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The Best Episodes of Gotham

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Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise

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    Gotham Season 5 Episode 12 - Legend of Dark Knight: The Beginning...
    8.5/10(3296 votes)

    #1 - Legend of Dark Knight: The Beginning...

    S5:E12

    The series flash-forwards 10 years into the future, as Bruce is set to return to Gotham for the opening of the new Wayne Tower. A series of crimes leads Gordon to believe Penguin and The Riddler are up to their old tricks. However, when Bullock is framed for a murder, Gordon begins to piece together an even more sinister plot targeting the city, and a new figure emerges from the shadows to be the hero Gotham desperately needs.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:John Stephens

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  2. Gotham Season 5 Episode 7 - Legend of Dark Knight: Ace Chemicals
    8.3/10(2278 votes)

    #2 - Legend of Dark Knight: Ace Chemicals

    S5:E7

    Gordon races to uncover the criminal element threatening to end talks of Gotham's reunification with the mainland. A very much alive Jeremiah returns and organizes a twisted recreation of the murder of Bruce's parents with the help of Jervis Tetch aka Mad Hatter.

    Director:John Stephens
    Writer:Tze Chun

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  3. Gotham Season 1 Episode 7 - Penguin's Umbrella
    8.2/10(6393 votes)

    #3 - Penguin's Umbrella

    S1:E7

    As violence between Maroni and Falcone continues to escalate, Penguin reveals a new element of his manipulative strategy, forcing Gordon to deal with the consequences of his decision to spare Penguin’s life

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  4. Gotham Season 2 Episode 17 - Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods
    8.2/10(3528 votes)

    #4 - Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods

    S2:E17

    In an attempt to clear his name, Gordon steals his case file and approaches Nygma for help. Meanwhile, Penguin discovers his step-family's role in his father's death, and awakens from his conditioning.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Rebecca Perry Cutter

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  5. Gotham Season 4 Episode 15 - A Dark Knight: The Sinking Ship, the Grand Applause
    8.2/10(2294 votes)

    #5 - A Dark Knight: The Sinking Ship, the Grand Applause

    S4:E15

    Bullock and Gordon try to track down someone who is key in Sofia's control over Gotham. Meanwhile, Penguin, Lee and Nygma enlist an unlikely ally as they seek revenge, and Selina asks Bruce for a favor to help rid her of her guilt over Ivy.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Seth Boston

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  6. Gotham Season 4 Episode 21 - A Dark Knight: One Bad Day
    8.2/10(2462 votes)

    #6 - A Dark Knight: One Bad Day

    S4:E21

    As Gotham falls into complete anarchy, a team of unlikely heroes step up to save it. Bullock takes the lead at the GCPD and Bruce's psychological limits are tested as those close to him are put in danger.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Tze Chun

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  7. Gotham Season 1 Episode 22 - All Happy Families Are Alike
    8.1/10(4749 votes)

    #7 - All Happy Families Are Alike

    S1:E22

    As Gotham City’s gang war reaches its boiling point, Fish Mooney goes head-to-head with Maroni and Penguin in an attempt to re-stake her claim on the city. Meanwhile, Barbara and Leslie Thompkins are brought together after recent events, and Bruce searches Wayne Manor for any hints that his father might have left behind.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  8. Gotham Season 4 Episode 1 - A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina
    8.1/10(2727 votes)

    #8 - A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina

    S4:E1

    Gordon fears Jonathan Crane is still alive and back in Gotham, when The Scarecrow's signature MO is used in a series of robberies. Meanwhile, Penguin's "licensing" of crime in the city backfires during the grand opening of his new Iceberg Lounge. Also, in the aftermath of his encounter with Ra's Al Ghul, Bruce begins his vigilante watch.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:John Stephens

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  9. Gotham Season 2 Episode 7 - Rise of the Villains: Mommy's Little Monster
    8.0/10(3893 votes)

    #9 - Rise of the Villains: Mommy's Little Monster

    S2:E7

    Butch leads Penguin and his men to the warehouse where Gertrude is being held, as Penguin plots his revenge on Galavan for kidnapping his mother. Meanwhile, Nygma deals with the aftermath of a deadly accident.

    Director:Kenneth Fink
    Writer:Robert Hull

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  10. Gotham Season 2 Episode 11 - Rise of the Villains: Worse than a Crime
    8.0/10(3918 votes)

    #10 - Rise of the Villains: Worse than a Crime

    S2:E11

    When Bruce Wayne is kidnapped, Gordon must look to some unlikely and dangerous allies for help. It is a battle of the villains, and not everyone makes it out alive.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  11. Gotham Season 3 Episode 14 - Mad City: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies
    8.0/10(3609 votes)

    #11 - Mad City: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies

    S3:E14

    With Jerome on the loose with one target in mind, Bruce and Alfred's safety is compromised. Meanwhile, Gordon's uncle Frank pays him a visit, and Nygma and Penguin are forced to confront their issues face-to-face, with possible deadly consequences.

    Director:Louis Shaw Milito
    Writer:Seth Boston

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  12. Gotham Season 3 Episode 22 - Heroes Rise: Heavydirtysoul
    8.0/10(3125 votes)

    #12 - Heroes Rise: Heavydirtysoul

    S3:E22

    With the deadly virus spreading throughout the city, the search for the antidote continues, as Fish Mooney, The Riddler and Penguin reveal plans of their own. Bruce meets Ra's al Ghul and completes his last task in order to fulfill his destiny, but realizes he can't let go of his past. Meanwhile, Gordon tries to win back Lee, and past alliances within Gotham City are broken, while new alliances are formed.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Robert Hull

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  13. Gotham Season 5 Episode 11 - Legend of Dark Knight: They Did What?
    8.0/10(2155 votes)

    #13 - Legend of Dark Knight: They Did What?

    S5:E11

    As Bane enacts his final plan for Gotham's destruction, Gordon rallies his former enemies to save the city. Meanwhile, Nyssa al Ghul kidnaps Barbara's newborn daughter, with ambitions to raise her as her own. Then, Bruce's decision to leave Gotham points him to his destiny, while devastating Selina.

    Director:Carol Banker
    Writer:Tze Chun

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  14. Gotham Season 1 Episode 12 - What the Little Bird Told Him
    7.9/10(4185 votes)

    #14 - What the Little Bird Told Him

    S1:E12

    In an attempt to get his job back, Gordon seeks to capture Jack Gruber, a deranged electrical genius who escapes Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Falcone struggles to hold onto his empire after Fish Mooney makes her next move.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Ben Edlund

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  15. Gotham Season 1 Episode 21 - The Anvil or the Hammer
    7.9/10(3763 votes)

    #15 - The Anvil or the Hammer

    S1:E21

    The Ogre breaks down Barbara’s emotions, while Gordon and Bullock go to great lengths to track him down. Meanwhile, Penguin leads a massacre, beginning an epic war, while Bruce learns the truth about Wayne Enterprises and Nygma deals with his recent actions.

    Director:Paul A. Edwards
    Writer:Jordan Harper

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  16. Gotham Season 2 Episode 2 - Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock
    7.9/10(4725 votes)

    #16 - Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock

    S2:E2

    On the heels of his reinstatement, Gordon is thrust onto the high-profile case tracking the deadly inmate escape from Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Galavan plans his next move, while Bruce asks for help from his father's old friend to unlock the secrets in his office, and Nygma asks out Kristin Kringle on a date.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  17. Gotham Season 2 Episode 10 - Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham
    7.9/10(3755 votes)

    #17 - Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham

    S2:E10

    Gordon confronts a suspect who is connected to Galavan, but falls short of obtaining any information. Meanwhile, Bruce gets one step closer to discovering the name of his parent's killer.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:John Stephens

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  18. Gotham Season 4 Episode 8 - A Dark Knight: Stop Hitting Yourself
    7.9/10(2127 votes)

    #18 - A Dark Knight: Stop Hitting Yourself

    S4:E8

    Grundy and Nygma become main attractions at Cherry's Place in The Narrows. Penguin wants revenge when he hears Nygma is mocking him on stage and enlists The Sirens for help. Meanwhile, Gordon is offered the position of GCPD Captain, putting him at odds with Bullock.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Charlie Huston

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  19. Gotham Season 4 Episode 10 - A Dark Knight: Things That Go Boom
    7.9/10(2136 votes)

    #19 - A Dark Knight: Things That Go Boom

    S4:E10

    Gordon tries to broker a deal with Penguin that involves Sofia. Meanwhile, Alfred tries to pull Bruce out of his teenage-angst and downward spiral, as Lee Thompkins gains more control over the Narrows.

    Director:Louis Shaw Milito
    Writers:Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

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  20. Gotham Season 4 Episode 11 - A Dark Knight: Queen Takes Knight
    7.9/10(2417 votes)

    #20 - A Dark Knight: Queen Takes Knight

    S4:E11

    Things get complicated for Gordon, Sophia and Penguin when Carmine Falcone comes to town. Alfred tries to get through to Bruce once and for all, while Nygma struggles to gain control over The Riddler persona and Tabitha attempts to make Grundy remember his past.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:John Stephens

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  21. Gotham Season 4 Episode 18 - A Dark Knight: That's Entertainment
    7.9/10(2409 votes)

    #21 - A Dark Knight: That's Entertainment

    S4:E18

    The Arkham inmates are still running freely in Gotham and they're only getting more difficult to catch. Gordon develops a plan, but reluctantly has to turn to Bruce for help. Meanwhile, Barbara finds out just how far her new friends are willing to go for her.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  22. Gotham Season 4 Episode 22 - A Dark Knight: No Man's Land
    7.9/10(3060 votes)

    #22 - A Dark Knight: No Man's Land

    S4:E22

    Jeremiah warns a skeptical Gordon of more destruction coming Gotham's way, and Gordon is forced to make a potentially devastating decision. Meanwhile, Barbara rallies together a team to secure her position, as alliances in the underworld shift and prove no one can be trusted. Then, Bruce is forced to come to terms with the future.

    Director:Nathan Hope
    Writers:John Stephens, Seth Boston

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  23. Gotham Season 5 Episode 1 - Legend of Dark Knight: Year Zero
    7.9/10(2554 votes)

    #23 - Legend of Dark Knight: Year Zero

    S5:E1

    No Man's Land Day 87-391—Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne face the chaos Gotham City has become. Their mission to keep the city safe becomes more complicated as the villains who survived the attack on the city begin to resurface and claim various territories. Selina Kyle grapples with how to deal with her uncertain future.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:John Stephens

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  24. Gotham Season 5 Episode 3 - Legend of Dark Knight: Penguin, Our Hero
    7.9/10(2086 votes)

    #24 - Legend of Dark Knight: Penguin, Our Hero

    S5:E3

    With the creation of Haven as a safe place for refugees, Gordon hopes to stop the gang fighting in Gotham. Selina is determined to find Jeremiah and she convinces Bruce to help her. Penguin goes to Haven to reclaim his staff.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Tze Chun

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  25. Gotham Season 5 Episode 6 - Legend of Dark Knight: 13 Stitches
    7.9/10(1973 votes)

    #25 - Legend of Dark Knight: 13 Stitches

    S5:E6

    Gordon assembles an unlikely team to protect Gotham from Eduardo Dorrance and his Delta Force. Just as Lee Thompkins resurfaces, Barbara reveals shocking news that will change Gordon's life forever. Meanwhile, Selina and Penguin team up to outsmart fellow villain Magpie.

    Director:Ben McKenzie
    Writer:Seth Boston

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Best Episodes Summary

"Legend of Dark Knight: The Beginning..." is the best rated episode of "Gotham". It scored 8.5/10 based on 3296 votes. Directed by Rob Bailey and written by John Stephens, it aired on 4/25/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Legend of Dark Knight: Ace Chemicals".