The WORST episodes of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
Every episode of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.
#1 - Well To Do
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2022
1972. Hired to rescue a young woman believed to be under the spell of a dangerous hippie cult, Pennyworth seeks help from a preoccupied Bet, while Thomas and Martha field a surprise visit from Patrick.
#2 - The Burning Bridge
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/20/2020
Alfred’s plans for his departure to America are put on hold when someone close to him is put in danger. Thomas enlists the help of an old foe, Aleister Crowley.
#3 - The Hunted Fox
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/27/2020
Still haunted by tragedy, Alfred agrees to join Gully's team on an upcoming job; pressure begins to take its toll on Harwood and direct him toward Project Stormcloud.
#4 - The Belt and Welt
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/27/2020
While Crowley enacts his plan with unintended results, Alfred, Bazza and Daveboy set out to find out who had the nerve to steal from them.
#5 - The Rose and Thorn
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/14/2021
While Alfred is enlisted to help extract Lucius Fox from Raven headquarters, Prime Minister Aziz sets in motion a plan that pits Aleister Crowley against John Ripper.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Cilla Black
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/25/2019
Martha and Patricia Wayne attend a debauched party with famed magician Aleister Crowley.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - Martha Kane
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2019
Alfred accepts an assignment from photojournalist Martha Kane that turns increasingly dangerous.
#25 - 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.