The BEST episodes of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler

Every episode of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler!

Set in 1960s London, Alfred Pennyworth—a former British SAS soldier in his 20s—forms a security company and goes to work for young billionaire Thomas Wayne, who’s not yet Bruce Wayne's (aka Batman's) father.

Last Updated: 11/1/2024Network: HBO MaxStatus: Ended
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Marianne Faithfull
star
8.11
998 votes

#1 - Marianne Faithfull

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/29/2019

After a member of the British royalty is abducted, Alfred must take a side in the struggle. Meanwhile, Lord Harwood uses those closest to Alfred to remove him from the game.

Directors: Danny Cannon
Writer: Bruno Heller
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Shirley Bassey
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7.87
1178 votes

#2 - Shirley Bassey

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/18/2019

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

Directors: Rob Bailey
Writer: Bruno Heller
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Pilot
star
7.86
1627 votes

#3 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/28/2019

Recently discharged from the British Special Air Service (SAS), Alfred Pennyworth finds himself at loose ends and endeavors to start a security company.

Directors: Danny Cannon
Writer: Bruno Heller
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Alma Cogan
star
7.86
1049 votes

#4 - Alma Cogan

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/22/2019

Alfred, Thomas and Martha become entangled in an assassination plot against Lord Harwood.

Directors: Rob Bailey
Writer: Bruno Heller
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Paradise Lost
star
7.84
532 votes

#5 - Paradise Lost

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/4/2021

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

Directors: Rob Bailey
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Sandie Shaw
star
7.84
1065 votes

#6 - Sandie Shaw

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/15/2019

Lord Harwood returns to take control of the Raven Society. Alfred, Dave Boy and Bazza form an unlikely alliance with the Sykes Sisters.

Directors: Jon East
Writer: Danny Cannon
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Martha Kane
star
7.83
1297 votes

#7 - Martha Kane

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2019

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

Directors: Bill Eagles
Writer: Bruno Heller
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Lady Penelope
star
7.82
1209 votes

#8 - Lady Penelope

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/11/2019

Alfred and Martha Kane take a train ride into the countryside on an assignment, while tragedy strikes in London.

Directors: China Moo-Young
Writer: Bruno Heller
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The Landlord's Daughter
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7.82
1373 votes

#9 - The Landlord's Daughter

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/2019

Alfred turns down an offer from businessman Thomas Wayne and instead accepts an assignment that puts him in the crosshairs of one of the East End's most dastardly figures.

Directors: Danny Cannon
Writer: Bruno Heller
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Comply Or Die
star
7.79
375 votes

#10 - Comply Or Die

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2022

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.

Directors: Jon East
Writer: Robert Hull
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Silver Birch
star
7.78
362 votes

#11 - Silver Birch

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2022

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

Directors: Jon East
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Cilla Black
star
7.77
1165 votes

#12 - Cilla Black

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/25/2019

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

Directors: Bill Eagles
Writer: Bruno Heller
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The Bloody Mary
star
7.74
555 votes

#13 - The Bloody Mary

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/21/2021

While Alfred prepares to depart England for good, Bet and Peggy Sykes set out to rescue their old friend Lord Harwood from imminent danger.

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The Lion and Lamb
star
7.70
542 votes

#14 - The Lion and Lamb

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/11/2021

In the season two finale, Salt is hell bent on releasing Project Stormcloud upon London… unless Alfred and his mates can stop it.

Directors: Rob Bailey
Writer: Bruno Heller
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Hedgehunter
star
7.68
370 votes

#15 - Hedgehunter

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2022

While Alfie forces his way into Khin’s rescue mission, Bet squares off against John Salt, and Thomas finds himself back in Gotham.

Directors: Jill Robertson
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Many Clouds
star
7.67
393 votes

#16 - Many Clouds

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2022

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.

Directors: Rob Bailey
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The Hangman's Noose
star
7.66
540 votes

#17 - The Hangman's Noose

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/2021

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.

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Rag Trade
star
7.66
351 votes

#18 - Rag Trade

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2022

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.

Directors: Rob Bailey
Writer: Robert Hull
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Highland Wedding
star
7.66
339 votes

#19 - Highland Wedding

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/24/2022

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.

Directors: Rob Bailey
Writer: Bruno Heller
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The Heavy Crown
star
7.65
719 votes

#20 - The Heavy Crown

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/13/2020

Alfred Pennyworth tries to profit off a war-torn London that threatens to be overrun by the fascist Raven Union.

Directors: Danny Cannon
Writer: Bruno Heller
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Don't Push It
star
7.65
367 votes

#21 - Don't Push It

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2022

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.

Directors: Danny Cannon
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The Bleeding Heart
star
7.64
596 votes

#22 - The Bleeding Heart

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/7/2021

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.

Directors: Jon East
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Julie Christie
star
7.63
1087 votes

#23 - Julie Christie

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/8/2019

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.

Directors: Clare Kilner
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Rhyme 'n' Reason
star
7.63
368 votes

#24 - Rhyme 'n' Reason

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2022

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.

Directors: Jill Robertson
Writer: Robert Hull
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Red Marauder
star
7.61
357 votes

#25 - Red Marauder

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2022

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.

Directors: Sheree Folkson
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