Batman - S02E05: The Minstrel's Shakedown

Name: The Minstrel's Shakedown
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Released: 1966-09-21
Duration: 25 min
Rating: 6.7

Sep 21, 1966IMDb : 6.7Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & AdventureSeason 2, Episode 5

The Minstrel, a villain with both musical talent and electronic ingenuity, is wrecking havoc with the Gotham City Exchange in an attempt to blackmail the exchange members. When he soon realizes Batman and Robin are equally skilled with electronics, he deems them a threat to his plan and sets a trap for their demise.

Director: Francis M. Cockrell, Marian B. Cockrell, Murray Golden

Cast: Adam West, Burt Ward, Neil Hamilton, Stafford Repp, Alan Napier, Madge Blake, William Dozier

All Episodes - Season 2

01Shoot a Crooked ArrowSep 07, 1966 02Walk the Straight and NarrowSep 08, 1966 03Hot Off the GriddleSep 14, 1966 04The Cat and the FiddleSep 15, 1966 05The Minstrel's ShakedownSep 21, 1966 06Barbecued Batman?Sep 22, 1966 07The Spell of TutSep 28, 1966 08Tut's Case Is ShutSep 29, 1966 09The Greatest Mother of Them AllOct 05, 1966 10Ma ParkerOct 06, 1966 11The Clock King's Crazy CrimesOct 12, 1966 12The Clock King Gets CrownedOct 13, 1966 13An Egg Grows in GothamOct 19, 1966 14The Yegg Foes in GothamOct 20, 1966 15The Devil's FingersOct 26, 1966 16The Dead RingersOct 27, 1966 17Hizzonner the PenguinNov 02, 1966 18Dizzoner the PenguinNov 03, 1966 19Green IceNov 09, 1966 20Deep FreezeNov 10, 1966 21The Impractical JokerNov 16, 1966 22The Joker's ProvokersNov 17, 1966 23Marsha, Queen of DiamondsNov 23, 1966 24Marsha's Scheme of DiamondsNov 24, 1966 25Come Back, ShameNov 30, 1966 26It's How You Play the GameDec 01, 1966 27The Penguin's NestDec 07, 1966 28The Bird's Last JestDec 08, 1966 29The Cat's MeowDec 14, 1966 30The Bat's Kow TowDec 15, 1966 31The Puzzles Are ComingDec 21, 1966 32The Duo Is SlummingDec 22, 1966 33The Sandman ComethDec 28, 1966 34The Catwoman GoethDec 29, 1966 35The Contaminated CowlJan 04, 1967 36The Mad Hatter Runs AfoulJan 05, 1967 37The Zodiac CrimesJan 11, 1967 38The Joker's Hard TimesJan 12, 1967 39The Penguin DeclinesJan 18, 1967 40That Darn CatwomanJan 19, 1967 41Scat! Darn CatwomanJan 25, 1967 42Penguin Is a Girl's Best FriendJan 26, 1967 43Penguin Sets a TrendFeb 01, 1967 44Penguin's Disastrous EndFeb 02, 1967 45Batman's AnniversaryFeb 08, 1967 46A Riddling ControversyFeb 09, 1967 47The Joker's Last LaughFeb 15, 1967 48The Joker's EpitaphFeb 16, 1967 49Catwoman Goes to CollegeFeb 22, 1967 50Batman Displays His KnowledgeFeb 23, 1967 51A Piece of the ActionMar 01, 1967 52Batman's SatisfactionMar 02, 1967 53King Tut's CoupMar 08, 1967 54Batman's WaterlooMar 09, 1967 55Black Widow Strikes AgainMar 15, 1967 56Caught in the Spider's DenMar 16, 1967 57Pop Goes the JokerMar 22, 1967 58Flop Goes the JokerMar 23, 1967 59Ice SpyMar 29, 1967 60The Duo DefyMar 30, 1967

Batman S02E05 Synopsis

Batman "The Minstrel's Shakedown" is part of the 1337x catalog. Rated 6.7/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 1966-09-21, this episode is part of Season 2 of Batman. Directed by Murray Golden, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Adam West, Burt Ward, Neil Hamilton among the cast. With a runtime of 25m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Comedy series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The Minstrel, a villain with both musical talent and electronic ingenuity, is wrecking havoc with the Gotham City Exchange in an attempt to blackmail the exchange members. When he soon realizes Batman and Robin are equally skilled with electronics, h...