Batman Beyond: The Winning Edge

Episode score 8.6 Great

The Winning Edge

  • 9.
  • Season: 1
  • Episode: 9
  • First Aired: 4/10/1999
  • Prod Code: 05

EPISODE OVERVIEW

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Somone's selling dangerous strength enhancing drugs, and Terry is suspected of using due to his erratic schedule and constant exhaustion. Add a recap »

Writers:
Rich Fogel
Director:
Yukio Suzuki
Stars:
Lauren Tom (Dana Tan)
Teri Garr (Mary McGinnis)
Will Friedle (Terry McGinnis / Batman)
Ryan O'Donohue (Matt McGinnis)
Stockard Channing (Commissioner Barbara Gordon (1999-2000))
Kevin Conroy (Bruce Wayne)
Yvette Lowenthal (Chelsea Cunningham)
Recurring Role:
Seth Green (Nelson Nash)
Guest Star:
Larry Drake (Jackson Chappell)
Peter Jason (Coach Creagar)
Ian Ziering (Mason Forrest)
David Walsh (Dirk)
Marc Worden (Jody)
Bruce Timm (Jokerz Leader)
  • When Batman ties up Bane's nurse, the rope is coiled five times around the nurse's body. In the next shot, there are six coils. edit »
  • The number of petals on the flower the Joker wears on his jacket changes from six to seven between shots. edit »
  • Trivia: It's been 20 years since Bane left prison. Twenty years is the same amount of time that Bruce stopped being Batman. edit »
  • This episode, along with "Golem" and "Dead Man's Hand" were released on VHS as Batman Beyond: School Dayz. It was later paired up with the VHS release of Batman Beyond: Spellbound (consisting of "Spellbound", "Hooked Up" and "A Touch Of Curare") on DVD. edit »
  • This episode, along with "Golem", "Dead Man's Hand" and "Meltdown" were released on DVD with "Rebirth" (parts one and two) a.k.a. Batman Beyond: The Movie. edit »
  • As the second original Batman villain to return, Bane makes his Batman Beyond appearance as a sickly, skinny, old man recovering from Venom addiction. edit »
  • News Anchor: Although their coach denies any involvement, he's been given a "time-out" from teaching. edit »
  • Terry: You've got any ideas on how to play this?
    Bruce: Arch criminals I know how to handle. Mothers are something else. edit »
  • Robber #1: Look I'm on the big screen!
    Batman: (kicks him) Five hunderd channels and nothing good on! edit »
  • Terry: What is it?
    Bruce: Venom. A highly addictive steroid compound. Only one man has the formula. Bane.
    Terry: I heard of him.
    Bruce: You're going to meet him as well.
    Terry: Sure, as long as I'm home by nine.
    (Bruce gives him a look)
    Terry: (gives back an innocent look) I told you I was in trouble. edit »
  • Dana: Wasn't that a great game! I mean the part you stayed awake for.
    Terry: Wasn't you. Honest. I'm just seriously REM deprived. See ya tomorrow. edit »
  • 8.7
    saiyanman5215's avatarmember since: Apr 20, 2005

    The Winning Edge

    The Bottom Line: "Fine example"

    Someone's selling illegal performance enhancing patches or "slappers" to the Hamilton Hill High Athletes and Terry is suspected of use b/c of his eradict behavior. ...Continue »

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