The first episode of Batman: The Animated Series airs on Fox Kids, introducing audiences to a darker, stylistic version of Batman and his adventures.
The character Harley Quinn is introduced for the first time in the episode "Joker's Favor," marking the debut of a character who would become iconic in the Batman universe.
The final episode of Batman: The Animated Series airs, concluding the original series before it evolves into The New Batman Adventures.
The theatrical film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is released, based on the animated series and featuring the same creative team and voice actors.