The BEST episodes of Batwoman season 1

Every episode of Batwoman season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Batwoman season 1!

Kate Kane never planned to be Gotham’s new vigilante. Three years after Batman mysteriously disappeared, Gotham is a city in despair. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate soars through the shadowed streets of Gotham as Batwoman. But don’t call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, she must first overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham’s symbol of hope.

Last Updated: 9/20/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
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Crisis on Infinite Earths (2)
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7.65
1765 votes

#1 - Crisis on Infinite Earths (2)

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2019

The group uses Ray's invention to track new recruits to help save the universe. The Monitor sends Iris, Clark and Lois in search of a mysterious Kryptonian, while Kate and Kara head out to find Bruce Wayne. In addition, Mia challenges Sara, Rory discovers a hidden talent, and Lex Luthor returns.

Directors: Laura Belsey
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Off with Her Head
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7.47
827 votes

#2 - Off with Her Head

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/15/2020

More of Alice’s dark past is uncovered when Cartwright shares a twisted story with Kate while Jacob goes searching for his wayward daughter. Mary and Luke follow a lead on Beth’s killer.

Directors: Holly Dale
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An Un-Birthday Present
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7.41
957 votes

#3 - An Un-Birthday Present

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/26/2020

On the Kane sisters’ birthday, Kate and Alice contend with demons from the past, and an unexpected guest makes a surprise appearance in Gotham.

Directors: Mairzee Almas
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Through the Looking-Glass
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7.39
814 votes

#4 - Through the Looking-Glass

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/22/2020

Kate begins to question her instincts and Luke gets upsetting news. Alice seeks her sister’s help with a special task.

Directors: Sudz Sutherland
Writer: Nancy Kiu
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Mine Is a Long and a Sad Tale
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7.39
1392 votes

#5 - Mine Is a Long and a Sad Tale

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2019

Alice takes Kate down the sad, winding road of her life in the days after the accident as Jacob and Sophie attempt to track them. Mary has an argument with Catherine which sends her looking for Kate at Wayne Tower, but instead she becomes unwelcome company for Luke.

Directors: Carl Seaton
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A Mad Tea-Party
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7.39
1164 votes

#6 - A Mad Tea-Party

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2019

Kate and Alice continue their sister/nemesis dance, while Alice and Mouse construct their most evil plan yet. Mary invites Kate to a special event honoring Catherine and Jacob makes a decision that leaves Kate perplexed.

Directors: Holly Dale
Writer: Nancy Kiu
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Down, Down, Down
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7.37
1630 votes

#7 - Down, Down, Down

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2019

The city waits for another visit from who they think is Batman. Alice continues to taunt Kate. Mary gets an unexpected new friend. As Batwoman faces a new enemy, Kate realizes she must make a decision.

Directors: Dermott Downs
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If You Believe in Me, I'll Believe in You
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7.36
792 votes

#8 - If You Believe in Me, I'll Believe in You

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/2020

Batwoman enlists Luke and Julia for an undercover mission to recover one of the most important items from her cousin’s arsenal. While Alice continues developing her devious plans within Arkham’s walls, she gets an unexpected visit from Jacob Kane who needs her help. Meanwhile, Mary tries to prove herself to Kate. As Sophie gets closer to a co-worker, Kate reunites with an old flame.

Directors: James Bamford
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Take Your Choice
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7.35
916 votes

#9 - Take Your Choice

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/16/2020

As Kate is pulled between two sisters, Luke and Mary are tasked with finding the cause behind Beth’s debilitating headaches. A visitor delivers some good news to Jacob, while Sophie takes her new role to the extreme and Alice makes a devastating discovery.

Directors: Tara Miele
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A Secret Kept from All the Rest
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7.34
752 votes

#10 - A Secret Kept from All the Rest

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/10/2020

When members of Gotham's intelligentsia begin disappearing, Commander Kane, Sophie and the Crows go searching for the newest homicidal threat to the city. In the meantime, Kate is consumed with someone’s betrayal and starts questioning the loyalty of everyone around her just when she needs them most. So when Luke and Julia go missing, Batwoman must rely on Mary and a former foe to deploy her rescue mission. Meanwhile, Alice enlists Tommy Elliot to help acquire an elusive item that her sister also seeks.

Directors: Greg Beeman
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O, Mouse!
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7.33
760 votes

#11 - O, Mouse!

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/17/2020

When one of Gotham's former heroes returns to his old stomping grounds to settle a score, both Batwoman and Commander Kane find themselves on the defensive. Meanwhile, Alice has uncovered what could finally take down Batwoman, but she is losing hold on her henchman Mouse and Hush, sending her spiraling into her most wicked self. Luke immediately focuses on finding a way to protect Batwoman from Alice, and Mary has a chance to be the sister Kate has needed all along. New information surfaces, forcing Julia to warn Sophie about the person pulling the strings. And in a final standoff, when Commander Kane refuses to retreat from his war on Batwoman, Kate may find herself more than heartbroken by her father’s choices.

Directors: Amanda Tapping
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A Narrow Escape
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7.31
781 votes

#12 - A Narrow Escape

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/26/2020

Batwoman encounters a new challenge when an old villain resurfaces, testing the heroics of Gotham’s most stand-up citizens. Alice’s limits are tested.

Directors: Paul Wesley
Writer: Daphne Miles
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Drink Me
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7.31
919 votes

#13 - Drink Me

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/2020

A new villain sinks her teeth into Gotham and The Hold Up opens in grand fashion. Sophie reluctantly requests that Batwoman keep her distance knowing their interactions could compromise her career.

Directors: Dermott Downs
Writer: Jerry Shandy
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How Queer Everything Is Today!
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7.31
1013 votes

#14 - How Queer Everything Is Today!

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/19/2020

While Gotham busies itself reacting to Batwoman’s awkward encounter, Alice celebrates her ultimate act of vengeance with Mouse. A devastated Mary focuses on Jacob Kane’s trial, while Sophie seeks advice about her love life from someone unexpected. As they tackle the newest threat to Gotham, Luke prioritizes protecting Batwoman’s secret, and Kate must decide what she is willing to do to honor Batwoman’s identity...and her own.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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The Rabbit Hole
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7.26
1879 votes

#15 - The Rabbit Hole

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2019

Jacob Kane and the Crows up the stakes; Kate continues to look to Bruce Wayne's legacy for guidance as Luke Fox inadvertently gets pulled into Batwoman's vigilante heroics; Sophie and Kate are forced to team up.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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Grinning from Ear to Ear
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7.25
844 votes

#16 - Grinning from Ear to Ear

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/8/2020

Batwoman and Luke are on the trail of a villain targeting social media mavens. Sophie gets an unexpected visit from her mother, and Mary offers her expertise to assist Kate. Jacob Kane is approached to make good on a favor, while Alice focuses on her plans for retribution.

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I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury
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7.24
1260 votes

#17 - I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2019

A disturbing death has Gotham reeling and the city reaches out for their new vigilante hero. Luke confides in Kate, while Sophie asks Jacob for a special assignment. Alice continues her nefarious plot against the Kanes, with Catherine being a conduit to part of her plan. Batwoman pays another visit to Mary.

Directors: Scott Peters
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Who Are You?
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7.23
1509 votes

#18 - Who Are You?

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2019

A new villain with an eye for all things that sparkle drops in on the city; Kate attempts to find a balance between her personal life and her new role as Gotham's guardian; Luke continues to fine-tune Batwoman's arsenal of weapons.

Directors: Holly Dale
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Tell Me the Truth
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7.23
1185 votes

#19 - Tell Me the Truth

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2019

Kate and Sophie must reconcile with their past as Kate questions just how much she can trust her former lover. Kate and Luke have an encounter with an old friend. Mary grapples with the fate of the Kane family as Catherine seeks Jacob’s help. Alice and a new cohort are in on yet another nefarious plan, but her motives are more than they seem.

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Pilot
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7.18
2367 votes

#20 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2019

Kate Kane returns to Gotham when a gang targets her father and her ex-girlfriend Sophie Moore.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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