The Best Episodes of Gotham Season 3
Every episode of Gotham Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gotham Season 3!
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 from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker?
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Gotham" season 3 is "Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell...", rated 7.7/10 from 2748 user votes. It was directed by Danny Cannon and written by John Stephens. "Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell..." aired on 9/19/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Mad City: Burn the Witch".
7.7/10 2,748 votes#1 - Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell...
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2016
Gordon works in a monster-ridden Gotham as a bounty hunter and seeks to find answers about the Indian Hill escapees, and why their powers appear to be killing them. Meanwhile, Bruce’s doppelganger roams the streets, and Barbara and Tabitha open a new nightclub called The Sirens.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: John Stephens
7.8/10 2,508 votes#2 - Mad City: Burn the Witch
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2016
Fish Mooney takes matters into her own hands to locate Hugo Strange, forcing Gordon to reluctantly team up with journalist Valerie Vale to find her. Penguin rises in popularity after criticizing the work of the GCPD and Bruce's investigation of the Court of Owls is compromised. Meanwhile, Ivy Pepper is reintroduced into Gotham city.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: Ken Woodruff
7.8/10 2,431 votes#3 - Mad City: Look Into My Eyes
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2016
Hypnotist Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter arrives in Gotham to search for his sister, Alice, and hires Gordon to help find her. Meanwhile, Penguin decides to run for mayor and Bruce's doppelganger begins to channel him, causing some confusion around town.
Director: Rob Bailey
Writer: Danny Cannon
7.9/10 2,378 votes#4 - Mad City: New Day Rising
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2016
Penguin gains power as he narrows in on the nomination for Mayor of Gotham. Meanwhile, Gordon turns Alice into the GCPD for the bounty. Also, Bruce and Alfred race to find Bruce’s doppelganger after learning he’s assumed Bruce’s identity.
Director: Eagle Egilsson
Writer: Robert Hull
8.1/10 2,412 votes#5 - Mad City: Anything for You
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2016
Crime in Gotham is at an all-time high, as Penguin struggles to uphold his promises to the city. Meanwhile, Butch goes down a dark path with the infamous Red Hood Gang and Bruce begins to investigate Ivy's whereabouts.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: Denise Thé
8.0/10 2,404 votes#6 - Mad City: Follow the White Rabbit
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2016
Mad Hatter sets his eyes on his next victims, forcing Jim Gordon to make some tough decisions. Meanwhile, Penguin and Nygma's relationship evolves, and a familiar face comes back into Nygma's life.
Director: Nathan Hope
Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt
7.7/10 2,310 votes#7 - Mad City: Red Queen
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2016
After coming in contact with a substance by the hand of Mad Hatter, Jim Gordon gets led on a psychedelic trip and must confront his past, present and future. Meanwhile, Penguin struggles with Nygma’s new relationship.
Director: Scott White
Writer: Megan Mostyn-Brown
7.9/10 2,217 votes#8 - Mad City: Blood Rush
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2016
The effects of a recent incident begin to cause Barnes to go mad; Nygma is over his head in his relationship with Isabella; Carmine Falcone throws an engagement party for Lee and Mario.
Director: Rob Bailey
Writer: Tze Chun
7.9/10 2,211 votes#9 - Mad City: The Executioner
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2016
Gordon and Bullock sift through evidence from the murder at Lee and Mario's engagement party; Ivy discloses her identity to Selina and Bruce.
Director: John Behring
Writer: Ken Woodruff
8.0/10 2,231 votes#10 - Mad City: Time Bomb
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/21/2016
On the eve of their rehearsal dinner, a threat to Mario and Lee is exposed, and Falcone looks to Jim for help. Meanwhile, Nygma seeks revenge and Bruce learns more about The Court of Owls.
Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper
Writer: Robert Hull
8.5/10 2,518 votes#11 - 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
7.9/10 2,267 votes#12 - Mad City: Ghosts
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2017
Falcone places a hit on Gordon after learning that he shot Mario. Gordon and Bullock discover a follower of Jerome, who plans to bring him back to life. Meanwhile, Penguin spirals out of control before the biggest television interview of his Mayoral career, and Bruce and Selina deal with Selina's mom's return to Gotham.
Director: Eagle Egilsson
Writer: Danny Cannon
8.6/10 2,753 votes#13 - 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
9.0/10 3,459 votes#14 - 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
8.0/10 2,239 votes#15 - Heroes Rise: How the Riddler Got His Name
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 4/24/2017
Nygma convinces himself that he doesn't need Penguin to succeed and begins to introduce himself to Gotham as "The Riddler." Bullock and Lucius Fox get caught up in Nygma's mind games, while Gordon learns troubling news about his father's death. Meanwhile, the Court of the Owls reveals its next move.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: Megan Mostyn-Brown
8.0/10 2,144 votes#16 - Heroes Rise: These Delicate and Dark Obsessions
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 5/1/2017
The Court of Owls devises a new plan regarding the future of Gotham, as Gordon uncovers information about his father and uncle's past, connecting him back to the organization. Meanwhile, Bruce wakes up in the temple and learns of the Shaman's wish for him.
Director: Ben McKenzie
Writer: Robert Hull
8.1/10 2,112 votes#17 - Heroes Rise: The Primal Riddle
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 5/8/2017
Some of Gotham's most unhinged villains band together, while The Riddler continues his conquest of the city. Gordon is on a search for answers and all roads keep leading him back to the Court of Owls. Meanwhile, as Alfred begins to notice a change in Bruce, Bruce 2 confides in Selina.
Director: Maja Vrvilo
Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt
7.8/10 2,030 votes#18 - Heroes Rise: Light the Wick
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 5/15/2017
Gordon tracks down the weapon the Court of Owls intend to use for the destruction of Gotham; Kathryn and Temple Shaman tell Bruce about their next move; Ivy offers Selina help.
Director: Mark Tonderai
Writer: Tze Chun
8.0/10 2,053 votes#19 - Heroes Rise: All Will Be Judged
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 5/22/2017
Temple Shaman takes Bruce to the next phase of his training; Gordon and Bullock discover a crystal owl that carries the biggest secrets of Gotham's underworld; Nygma and Penguin must work together to get out of a tricky situation.
Director: John Behring
Writer: Ken Woodruff
8.4/10 2,193 votes#20 - Heroes Rise: Pretty Hate Machine
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 5/29/2017
Gordon races against the clock to save the city from the Alice Tetch Virus, when Lee Thompkins intercepts with a plan of her own. Also, Alfred sees a big change in Bruce Wayne after his work with The Shaman. Meanwhile, some of Gotham's most deranged villains band together.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt
8.5/10 2,276 votes#21 - 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
9.0/10 2,982 votes#22 - 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