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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. 7.4/10(1.9k votes)

    #1 - Legend of Dark Knight: The Trial of Jim Gordon

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    S5:E9

    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.

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  2. 7.6/10(4.3k votes)

    #2 - Harvey Dent

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    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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  3. 7.6/10(4.0k votes)

    #3 - Rogues' Gallery

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    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
  4. 7.6/10(1.8k votes)

    #4 - Legend of Dark Knight: Nothing's Shocking

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    S5:E8

    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.

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    Director:Kenneth Fink
  5. 7.7/10(5.5k votes)

    #5 - The Balloonman

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    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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  6. 7.7/10(4.8k votes)

    #6 - Viper

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    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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  8. 7.7/10(2.8k votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 7.7/10(2.4k votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. 7.8/10(6.2k votes)

    #9 - Selina Kyle

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    S1:E2

    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.

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    Director:Danny Cannon
  11. 7.8/10(4.4k votes)

    #10 - The Mask

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    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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  12. 7.8/10(3.8k votes)

    #11 - Welcome Back, Jim Gordon

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    S1:E13

    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.

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  13. 7.8/10(3.8k votes)

    #12 - The Scarecrow

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    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
  14. 7.8/10(2.6k votes)

    #13 - 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
  15. 7.8/10(2.5k votes)

    #14 - 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
  16. 7.8/10(2.4k votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. 7.8/10(2.1k votes)

    #16 - 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
  18. 7.8/10(2.1k votes)

    #17 - A Dark Knight: Hog Day Afternoon

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    S4:E6

    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.

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    Director:Mark Tonderai
    Writer:Kim Newton
  19. 7.8/10(2.0k votes)

    #18 - A Dark Knight: Pieces of a Broken Mirror

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    S4:E12

    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.

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  20. 7.9/10(10.7k votes)

    #19 - Pilot

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    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
  21. 7.9/10(5.2k votes)

    #20 - Arkham

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    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
  22. 7.9/10(3.8k votes)

    #21 - The Fearsome Dr. Crane

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    S1:E14

    Fish Mooney reveals a secret of Oswald Cobblepot's, prompting Maroni to take him on a trip to test his loyalty. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock hunt down a killer who targets victims with severe phobias and Bruce Wayne confronts Gordon for failing to make progress on his parents' murder case.

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  23. 7.9/10(3.8k votes)

    #22 - Red Hood

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    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
  24. 7.9/10(3.2k votes)

    #23 - Rise of the Villains: Scarification

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    S2:E5

    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.

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    Director:Bill Eagles
  25. 7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #24 - 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
  26. 7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #25 - 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

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 1877 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".