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The Worst Episodes of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler

Every episode of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler!

The origin story of Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth, a former British SAS soldier who forms a security company in 1960s London and goes...
Genres:DramaCrime
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Episodes
30
Avg. Rating
7.9
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8.1
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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Burning Bridge" is the worst rated episode of "Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler". It scored 7.4/10 based on 470 votes. Directed by Danny Cannon and written by Bruno Heller, it aired on 12/20/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Hunted Fox".

  • The Burning Bridge
    7.4/10(470)
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    #1 - The Burning Bridge

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 12/20/2020

    Alfred's plans for his departure to America are put on hold when someone close to him is put in danger. Thomas enlists the help of an old foe, Aleister Crowley.

    Director: Danny Cannon

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • The Hunted Fox
    7.5/10(440)
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    #2 - The Hunted Fox

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 12/27/2020

    Still haunted by tragedy, Alfred agrees to join Gully's team on an upcoming job. Meanwhile, pressure begins to take its toll on Harwood and direct him toward Project Stormcloud.

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: Seth Sinclair

  • Julie Christie
    7.6/10(689)
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    #3 - Julie Christie

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 9/8/2019

    While Martha and Thomas confront Crowley over his strange party and the return of Patricia, Alfred and the lads track down the identity of a wanted killer.

    Director: Clare Kilner

    Writer: Seth Sinclair

  • The Heavy Crown
    7.6/10(532)
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    #4 - The Heavy Crown

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 12/13/2020

    Alfred Pennyworth tries to profit off a war-torn London that threatens to be overrun by the fascist Raven Union.

    Director: Danny Cannon

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • The Bleeding Heart
    7.6/10(409)
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    #5 - The Bleeding Heart

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 3/7/2021

    While Alfred and Daveboy run one last job for Gully in order to buy tickets to America, tensions ratchet up at Raven Union HQ between Harwood and his lieutenants.

    Director: Jon East

    Writer: Hannah Boschi

  • The Lion and Lamb
    7.6/10(468)
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    #6 - The Lion and Lamb

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 4/11/2021

    Salt is hell-bent on releasing Project Stormcloud upon London… unless Alfred and his mates can stop it.

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • Rhyme 'n’ Reason
    7.6/10(268)
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    #7 - Rhyme 'n’ Reason

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 10/20/2022

    As Martha and Thomas attempt to heal and rebuild, an unexpected visit from Patricia threatens to derail their progress. Meanwhile, Alfie is hired to keep an eye on Zahra Khin, the leader of a separatist group.

    Director: Jill Robertson

    Writer: Robert Hull

  • Cilla Black
    7.7/10(733)
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    #8 - Cilla Black

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 8/25/2019

    Martha and Patricia Wayne attend a debauched party with famed magician Aleister Crowley.

    Director: Bill Eagles

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • The Belt and Welt
    7.7/10(458)
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    #9 - The Belt and Welt

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 12/27/2020

    While Crowley enacts his plan with unintended results, Alfred, Bazza and Daveboy set out to find out who had the nerve to steal from them.

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: Jimmy Dowdall

  • Don't Push It
    7.7/10(248)
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    #10 - Don't Push It

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 11/3/2022

    To set things right, Alfie and Daveboy search for a dangerous secret prison in the Hebrides, which generates its power by triggering its inhabitants’ most traumatic memories.

    Director: Danny Cannon

    Writer: John Stephens

  • Red Marauder
    7.7/10(230)
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    #11 - Red Marauder

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 11/10/2022

    After a power station attack, Alfie, Daveboy, and Martha attempt to help Gully Troy restore public opinion of PWEs. Meanwhile, Dr. Glubb tries to stop Foulkes’ reckless use of Lullaby.

    Director: Sheree Folkson

    Writer: Hannah Boschi

  • The Rose and Thorn
    7.8/10(385)
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    #12 - The Rose and Thorn

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 3/14/2021

    While Alfred is enlisted to help extract Lucius Fox from Raven headquarters, Prime Minister Aziz sets in motion a plan that pits Aleister Crowley against John Ripper.

    Director: Jon East

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • Martha Kane
    7.9/10(868)
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    #13 - Martha Kane

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 8/11/2019

    Alfred accepts an assignment from photojournalist Martha Kane that turns increasingly dangerous.

    Director: Bill Eagles

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • Well to Do
    7.9/10(348)
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    #14 - Well to Do

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 10/6/2022

    1972. Hired to rescue a young woman believed to be under the spell of a dangerous hippie cult, Pennyworth seeks help from a preoccupied Bet, while Thomas and Martha field a surprise visit from Patrick.

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • Many Clouds
    7.9/10(289)
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    #15 - Many Clouds

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 10/6/2022

    While grappling with the true nature of Martha’s work, Thomas agrees to help his father – and seeks Alfie’s assistance. Meanwhile, after being questioned by Aziz, Pennyworth escalates his search for answers at the ashram.

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: John Stephens

  • Hedgehunter
    7.9/10(249)
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    #16 - Hedgehunter

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 10/27/2022

    While Alfie forces his way into Khin’s rescue mission, Bet squares off against John Salt, and Thomas finds himself back in Gotham.

    Director: Jill Robertson

    Writer: John Stephens

  • The Landlord's Daughter
    8.0/10(956)
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    #17 - The Landlord's Daughter

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 8/4/2019

    Alfred turns down an offer from billionaire businessman Bruce Wayne and instead accepts an assignment that puts him in the crosshairs of one of the East End's most dastardly figures.

    Director: Danny Cannon

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • Shirley Bassey
    8.0/10(747)
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    #18 - Shirley Bassey

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 8/18/2019

    John Ripper presents Alfred with an offer. Lord Harwood's fate takes a curious turn.

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • The Bloody Mary
    8.0/10(385)
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    #19 - The Bloody Mary

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 3/21/2021

    While Alfred prepares to depart England for good, Bet and Peggy Sykes set out to rescue their old friend Lord Harwood from imminent danger.

    Director: Catherine Morshead

    Writer: Jimmy Dowdall

  • The Hangman's Noose
    8.0/10(395)
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    #20 - The Hangman's Noose

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 3/28/2021

    While Salt sits down with the League to discuss peace, Alfred confronts Gully to do the same. And Martha finally comes clean to Thomas about her dilemma.

    Director: Catherine Morshead

    Writer: Seth Sinclair

  • Comply or Die
    8.0/10(288)
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    #21 - Comply or Die

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 10/6/2022

    While Pennyworth deals with an old friend, Daveboy grapples with his conscience in a very public way. As tensions run high in the Wayne household, Thomas plots with Patrick, and Martha receives a proposition… and warning.

    Director: Jon East

    Writer: Robert Hull

  • Rag Trade
    8.0/10(228)
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    #22 - Rag Trade

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 11/17/2022

    Thomas’ hesitant return home is further complicated by Samantha’s kidnapping. Sally involves Daveboy in the aftermath of Foulkes’ dinner party. An increasingly concerned Lucius seeks to free the PWEs.

    Director: Rob Bailey

    Writer: Robert Hull

  • Pilot
    8.1/10(1,374)
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    #23 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 7/28/2019

    Recently discharged from the British Special Air Service (SAS), Alfred Pennyworth finds himself at loose ends and endeavors to start a security company.

    Director: Danny Cannon

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • Lady Penelope
    8.1/10(795)
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    #24 - Lady Penelope

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 8/11/2019

    Alfred and Martha Kane take a train ride into the countryside on an assignment, while tragedy strikes in London.

    Director: China Moo-Young

    Writer: Bruno Heller

  • Sandie Shaw
    8.1/10(677)
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    #25 - Sandie Shaw

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 9/15/2019

    While Lord Harwood returns to take control of the Raven Society, Alfred, Dave Boy and Bazza form an unlikely alliance with the Sykes Sisters.

    Director: Jon East

    Writer: Danny Cannon