Perchance to Dream

"Perchance to Dream" is the 30th episode of Batman: The Animated Series. It was written by noted horror author Joe R. Lansdale and originally aired on October 19, 1992. In this episode, Bruce Wayne awakes in a seemingly idyllic dream world where his parents are still alive and someone else is Batman. The title is taken from the famous soliloquy from Shakespeare's Hamlet. The episode received acclaim from both fans and critics, and is often regarded as one of the best episodes of the series.