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The Worst Episodes of Gotham

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. Background image for The Balloonman
    6.9/10(56 votes)

    #1 - The Balloonman

    S1:E3

    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.

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  2. Background image for Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell...
    7.0/10(42 votes)

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

    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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  3. Background image for Mad City: Red Queen
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Mad City: Red Queen

    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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  4. Background image for Viper
    7.1/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Viper

    S1:E5

    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.

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  5. Background image for Mad City: Burn the Witch
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Mad City: Burn the Witch

    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
  6. Background image for Mad City: Follow the White Rabbit
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Mad City: Follow the White Rabbit

    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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  8. Background image for A Dark Knight: The Blade's Path
    7.1/10(25 votes)

    #7 - A Dark Knight: The Blade's Path

    S4:E5

    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.

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    Director:Scott White
    Writer:Tze Chun
  9. Background image for Mad City: Blood Rush
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Mad City: Blood Rush

    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
  10. Background image for Mad City: Time Bomb
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Mad City: Time Bomb

    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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  11. Background image for Mad City: Ghosts
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Mad City: Ghosts

    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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  12. Background image for Mad City: Smile Like You Mean It
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #11 - Mad City: Smile Like You Mean It

    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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  13. Background image for Arkham
    7.3/10(51 votes)

    #12 - Arkham

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:T.J. Scott
  14. Background image for Harvey Dent
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    #13 - Harvey Dent

    S1:E9

    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.

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  15. Background image for Mad City: The Executioner
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Mad City: The Executioner

    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
  16. Background image for Pilot
    7.4/10(80 votes)

    #15 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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    Director:Danny Cannon
  17. Background image for The Mask
    7.4/10(44 votes)

    #16 - The Mask

    S1:E8

    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.

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  18. Background image for The Scarecrow
    7.4/10(42 votes)

    #17 - The Scarecrow

    S1:E15

    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.

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    Director:Nick Copus
  19. Background image for Red Hood
    7.4/10(46 votes)

    #18 - Red Hood

    S1:E17

    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.

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    Director:Nathan Hope
  20. Background image for Mad City: New Day Rising
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #19 - Mad City: New Day Rising

    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. Background image for Heroes Rise: These Delicate and Dark Obsessions
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Heroes Rise: These Delicate and Dark Obsessions

    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
  22. Background image for A Dark Knight: They Who Hide Behind Masks
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #21 - A Dark Knight: They Who Hide Behind Masks

    S4:E3

    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.

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  23. Background image for A Dark Knight: To Our Deaths and Beyond
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #22 - A Dark Knight: To Our Deaths and Beyond

    S4:E19

    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.

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  24. Background image for Spirit of the Goat
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #23 - Spirit of the Goat

    S1:E6

    When a killer begins targeting the first born of Gotham's elite, Bullock is forced to confront traumatic memories from a nearly identical case he worked in the past. Gordon is confronted by past decisions.

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    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Ben Edlund
  25. Background image for Rogues' Gallery
    7.5/10(43 votes)

    #24 - Rogues' Gallery

    S1:E11

    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.

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    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Sue Chung
  26. Background image for Beasts of Prey
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #25 - Beasts of Prey

    S1:E19

    Gordon and Bullock inspect a cold case involving "the Ogre", a serial killer who targets young women in Gotham City. Meanwhile, Fish plots her escape from the Dollmaker, and Bruce and Selina confront Reggie.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Balloonman" is the worst rated episode of "Gotham". It scored 6.9/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by Dermott Downs and written by John Stephens, it aired on 10/6/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell...".