The BEST episodes of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler season 1

Every episode of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler season 1, 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 season 1!

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
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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
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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
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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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Sandie Shaw
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7.84
1065 votes

#5 - 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
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7.83
1297 votes

#6 - 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
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7.82
1209 votes

#7 - 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

#8 - 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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Cilla Black
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7.77
1165 votes

#9 - 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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Julie Christie
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7.63
1087 votes

#10 - 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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