Trial (The Adventures of Batman & Robin)

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“Trial”
The Adventures of Batman & Robin episode

Episode no.	Season 2 Episode 068
Written by	Paul Dini Bruce Timm
Directed by	Dan Riba
Original airdate	May 16, 1994
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"Trial" is an episode of the Warner Bros. animated series Batman: The Animated Series, the 3rd episode of the second season. The episode bears some resembelance to The Devil and Daniel Webster.

1 Plot Summary
2 Notes
3 Cast
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Plot Summary

Gotham's deadliest criminals, The Joker, Two-Face, Mad Hatter, Ventriloquist, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, kidnap Batman and put him on trial in Arkham Asylum. The Dark Knight's only hope rests with District Attorney Janet Van Dorn who, despite her anti-Batman stance, is forced into defending the Caped Crusader's life as well as her own.

In working Batman's defense, Van Dorn makes each witness in the twisted trial confess that while they might have been inspired by Batman to use colorful costumes and gimmicks, the superhero is not to blame for them turning to crime. The inmates eventually agree, but decide to kill their hostages anyway. However, Batman uses the delay Van Dorn created to escape his bonds and defeats the inmates.

In the end, Dorn gains a new respect for the Dark Knight, but still vows to strive to change things that would make him unnecessary. In turn, Batman respectfully wishes her success.

[edit] Notes

The Scarecrow and The Riddler appear, but have no lines, though Scarecrow decapitates the Ventriloquist's dummy Scarface with his scythe.

A trio of villains from the Batman Adventures comic book also appear in a non-speaking cameo. They are Mastermind, the Professer and Mr. Nice.

The original idea was thought of for the feature film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. [1]

The Joker references Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In's catchphrase, "Here comes the judge!"

A previous episode, Almost Got 'Im, is referenced when Killer Croc suggests, as a punishment for Batman, to "hit him with a rock!".

[edit] Cast

Actor	Role
Kevin Conroy	Bruce Wayne/Batman
Bob Hastings	Commissioner James Gordon
Mark Hamill	The Joker/
Arleen Sorkin	Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn
Stephanie Zimbalist	Janet Van Dorn
George Dzundza	Ventriloquist/Scarface
Aron Kincaid	Killer Croc
Roddy McDowall	Mad Hatter
Richard Moll	Two-Face
Diane Pershing	Poison Ivy
Liane Schrimer	Officer Renee Montoya