[s1e13] The Final Joke -

Her realization that she doesn't need the Joker is the real climax.

The season one finale of the animated series, " The Final Joke ," is a brutal and high-stakes ending that resets the status quo for Gotham City. [S1E13] The Final Joke

This episode perfectly balances the show's signature gore and humor with genuine emotional weight. The Joker's "final joke"—destroying Harley’s progress and Gotham itself—shows why this is one of the best iterations of the character. Her realization that she doesn't need the Joker