Series synopsis
Batman Beyond is an American animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on The WB on January 10, 1999. It ended on December 18, 2001. It stars Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Stockard Channing and Teri Garr.
As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.
Premise
As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Will Friedle as Terry McGinnis / Batman (voice)
- Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Stockard Channing as Commissioner Barbara Gordon (voice)
- Teri Garr as Mary McGinnis (voice)
Guest cast
- Cree Summer as Max Gibson (voice)
- Lauren Tom as Dana Tan (voice)
- Sarah Douglas as Queen (voice)
- Jodi Benson as Aquagirl (voice)
- Alexis Denisof as Zander (voice)
- Stephen Collins as Tony Maychek / Earthmover (voice)
- Michael McKean as Ian Peek (voice)
- Reiner Schöne as James Van Dyle (voice)
- Azura Skye as Deanna (voice)
- Charles Kimbrough as Gordon Actor (voice)
- Stephen Baldwin as Charlie Bigelow (voice)
- Bob Joles as Driver (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 68 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 16 | March 21, 2006 | December 5, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 13 | January 10, 1999 | May 22, 1999 |
| Season 2 | 26 | September 17, 1999 | August 19, 2000 |
| Season 3 | 13 | September 16, 2000 | December 18, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inside Batman Beyond Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami and Paul Dini discuss the creative process behind Batman Beyond and its inaugural season. Jason Hillhouse moderates. |
March 21, 2006 |
| 2 |
Music of the Knight Bruce Timm introduces a feature allowing access to key scenes from Batman Beyond accompanied by the compelling score created for the series: Dr. Lake's Betrayal, Ten Dumps Terry, Vietnam, Monster Bugs at the Wedding and Hostage Situation. |
March 21, 2006 |
| 3 |
Inside Batman Beyond: The Panel An in-depth discussion with producers Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Glen Murakami and Paul Dini as they explore Season Two of Batman Beyond with moderator Jason Hillhouse. |
October 24, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rebirth (1) Teenager Terry McGinnis asks a retired Bruce Wayne for help in the wake of his father's murder. |
January 10, 1999 |
| 2 |
Rebirth (2) Bruce and Terry team up to fight Derek Powers, and Bruce begins mentoring Terry to fill his superhero shoes. |
January 10, 1999 |
| 3 |
Black Out Terry must deal with a dangerous shape-shifter named Inque, and the experience teaches him that he's not fully prepared to become the next Batman. |
January 30, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Splicers A mad scientist gives animal characteristics to humans in order to breed a crew of teenage minions, so Terry goes undercover to stop him. |
September 17, 1999 |
| 2 |
Earth Mover A vengeful creature returns to Gotham to get his daughter back from the man who transformed him into a monster. |
September 25, 1999 |
| 3 |
Joyride Batman tries to halt a riotous gang bent on destroying Gotham. |
October 2, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
King's Ransom Batman faces the Royal Flush Gang, who kidnap Paxton Powers. |
September 16, 2000 |
| 2 |
Untouchable Terry looks into some robberies committed by a man wearing a force-field suit, and he meets an intriguing girl who lives in a bubble. |
September 23, 2000 |
| 3 |
Inqueling A wounded Inque seeks help from her long-lost daughter and sees much of herself in the young woman. |
September 30, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The WB |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 10, 1999 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2001 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |