Episode Rankings: Batman The Animated Series

Like most episodic shows, Batman: The Animated Series can be a bit uneven in terms of its episode quality, and I really didn't love its soft reboot in The New Batman Adventures. But when it's firing on all cylinders, it goes way above most other Saturday Morning Cartoons, from the way it tackles mature themes, to its willingness to end episodes on downer notes, to its often professional animation and always professional music, to its top-notch interpretations of Batman and his rogues gallery. Don't let its age deter you, it's a must-watch for anyone who even remotely likes superheroes:

1. Mask Of The Phantasm (Movie 1)
2. Baby-Doll (S2.11)
3. Mad Love (S3.21)
4. Harley And Ivy (S1.56)
5. Almost Got 'Im (S1.46)
6. Over The Edge (S3.12)
7. Trial (S2.03)
8. Heart Of Ice (S1.14)
9. Harlequinade (S2.07)
10. The Man Who Killed Batman (S1.51)
11. Two-Face: Part 1 (S1.10)
12. A Bullet For Bullock (S2.02)
13. Judgement Day (S3.24)
14. Robin's Reckoning: Part 2 (S1.33)
15. Joker's Favor (S1.22)
16. Old Wounds (S3.17)
17. Harley's Holiday (S2.16)
18. His Silicon Soul (S1.62)
19. Birds Of A Feather (S1.47)
20. The Clock King (S1.25)
21. Make Em Laugh (S2.18)
22. The Demon's Quest: Part 1 (S1.60)
23. Two-Face: Part 2 (S1.11)
24. Girls' Night Out (S3.20)
25. Second Chance (S2.15)
26. Robin's Reckoning: Part 1 (S1.32)
27. Legends Of The Dark Knights (S3.19)
28. Double Talk (S3.04)
29. Catwalk (S2.09)
30. See No Evil (S1.17)
31. Terror In The Sky (S1.45)
32. Mudslide (S1.52)
33. Perchance To Dream (S1.30)
34. Beware The Gray Ghost (S1.18)
35. Joker's Millions (S3.07)
36. Deep Freeze (S2.19)
37. House & Garden (S2.05)
38. Nothing To Fear (S1.03)
39. I Am The Night (S1.49)
40. Shadow Of The Bat: Part 2 (S1.57)
41. Dreams In Darkness (S1.28)
42. Joker's Wild (S1.41)
43. The Laughing Fish (S1.34)
44. Read My Lips (S1.64)
45. Riddler's Reform (S2.14)
46. On Leather Wings (S1.01)
47. Growing Pains (S3.08)
48. Batman Vs Mr Freeze: SubZero (Movie 2)
49. Holiday Knights (S3.01)
50. Pretty Poison (S1.05)
51. Shadow Of The Bat: Part 1 (S1.57)
52. Fire From Olympus (S1.63)
53. Sideshow (S2.01)
54. Beware The Creeper (S3.23)
55. Feat Of Clay: Part 2 (S1.21)
56. Zatanna (S1.54)
57. Mad As A Hatter (S1.27)
58. If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich? (S1.40)
59. The Demon's Quest: Part 2 (S1.61)
60. Fear Of Victory (S1.24)
61. Off Balance (S1.50)
62. POV (S1.07)
63. Lock-Up (S2.17)
64. You Scratch My Back (S3.05)
65. Heart Of Steel: Part 2 (S1.39)
66. Paging The Crime Doctor (S1.53)
67. Chemistry (S3.22)
68. Feat Of Clay: Part 1 (S1.20)
69. Christmas With The Joker (S1.02)
70. Sins Of The Father (S3.02)
71. Batgirl Returns (S2.20)
72. The Cape And Cowl Conspiracy (S1.31)
73. Tyger, Tyger (S1.42)
74. The Cat And The Claw: Part 2 (S1.16)
75. The Strange Secret Of Bruce Wayne (S1.37)
76. Showdown (S2.13)
77. Vendetta (S1.23)
78. Never Fear (S3.06)
79. Bane (S2.10)
80. Eternal Youth (S1.29)
81. The Cat And The Claw: Part 1 (S1.15)
82. Night Of The Ninja (S1.35)
83. Mean Seasons (S3.13)
84. Appointment In Crime Alley (S1.26)
85. It's Never Too Late (S1.12)
86. Day Of The Samurai (S1.44)
87. Blind As A Bat (S1.59)
88. What Is Reality? (S1.48)
89. The Last Laugh (S1.04)
90. The Underdwellers (S1.06) - Hot take: I didn't hate this one, as on the nose as it is, I thought the villain was really despicable
91. Heart Of Steel: Part 1 (S1.38)
92. Torch Song (S3.10)
93. Time Out Of Joint (S2.08)
94. The Mechanic (S1.55)
95. Be A Clown (S1.09)
96. Avatar (S2.04)
97. Cult Of THe Cat (S3.15)
98. The Lion And The Unicorn (S2.12)
99. Prophecy Of Doom (S1.19)
100. Cat Scratch Fever (S1.36)
101. The Terrible Trio (S2.06)
102. Cold Comfort (S3.03)
103. Animal Act (S3.16)
104. Moon Of The Wolf (S1.43)
105. The Ultimate Thrill (S3.11)
106. The Worry Men (S1.65) - Ending a season with shamans and voodoo? What a disappointment.
107. The Forgotten (S1.08) - You lost me at "amnesia plotline"
108. The Demon Within (S3.18)
109. Love Is A Croc (S3.09)
110. I've Got Batman In My Basement (S1.13)
111. Critters (S3.14)