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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Gotham Season 1 Episode 7 - Penguin's Umbrella
    8.2/10(53 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Gotham Season 1 Episode 22 - All Happy Families Are Alike
    8.1/10(51 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Gotham Season 2 Episode 17 - Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods
    8.1/10(44 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Gotham Season 5 Episode 7 - Legend of Dark Knight: Ace Chemicals
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Gotham Season 5 Episode 12 - Legend of Dark Knight: The Beginning...
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Gotham Season 2 Episode 7 - Rise of the Villains: Mommy's Little Monster
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Gotham Season 2 Episode 11 - Rise of the Villains: Worse than a Crime
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Gotham Season 4 Episode 1 - A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina
    8.0/10(35 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 4 Episode 21 - A Dark Knight: One Bad Day
    8.0/10(25 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 1 Episode 21 - The Anvil or the Hammer
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Gotham Season 2 Episode 10 - Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Gotham Season 3 Episode 14 - Mad City: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Gotham Season 4 Episode 15 - A Dark Knight: The Sinking Ship, the Grand Applause
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Gotham Season 1 Episode 12 - What the Little Bird Told Him
    7.8/10(49 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 20 - Under the Knife
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    #15 - Under the Knife

    S1:E20

    Gordon and Bullock continue their investigation of the Ogre, who begins to make his move on someone close to Gordon. Meanwhile, Bruce and Selina team up to expose a corrupt Wayne Enterprises employee and Nygma comes to Kristin Kringle’s defense.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:John Stephens

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  16. Gotham Season 2 Episode 2 - Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock
    7.8/10(52 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 8 - Rise of the Villains: Tonight's the Night
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Gotham Season 2 Episode 14 - Wrath of the Villains: This Ball of Mud and Meanness
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    #18 - Wrath of the Villains: This Ball of Mud and Meanness

    S2:E14

    Alfred and Selina help Bruce search for his parents' killer, Matches Malone; Gordon goes to Edward Nygma with Kristen Kringle's whereabouts; Hugo Strange continues working to reduce the Penguin's aggression.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Jordan Harper

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  19. Gotham Season 2 Episode 15 - Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn
    7.8/10(44 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Gotham Season 3 Episode 22 - Heroes Rise: Heavydirtysoul
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Gotham Season 4 Episode 8 - A Dark Knight: Stop Hitting Yourself
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Gotham Season 1 Episode 16 - The Blind Fortune Teller
    7.7/10(50 votes)

    #22 - The Blind Fortune Teller

    S1:E16

    Gordon takes Dr. Leslie Thompkins to the circus, but the day turns quickly when the circus comes under attack. Then, Falcone enlists Butch Gilzean to help Penguin with the nightclub, while Fish Mooney is otherwise occupied. Also, Bruce Wayne schedules a meeting with the Wayne Enterprises board.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  23. Gotham Season 2 Episode 3 - Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Gotham Season 2 Episode 6 - Rise of the Villains: By Fire
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    #24 - Rise of the Villains: By Fire

    S2:E6

    After Bridgit Pike rejoins her brothers, a new spark of courage ignites within her, as she chooses to take control of her future. Meanwhile, Kringle and Nygma's relationship will take a new step and Penguin and Galavan continue to battle for control of Gotham City's underworld.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Rebecca Perry Cutter

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  25. Gotham Season 2 Episode 19 - Wrath of the Villains: Azrael
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Penguin's Umbrella" is the best rated episode of "Gotham". It scored 8.2/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Rob Bailey and written by Bruno Heller, it aired on 11/3/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "All Happy Families Are Alike".