Ep 20. I've Got Batman in My Basement

In Batman: The Animated Series season 1 episode 20, entitled "I've Got Batman in My Basement," we see the Caped Crusader forced to rely on the assistance of a group of young children in order to escape from a dangerous situation.

The episode begins with Batman attempting to stop some criminals from escaping with a stolen prototype weapon. Despite Batman's best efforts, the criminals manage to escape with the weapon and are pursued by Batman through the streets of Gotham.

During the pursuit, the criminals crash their vehicle and the weapon is damaged and also malfunctions, which leads to the criminals fleeing on foot. Batman follows them into a nearby residential area, where he is trapped in a basement by the gang.

The group of children who live in the house discover Batman in their basement, and with the help of the youngest member of the group, a boy named Sherman, they decide to keep Batman in their basement while they figure out how to help him.

Meanwhile, the criminals have taken refuge in the house next door, where they plan to stay until they are able to retrieve the weapon from their damaged vehicle. The children quickly become aware of the presence of the criminals, and become determined to stop them from harming anyone.

The children devise a plan to distract the criminals while they sneak into their hideout to retrieve the weapon and turn it over to Batman. In the process of carrying out their plan, the children are thrown into some dangerous situations and ultimately prove to be just as courageous as the Dark Knight himself.

The episode is a departure from the typical Batman storylines, as it focuses more on the characters of the children and their struggle to help their hero. It is an entertaining and heartwarming episode that highlights the strength and ingenuity of the human spirit, even in the face of danger and adversity.