Written by: Robert Goodman
Story by: Paul Dini & Robert Goodman
Directed by: Atsuko Tanaka
Originally Aired: February 28, 1998
DVD: Batman: TAS, Volume 4
Summary: Robin becomes involved with a young girl, only to find that her father is hiding a dark secret.
Arc Notes: Clayface is captured by the authorities at the end of this episode; he eventually finds his way to crime boss Morgan Edge’s private collection at some point between this episode and Justice League.
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Written by Paul Dini
Directed by Dan Riba
Originally Aired: September 20, 1997
DVD: Superman TAS: Volume 2
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Summary: An all-powerful being from the fifth dimension takes an interest in annoying Superman. Hilarity ensues. Read more…
Written by: Paul Dini
Directed by: No credit listed for this one, oddly.
Originally Aired January 25, 2003
DVD: Haven’t you gotten the hint yet?
Summary: Static pursues a wayward classmate to Gotham City after he finds out she’s been duped into believing a company can cure her of Bang Baby Syndrome. When it turns out the company is a front for Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, Batman shows up to help.
Arc Notes: Static’s presumed first visit to Gotham, where he later re-locates. Static and Batman learn each other’s secret identities. Read more…
Written by: Dwayne McDuffie
Directed by: Dan Riba
Originally Aired: October 18th, 2003
DVD: Justice League, Season Two
Summary: Wonder Woman’s attempts to get out and enjoy life a little bit quickly find her wrapped up in an international indecent that will force her to choose between a newfound friendship and the security of the planet.
Arc Notes: Second part of the Vandal Savage trilogy. First mention of Kaznia since Superman: TAS. Wonder Woman knows Batman’s secret identity. Read more…
Teleplay by Dennis O’Neil and Len Wein
Story by Dennis O’Neil
Directed by Kevin Altieri
Original Airdates:
DVD: Batman TAS Volume 3
Summary: Batman must work with the mysterious Ra’s Al Ghul in order to find Robin and Ra’s’ daughter Talia. However, the kidnapping is merely a test by Ra’s to see if Batman is worthy of being brought into Ra’s apocalyptic schemes.
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Written by Marty Isenberg, Robert N. Skir
Directed by Boyd Kirkland
Originally Aired November 20, 1992.
DVD: Batman, The Animated Series, Volume Two
Summary: Batman continues his war on crime. Meanwhile, Batman investigates someone apparently playing a game of copycat. One of the two hides a shocking secret.
Arc Notes: Final appearance of HARDAC or its minions.
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Written by Robert Goodman
Directed by Dan Riba
Original Airdate: January 30, 1999
DVD: Batman Beyond, Volume One
Summary: Derek Powers hires the technological shapeshifter Inque to commit corporate espionage, but after stowing away on the Batmobile, she stumbles onto a much bigger secret.
Arc Notes: This was the first clear look at Bruce Wayne’s trophy room in the Batcave, showing the final fate of several villains (although at least a couple would find themselves back in operation later on in the series).
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Written by Robert Goodman
Directed by Curt Geda
Original Airdate: October 10, 1998
DVD: Superman TAS Season 3
Summary: Superman’s visit to Gotham City takes an unexpected turn when he is forced to fill in for a mysteriously absent Batman.
Arc Note: Third episode to feature Brainiac as a villain, second meeting of Superman and Batman.
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Written by Keith Damron
Directed by Butch Lukic
Original Airdates: September 20 & 27, 2002
DVD: Justice League, Season One
Summary: The sorceress Morgan LeFey seeks out the Philosopher’s Stone, but coming into contact with her power causes J’onn to be tempted by the possibility of a reunion with his long-lost family.
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Written by Kevin Hopps
Directed by Dan Riba
Original Airdates: December 3rd & 10th, 2001
DVD: Justice League, Season One
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Summary: After leading an Atlantean attack on a U.S. nuclear submarine, Aquaman attempts to strike a deal granting him amnesty over the world’s oceans. However, both an assassination attempt and a coup d’etat threaten his kingdom, and rogue members of his kingdom threaten the entire surface world.
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