Batman 1966
“The worst is yet to come.”
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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 34 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Hi Diddle Riddle Jan 12, 1966
- E2 Smack in the Middle Jan 13, 1966
- E3 Fine Feathered Finks Jan 19, 1966
- E4 The Penguin's a Jinx Jan 20, 1966
- E5 The Joker Is Wild Jan 26, 1966
- E6 Batman is Riled Jan 27, 1966
- E7 Instant Freeze Feb 2, 1966
- E8 Rats Like Cheese Feb 3, 1966
- E9 Zelda the Great Feb 9, 1966
- E10 A Death Worse Than Fate Feb 10, 1966
- E11 A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away Feb 16, 1966
- E12 When the Rat's Away the Mice Will Play Feb 17, 1966
- E13 The Thirteenth Hat Feb 23, 1966
- E14 Batman Stands Pat Feb 24, 1966
- E15 The Joker Goes to School Mar 2, 1966
- E16 He Meets His Match, The Grisly Ghoul Mar 3, 1966
- E17 True or False-Face Mar 9, 1966
- E18 Holy Rat Race Mar 10, 1966
- E19 The Purr-Fect Crime Mar 16, 1966
- E20 Better Luck Next Time Mar 17, 1966
- E21 The Penguin Goes Straight Mar 23, 1966
- E22 Not Yet, He Ain't Mar 24, 1966
- E23 The Ring of Wax Mar 30, 1966
- E24 Give 'em the Axe Mar 31, 1966
- E25 The Joker Trumps an Ace Apr 6, 1966
- E26 Batman Sets the Pace Apr 7, 1966
- E27 The Curse of Tut Apr 13, 1966
- E28 The Pharaoh's in a Rut Apr 14, 1966
- E29 The Bookworm Turns Apr 20, 1966
- E30 While Gotham City Burns Apr 21, 1966
- E31 Death in Slow Motion Apr 27, 1966
- E32 The Riddler's False Notion Apr 28, 1966
- E33 Fine Finny Fiends May 4, 1966
- E34 Batman Makes the Scenes May 5, 1966
Season 2 · 60 episodes
- E1 Shoot a Crooked Arrow Sep 7, 1966
- E2 Walk the Straight and Narrow Sep 8, 1966
- E3 Hot Off the Griddle Sep 14, 1966
- E4 The Cat and the Fiddle Sep 15, 1966
- E5 The Minstrel's Shakedown Sep 21, 1966
- E6 Barbecued Batman? Sep 22, 1966
- E7 The Spell of Tut Sep 28, 1966
- E8 Tut's Case is Shut Sep 29, 1966
- E9 The Greatest Mother of Them All Oct 5, 1966
- E10 Ma Parker Oct 6, 1966
- E11 The Clock King's Crazy Crimes Oct 12, 1966
- E12 The Clock King Gets Crowned Oct 13, 1966
- E13 An Egg Grows in Gotham Oct 19, 1966
- E14 The Yegg Foes in Gotham Oct 20, 1966
- E15 The Devil's Fingers Oct 26, 1966
- E16 The Dead Ringers Oct 27, 1966
- E17 Hizzonner the Penguin Nov 2, 1966
- E18 Dizzoner the Penguin Nov 3, 1966
- E19 Green Ice Nov 9, 1966
- E20 Deep Freeze Nov 10, 1966
- E21 The Impractical Joker Nov 16, 1966
- E22 The Joker's Provokers Nov 17, 1966
- E23 Marsha, Queen of Diamonds Nov 23, 1966
- E24 Marsha's Scheme of Diamonds Nov 24, 1966
- E25 Come Back, Shame Nov 30, 1966
- E26 It's How You Play the Game Dec 1, 1966
- E27 The Penguin's Nest Dec 7, 1966
- E28 The Bird's Last Jest Dec 8, 1966
- E29 The Cat's Meow Dec 14, 1966
- E30 The Bat's Kow Tow Dec 15, 1966
- E31 The Puzzles Are Coming Dec 21, 1966
- E32 The Duo Is Slumming Dec 22, 1966
- E33 The Sandman Cometh Dec 28, 1966
- E34 The Catwoman Goeth Dec 29, 1966
- E35 The Contaminated Cowl Jan 4, 1967
- E36 The Mad Hatter Runs Afoul Jan 5, 1967
- E37 The Zodiac Crimes Jan 11, 1967
- E38 The Joker's Hard Times Jan 12, 1967
- E39 The Penguin Declines Jan 18, 1967
- E40 That Darn Catwoman Jan 19, 1967
- E41 Scat! Darn Catwoman Jan 25, 1967
- E42 Penguin Is a Girl's Best Friend Jan 26, 1967
- E43 Penguin Sets a Trend Feb 1, 1967
- E44 Penguin's Disastrous End Feb 2, 1967
- E45 Batman's Anniversary Feb 8, 1967
- E46 A Riddling Controversy Feb 9, 1967
- E47 The Joker's Last Laugh Feb 15, 1967
- E48 The Joker's Epitaph Feb 16, 1967
- E49 Catwoman Goes to College Feb 22, 1967
- E50 Batman Displays His Knowledge Feb 23, 1967
- E51 A Piece of the Action Mar 1, 1967
- E52 Batman's Satisfaction Mar 2, 1967
- E53 King Tut's Coup Mar 8, 1967
- E54 Batman's Waterloo Mar 9, 1967
- E55 Black Widow Strikes Again Mar 15, 1967
- E56 Caught in the Spider's Den Mar 16, 1967
- E57 Pop Goes the Joker Mar 22, 1967
- E58 Flop Goes the Joker Mar 23, 1967
- E59 Ice Spy Mar 29, 1967
- E60 The Duo Defy Mar 30, 1967
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin Sep 14, 1967
- E2 Ring Around the Riddler Sep 21, 1967
- E3 The Wail of the Siren Sep 28, 1967
- E4 The Sport of Penguins Oct 5, 1967
- E5 A Horse of Another Color Oct 12, 1967
- E6 The Unkindest Tut of All Oct 19, 1967
- E7 Louie the Lilac Oct 26, 1967
- E8 The Ogg and I Nov 2, 1967
- E9 How to Hatch a Dinosaur Nov 9, 1967
- E10 Surf's Up! Joker's Under! Nov 16, 1967
- E11 The Londinium Larcenies Nov 23, 1967
- E12 The Foggiest Notion Nov 30, 1967
- E13 The Bloody Tower Dec 7, 1967
- E14 Catwoman's Dressed to Kill Dec 14, 1967
- E15 The Ogg Couple Dec 21, 1967
- E16 The Funny Feline Felonies Dec 28, 1967
- E17 The Joke's on Catwoman Jan 4, 1968
- E18 Louie's Lethal Lilac Time Jan 11, 1968
- E19 Nora Clavicle and the Ladies' Crime Club Jan 18, 1968
- E20 Penguin's Clean Sweep Jan 25, 1968
- E21 The Great Escape Feb 1, 1968
- E22 The Great Train Robbery Feb 8, 1968
- E23 I'll Be a Mummy's Uncle Feb 22, 1968
- E24 The Joker's Flying Saucer Feb 29, 1968
- E25 The Entrancing Dr. Cassandra Mar 7, 1968
- E26 Minerva, Mayhem and Millionaires 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.