While this is only episode three of the Animated Series we get to see a deep dive into Bruce Wayne's thought process, in particular his relationship with his father. The scarecrow stars here as the villain of the week and after spraying Batman with fear toxin, we get a subtle exploration into the relationship Bruce Wayne shares with the memory of his parents. Near the start he is told that his father would be disappointed in him and as the episode continues we see that the idea of him disgracing the memory of his parents is one of his greatest fears. This is a deeply emotional tale where by the end you feel Batman has grown as a character (despite the episodic nature of the animated series). This is a personal favourite. 9/10 (extra points for this being the first time Kevin Conroy says the iconic "I am vengeance" line).