Batman: The Animated Series created one of the most beloved iterations of the Caped Crusader that has ever been seen in the DC Universe, and much of the show"s depth and success were due to some of the great scripts and quotes that the series generated. With an incredible cast of characters and featuring some of the darkest Batman stories, the series was an enormous hit during its first run from 1992-1995. From there, the series spun out into The New Batman Adventures, and the DC animated universe only continued to expand.
There have been many different Batman animated series throughout the years, but few have matched the success and lasting appeal of Batman: The Animated Series. Featuring the debuts of such notable voice performances as Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne and Mark Hamill as the Joker, the series shaped so many perceptions of who these characters are for several generations of audiences. This lingering impact has made looking back on the show and seeing its great successes that much more exciting.
10 "He's A Friend. More Than A Friend. Jim Gordon's The Same Age My Father Would Have Been If He Hadn't…" From Episode 34, "I Am The Night" 
The relationship between Bruce Wayne and Commissioner Gordon is an important one. This has been explored in all kinds of films, with different iterations of the hero having an often close relationship with the commissioner of police. Jim Gordon is shown here to be a surrogate father figure to Bruce. Having lost his parents, this dynamic means a great deal to him and to Batman.
