Episode
Batman: The Spell of Tut
Overview
King Tut has relapsed into his kingly ways, this time showing a marked interest in scarab beetles and apothecary potions. Robin infiltrates their hideout to discover their true intentions, relaying what he hears to Batman, but their plan is put in jeopardy when Robin's presence is detected.
Details
- Series
- Batman
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 1966-09-28
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Spell of Tut is Episode 7 in Season 2 of Batman. It aired on 1966-09-28. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 6: Barbecued Batman?
Failing to destroy Batman and Robin, the Minstrel enacts "Plan High C." He shakes the building of the Gotham City Exchange, and promises to send it crumbling down if his demands are not met in one hour. Batman assumes cutting off the building's power will thwart the villain, but when that plan fails, it's up to the Dynamic Duo to track down the Minstrel before it's too late.
Episode 8: Tut's Case is Shut
Using resurrected scarab beetles, King Tut concocts an ancient mind control potion, abu raubu simbu tu. Chief O'Hara is the first under his spell, followed shortly by Commissioner Gordon, and when Batman himself is tricked into taking the drug, Tut's plan to control all of Gotham City by tainting the water supply seems close to succeeding.
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