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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 2 - The Burning Bridge
    7.4/10(533 votes)

    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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  2. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 4 - The Hunted Fox
    7.5/10(508 votes)

    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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  3. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 10 - The Lion and Lamb
    7.5/10(542 votes)

    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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  4. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 7 - Julie Christie
    7.6/10(763 votes)

    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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  5. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 1 - The Heavy Crown
    7.6/10(600 votes)

    S2:E1

    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

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  6. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 5 - The Bleeding Heart
    7.6/10(481 votes)

    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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  7. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 5 - Rhyme 'n’ Reason
    7.6/10(334 votes)

    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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  8. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 7 - Don't Push It
    7.6/10(314 votes)

    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 3 Episode 8 - Red Marauder
    7.6/10(297 votes)

    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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  10. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 6 - Cilla Black
    7.7/10(811 votes)

    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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  11. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 3 - The Belt and Welt
    7.7/10(522 votes)

    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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  12. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 3 - Martha Kane
    7.8/10(953 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  13. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 6 - The Rose and Thorn
    7.8/10(452 votes)

    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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  14. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 1 - Well to Do
    7.8/10(420 votes)

    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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  15. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 2 - Many Clouds
    7.8/10(360 votes)

    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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  16. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 6 - Hedgehunter
    7.8/10(316 votes)

    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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  17. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 9 - Rag Trade
    7.8/10(291 votes)

    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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  18. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 8 - The Hangman's Noose
    7.9/10(463 votes)

    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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  19. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 3 - Comply or Die
    7.9/10(357 votes)

    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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  20. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 3 Episode 10 - Highland Wedding
    7.9/10(323 votes)

    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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  21. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 2 - The Landlord's Daughter
    8.0/10(1051 votes)

    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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  22. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 5 - Shirley Bassey
    8.0/10(829 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  23. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 2 Episode 7 - The Bloody Mary
    8.0/10(460 votes)

    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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  24. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(1495 votes)

    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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  25. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler Season 1 Episode 4 - Lady Penelope
    8.1/10(884 votes)

    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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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 533 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".