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The Best Episodes of Batwoman

Every episode of Batwoman ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Batwoman!

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Kate Kane, armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Batwoman Season 1 Episode 9 - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two (II)
    7.8/10(3745 votes)

    #1 - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two (II)

    S1:E9

    The group uses Ray's invention to track new recruits to help save the universe. The Monitor sends Iris, Clark and Lois in search of a mysterious Kryptonian, while Kate and Kara head out to find Bruce Wayne. In addition, Mia challenges Sara, Rory discovers a hidden talent, and Lex Luthor returns. This crossover begins on Supergirl S5E09, and continues on The Flash S6E09, Arrow S8E08, and Legends of Tomorrow S05E01.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writers:Holly Henderson, Don Whitehead

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  2. Batwoman Season 1 Episode 15 - Off with Her Head
    7.1/10(1553 votes)

    #2 - Off with Her Head

    S1:E15

    More of Alice's dark past is uncovered when Cartwright shares a twisted story with Kate while Jacob goes searching for his wayward daughter. Mary and Luke follow a lead on Beth's killer.

    Director:Michael C. Blundell
    Writer:Denise Harkavy

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  3. Batwoman Season 1 Episode 16 - Through the Looking-Glass
    6.8/10(1440 votes)

    #3 - Through the Looking-Glass

    S1:E16

    Kate begins to question her instincts and Luke gets upsetting news. Alice seeks her sister's help with a special task.

    Director:Sudz Sutherland
    Writer:Nancy Kiu

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  4. Batwoman Season 2 Episode 16 - Rebirth
    6.8/10(841 votes)

    #4 - Rebirth

    S2:E16

    When a familiar foe descends upon Gotham, Batwoman and Mary find they must rely on each other more than ever. Alice has a has a new mission - and gets an unexpected ally to join her.

    Director:Michael A. Allowitz
    Writer:Daniel T. Thomsen

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  5. Batwoman Season 3 Episode 5 - A Lesson From Professor Pyg
    6.7/10(735 votes)

    #5 - A Lesson From Professor Pyg

    S3:E5

    Ryan asks Sophie to accompany her to a dinner at Jada's to do recon on what her estranged mother knows about Wayne Enterprises, but the evening takes a turn when an uninvited guest drops in on the intimate gathering. As the terrifying evening unfolds, Ryan witnesses another side to Marquis and her mother.

    Director:David Ramsey
    Writers:Caroline Dries, Ebony Gilbert

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  6. Batwoman Season 3 Episode 12 - We're All Mad Here
    6.7/10(588 votes)

    #6 - We're All Mad Here

    S3:E12

    Ryan, Sophie and Jada come together to formulate a plan to stop Marquis, while Mary seeks to make amends for the harm she did as Poison Ivy. Meanwhile, Alice continues to spiral out of control and contend with her mental demons.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writers:Daphne Miles, Maya Houston

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  7. Batwoman Season 1 Episode 12 - Take Your Choice
    6.6/10(1622 votes)

    #7 - Take Your Choice

    S1:E12

    With the hunt for Alice heating up, Kate faces a difficult decision.

    Director:Tara Miele
    Writer:Ebony Gilbert

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  8. Batwoman Season 1 Episode 18 - If You Believe in Me, I'll Believe in You
    6.6/10(1296 votes)

    #8 - If You Believe in Me, I'll Believe in You

    S1:E18

    Batwoman enlists Luke and Julia for an undercover mission to recover one of the most important items from her cousin's arsenal. While Alice continues developing her devious plans within Arkham's walls, she gets an unexpected visit from Jacob Kane who needs her help. Meanwhile, Mary tries to prove herself to Kate. As Sophie gets closer to a co-worker, Kate reunites with an old flame.

    Director:James Bamford
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  9. Batwoman Season 2 Episode 13 - I'll Give You a Clue
    6.6/10(873 votes)

    #9 - I'll Give You a Clue

    S2:E13

    When Sophie must face a foe from her rookie days with The Crows, Ryan, Mary and Luke are also pulled into the villain's game. Meanwhile, the tables turn on Alice when she finds herself in dire circumstances, and Jacob continues to revisit the past.

    Director:Marshall Virtue
    Writers:Natalie Abrams, Caroline Dries

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  10. Batwoman Season 2 Episode 17 - Kane, Kate
    6.6/10(789 votes)

    #10 - Kane, Kate

    S2:E17

    Batwoman struggles as Black Mask continues to raise the stakes with Circe as his henchwoman. Alice and Safiyah cross paths once again.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  11. Batwoman Season 3 Episode 7 - Pick Your Poison
    6.6/10(690 votes)

    #11 - Pick Your Poison

    S3:E7

    As Ryan's family dynamic grows more complicated, she also finds herself in the middle of a Bat Team stand-off between Luke and Mary. Meanwhile, Alice finds a new sidekick to do her bidding.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Kelly Ota, Emily Alonso

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  12. Batwoman Season 3 Episode 10 - Toxic
    6.6/10(628 votes)

    #12 - Toxic

    S3:E10

    Batwoman's hands are full as she juggles Jada's demands, Mary's ever-increasing power and a new romantic entanglement. Loyalties are tested and motives come into question as Batwoman races against the clock to once again save the city and those closest to her.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writers:Jerry Shandy, Caroline Dries

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  13. Batwoman Season 3 Episode 11 - Broken Toys
    6.6/10(632 votes)

    #13 - Broken Toys

    S3:E11

    Just when it seems things can't get worse... Batwoman's identity is once again at risk of being exposed, and some of Gotham's most villainous unite. Sophie joins Luke on a mission and Alice gets into Mary's head.

    Director:Camrus Johnson
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, Natalie Abrams, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  14. Batwoman Season 3 Episode 13 - We Having Fun Yet?
    6.6/10(568 votes)

    #14 - We Having Fun Yet?

    S3:E13

    Joining forces with Jada, Batwoman and a panicked Bat Team must race against the clock as Marquis's nefarious plan balloons into something Gotham would never have suspected...and won't see coming. And as Alice reaches her breaking point, an empathetic Mary makes another appeal on behalf of her sister for the Joker's buzzer, but everyone wonders - is Alice beyond saving?

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Nancy Kiu, Caroline Dries

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  15. Batwoman Season 1 Episode 11 - An Un-Birthday Present
    6.5/10(1684 votes)

    #15 - An Un-Birthday Present

    S1:E11

    On the Kane sisters' birthday, Kate and Alice contend with demons from the past, and an unexpected guest makes a surprise appearance in Gotham.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writers:James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

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  16. Batwoman Season 2 Episode 15 - Armed and Dangerous
    6.5/10(846 votes)

    #16 - Armed and Dangerous

    S2:E15

    As Luke Fox's life hangs in the balance, repercussions from the devastating event are the catalyst for some life-changing decisions for those around him.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Nancy Kiu

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  17. Batwoman Season 2 Episode 18 - Power
    6.5/10(835 votes)

    #17 - Power

    S2:E18

    Ryan questions her place as the city's hero as she, Luke, Mary and Sophie must join forces when Black Mask instigates chaos in the Gotham streets. Meanwhile, Alice's attempt to rescue her sister means another encounter with Circe. In an epic standoff, unexpected alliances and transformations will upend Gotham as we know it.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Caroline Dries

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  18. Batwoman Season 3 Episode 6 - How Does Your Garden Grow?
    6.5/10(701 votes)

    #18 - How Does Your Garden Grow?

    S3:E6

    An unnerving discovery in a garden shed sends Renee Montoya rushing to Ryan to ensure the city is on high alert. Her terrifying theory — a Bat Trophy has entangled a new host, and her thorny ways are weaving their way through Gotham. Alice is suspiciously eager to help the Bat Team, and Sophie seeks vengeance for an incident involving her sister.

    Director:Rob Duncan
    Writers:Jerry Shandy, Natalie Abrams

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  19. Batwoman Season 3 Episode 9 - Meet Your Maker
    6.5/10(654 votes)

    #19 - Meet Your Maker

    S3:E9

    Ryan, Sophie and Luke attempt to track down the OG Poison Ivy when all signs point to Pamela Isley's reappearance in Gotham. At the same time, Mary feels drawn by a powerful force and Alice suddenly feels very protective of her stepsister. Meanwhile, Jada hasn't given up on rehabilitating Marquis and seeks the help of an old friend.

    Director:Michael C. Blundell
    Writers:Caroline Dries, Maya Houston

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  20. Batwoman Season 1 Episode 8 - A Mad Tea-Party
    6.4/10(1986 votes)

    #20 - A Mad Tea-Party

    S1:E8

    Kate and Alice continue their sister/nemesis dance, while Alice and Mouse construct their most evil plan yet. Mary invites Kate to a special event honoring Catherine and Jacob makes a decision that leaves Kate perplexed.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Nancy Kiu

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  21. Batwoman Season 1 Episode 17 - A Narrow Escape
    6.4/10(1308 votes)

    #21 - A Narrow Escape

    S1:E17

    Batwoman encounters a new challenge when an old villain resurfaces, testing the heroics of Gotham's most stand-up citizens. Alice's limits are tested.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:Daphne Miles

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  22. Batwoman Season 1 Episode 19 - A Secret Kept from All the Rest
    6.4/10(1239 votes)

    #22 - A Secret Kept from All the Rest

    S1:E19

    When members of Gotham's intelligentsia begin disappearing, Commander Kane, Sophie and the Crows go searching for the newest homicidal threat to the city. In the meantime, Kate is consumed with someone's betrayal and starts questioning the loyalty of everyone around her just when she needs them most. So when Luke and Julia go missing, Batwoman must rely on Mary and a former foe to deploy her rescue mission. Meanwhile, Alice enlists Tommy Elliot to help acquire an elusive item that her sister also seeks.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Jerry Shandy

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  23. Batwoman Season 1 Episode 20 - O, Mouse!
    6.4/10(1309 votes)

    #23 - O, Mouse!

    S1:E20

    When one of Gotham's former heroes returns to his old stomping grounds to settle a score, both Batwoman and Commander Kane find themselves on the defensive. Meanwhile, Alice has uncovered what could finally take down Batwoman, but she is losing hold on her henchman Mouse and Hush, sending her spiraling into her most wicked self. Luke immediately focuses on finding a way to protect Batwoman from Alice, and Mary has a chance to be the sister Kate has needed all along. New information surfaces, forcing Julia to warn Sophie about the person pulling the strings. And in a final standoff, when Commander Kane refuses to retreat from his war on Batwoman, Kate may find herself more than heartbroken by her father's choices.

    Director:Amanda Tapping
    Writers:Holly Henderson, Don Whitehead

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  24. Batwoman Season 2 Episode 8 - Survived Much Worse
    6.4/10(986 votes)

    #24 - Survived Much Worse

    S2:E8

    Batwoman's abilities are tested like never before, while Alice's search for Kate continues. Sophie and Jacob set their sights on Coryana, and Luke and Mary contend with an unexpected guest.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Natalie Abrams

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  25. Batwoman Season 3 Episode 8 - Trust Destiny
    6.4/10(643 votes)

    #25 - Trust Destiny

    S3:E8

    While Mary and Alice continue their sisterly bonding, Ryan, Luke and Sophie are desperate and willing to do almost anything to stop them. Renee is forced to revisit her heartbreaking past. Meanwhile, Marquis grows more unhinged and throws a spectacularly sinister soiree at Wayne Tower... and everyone is invited.

    Director:Marshall Virtue
    Writers:Daphne Miles, Ebony Gilbert

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Best Episodes Summary

"Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two (II)" is the best rated episode of "Batwoman". It scored 7.8/10 based on 3745 votes. Directed by Laura Belsey and written by Holly Henderson, Don Whitehead, it aired on 12/9/2019. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Off with Her Head".