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The Best Episodes of The Penguin Season 1

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

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With the city in peril following the seawall's collapse, Oswald "Oz" Cobb seeks to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Carmine Falcone and finally give his mother Francis the life he's always

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Penguin Season 1 Episode 1 - After Hours
    8.7/10(31052 votes)

    #1 - After Hours

    S1:E1

    In the wake of Carmine Falcone's death, Oz attempts to legitimize himself among Gotham's criminal underworld.

    Director:Craig Zobel
    Writer:Lauren LeFranc

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  2. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 2 - Inside Man
    8.4/10(24220 votes)

    #2 - Inside Man

    S1:E2

    Sofia works to secure her family's strength, while Oz attempts to play both the Falcone and Maroni families to his advantage.

    Director:Craig Zobel
    Writer:Erika Johnson

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  3. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 3 - Bliss
    8.9/10(24591 votes)

    #3 - Bliss

    S1:E3

    Hoping to control the future of Gotham's drug trade, Oz and Sofia must first address the skeletons in their closet. Meanwhile, Victor is torn between his new life and what remains of his old.

    Director:Craig Zobel
    Writer:Noelle Valdivia

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  4. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 4 - Cent'anni
    9.4/10(30467 votes)

    #4 - Cent'anni

    S1:E4

    Confronting the events that turned her into "The Hangman" – and led to a decade-long fight to survive in Arkham State Hospital – Sofia makes plans for a more hopeful future.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:John McCutcheon

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  5. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 5 - Homecoming
    8.6/10(20809 votes)

    #5 - Homecoming

    S1:E5

    With his nascent operation at stake, Oz makes a desperate move to turn the tables. Meanwhile, Sofia strives to build a new legacy for herself.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writers:Breannah Gibson, Shaye Ogbonna

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  6. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 6 - Gold Summit
    8.5/10(18620 votes)

    #6 - Gold Summit

    S1:E6

    Despite his enemies' attempts to smoke him out, Oz seeks to expand his reach in the city. Meanwhile, Victor crosses paths with a former adversary.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Nick Towne

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  7. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 7 - Top Hat
    8.9/10(18794 votes)

    #7 - Top Hat

    S1:E7

    Oz fights to preserve everything he’s built, while Sofia makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Vladimir Cvetko

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  8. The Penguin Season 1 Episode 8 - A Great or Little Thing
    9.5/10(27735 votes)

    #8 - A Great or Little Thing

    S1:E8

    Truths are laid bare as Oz Cobb nears the end of his journey and his power struggle with Sofia comes to a head.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Lauren LeFranc

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"After Hours" is the best rated episode of "The Penguin" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 31052 votes. Directed by Craig Zobel and written by Lauren LeFranc, it aired on 9/19/2024. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Inside Man".