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The Best Episodes of Batman Beyond Season 1

Every episode of Batman Beyond Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Batman Beyond Season 1!

As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled...
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Network:The WB

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Rebirth (1)" is the best rated episode of "Batman Beyond" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 952 votes. Directed by Curt Geda and written by Paul Dini, Alan Burnett, it aired on 1/10/1999. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Rebirth (2)".

  • Rebirth (1)
    8.4/10952 votes

    #1 - Rebirth (1)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/1999

    Teenager Terry McGinnis asks a retired Bruce Wayne for help in the wake of his father's murder.

    Director: Curt Geda

    Writer: Paul Dini, Alan Burnett

  • Rebirth (2)
    8.3/10882 votes

    #2 - Rebirth (2)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/1999

    Bruce and Terry team up to fight Derek Powers, and Bruce begins mentoring Terry to fill his superhero shoes.

    Director: Curt Geda

    Writer: Stan Berkowitz

  • Black Out
    7.8/10735 votes

    #3 - Black Out

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/1999

    Terry must deal with a dangerous shape-shifter named Inque, and the experience teaches him that he's not fully prepared to become the next Batman.

    Director: Dan Riba

    Writer: N/A

  • Golem
    7.1/10709 votes

    #4 - Golem

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/1999

    After being pushed around by classmates and by his father, Willie Watt gains the power to take matters into his own hands through a GLM construction robot.

    Director: Butch Lukic

    Writer: Hilary Bader

  • Meltdown
    8.5/10774 votes

    #5 - Meltdown

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/1999

    Mr. Freeze is given a new body by scientists, but it soon breaks down, sending him on a rampage.

    Director: Curt Geda

    Writer: Hilary Bader

  • Heroes
    7.2/10687 votes

    #6 - Heroes

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/1999

    The Terrific Trio, a band of new superheroes, arrive in town and make Batman feel insignificant until he uncovers their true nefarious motives.

    Director: Butch Lukic

    Writer: Rich Fogel

  • Shriek
    8.0/10690 votes

    #7 - Shriek

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/14/1999

    A sound-waves researcher transforms into Shriek, a villain who can control sound, and Batman must thwart his evil plans.

    Director: Curt Geda

    Writer: Stan Berkowitz

  • Dead Man's Hand
    7.9/10691 votes

    #8 - Dead Man's Hand

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/21/1999

    Terry meets a girl with a buried secret and feels like she's his kindred spirit. Meanwhile, Batman must battle a gang of villains who dress like playing cards.

    Director: Dan Riba

    Writer: Stan Berkowitz

  • The Winning Edge
    7.4/10651 votes

    #9 - The Winning Edge

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/11/1999

    A new drug leads student athletes to commit violent crimes, and Bane is the likely drug supplier.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Rich Fogel

  • Spellbound
    7.8/10638 votes

    #10 - Spellbound

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/1/1999

    People begin committing crimes for Spellbinder while under hypnosis, so Batman must figure out a way to unmask this sly villain.

    Director: Butch Lukic

    Writer: N/A

  • Disappearing Inque
    7.9/10641 votes

    #11 - Disappearing Inque

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/8/1999

    Inque breaks free and sets out to murder Batman and Bruce.

    Director: Curt Geda

    Writer: Stan Berkowitz

  • A Touch of Curaré
    8.0/10639 votes

    #12 - A Touch of Curaré

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/15/1999

    An assassin goes after Commissioner Gordon's husband.

    Director: Dan Riba

    Writer: Hilary Bader

  • Ascension
    8.1/10642 votes

    #13 - Ascension

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/22/1999

    Derek Powers' alter ego Blight is revealed, so his son takes over his corporation and asks Batman to track down his dad, who's on the lam.

    Director: Yukio Suzuki

    Writer: N/A