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The Best Episodes of The Penguin Season 1

Every episode of The Penguin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Penguin Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Penguin Season 1 Episode 8 - A Great or Little Thing
    9.5/10(29180 votes)

    S1:E8

    Truths are laid bare as Oz Cobb nears the end of his journey and his power struggle with Sofia comes to a head.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Lauren LeFranc

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  2. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 4 - Cent'anni
    9.4/10(31868 votes)

    S1:E4

    Confronting the events that turned her into "The Hangman" – and led to a decade-long fight to survive in Arkham State Hospital – Sofia makes plans for a more hopeful future.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:John McCutcheon

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  3. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 3 - Bliss
    8.9/10(25828 votes)

    S1:E3

    Hoping to control the future of Gotham's drug trade, Oz and Sofia must first address the skeletons in their closet. Meanwhile, Victor is torn between his new life and what remains of his old.

    Director:Craig Zobel
    Writer:Noelle Valdivia

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  4. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 7 - Top Hat
    8.9/10(19934 votes)

    S1:E7

    Oz fights to preserve everything he’s built, while Sofia makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Vladimir Cvetko

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  5. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 1 - After Hours
    8.7/10(32484 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the wake of Carmine Falcone's death, Oz attempts to legitimize himself among Gotham's criminal underworld.

    Director:Craig Zobel
    Writer:Lauren LeFranc

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  6. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 5 - Homecoming
    8.6/10(21916 votes)

    S1:E5

    With his nascent operation at stake, Oz makes a desperate move to turn the tables. Meanwhile, Sofia strives to build a new legacy for herself.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writers:Breannah Gibson, Shaye Ogbonna

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  7. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 6 - Gold Summit
    8.5/10(19708 votes)

    S1:E6

    Despite his enemies' attempts to smoke him out, Oz seeks to expand his reach in the city. Meanwhile, Victor crosses paths with a former adversary.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Nick Towne

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  8. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 2 - Inside Man
    8.4/10(25445 votes)

    S1:E2

    Sofia works to secure her family's strength, while Oz attempts to play both the Falcone and Maroni families to his advantage.

    Director:Craig Zobel
    Writer:Erika Johnson

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Great or Little Thing" is the best rated episode of The Penguin season 1. It scored 9.5/10 from 29,180 votes. Directed by Jennifer Getzinger and written by Lauren LeFranc, it aired on November 10, 2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Cent'anni".