9.1/102,938 votesLoading...#1 - A Dark Knight: No Man's Land
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2018
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
Writer: John Stephens, Seth Boston
9.0/104,459 votesLoading...#2 - Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2015
Gordon and Bullock track down a nemesis from the past, leading to a standoff between Jerome and Gordon. Meanwhile, a magic show at the Gotham Children's Hospital gala turns into a hostage situation.
Director: Eagle Egilsson
Writer: John Stephens
9.0/103,792 votesLoading...#3 - Rise of the Villains: Worse Than a Crime
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/2015
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
9.0/103,417 votesLoading...#4 - Wrath of the Villains: Into The Woods
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/11/2016
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
9.0/103,488 votesLoading...#5 - Mad City: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/2017
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
9.0/103,013 votesLoading...#6 - Heroes Rise: Heavydirtysoul
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 6/5/2017
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
8.9/106,283 votesLoading...#7 - Penguin's Umbrella
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2014
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
8.9/104,590 votesLoading...#8 - Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2015
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
8.9/103,633 votesLoading...#9 - Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2015
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
8.8/104,610 votesLoading...#10 - All Happy Families Are Alike
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/4/2015
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
8.8/103,769 votesLoading...#11 - Rise of the Villains: Mommy's Little Monster
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2015
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
8.8/102,367 votesLoading...#12 - A Dark Knight: One Bad Day
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/2018
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
8.7/102,322 votesLoading...#13 - A Dark Knight: Queen Takes Knight
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2017
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
8.7/102,193 votesLoading...#14 - A Dark Knight: The Sinking Ship, The Grand Applause
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/22/2018
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
8.7/102,310 votesLoading...#15 - A Dark Knight: That's Entertainment
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/12/2018
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
8.6/102,916 votesLoading...#16 - Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 5/9/2016
Azrael is on the loose in Gotham City, which sparks Penguin's need for revenge. Meanwhile, Bruce enlists the help of Selina Kyle to help track down Professor Strange, as he evades arrest for his experiments.
Director: Paul A. Edwards
Writer: Danny Cannon
8.6/102,777 votesLoading...#17 - Mad City: Smile Like You Mean It
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/2017
On the run from Gordon and Bullock, Dwight tries to revive Jerome, in turn, activates his acolytes around Gotham City. Meanwhile, Selina's mom's intentions in Gotham are revealed, and the power play between Penguin and Nygma escalates as Barbara's plans are set in place.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt
8.6/102,185 votesLoading...#18 - A Dark Knight: That Old Corpse
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/2018
Chaos erupts at the GCPD, sending Gordon on a wild goose chase for the culprit behind the mass takeover. Meanwhile, a friend of Bruce's becomes paranoid, resulting in rash and destructive behavior.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito
Writer: Charlie Huston
8.6/102,178 votesLoading...#19 - Legend of Dark Knight: Ace Chemicals
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2019
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
8.5/103,637 votesLoading...#20 - The Anvil or the Hammer
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/27/2015
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
8.5/102,542 votesLoading...#21 - Mad City: Beware the Green-Eyed Monster
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/28/2016
As the virus begins to spread in Gotham, the laboratory that is developing a cure is compromised. Mario and Gordon face off before the wedding, Selina meets an unexpected face and Barbara comes to Nygma with information about Isabella.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: John Stephens
8.5/102,302 votesLoading...#22 - Heroes Rise: Destiny Calling
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 6/5/2017
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: Nathan Hope
Writer: Danny Cannon
8.5/103,161 votesLoading...#23 - Legend of Dark Knight: The Beginning...
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 4/25/2019
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
8.4/103,241 votesLoading...#24 - Rise of the Villains: Tonight's the Night
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2015
Galavan sends Barbara after Jim Gordon, while he tries to make a business deal with Bruce Wayne. Barnes and Bullock are hot on Barbara’s trail, and Nygma has a run-in with a familiar face.
Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt
Writer: Jim Barnes
8.4/102,923 votesLoading...#25 - Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/21/2016
Gordon and Bullock follow a trail of clues in a robbery, not knowing they were left by Nygma; Gordon receives an anonymous threat; Penguin meets his father; Bruce works on his street smarts.
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: Robert Hull
The Best Episodes of Gotham
Every episode of Gotham ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Gotham!
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....
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Best Episodes Summary
"A Dark Knight: No Man's Land" is the best rated episode of "Gotham". It scored 9.1/10 based on 2938 votes. Directed by Nathan Hope and written by John Stephens, Seth Boston, it aired on 5/17/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh".