8.5/102 votes#1 - The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (1)
Season 10 Episode 17 - Aired 2/9/1964
A poor 18th century English coastal farming community survives the King's ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked leader called the Scarecrow. The ring's success leads King George to order the Royal Army's General Pugh to capture and execute the ringleaders. It is a battle both of wits and action that the Scarecrow must win to save not only his own life but those of the men he leads while keeping the vital smuggling operation running.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Russell Thorndike
7.0/101 votes#2 - A Man Greatly Beloved
Season 2 Episode 33 - Aired 5/12/1957
A precocious, pigtailed girl attaches herself to a grumpy loner in the hopes of learning his secrets.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: N/A
6.5/102 votes#3 - The Clock King's Crazy Crimes
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 10/12/1966
After a robbery aided by a rigged timepiece, Batman and Robin deduce the Clock King must be in Gotham City. Disguised as a pop art expert, the villain brings his latest masterpiece to the Parkhurst Gallery. But everyone is surprised when the sculpture turns out to be more than just a piece of art, and the Clock King makes off with a valuable time-related painting. Batman and Robin follow a clue to the villain's hideout, unaware that a trap awaits them.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Bill Finger
6.5/102 votes#4 - The Clock King Gets Crowned
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 10/13/1966
Aunt Harriet purchases a clock as a birthday present for Bruce Wayne, unaware that it is a plant by the Clock King. But when the villain learns that a control switch meant for his final caper has been errantly placed on the timepiece, he breaks into Wayne Manor to retrieve it, nabbing some valuable watches in the meantime. Batman and Robin shortly deduce his master plan and race to stop him.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Bill Finger
- 5.0/101 votes
#5 - The Salted Mine
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/1959
Alice Batson hires Slade, a private detective, to determine whether she has been swindled in her purchase of a worthless mine. (Pilot for the series. This production appeared on Schlitz Playhouse of Stars)
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Frank Gruber
0.5/101 votes#6 - Log 095: Purse Snatcher
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/1970
Reed and Malloy have to think outside the box to capture an intelligent yet neglected teenage purse snatcher. Their efforts to talk sense into him before he commits a much more serious crime prove to be futile.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Michael Donovan
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"The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (1)" is the best rated episode directed by James Neilson. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Russell Thorndike. It aired on 2/9/1964 and is rated 1.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "A Man Greatly Beloved".