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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Gotham Season 4 Episode 22 - A Dark Knight: No Man's Land
    9.1/10(3033 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Gotham Season 1 Episode 7 - Penguin's Umbrella
    9.0/10(6402 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Gotham Season 2 Episode 3 - Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh
    9.0/10(4576 votes)

    #3 - Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh

    S2:E3

    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

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  4. Gotham Season 2 Episode 11 - Rise of the Villains: Worse than a Crime
    9.0/10(3890 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Gotham Season 2 Episode 17 - Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods
    9.0/10(3506 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Gotham Season 1 Episode 22 - All Happy Families Are Alike
    8.9/10(4726 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Gotham Season 2 Episode 2 - Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock
    8.9/10(4696 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Gotham Season 2 Episode 10 - Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham
    8.9/10(3729 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Gotham Season 4 Episode 21 - A Dark Knight: One Bad Day
    8.9/10(2441 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Gotham Season 2 Episode 7 - Rise of the Villains: Mommy's Little Monster
    8.8/10(3869 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Gotham Season 4 Episode 11 - A Dark Knight: Queen Takes Knight
    8.7/10(2400 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Gotham Season 4 Episode 15 - A Dark Knight: The Sinking Ship, the Grand Applause
    8.7/10(2269 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Gotham Season 4 Episode 18 - A Dark Knight: That's Entertainment
    8.7/10(2385 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Gotham Season 2 Episode 20 - Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed
    8.6/10(2999 votes)

    #14 - Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed

    S2:E20

    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

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  15. Gotham Season 4 Episode 20 - A Dark Knight: That Old Corpse
    8.6/10(2256 votes)

    #15 - A Dark Knight: That Old Corpse

    S4:E20

    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

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  16. Gotham Season 5 Episode 7 - Legend of Dark Knight: Ace Chemicals
    8.6/10(2250 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Gotham Season 1 Episode 21 - The Anvil or the Hammer
    8.5/10(3743 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Gotham Season 5 Episode 12 - Legend of Dark Knight: The Beginning...
    8.5/10(3256 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Gotham Season 2 Episode 8 - Rise of the Villains: Tonight's the Night
    8.4/10(3331 votes)

    #19 - Rise of the Villains: Tonight's the Night

    S2:E8

    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

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  20. Gotham Season 2 Episode 15 - Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn
    8.4/10(3010 votes)

    #20 - Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn

    S2:E15

    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

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  21. Gotham Season 2 Episode 19 - Wrath of the Villains: Azrael
    8.4/10(2943 votes)

    #21 - Wrath of the Villains: Azrael

    S2:E19

    Gordon and Bruce question Professor Strange about project chimera which leads Strange to send the newly resurrected Galavan to confront Gordon. Meanwhile, Gordon investigate's who Professor Strange is.

    Director:Larysa Kondracki
    Writers:Ken Woodruff, Jim Barnes

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  22. Gotham Season 4 Episode 9 - A Dark Knight: Let Them Eat Pie
    8.4/10(2260 votes)

    #22 - A Dark Knight: Let Them Eat Pie

    S4:E9

    Professor Pyg continues to torment Gotham city, involving Jim Gordon whenever possible. Sofia and Penguin get ready for a fundraiser for the orphanage, and things don't go as planned when Professor Pyg shows up as the chef. Meanwhile, Bruce's partying gets in the way of his relationship with Alfred.

    Director:Nathan Hope
    Writer:Iturri Sosa

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  23. Gotham Season 4 Episode 17 - A Dark Knight: Mandatory Brunch Meeting
    8.4/10(2193 votes)

    #23 - A Dark Knight: Mandatory Brunch Meeting

    S4:E17

    Gordon and Bullock try to stay one step ahead as Jerome zeros in on his next target. Meanwhile, Nygma hosts a riddle game show in the Narrows and faces his toughest challenger in Lee Thompkins, and Penguin goes to see Butch with a proposal.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writers:Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

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  24. Gotham Season 5 Episode 11 - Legend of Dark Knight: They Did What?
    8.4/10(2129 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Gotham Season 1 Episode 12 - What the Little Bird Told Him
    8.3/10(4160 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"A Dark Knight: No Man's Land" is the best rated episode of "Gotham". It scored 9.1/10 based on 3033 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, "Penguin's Umbrella".