Ep 8. Batgirl Returns

Batman: The Animated Series season 3 episode 8, Batgirl Returns, picks up where the previous episode left off: Barbara Gordon (aka Batgirl) is back in Gotham City and ready to fight crime alongside Batman and Robin. In this episode, Batgirl is on a mission to track down a gang of criminals who have been stealing priceless treasures from museums and art galleries. Along the way, she reunites with her old friend and mentor, Catwoman, and discovers that the two of them have more in common than she ever knew.

As the episode begins, Batgirl is hot on the trail of the gang of thieves, but she quickly realizes that she is in over her head. She calls for backup from Batman and Robin, but they are tied up on another case and can't come to her rescue. Undeterred, Batgirl decides to take matters into her own hands and continues to pursue the criminals. Along the way, she runs into Catwoman, who offers to help her catch the thieves.

Despite their differences in the past, Batgirl and Catwoman work surprisingly well together as a team. They use their combined skills and knowledge to track down the gang and uncover their plan to steal a rare diamond from a high-security museum. Batgirl and Catwoman manage to thwart the robbery, but not before they are caught in the middle of a dangerous heist.

As they make their escape, Batgirl and Catwoman are forced to work even closer together to evade the gang and get to safety. Along the way, they have a heart-to-heart conversation about why they ended up on opposite sides of the law. Batgirl realizes that Catwoman isn't all bad, and Catwoman sees that Batgirl has the potential to become a great superhero. By the end of the episode, the two of them have formed a new bond of respect and understanding.

Overall, Batgirl Returns is a fun and action-packed episode that explores the relationship between two complex female characters in the Batman universe. The animation is top-notch, and the voice acting from all the cast members is excellent. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing Batgirl back in action and teaming up with Catwoman for the first time. Highly recommended for fans of the series, and anyone who enjoys good superhero stories.