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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 Worst Episode
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    Gotham Season 5 Episode 9 - Legend of Dark Knight: The Trial of Jim Gordon
    7.4/10(1986 votes)

    S5:E9

    After Gordon is shot in an attempt to establish a cease-fire, he hallucinates a trial for his life that could have deadly real consequences. Meanwhile, Ivy returns and puts her spell on Bruce, leaving Selina to defend herself. Lee has a life-changing moment as Barbara and Penguin consider their next moves.

    Director:Erin Richards
    Writer:Ben McKenzie

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Gotham Season 5 Episode 8 - Legend of Dark Knight: Nothing's Shocking
    7.6/10(1947 votes)

    S5:E8

    Bullock's past comes back to haunt him when he and Gordon investigate two murders at Sirens. Meanwhile, Bruce and Alfred explore the tunnels beneath the city, and Penguin and Nygma's plans to escape are thwarted by the least likely of suspects.

    Director:Kenneth Fink
    Writer:Seth Boston

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Gotham Season 3 Episode 1 - Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell...
    7.7/10(2924 votes)

    S3:E1

    Gordon works in a monster-ridden Gotham as a bounty hunter and seeks to find answers about the Indian Hill escapees, and why their powers appear to be killing them. Meanwhile, Bruce's doppelganger roams the streets, and Barbara and Tabitha open a new nightclub called The Sirens.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:John Stephens

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  8. Gotham Season 3 Episode 7 - Mad City: Red Queen
    7.7/10(2470 votes)

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Scott White
    Writer:Megan Mostyn-Brown

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. Gotham Season 3 Episode 2 - Mad City: Burn the Witch
    7.8/10(2678 votes)

    S3:E2

    Fish Mooney takes matters into her own hands to locate Hugo Strange, forcing Gordon to reluctantly team up with journalist Valerie Vale to find her. Penguin rises in popularity after criticizing the work of the GCPD and Bruce's investigation of the Court of Owls is compromised. Meanwhile, Ivy Pepper is reintroduced into Gotham city.

    Director:Danny Cannon
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  14. Gotham Season 3 Episode 3 - Mad City: Look Into My Eyes
    7.8/10(2597 votes)

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  15. Gotham Season 3 Episode 4 - Mad City: New Day Rising
    7.8/10(2546 votes)

    S3:E4

    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 doppelganger after learning he's assumed Bruce's identity.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Robert Hull

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  16. Gotham Season 3 Episode 18 - Heroes Rise: Light the Wick
    7.8/10(2188 votes)

    S3:E18

    Gordon tracks down the weapon the Court of Owls intend to use for the destruction of Gotham; Kathryn and Temple Shaman tell Bruce about their next move; Ivy offers Selina help.

    Director:Mark Tonderai
    Writer:Tze Chun

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  17. Gotham Season 4 Episode 6 - A Dark Knight: Hog Day Afternoon
    7.8/10(2168 votes)

    S4:E6

    Gordon and Bullock are hot on a serial killer who has been assassinating cops and dressing his victims in the severed heads of pigs as his signature mark. Meanwhile, Sofia tries to win over Penguin, and Thompkins, Nygma and Grundy find themselves an unlikely home at Cherry's place.

    Director:Mark Tonderai
    Writer:Kim Newton

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  18. Gotham Season 4 Episode 12 - A Dark Knight: Pieces of a Broken Mirror
    7.8/10(2123 votes)

    S4:E12

    Gordon is called to the scene after The Toy Maker is hired to assassinate one of Gotham's doctors. Lee Thompkins begins to try to rebuild the Narrows, with Nygma as her partner. Meanwhile, Alfred's new life in the Narrows becomes quite complicated. Ivy reveals her new persona to Selina, with some sinister plans in mind.

    Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper
    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. Gotham Season 2 Episode 5 - Rise of the Villains: Scarification
    7.9/10(3306 votes)

    S2:E5

    Galavan and Penguin join forces with a dangerous family in Gotham. Then, as the rivalry between the Waynes and the Galavans resurfaces, Gordon struggles to maintain order in the city.

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Jordan Harper

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  23. Gotham Season 3 Episode 8 - Mad City: Blood Rush
    7.9/10(2377 votes)

    S3:E8

    The effects of a recent incident begin to cause Barnes to go mad; Nygma is over his head in his relationship with Isabella; Carmine Falcone throws an engagement party for Lee and Mario.

    Director:Rob Bailey
    Writer:Tze Chun

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  24. Gotham Season 3 Episode 9 - Mad City: The Executioner
    7.9/10(2373 votes)

    S3:E9

    Gordon and Bullock sift through evidence from the murder at Lee and Mario's engagement party; Ivy discloses her identity to Selina and Bruce.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Ken Woodruff

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  25. Gotham Season 3 Episode 12 - Mad City: Ghosts
    7.9/10(2419 votes)

    S3:E12

    Falcone places a hit on Gordon after learning that he shot Mario. Gordon and Bullock discover a follower of Jerome, who plans to bring him back to life. Meanwhile, Penguin spirals out of control before the biggest television interview of his Mayoral career, and Bruce and Selina deal with Selina's mom's return to Gotham.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writer:Danny Cannon

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Legend of Dark Knight: The Trial of Jim Gordon" is the worst rated episode of "Gotham". It scored 7.4/10 based on 1986 votes. Directed by Erin Richards and written by Ben McKenzie, it aired on 3/7/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Harvey Dent".