Batman: The Animated Series

FavoritedFavorite 78
FOX (ended 1995)
EDIT

Show Summary

  • Ended
Batman: the Animated Series was an animated series that premiered on September 5, 1992. The series was based on the popular Batman comics created by Bob Kane. The series focused on the adventures of Batman a dark vigilante hero who defends Gotham City from a variety of costumed villains that include The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, The Riddler, The Mad Hatter, Ra's Al Ghul, Bane, Killer Croc, Clayface, and The Clock King. Batman is the secret identity of millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. The highly successful series merged revolutionary animation and great storytelling. The series was so successful that a feature film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was released during the run of the series and a direct to video feature Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero was also created. The first seasons of the series focused mainly on the adventures of Batman. In the last season the series was retitled The Adventures of Batman and Robin and focused on the adventures of both Batman and his younger crime fighting associate Robin. The last new episode of the series was broadcast on September 15, 1995. The series was followed by a spinoff utilizing different animation entitled Batman Gotham Knights. Episodes of Batman Gotham Knights, episodes of Superman, and reruns of Batman: the Animated Series were broadcast in 1997 under the title The New Batman/Superman Adventures. Spinoff: Batman Gotham Knights Related Shows that feature Crossovers: Batman Beyond, Superman, and Justice League. Emmy Awards and Nominations 1993 Winner: Alan Burnett, Jean MacCurdy, Eric Radomski, Randy Rogel, Tom Ruegger, Dick Sebast, and Bruce W. Timm, "Robin's Reckoning" [1] Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) Other Awards or Nominations Annie Award (The Annie Awards are given out in a variety of animation related categories): 1998 Winner: Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Video Production First Telecast: September 5, 1992 Last Telecast: September 15, 1995 Episodes: 85 Color Episodes (85 half-hour episodes, 7 two-part episodes, 1 Feature Movie, 1 Direct to Video Movie) Production: Warner Brothers Studios Animation Production: Sunrise, Inc.moreless
8.9
out of 10
Avg Rating: Great
3,647 votes
  • Your Rating: 10
    "Perfect"
  • Your Rating: 9.5
    "Superb"
  • Your Rating: 9
    "Superb"
  • Your Rating: 8.5
    "Great"
  • Your Rating: 8
    "Great"
  • Your Rating: 7.5
    "Good"
  • Your Rating: 7
    "Good"
  • Your Rating: 6.5
    "Fair"
  • Your Rating: 6
    "Fair"
  • Your Rating: 5.5
    "Mediocre"
  • Your Rating: 5
    "Mediocre"
  • Your Rating: 4.5
    "Poor"
  • Your Rating: 4
    "Poor"
  • Your Rating: 3.5
    "Bad"
  • Your Rating: 3
    "Bad"
  • Your Rating: 2.5
    "Terrible"
  • Your Rating: 2
    "Terrible"
  • Your Rating: 1.5
    "Abysmal"
  • Your Rating: 1
    "Abysmal"
Rate Now!

Episode Guide

See All
S 4 :  Ep 25 Aired 3/17/98
S 3 :  Ep 15 Aired 9/15/95
go
Amazon
Buy
iTunes
Buy
S 3 :  Ep 14 Aired 9/14/95
go
Amazon
Buy
iTunes
Buy
S 3 :  Ep 13 Aired 9/13/95
go
Amazon
Buy
iTunes
Buy
S 3 :  Ep 12 Aired 9/12/95
go
Amazon
Buy
iTunes
Buy

Cast & Crew

See All EDIT

Watch Batman: The Animated Series Full Episodes

See All

Batman: The Animated Series News

See All

Fan Reviews (206)

See All

  • My favorite Batman cartoon ever.

    10
    "Perfect"
    By NathanRoth, Jan 02, 2012
    To me Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are the original Batman and Joker. I hate Christan Bale is my least favorite Batman. For one thing Kevin Conroy doesn't have talk in stupid voice he can do Batman naturally.And the joker has always been my favorite in this cartoon. When i was kid i rarely got to watch this show but every time i did watch it was the greatest show ever following The New Batman Adventures and Batman Beyond.Mark Hamill was a scary Joker with sense of humor. This cartoon is way better than Batman the bold and the Brave.moreless

  • With it's dark story line, creative and complex characters, and excellent adaptation from the comic books, Batman: TAS still stands as the greatest Batman cartoon to this day

    10
    "Perfect"
    By That_TV_Dude, Oct 26, 2011
    Batman is by far my all time favorite superhero in the DC universe of comics. The comics were dark and complicated, the stories were gripping, and it had excellent characters. So it would be no surprise to see him be turned into a TV show. Out of all of them though, the one that will probably remain the best Batman cartoon forever is Batman: TAS. Doing adaptations from the comics themselves, Batman: TAS does a wonderful job in sucking you in, and keeping you glued to the show. Normally, when it comes to adaptations, they tend to screw up some of the characters and how they came to be a little bit, but not this show. Batman: TAS does an excellent job portraying the characters and developing them so well. From Batman to the villains, and Robin and Batgirl. They are all perfectly developed and complex, and you will come to love them all. You even feel some sympathy with the villains as to how they came to be, like Mr. Freeze and how his life was ruined. The artwork is excellent in this show. It has the right amount of darkness in each scene, the characters have original designs that are close to the comic books, and Gotham City looks really interesting. The animation is supremely well done and is still some of the best to this day. The show also manages to combine the genres of Mystery, Drama, and they even add a little bit of Comedy in there, and the result is excellent execution with all of them combined. Even the voice work is excellent. Everyone sounds like who they are supposed to be and Mark Hamil was The Joker and that was shocking when I heard about that. The stories are interesting and have plenty of twists and turns to them that are guaranteed to keep you entertained throughout the show. My only complaint with this show is that it only lasted for 4 seasons. Now that may be a long time in terms of cartoons, but this show could have gone on longer, and maybe have 8 seasons. If you are looking for one of the darkest and greatest shows based on a superhero, then go see Batman: TAS. Go to a movie store and pick up the 4 seasons of this show, you won't be sorry.moreless

  • This was my childhood loved this cartoon definately a classic

    10
    "Perfect"
    By jakratchet12, Oct 23, 2011
    I have always been a batman fan since this show came out when i was very young at the time. becuz of this show i was obsessed with batman and Mark Hamill had the best voice for the joker he made the character very sadistic and how crazy he was even though it was a kids show and he didnt really kill people the joker was still creepy along with harley quinn and all the villains were good i think batman has always had the best villains i know its kinda late reviewing this show and i got bored and say this show listed and i had to review this show cuz of the returning memories when i saw the title haha also i loved the theme song to the show and im repeating myself anyway very good show
    moreless

  • Best Batman series to date

    10
    "Perfect"
    By Southparkfa, Sep 16, 2011
    This show is about Batman and him defending Gothem City from villians such as the joker and Two-face etc. I have realy only seen one episode or 2 so far, and I already have to say that I think this is the best Batman series, movie, anything to date. First of all, I like the animation style, it really fits to Batman and his character. Also, the actors who play Batman and his villians are superb actors, they really make the characters seem real. Overall, I have only seen a coupe episodes and I'm already blown away, so I'm expecting great things from this show, and my favorite Superhero. 10/10 A+moreless

  • amazing

    10
    "Perfect"
    By damonster0004, Sep 16, 2011
    now this is batman ive liked batman ever since i was in the womb. batman the animated series is great and its a classic. i have volume 1 that has 28 episodes on it. all the episodes are great this is probably the best batman show this and batman beyond. justice legue, justice legue unlimited and teen titans are also great. so this is my review for batman the animated series.
    now this is batman ive liked batman ever since i was in the womb. batman the animated series is great and its a classic. i have volume 1 that has 28 episodes on it. all the episodes are great this is probably the best batman show this and batman beyond. justice legue, justice legue unlimited and teen titans are also great. so this is my review for batman the animated series.moreless
WRITE A REVIEW
 

Batman: The Animated Series Forums


Add a Topic See All
Last Activity
Replies

Photos

See All

Related Shows

Contributors

Become a contributor
More
Less

TV Listings

Full Listings

More Info About This Show

Categories

Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids

Themes

altruistic behavior, cartoon violence, characters with double lives, evil company, facing danger

TV.com Properties | Shows | Videos | News | Listings | Forums | People | Photos | TV.com Blog

CBS Entertainment | About TV.com | About CBS Interactive | Jobs | Advertise

© 2012 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Ad Choice | Terms of Use