Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Season 1
2008 · 26 episodes · ★ 7.6
What Season 1 of Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Batman wings into an exciting new era, teaming with a mighty honour roll of DC Comics Super Heroes in the debut season of the smart, hip TV series! The Brave and the Bold features Batman and allies Aquaman, Green Arrow, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Robin, Wildcat, Deadman, Plastic Man, Red Tornado, Bronze Tiger, Dr. Fate and The Atom fighting foes from mad scientists to intergalactic crooks, from power-mad dictators to out-of-control teenagers teenagers! He even partners with another legendary detective: Sherlock Holmes! In this cool, cutting-edge and often funny series, bringing back old-school comic book styling and dry wit to crimefighting, Batman faces any peril - including other heroes stealing the show - in his relentless pursuit of justice.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Rise of the Blue Beetle!
Batman and the Blue Beetle attempt to stop an asteroid but end up on a distant planet fighting Kanjar Ro.
Directing: Heather A. Maxwell · Writing: Michael Jelenic · Starring: James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker, Will Friedle, Jason Marsden
1x02 Terror on Dinosaur Island!
When Gorilla Grodd creates a machine that will turn humans into primates, it's up to Batman and Plastic Man to save the day.
Directing: Brandon Vietti · Writing: Steven Melching · Starring: Greg Ellis, Tom Kenny, John DiMaggio, Grey DeLisle
1x03 Evil Under the Sea!
Batman investigates seismic activity and pays a visit to Aquaman, who is unaware that his brother Orm is conspiring with Black Manta to conquer Atlantis.
Directing: Michael Chang · Writing: Joseph Kuhr · Starring: John DiMaggio, Wallace Langham, Dee Bradley Baker, Kevin Michael Richardson
1x04 Invasion of the Secret Santas!
After taking care of Sportsmaster with the Blue Beetle, Batman teams up with Red Tornado in order to stop the villain Fun Haus from ruining Christmas.
Directing: Brandon Vietti · Writing: Adam Beechen · Starring: Zachary Gordon, Liliana Mumy, James Arnold Taylor, Gary Anthony Williams
1x05 Day of the Dark Knight!
After teaming up with Guy Gardner, Batman travels into the past with Green Arrow to stop Morgaine Le Fay from conquering Camelot.
Directing: Heather A. Maxwell · Writing: J. M. DeMatteis · Starring: David McCallum, James Arnold Taylor, Tatyana Yassukovich, Dee Bradley Baker
1x06 Enter the Outsiders!
Batman and Wildcat face off against a trio of super-powered teenagers who are attacking symbols of consumerism.
Directing: Michael Chang · Writing: Todd Casey · Starring: Kevin Michael Richardson, Alexander Polinsky, Vyvan Pham, Scott Menville
1x07 Dawn of the Dead Man!
Batman teams up with Deadman to take down Gentleman Ghost.
Directing: Heather A. Maxwell · Writing: Steven Melching · Starring: Michael Rosenbaum, James Arnold Taylor, Corey Burton, Greg Ellis
1x08 Fall of the Blue Beetle!
The Blue Beetle is determined to learn the fate of his predecessor, Ted Kord.
Directing: Brandon Vietti · Writing: Jim Krieg · Starring: Will Friedle, Lex Lang, Tim Matheson, Jason Marsden
1x09 Journey to the Center of the Bat!
Atom and Aquaman shrink down and enter Batman's body in order to help him fight off a chemical infection.
Directing: Michael Chang · Writing: Matt Wayne · Starring: John DiMaggio, Dee Bradley Baker, Sean Donnellan, Tom Kenny
1x10 The Eyes of Despero!
Batman helps Guy Gardner and the remnants of the Green Lantern Corps fight against a would-be galactic conqueror.
Directing: Heather A. Maxwell · Writing: J. M. DeMatteis · Starring: Xander Berkeley, Greg Ellis, Alexander Polinsky, Kevin Michael Richardson
1x11 Return of the Fearsome Fangs!
When three of his former classmates kill their former martial arts teacher, Batman enlists the help of fellow student Bronze Tiger to stop them from stealing the powerful Wudang Totem that the elderly sensei was guarding.
Directing: Brandon Vietti · Writing: Todd Casey · Starring: Edoardo Ballerini, Phil Morris, Paul Nakauchi, Gary Anthony Sturgis
1x12 Deep Cover for Batman!
The Red Hood, a hero from an alternate dimension, enlists the Dark Knight's help against the Injustice Syndicate, a team of supervillains who are doppelgangers of Batman's friends back home.
Directing: Michael Chang · Writing: Joseph Kuhr · Starring: Corey Burton, Jeff Bennett, Will Friedle, James Sie
1x13 Game Over for Owlman!
After his evil counterpart from an alternate dimension undertakes a crime spree disguised as him, Batman finds help from an unexpected ally.
Directing: Heather A. Maxwell · Writing: Joseph Kuhr · Starring: James Arnold Taylor, Jeff Bennett, Tom Kenny, Will Friedle
1x14 Mystery in Space!
A melancholy Aquaman accompanies Batman to the planet Rann, where they aid Adam Strange in his fight against the Gordanians.
Directing: Brandon Vietti · Writing: Jim Krieg · Starring: Cathy Cavadini, Richard Green, Richard McGonagle, John DiMaggio
1x15 Trials of the Demon!
Magically transported to 19th century London, Batman aids Etrigan the Demon and Sherlock Holmes in battling Gentleman Jim Craddock, the future Gentleman Ghost.
Directing: Michael Chang · Writing: Todd Casey · Starring: Dee Bradley Baker, Ian Buchanan, Mari Devon, Greg Ellis
1x16 Night of the Huntress!
While on the trail of mobsters Babyface and Mrs. Manface, Blue Beetle develops a crush on the sultry Huntress.
Directing: Heather A. Maxwell · Writing: Adam Beechen · Starring: Will Friedle, Gregg Berger, Ellen Greene, Armin Shimerman
1x17 Menace of the Conqueror Caveman!
Batman gets the unwelcome aid of the profit-seeking Booster Gold in his efforts to stop Kru'll the Eternal.
Directing: Brandon Vietti · Writing: Matt Wayne · Starring: Michael Dorn, Jane Singer, Billy West, Tom Everett Scott
1x18 The Color of Revenge!
Crazy Quilt is blinded by a young Robin. Years later, he comes to Blüdhaven looking for revenge.
Directing: Michael Chang · Writing: Todd Casey · Starring: Sean Donnellan, Jeffrey Tambor, Crawford Wilson
1x19 Legends of the Dark Mite!
Batman finds himself idolized by a powerful being from the fifth dimension.
Directing: Heather A. Maxwell · Writing: Paul Dini · Starring: Dee Bradley Baker, Jim Piddock, Thomas F. Wilson, Paul Reubens
1x20 Hail the Tornado Tyrant!
The robotic superhero Red Tornado builds a "son" named Tornado Champion, but Batman's concerns are realized when the new robot turns itself into a villain named Tornado Tyrant.
Directing: Brandon Vietti · Writing: J. M. DeMatteis · Starring: Jeff Bennett, Corey Burton, Carl Lumbly, James Arnold Taylor
1x21 Duel of the Double Crossers!
Plucked from time by Mongul, Jonah Hex brings Batman to Warworld to fight in gladiatorial competitions.
Directing: Michael Chang · Writing: Todd Casey · Starring: Nika Futterman, Phil Morris, Kevin Michael Richardson, James Arnold Taylor
1x22 The Last Bat on Earth!
Batman pursues Gorilla Grodd into the future, where he enlists Kamandi's help against Grodd and his ape army.
Directing: Heather A. Maxwell · Writing: Steven Melching · Starring: Dee Bradley Baker, Diane Delano, Greg Ellis, Yuri Lowenthal
1x23 When OMAC Attacks!
Hawk & Dove help Batman stop an intergalactic war. Later, Batman and OMAC team up to stop an attack by Shrapnel.
Directing: Brandon Vietti · Writing: Stan Berkowitz · Starring: Dee Bradley Baker, Jeff Bennett, Greg Ellis, Keone Young
1x24 Mayhem of the Music Meister!
The Music Meister uses his ability to control minds in an effort to take over the world.
Directing: Heather A. Maxwell · Writing: Michael Jelenic · Starring: James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker, John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny
1x25 Inside the Outsiders!
Batman and Green Arrow team up to retrieve a pair of statues stolen by Catwoman. Later, Batman tries to free the Outsiders from one of Psycho Pirate's machines.
Directing: Brandon Vietti · Writing: Alexx Van Dyne · Starring: James Arnold Taylor, Kim Mai Guest, Paul Nakauchi, Armin Shimerman
1x26 The Fate of Equinox! Season Finale
After a battle with Two-Face, Batman and Dr. Fate must deal with Equinox who is attempting to replace both the Lords of Order and the Lords of Chaos.
Directing: Michael Chang · Writing: Joseph Kuhr · Starring: John DiMaggio, Greg Ellis, James Arnold Taylor, Tom Kenny
Season 1 Cast
Diedrich BaderBatman (voice)26 episodes
Greg EllisGentleman Ghost / Dr. Canus (voice)7 episodes
Tom KennyBabyface (voice)6 episodes
Will FriedleScarlet Scarab (voice)6 episodes
Kevin Michael RichardsonBlack Manta (voice)5 episodes
James Arnold TaylorFather (voice)4 episodes
Corey BurtonRed Tornado / Professor Ulthoon (voice)4 episodes
Jason MarsdenPaco (voice)4 episodes
Oded FehrEquinox (voice)3 episodes
Alexander PolinskyG'nort (voice)2 episodes
Gary Anthony WilliamsMongul / Mongal (voice)2 episodes
Sean DonnellanOfficer / Blue (voice)2 episodes
Phil MorrisFox / Jonah Hex (voice)2 episodes
Jim PiddockDr. Watson (voice)2 episodes
Paul NakauchiWong Fei (voice)2 episodes
Richard McGonagleProfessor Nichols (voice)2 episodes
Armin ShimermanPsycho Pirate (voice)2 episodes
Mikey KelleyKamandi (voice)2 episodesAll Seasons
Season 22009 · 25 eps · 
Season 32011 · 13 eps · Where to Watch Season 1 of Batman: The Brave and the Bold
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Are in Season 1 of Batman: The Brave and the Bold?
Season 1 of Batman: The Brave and the Bold has 26 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of Batman: The Brave and the Bold Premiere?
Aired on November 14, 2008.
Where to Watch Batman: The Brave and the Bold Season 1?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x05, «Day of the Dark Knight!», with a 7.9.