Batman: The Animated Series (often shortened as Batman TAS or BTAS) is an American animated superhero television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. Developed by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, it originally aired on Fox Kids from September 5, 1992, to September 15, 1995, with a total of 85 episodes.[2][3] Mid-way through the series' run, it was re-titled The Adventures of Batman & Robin. Batman: The Animated Series has received widespread acclaim since its release and was hailed as a groundbreaking superhero show, receiving praise for its writing, art design, voice acting, orchestrated soundtrack, and modernization of its title character's source material. Its critical success led to the show winning multiple Daytime Emmy Awards, as well as the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Programming. Batman: The Animated Series TV Series 1992–1995 TV-PG Billionaire Bruce Wayne secretly operates as Batman, a vigilante who battles a rouges' gallery of criminals and supervillains in Gotham City with the aid of various sidekicks and allies. Creators: Bill Finger, Carmine Infantino, Robert Kanigher Stars: Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. S1.E1 The Cat and the Claw: Part I Episode aired Sep 5, 1992 Adrienne Barbeau and Kevin Conroy in Batman: The Animated Series (1992) Catwoman steals a valuable necklace to fund the purchase of land for a mountain lion preserve but is thwarted by a group of terrorists. Director: Kevin Altieri Writers: Sean Catherine Derek, Laren Bright, Jules Dennis Stars: Kevin Conroy, Bob Hastings, Adrienne Barbeau

In 1992, I was 28 years old and one of my favorite cartoons was BATMAN the Animated Series FOX KIDS Action Theater. Batman: The Animated Series TV Series 1992–1995 TV-PG Billionaire Bruce Wayne secretly operates as Batman, a vigilante who battles a rouges' gallery of criminals and supervillains in Gotham City with the aid of various sidekicks and allies. Creators: Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Eric Radomski Stars: Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. S1.E2 On Leather Wings Episode aired Sep 6, 1992 Marc Singer and Kevin Conroy in Batman: The Animated Series (1992) When Man-Bat starts terrorizing Gotham City, everyone mistakenly thinks that Batman is the culprit. Director: Kevin Altieri Writers: Mitch Brian, Bruce Timm, Bob Kane Stars: Kevin Conroy, Bob Hastings, Richard Moll, Marc Singer

Batman: The Animated Series TV Series 1992–1995 Billionaire Bruce Wayne secretly operates as Batman, a vigilante who battles a rouges' gallery of criminals and supervillains in Gotham City with the aid of various sidekicks and allies. Creators Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Eric Radomski Stars Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. S1.E3 Heart of Ice Episode aired Sep 7, 1992 Batman: The Animated Series (1992) Brilliant cryogenics expert Dr. Victor Fries is transformed into Mr. Freeze, a vengeful creature who can only survive in subzero temperatures. Director: Bruce Timm Writers: Paul Dini, Bob Kane, Bill Finger Stars: Kevin Conroy, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Michael Ansara

Batman: The Animated Series TV Series 1992–1995 TV-PG Billionaire Bruce Wayne secretly operates as Batman, a vigilante who battles a rouges' gallery of criminals and supervillains in Gotham City with the aid of various sidekicks and allies. Creators: Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Eric Radomski Stars: Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. S1.E8 The Cat and the Claw: Part II Episode aired Sep 12, 1992 The Cat and the Claw: Part II (1992) When Catwoman infiltrates the underground headquarters of terrorists, both she and Batman are captured and left to die as victims of a viral plague. Director: Dick Sebast Writers: Sean Catherine Derek, Laren Bright, Jules Dennis Stars: Kevin Conroy, Bob Hastings, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Batman: The Animated Series TV Series 1992–1995 TV-PG Billionaire Bruce Wayne secretly operates as Batman, a vigilante who battles a rouges' gallery of criminals and supervillains in Gotham City with the aid of various sidekicks and allies. Creators: Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Eric Radomski Stars: Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. S1.E11 Be a Clown Episode aired Sep 16, 1992 Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy in Batman: The Animated Series (1992) The Joker infiltrates the birthday party of Mayor Hill's son in order to plant a bomb. Director: Frank Paur; Writers: Ted Pedersen, Steve Hayes, Laren Bright Stars: Kevin Conroy, Bob Hastings, Lloyd Bochner

Batman: The Animated Series TV Series 1992–1995 TV-PG Batman: The Animated Series (1992) Billionaire Bruce Wayne secretly operates as Batman, a vigilante who battles a rouges' gallery of criminals and supervillains in Gotham City with the aid of various sidekicks and allies. Creators: Bill Finger, Carmine Infantino, Robert Kanigher Stars: Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. S1.E14 The Clock King Episode aired Sep 21, 1992 The Clock King (1992) When a maniacally punctilious man faces financial ruin because of attorney Hamilton Hill, he transforms into the devious Clock King. Director: Kevin Altieri Writers: David Wise, Martin Pasko, Bob Kane Stars: Kevin Conroy, Lloyd Bochner, Bob Hastings

Batman: The Animated Series (BTAS) premiered on September 5, 1992, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest animated television shows of all time. Developed by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, the series introduced a groundbreaking "Dark Deco" aesthetic, blending film noir influences with Art Deco architecture to create a moody, mature version of Gotham City. Voice Casting: The series features the definitive voices of its lead characters, with Kevin Conroy as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Mark Hamill as The Joker. Original Characters: It famously introduced Harley Quinn, who became so popular she was later added to mainstream DC Comics continuity. Tone & Writing: Known for its thematic complexity and mature storytelling, it humanized many of Batman's rogues, most notably providing a tragic new origin for Mr. Freeze in the Emmy-winning episode "Heart of Ice". Production: The show originally ran for 85 episodes on Fox Kids before being rebranded as The Adventures of Batman & Robin and eventually continuing as The New Batman Adventures. Billionaire Bruce Wayne secretly operates as Batman, a vigilante who battles a rouges' gallery of criminals and supervillains in Gotham City with the aid of various sidekicks and allies. Creators; Bill Finger, Carmine Infantino, Robert Kanigher Stars: Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. S1.E15 The Last Laugh Episode aired Sep 22, 1992 Mark Hamill in Batman: The Animated Series (1992) The Joker's plot to send all of Gotham into insanity with Joker-gas from a garbage scow leads to a battle on the water. Director: Kevin Altieri Writers: Carl Swenson, Sean Catherine Derek, Bob Kane Stars: Kevin Conroy, Bob Hastings, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.