Every Joker episode of Batman: The Animated Series

In 1992, Batman: The Animated Series landed on television. The cartoon show, based on the DC Comics character of the same name, followed the story of Batman and his ongoing fight for justice in Gotham City.

Upon making its debut, the series was deemed a monumental hit with audiences and quickly became must-see television. Critics loved the show’s sharp writing, excellent plotting, and fantastic animation, while fans truly valued the care that was taken to ensure the Batman mythology was presented in a respectful way.

One of the key successes of Batman: The Animated Series was its outrageous cast of villainous characters. And one of these rogues was the Clown Prince of Crime himself, The Joker, aka Jack Napier, who appeared in the series multiple times.

But if you’re new to the series, you happen to adore The Joker (who doesn’t?), and are keen to check out all of his appearances, how many times did The Joker appear? And more importantly, what are all the Joker episodes?

For all the chuckle-worthy details and more, keep reading. Below you will find a list of all the Joker’s appearances, including cameos.

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Every episode of Batman: The Animated Series featuring The Joker

Below is a list of every episode of Batman: The Animated Series featuring the Joker. This list includes episodes where the Joker was the main villain, as well as episodes featuring small cameo appearances.

In total, the Joker appeared 23 times. This breaks down into 19 main appearances and four cameos, beginning with Christmas with the Joker.

Christmas with the Joker

In Christmas with the Joker, it’s Christmas time and all seems fairly quiet. That is until the Joker breaks out of Arkham Asylum for the holidays, with the aim of bringing Gotham to its knees on Christmas Eve.

Joker’s Favor

In Joker’s Favor, a mild-mannered guy gets into a traffic altercation with the Joker, which he later comes to regret. Over the next two years, the Joker keeps tabs on him, watching as he changes his name and moves home, before getting in touch to request a favour.

Be A Clown

In Be A Clown, Mayor Hill is throwing a birthday party for his son, and hires a clown for the occasion. But little does he know that the clown in attendance is none other than the Joker.

The Last Laugh

Onto The Last Laugh which sees the Joker involved in another plot to cause chaos in Gotham City. This time around it involves laughing gas!

The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne

In The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne, Batman’s secret identity is exposed, giving Dr. Hugo Strange the upper hand. Deciding to use this knowledge to increase his wealth, Strange decides to sell the information to a selection of bidders including the Joker, Penguin, and Two-Face.

Almost Got ‘Im

In Almost Got ‘Im, a collection of Batman’s most fiendish foes get together for a game of cards. During the course of the evening, the goons trade stories about past encounters with the Caped Crusader in which they ‘almost got ‘im’.

Joker’s Wild

Something doesn’t seem quite right in Joker’s Wild, when a new casino opens in Gotham and utilises the Joker’s persona as part of its design. Batman is suspicious, while the Joker is furious.

The Laughing Fish

In The Laughing Fish, the Joker unleashes a toxin in Gotham which poisons the fish. Once again, the city is at the mercy of the Clown Prince of Crime.

Harley and Ivy

After a getaway from the Batman turns into embarrassment, the Joker looses his temper and kicks Harley out of his gang. Keen to prove she is more than a mere henchwoman, Harley teams up with Poison Ivy, much to the Joker’s displeasure.

The Man Who Killed Batman

In The Man Who Killed Batman, the Dark Knight is seemingly killed off by a low-level criminal. Angry that he has been cheated out of the opportunity to bump off his greatest enemy, the Joker and his gang set out to kill the ‘nobody’ responsible for Batman’s demise.

Trial

In Trial, all of the major villains in Gotham City join forces to put Batman on trial. The villains believe the Caped Crusader is responsible for all the troubles in their lives and he deserves to face a court of law, presided over by Judge Joker.

Harlequinade

After the Joker steals a bomb, which he plans to detonate in Gotham, Batman enlists the assistance of Harley Quinn to track down the Clown Prince of Crime.

Make ‘Em Laugh

In Make ‘Em Laugh, three stand-up comedians inexplicably become involved in bizarre crimes. As the Dynamic Duo investigate, it seems the Joker may be involved.

Holiday Knights

The Joker’s next major appearance is in the holiday-themed episode, Holiday Knights. The episode comprises three stories, with the Joker appearing in the third tale set on New Year’s Eve.

Joker’s Millions

After inheriting a fortune, the Joker suddenly becomes extremely wealthy. Meanwhile, Harley is locked up in Arkham, convinced the Joker will bust her out. However, Joker has no interest in freeing Harley and instead employs a ‘fake Harley’ as a replacement.

Old Wounds

In Old Wounds, a key piece of Batman mythology is explored as the episode reveals details about how Batman and Robin dissolved their partnership. The Joker is of course involved.

Legends of the Dark Knight

In Legends of the Dark Knight, a group of kids share three stories about Batman. One of the stories is a ’50s-inspired tale involving the Joker.

Mad Love

In Mad Love, Harley Quinn’s backstory is explored, detailing how she first crossed paths with the Joker. It is a tragic tale of coercion and influence.

Beware the Creeper

In Beware the Creeper, television news reporter, Jack Ryder is covering a story about the Joker’s origin when the Clown Prince of Crime appears, exposes Ryder to laughing gas and drops him into a vat of chemicals. Surviving the incident, Ryder is transformed into the crazed Creeper, who then sets out to get revenge against the Joker and his gang.

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Cameo appearances

In addition to the nineteen episodes listed above, the Joker also appears in four additional episodes via very brief cameo appearances. The episodes include:

• The Forgotten (cameo)
• Dreams in Darkness (cameo)
• Fear of Victory (cameo)
• Fire From Olympus (cameo)

Please note: Cameo appearances can indicate a reduced/small role in an episode, or can simply be a quick on-screen appearance that lasts mere seconds. All of the episodes which feature cameo appearances have been placed at the end of this list, as these are not Joker stories.

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