Batman (1966) 1x2 -

Frank Gorshin as The Riddler; Jill St. John as Molly.

The second episode of the 1966 Batman television series, titled originally aired on January 13, 1966. It serves as the conclusion to the series' premiere two-part story arc, following the cliffhanger established in "Hi Diddle Riddle." Episode Summary

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. Batman (1966) 1x2

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.

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. Frank Gorshin as The Riddler; Jill St

The episode features a classic "death trap" scenario where Batman must use his wits and gadgets to save Robin from being cut into "postal-sized pieces" by a giant industrial saw.

This episode features the very first "Bat-climb," the iconic sequence where the Duo scales a building using the Bat-rope. It serves as the conclusion to the series'

Riddler’s ultimate goal is to steal the "Mammoth Floodlight" from the Gotham City World’s Pavilion. He uses a mole, Molly (Jill St. John), disguised as Robin to infiltrate the Batmobile and gain access to the Batcave.