The BEST episodes of Gotham
Every episode of Gotham ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gotham!
The story behind Detective James Gordon's rise to prominence in Gotham City in the years before Batman's arrival.
#1 - Heroes Rise: Light the Wick
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/15/2017
Gordon discovers the weapon the Court of Owls will use to destroy Gotham, which leads him on a dangerous path as he tracks it down. Meanwhile, Kathryn and Temple Shaman reveal their next move to Bruce, and Ivy comes to Selina's aid.
#2 - Wrath of the Villains: Prisoners
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/28/2016
After Gordon is removed from protective custody, he begins to face new threats and dangers inside prison walls. In order to survive, he must rely on a new friend, as well as Bullock and other outside help. Meanwhile, Penguin grows closer to his father, while his step-mother and step-siblings move forward with their own plans for the family.
#3 - Mad City: New Day Rising
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2016
Penguin gains power as he narrows in on the nomination for Mayor of Gotham. Meanwhile, Gordon turns Alice into the GCPD for the bounty. Also, Bruce and Alfred race to find Bruce’s doppleganger after learning he’s assumed Bruce’s identity.
#4 - A Dark Knight: The Blade's Path
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2017
Nygma comes face-to-face with Butch Gilzean, but he is not who he used to be. In an attempt to regain power and identity, Nygma decides to put his former partner's skills to the test. Meanwhile, Sofia Falcone takes action to protect her own life by appealing to Penguin's vulnerable side. With the power of the dagger in his possession, Bruce surprises those around him with his bold actions.
#5 - Heroes Rise: HeavyDirtySoul
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/5/2017
As the third season concludes, Gordon tries to win back Lee, and past alliances within Gotham City are broken, while new alliances are formed.
#6 - Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2015
On the heels of his reinstatement, Gordon is thrust onto the high-profile case tracking the deadly inmate escape from Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Galavan plans his next move, while Bruce asks for help from his fathe's old friend to unlock the secrets in his office, and Nygma asks out Kristin Kringle on a date.
#7 - Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2015
Gordon confronts a suspect who is connected to Galavan, but falls short of obtaining any information. Meanwhile, Bruce gets one step closer to discovering the name of his parent's killer.
#8 - Wrath of the Villains: Transference
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/23/2016
While Gordon, Bruce and Lucius remain at Indian Hill, the city of Gotham will be met with a new threat as Hugo Strange's inmates devise a plan to escape and start their new lives.
#9 - Mad City: Look Into My Eyes
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2016
Hypnotist Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter arrives in Gotham to search for his sister, Alice, and hires Gordon to help find her. Meanwhile, Penguin decides to run for mayor and Bruce's doppelganger begins to channel him, causing some confusion around town.
#10 - Heroes Rise: All Will Be Judged
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/22/2017
Temple Shaman reveals his hand to Bruce Wayne and sets up the next phase of training. Gordon and Bullock are put into danger as they come across a crystal owl that reveals the most coveted secrets of Gotham's underworld. Meanwhile, Nygma and Penguin are forced to work together to get out of a tricky situation.
#11 - A Dark Knight: Queen Takes Knight
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2017
Things get complicated for Gordon, Sophia and Penguin when Carmine Falcone comes to town. Alfred tries to get through to Bruce once and for all, while Nygma struggles to gain control over The Riddler persona and Tabitha attempts to make Grundy remember his past. Meanwhile, a familiar smile resurfaces in Gotham.
#12 - Heroes Rise: Destiny Calling
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/5/2017
With the deadly virus spreading throughout the city, the search for the antidote continues, as Fish Mooney, The Riddler and Penguin reveal plans of their own. Bruce meets Ra's Al Ghul and completes his last task in order to fulfill his destiny, but realizes he can't let go of his past.
#13 - Mad City: Anything for You
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2016
Crime in Gotham is at an all-time high, as Penguin struggles to uphold his promises to the city. Meanwhile, Butch goes down a dark path with the infamous Red Hood Gang and Bruce begins to investigate Ivy's whereabouts.
#14 - A Dark Knight: That's Entertainment
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/12/2018
The Arkham inmates are still running freely in Gotham and they're only getting more difficult to catch. Gordon develops a plan, but reluctantly has to turn to Bruce for help. Meanwhile, Barbara finds out just how far her new friends are willing to go for her.
#15 - A Dark Knight: Stop Hitting Yourself
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2017
Grundy and Nygma become main attractions at Cherry's Place in The Narrows. Penguin wants revenge when he hears Nygma is mocking him on stage and enlists The Sirens for help. Meanwhile, Gordon is offered the position of GCPD Captain, putting him at odds with Bullock.
#16 - Heroes Rise: Pretty Hate Machine
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/29/2017
Gordon races against the clock to save the city from the Alice Tetch virus, when Lee Thompkins intercepts with a plan of her own. Also, Alfred sees a big change in Bruce Wayne after his work with The Shaman. Meanwhile, some of Gotham's most deranged villains band together.
#17 - Heroes Rise: These Delicate and Dark Obsessions
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/1/2017
The Court of Owls devises a new plan regarding the future of Gotham, as Gordon uncovers information about his father and uncle's past, connecting him back to the organization. Meanwhile, Bruce wakes up in the temple and learns of the Shaman's wish for him.
#18 - Mad City: Beware the Green-Eyed Monster
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/28/2016
As the virus begins to spread in Gotham, the laboratory that is developing a cure is compromised. Mario and Gordon face off before the wedding, Selina meets an unexpected face and Barbara comes to Nygma with information about Isabella.
#19 - Mad City: Follow the White Rabbit
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2016
Mad Hatter sets his eyes on his next victims, forcing Jim Gordon to make some tough decisions. Meanwhile, Penguin and Nygma's relationship evolves, and a familiar face comes back into Nygma's life.
#20 - Wrath of the Villains: Pinewood
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2016
After leaving Arkham Asylum, Barbara attempts to make amends with Gordon. Then, Bruce and Alfred track down one of Thomas Wayne's former friends from Project Chimera, but Hugo Strange disrupts their plans.
#21 - Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/9/2016
Azrael is on the loose in Gotham City, which sparks Penguin's need for revenge. Meanwhile, Bruce enlists the help of Selina Kyle to help track down Professor Strange, as he evades arrest for his experiments.
#22 - Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/21/2016
Gordon and Bullock investigate a trail of clues left in a museum robbery, which, unbeknownst to them, were left by Nygma in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. Meanwhile, Gordon's past comes back to haunt him when an anonymous person threatens to expose his hand in Galavan's murder. Also, Penguin's visit to some old friends leads him to meet his father, Elijah Van Dalh, and Bruce practices his street smarts.
#23 - Mad City: The Executioner
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2016
Gordon and Bullock become suspicious of Barnes, and comb through evidence of the murder at Lee and Mario’s engagement party. Nygma goes to Penguin when he hasn’t heard from Isabella. Meanwhile, Ivy reveals her identity to Selina and Bruce, but quickly leads them to trouble.
#24 - Mad City: Blood Rush
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2016
Barnes begins to feel the effects of a recent incident and begins to go mad. Meanwhile, Nygma is out of his depth in his relationship with Isabella and Carmine Falcone throws Lee and Mario an engagement party.
#25 - Mad City: Red Queen
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2016
After coming in contact with a substance by the hand of Mad Hatter, Jim Gordon gets led on a psychedelic trip and must confront his past, present and future. Meanwhile, Penguin struggles with Nygma's new relationship.