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The Best Episodes of Gotham Season 1

Every episode of Gotham Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gotham Season 1!

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Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gotham Season 1 Episode 7 - Penguin's Umbrella
    9.0/10(6457 votes)

    S1:E7

    As violence between Maroni and Falcone continues to escalate, Penguin reveals a new element of his manipulative strategy, forcing Gordon to deal with the consequences of his decision to spare Penguin’s life

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  2. Gotham Season 1 Episode 22 - All Happy Families Are Alike
    8.9/10(4806 votes)

    S1:E22

    As Gotham City’s gang war reaches its boiling point, Fish Mooney goes head-to-head with Maroni and Penguin in an attempt to re-stake her claim on the city. Meanwhile, Barbara and Leslie Thompkins are brought together after recent events, and Bruce searches Wayne Manor for any hints that his father might have left behind.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  3. Gotham Season 1 Episode 21 - The Anvil or the Hammer
    8.5/10(3818 votes)

    S1:E21

    The Ogre breaks down Barbara’s emotions, while Gordon and Bullock go to great lengths to track him down. Meanwhile, Penguin leads a massacre, beginning an epic war, while Bruce learns the truth about Wayne Enterprises and Nygma deals with his recent actions.

    Director:Paul A. Edwards
    Writer:Jordan Harper

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  4. Gotham Season 1 Episode 12 - What the Little Bird Told Him
    8.3/10(4241 votes)

    S1:E12

    In an attempt to get his job back, Gordon seeks to capture Jack Gruber, a deranged electrical genius who escapes Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Falcone struggles to hold onto his empire after Fish Mooney makes her next move.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Ben Edlund

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  5. Gotham Season 1 Episode 16 - The Blind Fortune Teller
    8.3/10(4446 votes)

    S1:E16

    Gordon takes Dr. Leslie Thompkins to the circus, but the day turns quickly when the circus comes under attack. Then, Falcone enlists Butch Gilzean to help Penguin with the nightclub, while Fish Mooney is otherwise occupied. Also, Bruce Wayne schedules a meeting with the Wayne Enterprises board.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  6. Gotham Season 1 Episode 20 - Under the Knife
    8.3/10(3733 votes)

    S1:E20

    Gordon and Bullock continue their investigation of the Ogre, who begins to make his move on someone close to Gordon. Meanwhile, Bruce and Selina team up to expose a corrupt Wayne Enterprises employee and Nygma comes to Kristin Kringle’s defense.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:John Stephens

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  7. Gotham Season 1 Episode 10 - Lovecraft
    8.2/10(4545 votes)

    S1:E10

    Following a misstep, Gordon is reassigned to duty at Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Selina leads a new friend on a perilous journey through Gotham to evade the assassins after her.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Rebecca Dameron

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  8. Gotham Season 1 Episode 6 - Spirit of the Goat
    8.1/10(5122 votes)

    S1:E6

    When a killer begins targeting the first born of Gotham's elite, Bullock is forced to confront traumatic memories from a nearly identical case he worked in the past. Gordon is confronted by past decisions.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Ben Edlund

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  9. Gotham Season 1 Episode 14 - The Fearsome Dr. Crane
    8.0/10(3909 votes)

    S1:E14

    Fish Mooney reveals a secret of Oswald Cobblepot's, prompting Maroni to take him on a trip to test his loyalty. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock hunt down a killer who targets victims with severe phobias and Bruce Wayne confronts Gordon for failing to make progress on his parents' murder case.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:John Stephens

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  10. Gotham Season 1 Episode 18 - Everyone Has a Cobblepot
    8.0/10(3718 votes)

    S1:E18

    Gordon seeks information about the controversy involving Loeb; Fish's allegiance with the prisoners is questioned; and Bruce copes with the aftermath of an attack close to home.

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Megan Mostyn-Brown

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  11. Gotham Season 1 Episode 19 - Beasts of Prey
    8.0/10(3686 votes)

    S1:E19

    Gordon and Bullock inspect a cold case involving "the Ogre", a serial killer who targets young women in Gotham City. Meanwhile, Fish plots her escape from the Dollmaker, and Bruce and Selina confront Reggie.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  12. Gotham Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(10925 votes)

    S1:E1

    Detective James Gordon performs his work in the dangerously corrupt city of Gotham, which consistently teeters between good and evil.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  13. Gotham Season 1 Episode 4 - Arkham
    7.9/10(5351 votes)

    S1:E4

    As a contentious city council vote on the future of the Arkham district approaches, politicians from both sides are in danger. Gordon and Bullock must race to protect the council and an old friend visits Gordon.

    Director:T.J. Scott
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  14. Gotham Season 1 Episode 17 - Red Hood
    7.9/10(3910 votes)

    S1:E17

    Following several bank robberies, Gordon and Bullock investigate the Red Hood gang. Selina Kyle continues to bond with Barbara, and Fish Mooney tries to reclaim her position in the underworld.

    Director:Nathan Hope
    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  15. Gotham Season 1 Episode 2 - Selina Kyle
    7.8/10(6412 votes)

    S1:E2

    Detectives Gordon and Bullock investigate a child trafficking ring preying on Gotham's street kids, including Selina Kyle. Meanwhile, Penguin resurfaces in the countryside and begins to make his way back to Gotham.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:Bruno Heller

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  16. Gotham Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mask
    7.8/10(4547 votes)

    S1:E8

    Gordon and Bullock investigate a Gothamite who runs a deadly fight club for candidates applying to work at his financial firm. Bruce returns to school and gets a visit from a new friend.

    Director:Paul A. Edwards
    Writer:John Stephens

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  17. Gotham Season 1 Episode 13 - Welcome Back, Jim Gordon
    7.8/10(3943 votes)

    S1:E13

    When the key witness in a homicide ends up dead while being held for questioning by the police, Gordon suspects that it’s an inside job and looks to an old friend for information. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot takes control of one of Fish Mooney’s prized possessions, as she gets a gets a small taste of her own medicine.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Megan Mostyn-Brown

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  18. Gotham Season 1 Episode 15 - The Scarecrow
    7.8/10(3951 votes)

    S1:E15

    Gordon and Bullock set out to stop Gerald Crane, a biology teacher who has been harvesting the glands of his murder victims. Meanwhile, after finding herself in an unusual setting, Mooney continues plotting to gain power, and Falcone attempts to change Maroni's plan for the Penguin.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  19. Gotham Season 1 Episode 3 - The Balloonman
    7.7/10(5683 votes)

    S1:E3

    Gordon and Bullock track down a vigilante who uses weather balloons to kill corrupt citizens; Cobblepot gets a job close to a major figure in the underworld.

    Director:Dermott Downs
    Writer:John Stephens

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  20. Gotham Season 1 Episode 5 - Viper
    7.7/10(5002 votes)

    S1:E5

    Gordon and Bullock search for the source of a new street drug that causes euphoria then death. Oswald Cobblepot works his way deeper into Maroni's inner circle. Fish Mooney continues to plot against Falcone.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Rebecca Perry Cutter

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  21. Gotham Season 1 Episode 9 - Harvey Dent
    7.6/10(4443 votes)

    S1:E9

    Trying to close the Wayne murder case, a young Harvey Dent and Gordon team up, much to Mayor James’ chagrin. Meanwhile, Penguin makes contact with Mooney’s secret weapon, Liza.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  22. Gotham Season 1 Episode 11 - Rogues' Gallery
    7.6/10(4171 votes)

    S1:E11

    Gordon’s assignment at Arkham Asylum gets off to a rocky start when the murder of a guard ignites an investigation, leading him to meet Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Cobblepot continues to build his army.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Sue Chung

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Penguin's Umbrella" is the best rated episode of "Gotham" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 6457 votes. Directed by Rob Bailey and written by Bruno Heller, it aired on 11/3/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "All Happy Families Are Alike".