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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!

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....

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  1. 9.0/10(3.5k votes)

    #1 - Mad City: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies

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    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.

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  2. 9.0/10(3.0k votes)

    #2 - Heroes Rise: Heavydirtysoul

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    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.

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    Director:Rob Bailey
  3. 8.6/10(2.8k votes)

    #3 - Mad City: Smile Like You Mean It

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    S3:E13

    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.

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  4. 8.5/10(2.6k votes)

    #4 - Mad City: Beware the Green-Eyed Monster

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    S3:E11

    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.

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  5. 8.5/10(2.3k votes)

    #5 - Heroes Rise: Destiny Calling

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    S3:E21

    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.

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    Director:Nathan Hope
  6. 8.4/10(2.3k votes)

    #6 - Heroes Rise: Pretty Hate Machine

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    S3:E20

    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.

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  8. 8.1/10(2.5k votes)

    #7 - Mad City: Anything for You

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    S3:E5

    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.

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    Director:T.J. Scott
  9. 8.1/10(2.2k votes)

    #8 - Heroes Rise: The Primal Riddle

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    S3:E17

    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.

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  10. 8.0/10(2.5k votes)

    #9 - Mad City: Follow the White Rabbit

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    S3:E6

    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.

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  11. 8.0/10(2.3k votes)

    #10 - Mad City: Time Bomb

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    S3:E10

    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.

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  12. 8.0/10(2.3k votes)

    #11 - Heroes Rise: How the Riddler Got His Name

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    S3:E15

    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.

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  13. 8.0/10(2.2k votes)

    #12 - Heroes Rise: These Delicate and Dark Obsessions

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    S3:E16

    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.

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    Director:Ben McKenzie
  14. 8.0/10(2.1k votes)

    #13 - Heroes Rise: All Will Be Judged

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    S3:E19

    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.

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    Director:John Behring
  15. 7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #14 - Mad City: Blood Rush

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    S3:E8

    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.

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    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Tze Chun
  16. 7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #15 - Mad City: The Executioner

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    S3:E9

    Gordon and Bullock sift through evidence from the murder at Lee and Mario's engagement party; Ivy discloses her identity to Selina and Bruce.

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    Director:John Behring
  17. 7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #16 - Mad City: Ghosts

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    S3:E12

    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.

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  18. 7.8/10(2.6k votes)

    #17 - Mad City: Burn the Witch

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    S3:E2

    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.

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    Director:Danny Cannon
  19. 7.8/10(2.5k votes)

    #18 - Mad City: Look Into My Eyes

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    S3:E3

    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.

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    Director:Rob Bailey
  20. 7.8/10(2.4k votes)

    #19 - Mad City: New Day Rising

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    S3:E4

    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.

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  21. 7.8/10(2.1k votes)

    #20 - Heroes Rise: Light the Wick

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    S3:E18

    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.

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    Director:Mark Tonderai
    Writer:Tze Chun
  22. 7.7/10(2.8k votes)

    #21 - Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell...

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    S3:E1

    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.

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  23. 7.7/10(2.4k votes)

    #22 - Mad City: Red Queen

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    S3:E7

    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.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Mad City: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies" is the best rated episode of "Gotham" season 3. It scored 9/10 based on 3528 votes. Directed by Louis Shaw Milito and written by Seth Boston, it aired on 1/30/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Heroes Rise: Heavydirtysoul".