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The Worst Episodes of Batwoman

Every episode of Batwoman ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Batwoman!

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 out the failing city's criminal resurgence. But don't call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham's symbol of hope

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Network:The CW

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Batwoman" is "Pilot", rated 5.2/10 from 5240 user votes. It was directed by Marcos Siega and written by Caroline Dries. "Pilot" aired on 10/6/2019 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "What Happened to Kate Kane?".

  • Pilot
    5.2/10 5,240 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2019

    Kate Kane returns to Gotham when a gang targets her father and her ex-girlfriend Sophie Moore.

    Director: Marcos Siega

    Writer: Caroline Dries

  • What Happened to Kate Kane?
    5.2/10 2,906 votes

    #2 - What Happened to Kate Kane?

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2021

    A homeless 25-year-old named Ryan Wilder stumbles upon Kate's batsuit.

    Director: Holly Dale

    Writer: Caroline Dries

  • The Rabbit Hole
    5.6/10 3,185 votes

    #3 - The Rabbit Hole

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2019

    Jacob Kane and the Crows up the stakes; Kate continues to look to Bruce Wayne's legacy for guidance as Luke Fox inadvertently gets pulled into Batwoman's vigilante heroics; Sophie and Kate are forced to team up.

    Director: Marcos Siega

    Writer: Caroline Dries

  • Who Are You?
    5.7/10 2,382 votes

    #4 - Who Are You?

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2019

    A new villain with an eye for all things that sparkle drops in on the city; Kate attempts to find a balance between her personal life and her new role as Gotham's guardian; Luke continues to fine-tune Batwoman's arsenal of weapons.

    Director: Holly Dale

    Writer: Nancy Kiu, Denise Harkavy

  • Prior Criminal History
    5.7/10 1,276 votes

    #5 - Prior Criminal History

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2021

    After her quick spin in the Batgear, Ryan Wilder is back to facing the daily challenges of life as herself. Meanwhile, Alice has a new, devious plan to get the attention of both Gotham and Safiyah. With Kate still missing and the city in an uprising, Luke and Mary are desperate to find a stand in. In a pinch, Ryan dons the suit again and comes face-to-face with Alice for the first time. Back at Crows Headquarters, Sophie and Commander Kane try to uncover who may have had a vendetta against Kate.

    Director: Carl Seaton

    Writer: James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

  • It's Best You Stop Digging
    5.7/10 876 votes

    #6 - It's Best You Stop Digging

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/14/2021

    As Ryan’s condition worsens, she questions Batwoman’s "no killing" code when she realizes the opportunity to avenge her mother is slipping away. Tatiana fills in the gaps for Alice about her time on Coryana and her history with Ocean.

    Director: Avi Youabian

    Writer: Jerry Shandy

  • Down, Down, Down
    5.8/10 2,793 votes

    #7 - Down, Down, Down

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2019

    The city waits for another visit from who they think is Batman. Alice continues to taunt Kate. Mary gets an unexpected new friend. As Batwoman faces a new enemy, Kate realizes she must make a decision.

    Director: Dermott Downs

    Writer: Holly Henderson, Don Whitehead

  • Tell Me The Truth
    5.8/10 1,948 votes

    #8 - Tell Me The Truth

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2019

    Kate and Sophie must reconcile with their past as Kate questions just how much she can trust her former lover. Kate and Luke have an encounter with an old friend. Mary grapples with the fate of the Kane family as Catherine seeks Jacob's help. Alice and a new cohort are in on yet another nefarious plan, but her motives are more than they seem.

    Director: Michael A. Allowitz

    Writer: Natalie Abrams, Caroline Dries

  • Do Not Resuscitate
    5.8/10 938 votes

    #9 - Do Not Resuscitate

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2021

    As Ryan Wilder's kryptonite wound grows more severe, it hinders Batwoman's ability to protect Gotham. Alice's reunion with a fellow Coryana inhabitant presents unexpected complications.

    Director: Daphne Miles

    Writer: Caroline Dries

  • I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury
    5.9/10 2,046 votes

    #10 - I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2019

    A disturbing death has Gotham reeling and the city reaches out for their new vigilante hero. Luke confides in Kate, while Sophie asks Jacob for a special assignment. Alice continues her nefarious plot against the Kanes, with Catherine being a conduit to part of her plan. Batwoman pays another visit to Mary.

    Director: Scott Peters

    Writer: James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

  • How Queer Everything is Today!
    5.9/10 1,700 votes

    #11 - How Queer Everything is Today!

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/19/2020

    While Gotham busies itself reacting to Batwoman’s awkward encounter, Alice celebrates her ultimate act of vengeance with Mouse. A devastated Mary focuses on Jacob Kane’s trial, while Sophie seeks advice about her love life from someone unexpected. As they tackle the newest threat to Gotham, Luke prioritizes protecting Batwoman’s secret, and Kate must decide what she is willing to do to honor Batwoman’s identity...and her own.

    Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt

    Writer: Caroline Dries

  • Fair Skin, Blue Eyes
    5.9/10 1,068 votes

    #12 - Fair Skin, Blue Eyes

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2021

    As Batwoman attempts to fight the proliferation of Snake Bite through Gotham, a random encounter forces her to revisit her painful past. Empowered by her new role, Ryan Wilder is determined to ensure others like her don't go unnoticed. Meanwhile, those closest to Kate are given a good reason to believe she is still alive, forcing unexpected alliances and betrayals.

    Director: Menhaj Huda

    Writer: Ebony Gilbert

  • Gore on Canvas
    5.9/10 995 votes

    #13 - Gore on Canvas

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2021

    Batwoman is approached by Commander Kane and Agent Moore to boost an infamous work of art that reveals the way to Coryana - and Kate. Despite her reservations, Luke and Mary convince Ryan to take the assignment, causing tensions within the Bat-team to escalate. Meanwhile, as Alice attempts to fulfill Safiyah's insidious request, she slowly discovers that she may not remember everything about her time on Coryana.

    Director: Norma Bailey

    Writer: Daniel T. Thomsen

  • Time Off For Good Behavior
    5.9/10 795 votes

    #14 - Time Off For Good Behavior

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/11/2021

    As Batwoman focuses even more effort on taking down Black Mask, a new foe emerges, diverting the Bat team's attention to a distressing issue in Gotham. Continually haunted by the mistakes of his past, Jacob travels down a dangerous path in an attempt to eradicate them. Alice and Julia discover they have an enemy in common.

    Director: Eric Dean Seaton

    Writer: James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

  • Grinning From Ear to Ear
    6.1/10 1,362 votes

    #15 - Grinning From Ear to Ear

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/8/2020

    Batwoman and Luke are on the trail of a villain targeting social media mavens. Sophie gets an unexpected visit from her mother, and Mary offers her expertise to assist Kate. Jacob Kane is approached to make good on a favor, while Alice focuses on her plans for retribution.

    Director: Michael C. Blundell

    Writer: Denise Harkavy

  • Bat Girl Magic!
    6.1/10 1,150 votes

    #16 - Bat Girl Magic!

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2021

    As Ryan Wilder continues to prove herself as Batwoman, she encounters the challenge of every superhero - living a double life. Meanwhile, Victor Szasz is slashing his way through the city streets, and Commander Kane has The Crows trying to stop the flow of Snakebite through Gotham. Safiyah takes notice of Alice's antics and Sophie finds herself in unexpected circumstances.

    Director: Holly Dale

    Writer: Nancy Kiu

  • Rule #1
    6.1/10 845 votes

    #17 - Rule #1

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/28/2021

    Batwoman confronts Gotham's biggest foe, while new information forces those closest to Kate to make some difficult decisions. Ryan's feelings for Angelique puts her partnership with Luke and Mary at risk, while Alice goes on a warped walk down memory lane.

    Director: Michael C. Blundell

    Writer: Nancy Kiu, Maya Houston

  • Mine Is A Long And A Sad Tale
    6.2/10 2,268 votes

    #18 - Mine Is A Long And A Sad Tale

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2019

    Alice takes Kate down the sad, winding road of her life in the days after the accident as Jacob and Sophie attempt to track them. Mary has an argument with Catherine which sends her looking for Kate at Wayne Tower, but instead she becomes unwelcome company for Luke.

    Director: Carl Seaton

    Writer: Jerry Shandy, Ebony Gilbert

  • Drink Me
    6.2/10 1,414 votes

    #19 - Drink Me

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/2020

    A new villain sinks her teeth into Gotham and The Hold Up opens in grand fashion. Sophie reluctantly requests that Batwoman keep her distance knowing their interactions could compromise her career.

    Director: Dermott Downs

    Writer: Jerry Shandy

  • And Justice For All
    6.2/10 797 votes

    #20 - And Justice For All

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 5/16/2021

    Batwoman is faced with a new challenge when Gotham's Snakebite addicts become ravenous for more than the next fix.

    Director: Rob Duncan

    Writer: Maya Houston, Ebony Gilbert

  • Antifreeze
    6.2/10 612 votes

    #21 - Antifreeze

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2021

    When Ryan makes Gotham’s “30 Under 30” list, Luke worries about how Marquis's involvement in Ryan’s rising popularity as Wayne Enterprises’ acting CEO will land with Jada. Mary returns from a late night out not feeling quite herself, while Alice’s hallucinations grow stronger. And when Sophie’s sister, Jordan, goes missing, she and the Bat Team quickly realize that Freeze’s missing weapon hasn’t been fully contained.

    Director: Holly Dale

    Writer: Daniel T. Thomsen

  • Arrive Alive
    6.3/10 776 votes

    #22 - Arrive Alive

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/18/2021

    With Batwoman and The Crows each hot on the trail of the False Face Society, their efforts collide, and tension escalates. Alice seeks out Enigma, and Sophie and Ryan find some common ground.

    Director: Mairzee Almas

    Writer: Daphne Miles, Daniel T. Thomsen

  • Mad As A Hatter
    6.3/10 754 votes

    #23 - Mad As A Hatter

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2021

    As Batwoman continues to keep the streets of Gotham safe, Batwing joins in on the action, but Luke quickly realizes he hasn't quite mastered his suit. When Ryan pays Alice a visit to ask about the bombshell she dropped, Ryan must decide if she should go down the rabbit hole of her past. As Mary prepares to finally graduate from medical school, she feels the absence of her family more than ever. When an Alice admirer stumbles upon one of the missing Bat Trophies, Gotham and the Bat Team get mixed up in the madness, culminating in a shockingly gruesome graduation... and an equally shocking new partnership.

    Director: Holly Dale

    Writer: Caroline Dries

  • A Mad Tea-Party
    6.4/10 1,880 votes

    #24 - A Mad Tea-Party

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2019

    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

  • A Narrow Escape
    6.4/10 1,210 votes

    #25 - A Narrow Escape

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/26/2020

    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