Ep 11. Be A Clown

In Batman: The Animated Series season 1 episode 11, titled "Be A Clown," the Joker is back to his old tricks again. This time he's using a new plan: he's going to ruin the political career of the man who denied him a permit for his circus. How is he going to do this? By kidnapping the man's son on his birthday, and causing chaos in the streets.

The episode begins with Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson discussing a political fundraiser that they will attend later that evening. Meanwhile, the Joker has just had his permit for a new circus denied by the city council. He swears revenge on the councilman who denied him, and decides to take it out on the man's son, Jordan.

Jordan is having a birthday party later that day, and he wants nothing more than for his father to dress up as a clown and perform at his party. The councilman reluctantly agrees, but as he's leaving for the party, he receives a call from the Joker, who warns him that he will never forget what he did.

At the party, Jordan is disappointed when his father arrives in a suit instead of a clown costume. Suddenly, the Joker appears at the door, dressed in a clown outfit, and tells Jordan that he's there to give him the birthday party he deserves.

The Joker whisks Jordan away to his hideout, a rundown old amusement park filled with deadly traps and animatronic clowns. Batman and Robin arrive on the scene to try and rescue Jordan, but they're met with a variety of obstacles and booby traps.

Throughout the episode, the Joker is at his most menacing and sinister. His voice, provided by the legendary Mark Hamill, is both chilling and captivating. As always, Batman and Robin work tirelessly to defeat the Joker and save the day.

One of the highlights of this episode is the dynamic between Batman and Robin. As they navigate the Joker's traps and fight off his goons, they bicker like a true father and son duo. Their relationship is both entertaining and heartwarming.

Another standout aspect of the episode is the animation. The show's unique art style is on full display in "Be A Clown," with vibrant colors and detailed backgrounds that bring the amusement park to life.

Overall, "Be A Clown" is a thrilling and entertaining episode of Batman: The Animated Series. It's a perfect showcase of the show's strengths, from the iconic villains to the strong relationships between the characters. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or just looking for a fun and engaging superhero story, this episode is not to be missed.