The Batman

The Batman

7.7/10
The CW Ended Action • Adventure • Science-Fiction

5 Seasons · 65 Episodes · Premiered September 11, 2004 · Ended March 8, 2008

Hidden in the shadows, The Batman casts a protective eye while tracking the thugs, thieves and criminal masterminds that claim Gotham City's dark alleys each night. In one magnificent swoop, he descends up on opponents and battles with a fierceness that seems almost inhuman. This is the young Bruce Wayne who assumes the role of Gotham's greatest defender in a fresh retelling of the Dark Knight's beginnings.With incredible gadgets, awesome animation and a cool new vibe, these 13 exciting episodes from the hit series showcase The Batman taking on your favourite villains – The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, Bane – and new crazies you'll love to hate!

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

13 episodes
E01
The Bat in the Belfry
Sat, Sep 11 2004 2:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
After stopping a heist by Rupert Thorne, Batman returns to the batcave to learn that all criminals in Arkham Asylum have mysteriously been released. Batman finds out that it's a crazed clown named Joker whom released them, and he plans to make a blimp full of laughing gas to explode over Gotham so every citizen turns into a lunatic. It's up to Batman to stop him.
E02
Traction
Sat, Sep 25 2004 2:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Three mob bosses want revenge on Batman because he constantly took down their operations. They call in a very mysterious man named Bane to finish him off, once and for all. Bane may seem like a normal criminal, but he has a secret, a secret so powerful that it could destroy all of Gotham. After their first encounter, Bane easily takes down Batman, hurting him badly. Now, Batman must think of a new way to stop this menace.
E03
Call of the Cobblepot
Sat, Sep 18 2004 2:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
After a strange vulture starts to steal diamonds and jewels, Batman decides to find out who's behind this. It turns out that the crook is the rude and selfish Osward Cobblepot, aka Penguin, whom attends Bruce Wayne's party. Alfred tries to catch Penguin for his misbehaviour at the party, but unfortunately, Penguin catches Alfred. Batman must find Penguin's mansion and save Alfred, as well as defeat Penguin and return all the jewels and gems he's stolen.
E04
The Man Who Would Be Bat
Sat, Oct 30 2004 2:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A flock of bats lead Yin and Bennett to Wayne Industries, where Bruce has a scientist named Dr. Langstrom working on a project related to bats. In truth, Langstrom actually develops a serum that can turn him into the ""Man-Bat"", so people will fear him. Man-Bat goes out of control and flies out into the city, feeding on animal blood.
E05
The Big Chill
Sat, Nov 6 2004 3:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Using his new ice powers, Mr. Freeze steals the most rarest and valuable diamonds all over Gotham. When him and Batman first cross paths, he tells the Bat he's the reason why he's a cryogenic monster. It's because of a much earlier chase between them, which led to a cryogenics lab. He will stop at nothing to make Gotham his own personal domain, unless the Batman can think of a way to stop this menace.
E06
The Cat and the Bat
Sat, Oct 2 2004 2:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
After ensuing in a lengthy chase with his new foe, Catwoman, Batman's utility belt gets swiped. Now, with his belt in the wrong hands, Batman must figure out how to find the cat burglar before she puts his belt to no good use.
E07
The Big Heat
Sat, Nov 13 2004 3:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Batman meets Firefly, a man who dresses in a heavily-armoured fly ensemble and has a turbo-enhanced jet pack. Firefly breaks into numerous Gotham companies, destroying their technology, and takes to the skies when Batman arrives. As the Bat finds out, he's no easy foe to bring down. Meanwhile, Bruce meets up with Mayor Grange, who tells him that he's going to have to give his father's charity work to GothCorp instead of Wayne Enterprises due to his lifestyle.
E08
Q & A
Sat, Nov 20 2004 3:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Arthur Brown, an intelligent man now calling himself the Cluemaster, plans revenge upon the people involved in the ""Think Thank Thunk"" game show for letting his opponent win years ago. Can Batman stop him and save Cluemaster's hostages?
E09
The Big Dummy
Sat, Nov 27 2004 3:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Arnold Wesker is a ventriloquist who controls Scarface, a living puppet that has a whole other personality. Together, they pull off bank heists and Scarface promises this is their final one. Scarface, along with two knucklehead muscles, plan on stealing a gold reserve from Gotham Bank. Batman tries to stop the puppet and his lackeys. Meanwhile, Alfred plays matchmaker for Bruce.
E10
Topsy Turvy
Sat, Feb 5 2005 3:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Joker is out of Arkham. He's going after everyone responsible for getting him arrested, turning them into playing cards ... with the Batman being his main target.
E11
Bird of Prey
Sat, Feb 12 2005 3:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Penguin is jealous of Bruce Wayne's wealth and breaks into Wayne Manor. He kidnaps Alfred and ransacks the place while Bruce is doing an interview. Batman arrives to help right in time, only to get chained up by Penguin as well. Can Batman find a way out of this crazy mess?
E12
The Rubberface of Comedy (1)
Sat, Apr 30 2005 2:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Joker's back in town and has a new invention, Joker putty, that can morph anything and everything into rubber or putty. Meanwhile, Chief Rojas tells his Detectives to stop both Joker and the Batman once and for all, saying both of them have no place in Gotham.
E13
The Clayface of Tragedy (2)
Sat, May 7 2005 2:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Leaving of after the previous episode, Ethan transforms into the monstrous Clayface by Joker's putty. After having the whole town fear and loathe him as Clayface, he targets the man he despises the most, Chief Rojas. When Batman and Yin realize who he is, they will have to work together to keep Ethan from becoming anything like Joker.

Season 2

13 episodes

Season 3

13 episodes

Season 4

13 episodes

Season 5

13 episodes

Cast

Rino Romano
Rino Romano as Batman / Bruce Wayne
Ming-Na Wen
Ming-Na Wen as Detective Ellen Yin
Evan Sabara
Evan Sabara as Robin / Dick Grayson
Danielle Judovits
Danielle Judovits as Batgirl / Barbara Gordon
Alastair Duncan
Alastair Duncan as Alfred Pennyworth
Steve Harris
Steve Harris as Detective Ethan Bennett
Mitch Pileggi
Mitch Pileggi as Commissioner Gordon

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