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The Best Episodes of The Adventures of Batman

Every episode of The Adventures of Batman ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Adventures of Batman!

The adventures of Batman, with Robin, the Boy Wonder! Batman and Robin, the Dynamic Duo against crime and corruption, whose real identities as millionaire philanthropist...
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureComedy
Network:CBS
Episodes
34
Avg. Rating
6.3
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.6
6.5
6.2

Best Episodes Summary

"How Many Herring in a Wheelbarrow?" is the best rated episode of "The Adventures of Batman". It scored 7.3/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Hal Sutherland and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/1968. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Joke's on Robin".

  • How Many Herring in a Wheelbarrow?
    7.3/10(53)
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    #1 - How Many Herring in a Wheelbarrow?

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 9/28/1968

    Joker tries to keep the Dynamic Duo off his trail while plotting to destroy all of Gotham with a giant laser.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • The Joke's on Robin
    7.2/10(59)
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    #2 - The Joke's on Robin

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 9/21/1968

    Batman decides to go solo after Robin gets in his way while trying to apprehend the Joker.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Will the Real Robin Please Stand Up?
    7.0/10(1)
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    #3 - Will the Real Robin Please Stand Up?

    Season 1 Episode 21

    Aired 11/23/1968

    Catwoman has a circus performer impersonate Robin and join in her criminal activity.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • He Who Swipes the Ice, Goes to the Cooler
    7.0/10(1)
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    #4 - He Who Swipes the Ice, Goes to the Cooler

    Season 1 Episode 22

    Aired 11/23/1968

    A visiting foreign dignitary is abducted by Mr. Freeze, along with his fortune in jewels.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It Takes Two to Make a Team
    7.0/10(1)
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    #5 - It Takes Two to Make a Team

    Season 1 Episode 33

    Aired 1/4/1969

    Robin's confidence becomes as issue as the Penguin, the Joker, and the Riddler try to break up the Caped Crusaders.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • Opera Buffa
    7.0/10(1)
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    #6 - Opera Buffa

    Season 1 Episode 34

    Aired 1/4/1969

    Can Batman and Robin stop the Joker's crimes before the fat lady sings?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Freeze's Frozen Vikings
    6.9/10(39)
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    #7 - Freeze's Frozen Vikings

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 11/2/1968

    A frozen Viking Ship including the crew of Vikings appears in Gotham Harbor but it's all a plot by the sinister Mr. Freeze.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Crime Computer
    6.9/10(40)
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    #8 - The Crime Computer

    Season 1 Episode 17

    Aired 11/9/1968

    A computer is The Penguin's favorite tool to help him with his criminal activity.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big Birthday Caper
    6.8/10(39)
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    #9 - The Big Birthday Caper

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 10/19/1968

    Penguin and the Riddler team up to bring the Caped Crusader a special surprise for his birthday.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • Two Penguins Too Many
    6.7/10(39)
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    #10 - Two Penguins Too Many

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 10/19/1968

    The Penguin and Joker use a circus as a distraction to rob a few banks in a tank but some actual penguins cause them some trouble.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Crime is Your Crime
    6.6/10(81)
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    #11 - My Crime is Your Crime

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 9/14/1968

    Batman is sued for false arrest in a strange twist by The Penguin and Joker.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • Bubi, Bubi, Who's Got The Ruby?
    6.6/10(46)
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    #12 - Bubi, Bubi, Who's Got The Ruby?

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 10/12/1968

    The Penguin and Catwoman both set their sights on a high priced jewel that has recently arrived in Gotham.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • Hizzoner The Joker
    6.6/10(40)
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    #13 - Hizzoner The Joker

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 11/2/1968

    The Joker robs the Gotham City Treasury and then uses the money to setup city officials he accuses of corruption. Batman and Robin try to sort out the truth of the madman's plans.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • A Bird Out of Hand
    6.5/10(69)
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    #14 - A Bird Out of Hand

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 9/14/1968

    The Penguin has become the newest costumed crusader, but is he for real?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Again Out Again Penguin
    6.3/10(61)
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    #15 - In Again Out Again Penguin

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 9/28/1968

    The Penguin, under the guise of being a prisoner, breaks out of his jail cell and frames Batman and Robin for crimes he commits.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cool, Cruel Mr. Freeze
    6.2/10(61)
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    #16 - The Cool, Cruel Mr. Freeze

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 9/21/1968

    All of Gotham's water will turn to ice unless Mr. Freeze can be stopped but will posing as a criminal work for Batman?

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • 1001 Faces of the Riddler
    6.1/10(40)
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    #17 - 1001 Faces of the Riddler

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 10/12/1968

    The Riddler uses disguises to commit crimes and lead the Dynamic Duo into a trap.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Partners in Peril
    6.0/10(41)
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    #18 - Partners in Peril

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 10/26/1968

    The Joker, The Penguin, and The Riddler have a contest to see which one of them can pull off the greatest crime and take over the criminal empire in Gotham.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • The Great Scarecrow Scare
    6.0/10(1)
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    #19 - The Great Scarecrow Scare

    Season 1 Episode 18

    Aired 11/9/1968

    The Scarecrow has a special plan for Commissioner Gordon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bill Butler

  • A Game of Cat and Mouse
    6.0/10(1)
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    #20 - A Game of Cat and Mouse

    Season 1 Episode 19

    Aired 11/16/1968

    Catwoman hatches a plan to steal the Crown Jewels on exhibit in Gotham City.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • Beware of Living Dolls
    6.0/10(1)
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    #21 - Beware of Living Dolls

    Season 1 Episode 20

    Aired 11/16/1968

    Dollman, a criminal who uses special dolls to carry out his misdeeds, is hunted by Batman and Robin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Simon, the Pieman
    6.0/10(1)
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    #22 - Simon, the Pieman

    Season 1 Episode 23

    Aired 11/30/1968

    Simon the Pieman, a new villain, comes to Gotham with plans of taking control.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • A Mad, Mad Tea Party
    6.0/10(1)
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    #23 - A Mad, Mad Tea Party

    Season 1 Episode 24

    Aired 11/30/1968

    A dinner party hosted by The Riddler, The Joker and Mr. Freeze brings some trouble for Batman.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • From Catwoman with Love
    6.0/10(1)
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    #24 - From Catwoman with Love

    Season 1 Episode 25

    Aired 12/7/1968

    Valentine's Day presents for Batman and Robin from their foes, but are they all trapped?

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: N/A

  • Perilous Playthings
    6.0/10(1)
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    #25 - Perilous Playthings

    Season 1 Episode 26

    Aired 12/7/1968

    Catwoman sets up a trap for Batman and Robin in an abandoned movie studio which has many dangerous toys.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A