Batman (1966) 1x2 May 2026

Molly holds the distinction of being the first "bad girl" to die in the series; she accidentally falls into the Batcave's atomic reactor while trying to escape Batman.

Frank Gorshin as The Riddler; Jill St. John as Molly. Batman (1966) 1x2

A final showdown occurs at the Riddler’s hideout, ending in a colorful "Biff! Bam! Pow!" brawl. The episode concludes with the Riddler seemingly falling to his death in a bottomless pit (though he naturally returns later in the season). Key Highlights & Trivia Molly holds the distinction of being the first

The story picks up with Batman attempting to rescue Robin from the clutches of (Frank Gorshin). The Riddler has captured the Boy Wonder and used a chemical process to create a wax mold of his face, which he intends to use for a high-stakes masquerade heist. A final showdown occurs at the Riddler’s hideout,

This episode features the very first "Bat-climb," the iconic sequence where the Duo scales a building using the Bat-rope.

In classic 1960s Batman fashion, the episode ends with a public service message, this time emphasizing the importance of highway safety and "using your seatbelts." Production Credits Director: Robert Butler Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr.

This performance set the standard for the character, earning Gorshin an Emmy nomination—the only one the series ever received for acting.