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The Best Episodes of Gotham Season 2

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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
    Gotham Season 2 Episode 1 - Rise of the Villains: Damned If You Do...
    8.3/10(4215 votes)

    #1 - Rise of the Villains: Damned If You Do...

    S2:E1

    Penguin is King of Gotham and after a shakeup at the GCPD, Detective James Gordon's moral compass wavers, as he seeks help from Penguin. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne continues to explore the secrets from his father's office, and Gotham newcomers Theo Galavan and his sister, Tabitha, make friends with some unlikely allies - a group of dangerous inmates from Arkham.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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

    #2 - 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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  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 4 - Rise of the Villains: Strike Force
    8.1/10(3353 votes)

    #4 - Rise of the Villains: Strike Force

    S2:E4

    Captain Barnes is called to duty to create a law-abiding task force, with the help of Gordon. Meanwhile, Penguin gets caught up in a favor for Galavan, and Nygma asks Kringle out on a date.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  5. Gotham Season 2 Episode 5 - Rise of the Villains: Scarification
    7.9/10(3239 votes)

    #5 - Rise of the Villains: Scarification

    S2:E5

    Galavan and Penguin join forces with a dangerous family in Gotham. Then, as the rivalry between the Waynes and the Galavans resurfaces, Gordon struggles to maintain order in the city.

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Jordan Harper

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  6. Gotham Season 2 Episode 6 - Rise of the Villains: By Fire
    8.3/10(3327 votes)

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

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

    #8 - 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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  9. Gotham Season 2 Episode 9 - Rise of the Villains: A Bitter Pill to Swallow
    8.3/10(3240 votes)

    #9 - Rise of the Villains: A Bitter Pill to Swallow

    S2:E9

    Gordon and Barnes continue cleaning up Gotham, and Gordon comes face-to-face with one of the city's most dangerous hitmen, Eduardo Flamingo. Meanwhile, Nygma and Penguin cross paths again, and Bruce pressures Galavan into handing over the name of his parents' murderer.

    Director:Louis Shaw Milito
    Writer:Megan Mostyn-Brown

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

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

    #11 - 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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  12. Gotham Season 2 Episode 12 - Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze
    8.0/10(2980 votes)

    #12 - Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze

    S2:E12

    Penguin takes a hit for Galavan's murder, but doesn't let Gordon off easily. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock investigate the body-snatching spree of Victor Fries, one of Gotham's preeminent cryogenics engineers.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  13. Gotham Season 2 Episode 13 - Wrath of the Villains: A Dead Man Feels No Cold
    8.1/10(2876 votes)

    #13 - Wrath of the Villains: A Dead Man Feels No Cold

    S2:E13

    As Gordon, Bullock and Barnes continue the search for Victor Fries, they are forced to look to his wife, Nora, for help. Meanwhile, Penguin is introduced to Hugo Strange, and Alfred reveals some crucial information to Bruce about his parents' murderer.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Seth Boston

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  14. Gotham Season 2 Episode 14 - Wrath of the Villains: This Ball of Mud and Meanness
    8.3/10(2937 votes)

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

    #15 - 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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  16. Gotham Season 2 Episode 16 - Wrath of the Villains: Prisoners
    8.2/10(2930 votes)

    #16 - Wrath of the Villains: Prisoners

    S2:E16

    After Gordon is removed from protective custody, he begin's to face new threat's and danger's inside prison wall's in order to survive he must rely on a new friend as well as Bullock and other outside help. Meanwhile, Penguin grow's closer to his Father, while his step-mother and step-siblings move forward with their own plan's for the family.

    Director:Scott White
    Writer:Danny Cannon

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

    #17 - 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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  18. Gotham Season 2 Episode 18 - Wrath of the Villains: Pinewood
    8.2/10(2844 votes)

    #18 - Wrath of the Villains: Pinewood

    S2:E18

    After leaving Arkham Asylum, Barbara attempts to make amends with Gordon. Then, Bruce and Alfred track down one of Thomas Wayne's former friends from Project Chimera, but Hugo Strange disrupts their plans.

    Director:John Stephens
    Writers:Megan Mostyn-Brown, Robert Hull

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

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

    #20 - 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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  21. Gotham Season 2 Episode 21 - Wrath of the Villains: A Legion of Horribles
    8.1/10(2737 votes)

    #21 - Wrath of the Villains: A Legion of Horribles

    S2:E21

    Hugo Strange welcomes a familiar face to Gotham after he resurrects Fish Mooney in Indian Hill. Later, Bruce discovers a friend is in danger and teams up with Gordon, Alfred and Lucius, while uncovering more of Strange's experiments.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Jordan Harper

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  22. Gotham Season 2 Episode 22 - Wrath of the Villains: Transference
    8.1/10(2882 votes)

    #22 - Wrath of the Villains: Transference

    S2:E22

    While Gordon, Bruce and Lucius remain at Indian Hill, the city of Gotham will be met with a new threat as Hugo Strange's inmates devise a plan to escape and start their new lives in Gotham.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Rise of the Villains: Damned If You Do..." is the best rated episode of "Gotham" season 2. It scored 8.3/10 based on 4215 votes. Directed by Danny Cannon and written by Bruno Heller, it aired on 9/21/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock".