Gotham backdrop

Gotham S1E3 — The Balloonman

7.7

Gotham•Season 1•Episode 3

The Balloonman

7.7/10 · 5,683 votesOct 6, 201444 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Gordon and Bullock track down a vigilante who uses weather balloons to kill corrupt citizens; Cobblepot gets a job close to a major figure in the underworld.

Directed byDermott Downs

Written byJohn Stephens

Previous episodeE2 · Selina Kyle Next episodeE4 · Arkham

Seasons5

Cast10

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie

James 'Jim' Gordon

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Harvey Bullock

David Mazouz

David Mazouz

Bruce Wayne

Sean Pertwee

Sean Pertwee

Alfred Pennyworth

Robin Lord Taylor

Robin Lord Taylor

Oswald Cobblepot

Erin Richards

Erin Richards

Barbara Kean

Camren Bicondova

Camren Bicondova

Selina Kyle

Cory Michael Smith

Cory Michael Smith

Edward Nygma

Zabryna Guevara

Zabryna Guevara

Sarah Essen

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith

Fish Mooney

Crew6

Dermott Downs

Dermott Downs

Director

John Stephens

John Stephens

Writer

N

Norman Douglass

Stunt Coordinator

Rose Sias

Rose Sias

Stunts

D

David Ekstrom

Editor

T

Thomas Yatsko

Director of Photography

Discussion

0 comments

Join the conversation

Share your take and reply to other fans.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.

Episode Summary

"The Balloonman" is episode 3 of Gotham season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 5,683 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Dermott Downs and written by John Stephens, it aired on October 6, 2014.

Next: E4 · Arkham Best of Season 1