revenge makes him one of
Batman’s dead lifts and in some cases
most relatable enemies this frees
centric episode emphasizes these
sometimes hollow nature of Batman’s
crusade for justice my god
freeze remains a victim in his own icy
health trying desperately to cure his
cryogenically frozen wife of her fatal
affliction while we are left questioning
what it means to be truly good or evil
think of it Batman
never again walk on a summer’s day with
a hot wind in your case mr. freeze was
nothing more than a second-rate villain
in the comics but the animated series
provided a new origin story and
motivation that made him a staple of
Batman’s rogues gallery no surprise this
one was another Emmy winner and in my
way must feel the icy touch of death
before we unveil our number one pick
here are some honorable mentions excuse
me boys didn’t your mommy tell you
that’s not a nice way to get a lady’s
attention oh and what are you gonna do
bankin call the police so they can round
up these clowns well done old come
please allow me the honor of shaking
hands with the man who did the
impossible the man who killed Batman
number one over the edge we are going to
die
this is among the most heartbreaking
stories in Batman’s long history during
a scuffle with the Scarecrow that girl
is killed but not before Commissioner
Gordon discovers her secret identity
Barbara Gordon overcome with grief due
to the death of his daughter
Gordon declares war on Batman from that
point onward everything goes haywire the
Batcave is overrun Alfred Robin and
Nightwing are arrested and Gordon turns
to Bane to help take down the Dark
Knight it all culminates in a rooftop
battle between Bane and the bat
with the rub once again pulled out from
under our feet there’s no place to run
away with it’s brilliant pacing over the
edge is one of the most unique and
ambitious episodes in Batman the
Animated Series historic run
[Music]
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these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
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