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Batman S1E16 — He Meets His Match, The Grisly Ghoul

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Batman•Season 1•Episode 16

He Meets His Match, The Grisly Ghoul

7.6/10 · 667 votesMar 3, 196625 min

Ranked #14 of 34 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

A power failure prevents Batman and Robin from being electrocuted. Meanwhile, a recording Batman made confirms that cheerleader Susie is one of the Joker's confederates. Robin, in his Dick Grayson identity, attempts to infiltrate the gang. Meanwhile, the Joker's main plot is finally revealed. Members

Directed byMurray Golden

Written byLorenzo Semple Jr.

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Adam West

Adam West

Batman

Burt Ward

Burt Ward

Robin

Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

Commissioner Gordon

Stafford Repp

Stafford Repp

Chief O'Hara

Alan Napier

Alan Napier

Alfred

Madge Blake

Madge Blake

Aunt Harriet Cooper

William Dozier

William Dozier

Narrator (voice)

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Lorenzo Semple Jr.

Lorenzo Semple Jr.

Writer

M

Murray Golden

Director

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Episode Summary

"He Meets His Match, The Grisly Ghoul" is episode 16 of Batman season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 667 votes, ranking #14 of 34 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Murray Golden and written by Lorenzo Semple Jr., it aired on March 3, 1966.

Next: E17 · True or False-Face Best of Season 1