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The Worst Episodes of Gotham

Every episode of Gotham ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Gotham!

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Genres:DramaCrimeSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:FOX

Worst Episodes Summary

"Legend of Dark Knight: The Trial of Jim Gordon" is the worst rated episode of "Gotham". It scored 7.4/10 based on 1837 votes. Directed by Erin Richards and written by Ben McKenzie, it aired on 3/7/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Harvey Dent".

  • Legend of Dark Knight: The Trial of Jim Gordon
    7.4/101,837 votes
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    #1 - Legend of Dark Knight: The Trial of Jim Gordon

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/7/2019

    After Gordon is shot in an attempt to establish a cease-fire, he hallucinates a trial for his life that could have deadly real consequences. Meanwhile, Ivy returns and puts her spell on Bruce, leaving Selina to defend herself. Lee has a life-changing moment as Barbara and Penguin consider their next moves.

    Director: Erin Richards

    Writer: Ben McKenzie

  • Harvey Dent
    7.6/104,231 votes
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    #2 - Harvey Dent

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2014

    Trying to close the Wayne murder case, a young Harvey Dent and Gordon team up, much to Mayor James’ chagrin. Meanwhile, Penguin makes contact with Mooney’s secret weapon, Liza.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Ken Woodruff

  • Rogues' Gallery
    7.6/103,971 votes
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    #3 - Rogues' Gallery

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/5/2015

    Gordon’s assignment at Arkham Asylum gets off to a rocky start when the murder of a guard ignites an investigation, leading him to meet Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Cobblepot continues to build his army.

    Director: Oz Scott

    Writer: Sue Chung

  • Legend of Dark Knight: Nothing's Shocking
    7.6/101,807 votes
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    #4 - Legend of Dark Knight: Nothing's Shocking

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/28/2019

    Bullock's past comes back to haunt him when he and Gordon investigate two murders at Sirens. Meanwhile, Bruce and Alfred explore the tunnels beneath the city, and Penguin and Nygma's plans to escape are thwarted by the least likely of suspects.

    Director: Kenneth Fink

    Writer: Seth Boston

  • The Balloonman
    7.7/105,443 votes
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    #5 - The Balloonman

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2014

    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.

    Director: Dermott Downs

    Writer: John Stephens

  • Viper
    7.7/104,777 votes
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    #6 - Viper

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2014

    Gordon and Bullock search for the source of a new street drug that causes euphoria then death. Oswald Cobblepot works his way deeper into Maroni's inner circle. Fish Mooney continues to plot against Falcone.

    Director: Tim Hunter

    Writer: Rebecca Perry Cutter

  • Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell...
    7.7/102,767 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • Mad City: Red Queen
    7.7/102,325 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • The Mask
    7.8/104,332 votes
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    #9 - The Mask

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2014

    Gordon and Bullock investigate a Gothamite who runs a deadly fight club for candidates applying to work at his financial firm. Bruce returns to school and gets a visit from a new friend.

    Director: Paul A. Edwards

    Writer: John Stephens

  • Welcome Back, Jim Gordon
    7.8/103,738 votes
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    #10 - Welcome Back, Jim Gordon

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2015

    When the key witness in a homicide ends up dead while being held for questioning by the police, Gordon suspects that it’s an inside job and looks to an old friend for information. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot takes control of one of Fish Mooney’s prized possessions, as she gets a gets a small taste of her own medicine.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: Megan Mostyn-Brown

  • The Scarecrow
    7.8/103,748 votes
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    #11 - The Scarecrow

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/9/2015

    Gordon and Bullock set out to stop Gerald Crane, a biology teacher who has been harvesting the glands of his murder victims. Meanwhile, after finding herself in an unusual setting, Mooney continues plotting to gain power, and Falcone attempts to change Maroni's plan for the Penguin.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Ken Woodruff

  • Mad City: Burn the Witch
    7.8/102,529 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Mad City: Look Into My Eyes
    7.8/102,445 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • Heroes Rise: Light the Wick
    7.8/102,046 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • A Dark Knight: Hog Day Afternoon
    7.8/102,027 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Pilot
    7.9/1010,567 votes
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    #16 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2014

    Detective James Gordon performs his work in the dangerously corrupt city of Gotham, which consistently teeters between good and evil.

    Director: Danny Cannon

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • Selina Kyle
    7.9/106,152 votes
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    #17 - Selina Kyle

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2014

    Detectives Gordon and Bullock investigate a child trafficking ring preying on Gotham's street kids, including Selina Kyle. Meanwhile, Penguin resurfaces in the countryside and begins to make his way back to Gotham.

    Director: Danny Cannon

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • Arkham
    7.9/105,119 votes
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    #18 - Arkham

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2014

    As a contentious city council vote on the future of the Arkham district approaches, politicians from both sides are in danger. Gordon and Bullock must race to protect the council and an old friend visits Gordon.

    Director: T.J. Scott

    Writer: Ken Woodruff

  • Red Hood
    7.9/103,713 votes
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    #19 - Red Hood

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/23/2015

    Following several bank robberies, Gordon and Bullock investigate the Red Hood gang. Selina Kyle continues to bond with Barbara, and Fish Mooney tries to reclaim her position in the underworld.

    Director: Nathan Hope

    Writer: Danny Cannon

  • Rise of the Villains: Scarification
    7.9/103,125 votes
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    #20 - Rise of the Villains: Scarification

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2015

    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

  • Mad City: New Day Rising
    7.9/102,393 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • Mad City: Blood Rush
    7.9/102,228 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Mad City: The Executioner
    7.9/102,223 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • Mad City: Ghosts
    7.9/102,282 votes
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    #24 - 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

  • A Dark Knight: Pieces of a Broken Mirror
    7.9/101,983 votes
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    #25 - 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