8.3/102,617 votes#1 - A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2017
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
8.0/102,274 votes#2 - A Dark Knight: The Fear Reaper
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2017
Under pressure to prove that the GCPD is still powerful, Gordon attempts to bring in Jonathan Crane. However, Gordon puts himself in a dangerous situation at Arkham when he is forced to fight off lunatics and the demon within himself. Meanwhile, with Barbara's unexpected return, Selina and Tabitha must consider risks that come with joining her in the weapon business.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito
Writer: Danny Cannon
8.0/102,186 votes#3 - A Dark Knight: They Who Hide Behind Masks
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2017
Gordon takes matters into his own hands when he travels to Miami in attempts to persuade Carmine Falcone for his help in the fight against Penguin. There, he meets Carmine's daughter, Sofia, who unexpectedly follows Gordon back to Gotham. The battle for Penguin's prized weaponry continues during auction night at the Iceberg Lounge and Bruce's presence puts him on Penguin's radar.
Director: Mark Tonderai
Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt
8.0/102,137 votes#4 - A Dark Knight: The Demon's Head
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2017
Bruce Wayne puts the lives of Gotham Natural History Museum historian Niles Winthrop and his grandson, Alex, in danger in an attempt to uncover the meaning behind his prized knife from the auction. Meanwhile, Ra's Al Ghul proves he'll take deadly measures to achieve what he wants. Also, with Sofia Falcone in town, she is on a mission to win back Gotham from Penguin.
Director: Kenneth Fink
Writer: Ben McKenzie
8.0/102,070 votes#5 - A Dark Knight: The Blade's Path
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2017
Nygma comes face-to-face with Butch Gilzean, but he is not who he used to be. In an attempt to regain power and identity, Nygma decides to put his former partner's skills to the test. Meanwhile, Sofia Falcone takes action to protect her own life by appealing to Penguin's vulnerable side. With the power of the dagger in his possession, Bruce surprises those around him with his bold actions.
Director: Scott White
Writer: Tze Chun
7.8/102,026 votes#6 - A Dark Knight: Hog Day Afternoon
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2017
Gordon and Bullock are hot on a serial killer who has been assassinating cops and dressing his victims in the severed heads of pigs as his signature mark. Meanwhile, Sofia tries to win over Penguin, and Thompkins, Nygma and Grundy find themselves an unlikely home at Cherry's place.
Director: Mark Tonderai
Writer: Kim Newton
8.2/102,083 votes#7 - A Dark Knight: A Day in the Narrows
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2017
With Professor Pyg striking fear throughout Gotham, Gordon and Bullock head into the Narrows to look for clues. Bruce Wayne meets a former friend, Grace, who convinces him to come along for a night out with some old classmates. Meanwhile, Sofia's relationships with Penguin and Gordon continue to evolve.
Director: John Behring
Writer: Peter Blake
8.1/102,016 votes#8 - A Dark Knight: Stop Hitting Yourself
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2017
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
8.4/102,169 votes#9 - A Dark Knight: Let Them Eat Pie
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2017
Professor Pyg continues to torment Gotham city, involving Jim Gordon whenever possible. Sofia and Penguin get ready for a fundraiser for the orphanage, and things don't go as planned when Professor Pyg shows up as the chef. Meanwhile, Bruce's partying gets in the way of his relationship with Alfred.
Director: Nathan Hope
Writer: Iturri Sosa
8.3/102,025 votes#10 - A Dark Knight: Things That Go Boom
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/2017
Gordon tries to broker a deal with Penguin that involves Sofia. Meanwhile, Alfred tries to pull Bruce out of his teenage-angst and downward spiral, as Lee Thompkins gains more control over the Narrows.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito
Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt
8.7/102,310 votes#11 - A Dark Knight: Queen Takes Knight
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2017
Things get complicated for Gordon, Sophia and Penguin when Carmine Falcone comes to town. Alfred tries to get through to Bruce once and for all, while Nygma struggles to gain control over The Riddler persona and Tabitha attempts to make Grundy remember his past.
Director: Danny Cannon
Writer: John Stephens
7.9/101,982 votes#12 - A Dark Knight: Pieces of a Broken Mirror
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 3/1/2018
Gordon is called to the scene after The Toy Maker is hired to assassinate one of Gotham's doctors. Lee Thompkins begins to try to rebuild the Narrows, with Nygma as her partner. Meanwhile, Alfred's new life in the Narrows becomes quite complicated. Ivy reveals her new persona to Selina, with some sinister plans in mind.
Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper
Writer: Danny Cannon
8.1/102,019 votes#13 - A Dark Knight: A Beautiful Darkness
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 3/8/2018
Ivy tracks a secret project on which Wayne Enterprises is working and begins to target anyone that can give her information. Meanwhile, Jerome becomes obsessed with Penguin in Arkham. Also, Gordon begins to second guess his deal with Sofia and an unsettling dream sequence shakes up Bruce.
Director: John Stephens
Writer: Tze Chun
8.1/101,921 votes#14 - A Dark Knight: Reunion
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 3/15/2018
Ivy picks her next target, leading Gordon and Lucius back to an old friend, as Selina tries to take matters into her own hands. Sofia wants full control of Gotham and turns to Lee about the state of the Narrows. Meanwhile, Bruce tries to make amends with Alfred, and Nygma visits Arkham.
Director: Annabelle K. Frost
Writer: Peter Blake
8.7/102,183 votes#15 - A Dark Knight: The Sinking Ship, The Grand Applause
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/22/2018
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
8.3/102,136 votes#16 - A Dark Knight: One of My Three Soups
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/29/2018
Arkham's "finest" give Gordon and Bullock a run for their money, as they hatch a plan to escape the asylum. Meanwhile, Bruce devises his own strategy to thwart their plans. Also, Barbara gets an offer she can't refuse.
Director: Ben McKenzie
Writer: Charlie Huston
8.4/102,109 votes#17 - A Dark Knight: Mandatory Brunch Meeting
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 4/5/2018
Gordon and Bullock try to stay one step ahead as Jerome zeros in on his next target. Meanwhile, Nygma hosts a riddle game show in the Narrows and faces his toughest challenger in Lee Thompkins, and Penguin goes to see Butch with a proposal.
Director: Maja Vrvilo
Writer: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt
8.7/102,301 votes#18 - A Dark Knight: That's Entertainment
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/12/2018
The Arkham inmates are still running freely in Gotham and they're only getting more difficult to catch. Gordon develops a plan, but reluctantly has to turn to Bruce for help. Meanwhile, Barbara finds out just how far her new friends are willing to go for her.
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: Danny Cannon
7.9/101,951 votes#19 - A Dark Knight: To Our Deaths and Beyond
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 4/19/2018
Gordon and Bullock try to figure out who the clever thief is behind the robberies of various bank branches in Gotham. Meanwhile, Barbara is put in danger, forcing Tabitha to recruit help.
Director: Scott White
Writer: Peter Blake, Iturri Sosa
8.6/102,176 votes#20 - A Dark Knight: That Old Corpse
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/2018
Chaos erupts at the GCPD, sending Gordon on a wild goose chase for the culprit behind the mass takeover. Meanwhile, a friend of Bruce's becomes paranoid, resulting in rash and destructive behavior.
Director: Louis Shaw Milito
Writer: Charlie Huston
8.8/102,359 votes#21 - A Dark Knight: One Bad Day
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/2018
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
9.1/102,930 votes#22 - A Dark Knight: No Man's Land
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2018
Jeremiah warns a skeptical Gordon of more destruction coming Gotham's way, and Gordon is forced to make a potentially devastating decision. Meanwhile, Barbara rallies together a team to secure her position, as alliances in the underworld shift and prove no one can be trusted. Then, Bruce is forced to come to terms with the future.
Director: Nathan Hope
Writer: John Stephens, Seth Boston
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina" is the best rated episode of "Gotham" season 4. It scored 8.3/10 based on 2617 votes. Directed by Danny Cannon and written by John Stephens, it aired on 9/21/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Dark Knight: The Fear Reaper".