Batman 1966
“The worst is yet to come.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- January 12, 1966
- Last Aired
- March 14, 1968
- Format
- 3 seasons · 120 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~50 hours (25 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E39 "The Penguin Declines" (★ 8.2/10)
- Created By
- William Dozier, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
- Network
- ABC
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is Batman?
Batman is a television series that aired on the ABC Television Network from January 12, 1966, to March 14, 1968. Created by William Dozier, Lorenzo Semple Jr., and Bill Finger, the program ran for two and a half seasons.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 120
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 12, 1966
- Last aired
- Mar 14, 1968
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 606 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 120 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- ABC
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Overview
Batman is a television series that aired on the ABC Television Network from January 12, 1966, to March 14, 1968. Created by William Dozier, Lorenzo Semple Jr., and Bill Finger, the program ran for two and a half seasons. The series followed the adventures of wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne, known as Batman, and his ward Dick Grayson, known as Robin. The duo lived a double life as a crime-fighting team in Gotham City. They utilized a secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion to access the Batcave and used the Batmobile to reach crime scenes. Police Commissioner Gordon often contacted them there to report emergencies. Equipped with a utility belt, the pair worked to thwart various master criminals, including The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin, and Catwoman. The show aired twice a week, featuring a format where the first episode concluded in a cliffhanger that was resolved at the start of the second episode. The series featured actors including Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, and Neil Hamilton.
Should you watch it?
“Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a secret life fighting crime in Gotham.”
- iconic portrayal of classic villains
- fast-paced crime fighting adventures
- features dated special effects
- relies on repetitive cliffhanger structures
Watch it if you enjoy classic superhero adventures with a comedic tone.
This is a live-action comedy series suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 34 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hi Diddle Riddle Mytharc Jan 12, 1966
- E2 Smack in the Middle Core Jan 13, 1966
- E3 Fine Feathered Finks Core Jan 19, 1966
- E4 The Penguin's a Jinx Core Jan 20, 1966
- E5 The Joker Is Wild Core Jan 26, 1966
- E6 Batman is Riled Mytharc Jan 27, 1966
- E7 Instant Freeze Core Feb 2, 1966
- E8 Rats Like Cheese Core Feb 3, 1966
- E9 Zelda the Great Core Feb 9, 1966
- E10 A Death Worse Than Fate Core Feb 10, 1966
- E11 A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away Core Feb 16, 1966
- E12 When the Rat's Away the Mice Will Play Core Feb 17, 1966
- E13 The Thirteenth Hat Mytharc Feb 23, 1966
- E14 Batman Stands Pat Core Feb 24, 1966
- E15 The Joker Goes to School Core Mar 2, 1966
- E16 He Meets His Match, The Grisly Ghoul Core Mar 3, 1966
- E17 True or False-Face Core Mar 9, 1966
- E18 Holy Rat Race Core Mar 10, 1966
- E19 The Purr-Fect Crime Core Mar 16, 1966
- E20 Better Luck Next Time Core Mar 17, 1966
- E21 The Penguin Goes Straight Core Mar 23, 1966
- E22 Not Yet, He Ain't Core Mar 24, 1966
- E23 The Ring of Wax Core Mar 30, 1966
- E24 Give 'em the Axe Core Mar 31, 1966
- E25 The Joker Trumps an Ace Core Apr 6, 1966
- E26 Batman Sets the Pace Core Apr 7, 1966
- E27 The Curse of Tut Core Apr 13, 1966
- E28 The Pharaoh's in a Rut Core Apr 14, 1966
- E29 The Bookworm Turns Mytharc Apr 20, 1966
- E30 While Gotham City Burns Core Apr 21, 1966
- E31 Death in Slow Motion Core Apr 27, 1966
- E32 The Riddler's False Notion Core Apr 28, 1966
- E33 Fine Finny Fiends Mytharc May 4, 1966
- E34 Batman Makes the Scenes Mytharc May 5, 1966
Season 2 · 60 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Shoot a Crooked Arrow Mytharc Sep 7, 1966
- E2 Walk the Straight and Narrow Core Sep 8, 1966
- E3 Hot Off the Griddle Core Sep 14, 1966
- E4 The Cat and the Fiddle Mytharc Sep 15, 1966
- E5 The Minstrel's Shakedown Core Sep 21, 1966
- E6 Barbecued Batman? Core Sep 22, 1966
- E7 The Spell of Tut Core Sep 28, 1966
- E8 Tut's Case Is Shut Core Sep 29, 1966
- E9 The Greatest Mother of Them All Core Oct 5, 1966
- E10 Ma Parker Core Oct 6, 1966
- E11 The Clock King's Crazy Crimes Core Oct 12, 1966
- E12 The Clock King Gets Crowned Core Oct 13, 1966
- E13 An Egg Grows in Gotham Core Oct 19, 1966
- E14 The Yegg Foes in Gotham Core Oct 20, 1966
- E15 The Devil's Fingers Core Oct 26, 1966
- E16 The Dead Ringers Core Oct 27, 1966
- E17 Hizzonner the Penguin Core Nov 2, 1966
- E18 Dizzoner the Penguin Core Nov 3, 1966
- E19 Green Ice Core Nov 9, 1966
- E20 Deep Freeze Core Nov 10, 1966
- E21 The Impractical Joker Core Nov 16, 1966
- E22 The Joker's Provokers Core Nov 17, 1966
- E23 Marsha, Queen of Diamonds Core Nov 23, 1966
- E24 Marsha's Scheme of Diamonds Core Nov 24, 1966
- E25 Come Back, Shame Core Nov 30, 1966
- E26 It's How You Play the Game Core Dec 1, 1966
- E27 The Penguin's Nest Core Dec 7, 1966
- E28 The Bird's Last Jest Core Dec 8, 1966
- E29 The Cat's Meow Core Dec 14, 1966
- E30 The Bat's Kow Tow Core Dec 15, 1966
- E31 The Puzzles Are Coming Core Dec 21, 1966
- E32 The Duo Is Slumming Core Dec 22, 1966
- E33 The Sandman Cometh Core Dec 28, 1966
- E34 The Catwoman Goeth Core Dec 29, 1966
- E35 The Contaminated Cowl Core Jan 4, 1967
- E36 The Mad Hatter Runs Afoul Core Jan 5, 1967
- E37 The Zodiac Crimes Core Jan 11, 1967
- E38 The Joker's Hard Times Core Jan 12, 1967
- E39 The Penguin Declines Core Jan 18, 1967
- E40 That Darn Catwoman Core Jan 19, 1967
- E41 Scat! Darn Catwoman Mytharc Jan 25, 1967
- E42 Penguin Is a Girl's Best Friend Core Jan 26, 1967
- E43 Penguin Sets a Trend Core Feb 1, 1967
- E44 Penguin's Disastrous End Core Feb 2, 1967
- E45 Batman's Anniversary Core Feb 8, 1967
- E46 A Riddling Controversy Core Feb 9, 1967
- E47 The Joker's Last Laugh Core Feb 15, 1967
- E48 The Joker's Epitaph Core Feb 16, 1967
- E49 Catwoman Goes to College Core Feb 22, 1967
- E50 Batman Displays His Knowledge Core Feb 23, 1967
- E51 A Piece of the Action Core Mar 1, 1967
- E52 Batman's Satisfaction Core Mar 2, 1967
- E53 King Tut's Coup Core Mar 8, 1967
- E54 Batman's Waterloo Core Mar 9, 1967
- E55 Black Widow Strikes Again Core Mar 15, 1967
- E56 Caught in the Spider's Den Core Mar 16, 1967
- E57 Pop Goes the Joker Core Mar 22, 1967
- E58 Flop Goes the Joker Core Mar 23, 1967
- E59 Ice Spy Mytharc Mar 29, 1967
- E60 The Duo Defy Mytharc Mar 30, 1967
Season 3 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin Mytharc Sep 14, 1967
- E2 Ring Around the Riddler Core Sep 21, 1967
- E3 The Wail of the Siren Core Sep 28, 1967
- E4 The Sport of Penguins Core Oct 5, 1967
- E5 A Horse of Another Color Core Oct 12, 1967
- E6 The Unkindest Tut of All Core Oct 19, 1967
- E7 Louie the Lilac Core Oct 26, 1967
- E8 The Ogg and I Core Nov 2, 1967
- E9 How to Hatch a Dinosaur Core Nov 9, 1967
- E10 Surf's Up! Joker's Under! Core Nov 16, 1967
- E11 The Londinium Larcenies Core Nov 23, 1967
- E12 The Foggiest Notion Core Nov 30, 1967
- E13 The Bloody Tower Core Dec 7, 1967
- E14 Catwoman's Dressed to Kill Core Dec 14, 1967
- E15 The Ogg Couple Core Dec 21, 1967
- E16 The Funny Feline Felonies Core Dec 28, 1967
- E17 The Joke's on Catwoman Core Jan 4, 1968
- E18 Louie's Lethal Lilac Time Core Jan 11, 1968
- E19 Nora Clavicle and the Ladies' Crime Club Core Jan 18, 1968
- E20 Penguin's Clean Sweep Core Jan 25, 1968
- E21 The Great Escape Core Feb 1, 1968
- E22 The Great Train Robbery Core Feb 8, 1968
- E23 I'll Be a Mummy's Uncle Core Feb 22, 1968
- E24 The Joker's Flying Saucer Core Feb 29, 1968
- E25 The Entrancing Dr. Cassandra Mytharc Mar 7, 1968
- E26 Minerva, Mayhem and Millionaires Mytharc Mar 14, 1968
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the title character?
The title character is played by Adam West.
When did the series air?
The series aired on the ABC network between 1966 and 1968.
Who created the show?
The series was created by William Dozier.
Does the show feature villains?
Yes, Batman and Robin defend Gotham City from arch-criminals including The Joker, The Riddler, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
How are the episodes structured?
Episodes aired twice a week, with the first installment typically ending in a cliffhanger resolved in the next episode.
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