7. “Robin’s Reckoning” – Season 1, Episode 31 and 32
“Robin’s Reckoning” is a two-part story that delves into Robin’s tragic origin as the youngest member of the circus family the Flying Graysons.
Most of you know the basics of the story – Dick Grayson witnesses his parents’ murder concealed as a circus accident, and Bruce Wayne – who also witnesses the Graysons’ death in the audience of the circus – takes Dick under his wing, all too familiar with the orphan’s plight.
As Bruce and Dick develop their relationship, the truth comes out – not just about Dick’s parents’ deaths, but about Bruce’s secret identity as Batman.
But what makes this episode stand out from other origin stories are the flashes between the present and past as Batman and Robin uncover the mystery behind the Flying Graysons’ murder. This mark the start of their crimefighting partnership – but also sets the stage for the rocky relationship that later leads to Dick leaving his partnership with Batman and becoming Nightwing.