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Batman

1966 – 1968Show3 seasons120 episodesTV-G

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic–7.2Rotten Tomatoes72%80%

A gloriously campy, nostalgic comedy series about pop culture and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 120 episodes · best: S2E40 "That Darn Catwoman" 8.4

Episodes

7.6
7.5
7.1

Story

The worst is yet to come.

Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.

Feels like

  • Peak Camp Aesthetic
  • Nostalgic Superhero Satire
  • Absurd Villainry
  • Wholesome Action Comedy
  • Iconic Pop Culture Artifact
  • Over-the-Top Performances
  • Retro Futurism
  • Light-Hearted Mystery Solving

Cast

24 of 375 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Oscar Rudolph, James B. Clark, George Waggner
Written by
Stanley Ralph Ross, Charles Hoffman, Stanford Sherman
Produced by
William Dozier, Howie Horwitz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 12, 1966 · March 14, 1968 · Ended

First aired
January 12, 1966
Last aired
March 14, 1968
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 120 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Idiosyncratic Wipes, Think of the Children!, Theme Tune +9

  • Idiosyncratic Wipes
  • Think of the Children!
  • Theme Tune
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • Revenge Is Sweet
  • Pun-Based Title
  • Surrounded by Idiots
  • Random Events Plot
  • Distaff Counterpart
  • Sideways Smile
  • Compelling Voice
  • Verbal Tic

12 of 364 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Batman?"

Questions about Batman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Batman from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Batman worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 72%).

Which season of Batman is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.6. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is That Darn Catwoman (season 2, episode 40) at 8.4, and the lowest is Nora Clavicle and the Ladies' Crime Club (season 3, episode 19) at 5.7.

Is Batman okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Batman?

50 h

About 50 hours: 120 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1966 to 1968.

Will Batman make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Batman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.