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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Batman Season 1 Episode 7 - The Big Heat
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    #1 - The Big Heat

    S1:E7

    Batman deals with an arsonist known as Firefly and problems involving Gotham's mayor.

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writers:Christopher L. Yost, J.D. Murray

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  2. The Batman Season 1 Episode 8 - Q&A
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    #2 - Q&A

    S1:E8

    Batman attempts to outsmart the Cluemaster, who's seeking revenge on several game-show producers.

    Director:Brandon Vietti
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  3. The Batman Season 1 Episode 9 - The Big Dummy
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    #3 - The Big Dummy

    S1:E9

    Batman tracks a thief known as the Ventriloquist, who appears to be controlled by a puppet called Scarface.

    Director:Sam Liu
    Writer:Bob Goodman

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  4. The Batman Season 1 Episode 11 - Bird of Prey
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    #4 - Bird of Prey

    S1:E11

    The Penguin attempts to rob Bruce Wayne's mansion while a TV crew is filming there.

    Director:Brandon Vietti
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  5. The Batman Season 1 Episode 12 - The Rubberface of Comedy (1)
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    #5 - The Rubberface of Comedy (1)

    S1:E12

    The Joker uses a new weapon that turns anything into rubber or putty; the police chief wants Batman arrested.

    Director:Sam Liu
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  6. The Batman Season 1 Episode 13 - The Clayface of Tragedy (2)
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    #6 - The Clayface of Tragedy (2)

    S1:E13

    Batman investigates a villain known as Clayface, who is able to transform into other people.

    Directors:Sam Liu, Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Greg Weisman

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  7. The Batman Season 2 Episode 2 - Riddled
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    #7 - Riddled

    S2:E2

    A mysterious villain known as the Riddler challenges Yin, secretly helped by Batman, to a number of riddles. Things are not what they seem from the riddles...

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writers:Christopher L. Yost, J.D. Murray

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  8. The Batman Season 2 Episode 3 - Fire & Ice
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    #8 - Fire & Ice

    S2:E3

    Firefly and Mr. Freeze team up to put their devastating plan into action: permanently putting Gotham City in a never-ending winter. Once the policeman's gala charity ball is put on ice, it's all up to the Batman.

    Director:Sam Liu
    Writer:Joseph Kuhr

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  9. The Batman Season 2 Episode 5 - Swamped
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    #9 - Swamped

    S2:E5

    Killer Croc, a half-man, half reptile plans to submerge all of Gotham in water in order to facilitate his plundering of the city.

    Director:Brandon Vietti
    Writers:Greg Klein, Tom Pugsley

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  10. The Batman Season 2 Episode 6 - Pets
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    #10 - Pets

    S2:E6

    Penguin discovers a sonic device that allows him to turn Man-Bat into his personal slave. Meanwhile, Alfred must deal with a raccoon which has found its way into the Bat-Cave and is wreaking havoc on the electric equipment.

    Directors:Sam Liu, Seung Eun Kim
    Writers:Michael Jelenic, Christopher L. Yost, J.D. Murray

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  11. The Batman Season 2 Episode 7 - Meltdown
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    #11 - Meltdown

    S2:E7

    Ethan Bennett is captured and put on trial for his crimes as Clayface. He's released on probation but he may find the temptations of a criminal life too great.

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writers:Michael Jelenic, Greg Weisman

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  12. The Batman Season 2 Episode 8 - JTV
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    #12 - JTV

    S2:E8

    Joker pirates the airwaves of Gotham in order to broadcast his crimes on TV as entertainment. When Detective Yin's overzealous new partner tries to bring the clown prince of crime down, he merely becomes Joker's latest "co-star." Batman must find where Joker is broadcasting from before he can carry out his plan to make Gotham die of laughter!

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writers:Greg Weisman, Duane Capizzi

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  13. The Batman Season 2 Episode 9 - Ragdolls to Riches
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    #13 - Ragdolls to Riches

    S2:E9

    Ragdoll, a triple-jointed contortionist, crosses paths with Batman and Catwoman while continuously trying to steal priceless artifacts. Also, Selina Kyle befriends Bruce Wayne ... but what are her intentions?

    Directors:Seung Eun Kim, Brandon Vietti
    Writers:Adam Beechen, Alexx Van Dyne

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  14. The Batman Season 2 Episode 10 - The Butler Did It
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    #14 - The Butler Did It

    S2:E10

    Spellbinder, a three-eyed mystic with the ability to induce both hypnosis and visions employs the servants of the rich to steal the Eye of Sarkana -- including Alfred!

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Adam Beechen

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  15. The Batman Season 2 Episode 12 - Strange Minds
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    #15 - Strange Minds

    S2:E12

    Joker takes Detective Yin hostage, but once captured he refuses to tell of her whereabouts. Convinced it's the only way to learn Yin's location before she meets her demise, Batman uses a device created by Professor Hugo Strange to enter the bizarre brain of the Joker in search of an answer.

    Directors:Sam Liu, Brandon Vietti
    Writers:Adam Beechen, Greg Weisman

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  16. The Batman Season 2 Episode 13 - Night and the City
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    #16 - Night and the City

    S2:E13

    Joker, Penguin, and Riddler battle over control of the city, until finally deciding to settle their differences by giving all of Gotham over to whoever is able to capture and discover the true identity of the Batman.

    Director:Brandon Vietti
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  17. The Batman Season 3 Episode 4 - A Fistful of Felt
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    #17 - A Fistful of Felt

    S3:E4

    After his most recent crime spree, Arnold Wesker is taken to Arkham and apparently ""cured"" by Dr. Hugo Strange. A new career as a children's entertainer lies before Wesker ... but can he escape the shadow of Scarface?

    Director:Anthony Chun
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  18. The Batman Season 3 Episode 5 - RPM
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    #18 - RPM

    S3:E5

    A new villain, Gearhead, makes his first appearance robbing a charity race, and Batman soon finds himself forced to upgrade the Batmobile to keep up with the cybernetic bad guy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Christopher L. Yost

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  19. The Batman Season 3 Episode 6 - Brawn
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    #19 - Brawn

    S3:E6

    The Joker is on a rampage when he gets hold of Bane's injection system and turns himself into a rampaging beast.

    Director:Brandon Vietti
    Writer:Alexx Van Dyne

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  20. The Batman Season 3 Episode 7 - The Laughing Cats
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    #20 - The Laughing Cats

    S3:E7

    When a rare Black Siberian Leopard is stolen, Batman and Batgirl suspect Catwoman and go to protect the second Black Siberian Leopard. But what happens when Joker beats them to the punch and brings the cats to Killgore Steed? It's a maze of doom with dangerous creatures. Can Catwoman, Batman, and Batgirl escape, or will they end up on Joker's wall?

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Joseph Kuhr

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  21. The Batman Season 3 Episode 9 - Cash For Toys
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    #21 - Cash For Toys

    S3:E9

    When Wayne Industries shuts down Cosmo Krank, a toymaker with a spotty safety record, the demented villain takes revenge by trying to shut down Bruce Wayne - permanently - with his diabolical toys.

    Director:Anthony Chun
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  22. The Batman Season 3 Episode 10 - The Apprentice
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    #22 - The Apprentice

    S3:E10

    Inspired by the Batman/Batgirl partnership, the Joker decides to recruit his own sidekick and gain a partner in crime.

    Director:Brandon Vietti
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  23. The Batman Season 3 Episode 11 - Thunder
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    #23 - Thunder

    S3:E11

    Maximillian Zeus, a millionaire who is also a Greek history fanatic, takes control of Gotham from the sky after losing to Mayor Grange in a re-election.

    Director:Christopher Berkeley
    Writer:Paul Giacoppo

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  24. The Batman Season 3 Episode 12 - The Icy Depths
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    #24 - The Icy Depths

    S3:E12

    The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, and Alfred's old school chum are all on the trail of a sunken treasure in Gotham Harbor.

    Director:Anthony Chun
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  25. The Batman Season 3 Episode 13 - Gotham's Ultimate Criminal Mastermind
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    #25 - Gotham's Ultimate Criminal Mastermind

    S3:E13

    Hugo Strange creates a AI database called DAVE (Digitally Advanced Villain Emulator), encoded with the minds of Gotham's greatest criminals, in order to better predict their crimes. However, DAVE breaks free and proclaims himself to be "Gotham's ultimate criminal mastermind".

    Director:Brandon Vietti
    Writer:Alexx Van Dyne

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Big Heat" is the worst rated episode of "The Batman". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Seung Eun Kim and written by Christopher L. Yost, J.D. Murray, it aired on 11/13/2004. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Q&A".