A final showdown occurs at the Riddler’s hideout, ending in a colorful "Biff! Bam! Pow!" brawl. The episode concludes with the Riddler seemingly falling to his death in a bottomless pit (though he naturally returns later in the season). Key Highlights & Trivia
In classic 1960s Batman fashion, the episode ends with a public service message, this time emphasizing the importance of highway safety and "using your seatbelts." Production Credits Director: Robert Butler Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. Batman (1966) 1x2
This performance set the standard for the character, earning Gorshin an Emmy nomination—the only one the series ever received for acting. A final showdown occurs at the Riddler’s hideout,
The episode features a classic "death trap" scenario where Batman must use his wits and gadgets to save Robin from being cut into "postal-sized pieces" by a giant industrial saw. The episode concludes with the Riddler seemingly falling
Molly holds the distinction of being the first "bad girl" to die in the series; she accidentally falls into the Batcave's atomic reactor while trying to escape Batman.
This episode features the very first "Bat-climb," the iconic sequence where the Duo scales a building using the Bat-rope.