Batgirl Returns

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

While Bruce is in Europe on a Wayne Enterprises business trip, the theft of a jade cat statue occurs at Gotham State University. Barbara Gordon again becomes Batgirl to investigate, only to run into Catwoman, who is also investigating, pointing out that the acid residue used to destroy the security system is not her style. The two team up to find the statue, with Robin tailing them, and things go from bad to worse when Roland Daggett is revealed to be involved.

Our Take

A fun change of pace that finally lets Batgirl carry an episode, and the odd-couple pairing with Catwoman gives it most of its charm. The Daggett plot resolves too tidily and Robin’s jealousy subplot feels like filler, but the banter and the closing tease make up for it. Light, breezy stuff that’s easy to enjoy even if it doesn’t stick with you.