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The Best Episodes Directed By Sam Strangis

Every TV Episode Directed by Sam Strangis Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Ring Around the Riddler
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S3:E2

    The Riddler is out to control all of prize fighting in Gotham City. He begins by kidnapping and brainwashing top prizefighters with the aid of the Siren. Then, under the guise of Mushi Nebuchadnezzar, supposed boxing champion of Southwest Asia, he challenges Batman to a fight in the ring. But when it becomes clear that the Riddler has no plans to play fair, it's up to Batgirl to help her crime fighting companions.

    Director:Sam Strangis
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 23 - I'll Be a Mummy's Uncle
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    S3:E23

    With plans to build an indestructible empire, King Tut goes in search of Nilanium, the world's strongest metal. But with the only known deposit lying directly beneath Wayne Manor, Tut's tunneling soon leads him to the discovery of a lifetime - the Batcave itself. With their secret identities in jeopardy, Batman and Robin race to stop him before his find is leaked to the world.

    Director:Sam Strangis
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 25 - The Entrancing Dr. Cassandra
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    S3:E25

    Dr. Cassandra and her husband Cabala are behind a string of invisible robberies, thanks to their camouflage pills. When Batman, Robin, and Batgirl attempt to stop their next theft, the crooks turn them into 2-dimensional figures with their ray gun. Dr. Cassandra then begins work on her final plan - releasing all the super criminals from prison to join her invisible force.

    Director:Sam Strangis
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - The Unkindest Tut of All
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    S3:E6

    King Tut has been predicting crimes, then secretly making sure they happen in order to gain the police's confidence. He hopes to then send them on a false lead while he commits the crime of the century. After failing an attempt to discover Batman's true identity, he gives his biggest prediction - a jailbreak of several super criminals. While the entire police force is sent to the penitentiary, Tut nabs a collection of priceless Egyptian scrolls from the Gotham City Library. The scrolls contain the key to an ancient statue, rumored to give its possessor control of the universe.

    Director:Sam Strangis
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - A Horse of Another Color
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E5

    The Penguin steals a priceless folio of famous parasols from the Gotham City Library. He plans to wager the $10,000 earned from its ransom on a rigged horse race. Aided by his partner-in-crime Lola Lasagne, he disguises the favored entry Parasol as the unknown "Bumbershoot," then enters a painted glue factory horse as "Parasol". With everyone betting their money on the fake horse, it looks like the Penguin will make a fortune when the real Parasol wins the race. But he wasn't counting on a last-minute entry of Bruce Wayne's, the horse Waynebow, ridden by none other than Batgirl.

    Director:Sam Strangis
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - The Sport of Penguins
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    S3:E4

    The Penguin teams up with parasol collector Lola Lasagne. Together, they plan to rig the upcoming Bruce Wayne Handicap to make a fortune from Lola's prize racehorse Parasol. They break into Glu Gluten's Glue Factory to steal a condemned horse, planning to switch horses before the race and make their money by betting on the real Parasol. When Batman, Robin, and Batgirl catch up with them at the glue factory, Penguin sneaks outside and plasters the Batmobile with a sticky glue.

    Director:Sam Strangis
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Catwoman's Dressed to Kill
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    S3:E14

    The Catwoman targets the fashion industry by first terrorizing a banquet honoring Batgirl and then attacking a fashion show. During the attack on the fashion show, Catwoman captures Batgirl and takes her back to her hideout where she threatens to kill her with a pattern cutter. She then tells Batman that if he attempts to rescue her that it will leave the visiting Queen Bess of Bellgravia vulnerable for attack. Now the Caped Crusader must find a way to save Batgirl and prevent any harm to Queen Bess.

    Director:Sam Strangis
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - The Joker's Flying Saucer
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    S3:E24

    The Joker is back in Gotham City, this time with his sights set on worldwide domination. He plants rumors of an invasion from outer space, then sets out to gather the Beryllium metal needed to build an actual flying saucer. Batman picks up on his scheme and sends Alfred to check up on a stash of the metal. But when Alfred is mistaken for a mad scientist by the Joker, he is hauled off to the villain's lair along with Batgirl. The Dynamic Duo are on their way when a bomb planted by one of the Joker's henchmen goes off, leaving them unconscious, and their Batcave cut off from the rest of the world.

    Director:Sam Strangis
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Louie's Lethal Lilac Time
    5.2/10(6 votes)

    S3:E18

    Louie the Lilac is in town, planning to corner the lilac perfume market in Gotham City. His concoction requires the glands of several animals, so he kidnaps Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson to make the extractions. With "Batman and Robin" unable to respond, Batgirl attempts a rescue, only to be captured herself. The trio rely on their wits (and the latest bat-invention) to attempt an escape.

    Director:Sam Strangis
    Writer:N/A

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Sam Strangis Ratings Summary

"Ring Around the Riddler" is the best rated episode directed by Sam Strangis. It scored 7.1/10 from 8 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on September 21, 1967. It is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "I'll Be a Mummy's Uncle".