Batman (1966 TV Series) Episode: Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin



Episode: Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin Airdate: September 14th, 1967 Production Number: 1701 Writer: Stanford Sherman Director: Oscar Rudolph

Synopsis
Principal Characters:
 * Batman
 * Robin
 * Alfred Pennyworth
 * Chief O'Hara
 * James Gordon

Main villain(s):
 * Penguin

Other Characters:
 * Batgirl
 * Drusilla
 * Reverened Hazlitt
 * Riddler (behind the scenes)

Locations:
 * Gotham City
 * Barbara Gordon's apartment
 * Penguin's Lair
 * Wayne Manor
 * Batcave

Items:
 * Batmobile
 * Batgirl's Batcycle
 * Penguin's trick umbrellas
 * Penguin Gas
 * Utility Belts

Summary: The Penguin kidnaps Commissioner Gordon's daughter, Barbara with plans on marrying her. It is his belief that as the son-in-law to the commissioner, he should be immune to all criminal charges. Batman and Robin investigate the case, and Alfred falls into the Penguin's clutches. Barbara is no helpless victim however. She switches into the costumed identity of Batgirl and helps Batman and Robin to defeat the Penguin.

Trivia

 * This is the first episode of the series to feature actress Yvonne Craig in the role of Batgirl.

Related Episodes

 * None