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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 to work with young billionaire Thomas Wayne and his wife

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 3 - The Belt and Welt
    6.2/10(8 votes)

    #1 - The Belt and Welt

    S2:E3

    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

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  2. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 7 - Julie Christie
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Julie Christie

    S1:E7

    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

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  3. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 6 - Cilla Black
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Cilla Black

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  4. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 10 - Highland Wedding
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Highland Wedding

    S3:E10

    As the city further descends into a Lullaby-induced chaos, Alfie and Martha break into L7 to save Lucius – and the rest of the world.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  5. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 2 - The Landlord's Daughter
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #5 - The Landlord's Daughter

    S1:E2

    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

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  6. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 1 - Well to Do
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Well to Do

    S3:E1

    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

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  7. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 3 - Comply or Die
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Comply or Die

    S3:E3

    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

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  8. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 7 - Don't Push It
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Don't Push It

    S3:E7

    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

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  9. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 10 - The Lion and Lamb
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #9 - The Lion and Lamb

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  10. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 6 - Hedgehunter
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Hedgehunter

    S3:E6

    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

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  11. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 8 - Red Marauder
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Red Marauder

    S3:E8

    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

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  12. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 9 - Rag Trade
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Rag Trade

    S3:E9

    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

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  13. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 4 - Lady Penelope
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Lady Penelope

    S1:E4

    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

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  14. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 5 - Rhyme 'n’ Reason
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Rhyme 'n’ Reason

    S3:E5

    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

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  15. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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

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  16. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 3 - Martha Kane
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Martha Kane

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  17. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 5 - The Bleeding Heart
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - The Bleeding Heart

    S2:E5

    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

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  18. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 7 - The Bloody Mary
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #18 - The Bloody Mary

    S2:E7

    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

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  19. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 8 - The Hangman's Noose
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #19 - The Hangman's Noose

    S2:E8

    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

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  20. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 2 - Many Clouds
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Many Clouds

    S3:E2

    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

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  21. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 4 - Silver Birch
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Silver Birch

    S3:E4

    After Thomas is thrown behind bars, Patrick offers Alfie and a hesitant Daveboy a hefty sum to break his son out of jail.

    Director:Jon East
    Writer:Hannah Boschi

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  22. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 2 - The Burning Bridge
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #22 - The Burning Bridge

    S2:E2

    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

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  23. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 4 - The Hunted Fox
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #23 - The Hunted Fox

    S2:E4

    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

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  24. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 6 - The Rose and Thorn
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #24 - The Rose and Thorn

    S2:E6

    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

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  25. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 9 - Paradise Lost
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Paradise Lost

    S2:E9

    With less than 48 hours, Alfred, Thomas & Martha concoct a plan to infiltrate Raven headquarters with Daveboy and Lucius to steal Project Stormcloud.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Hannah Boschi

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Belt and Welt" is the worst rated episode of "Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler". It scored 6.2/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Rob Bailey and written by Jimmy Dowdall, it aired on 12/27/2020. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Julie Christie".