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Gotham

Gotham
★ 7.6/10•2014•43m•TV-14•Drama•Crime•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Before Batman, there was Gotham.

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 from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker?

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 22, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE151m

Pilot

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

Sep 22, 2014

Episode 2 - Selina KyleE244m

Selina Kyle

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.

Sep 29, 2014

Episode 3 - The BalloonmanE344m

The Balloonman

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.

Oct 6, 2014

Episode 4 - ArkhamE445m

Arkham

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.

Oct 13, 2014

Episode 5 - ViperE545m

Viper

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.

Oct 20, 2014

Episode 6 - Spirit of the GoatE644m

Spirit of the Goat

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.

Oct 27, 2014

Episode 7 - Penguin's UmbrellaE745m

Penguin's Umbrella

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

Nov 3, 2014

Episode 8 - The MaskE845m

The Mask

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.

Nov 10, 2014

Episode 9 - Harvey DentE944m

Harvey Dent

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.

Nov 17, 2014

Episode 10 - LovecraftE1044m

Lovecraft

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.

Nov 24, 2014

Episode 11 - Rogues' GalleryE1145m

Rogues' Gallery

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.

Jan 5, 2015

Episode 12 - What the Little Bird Told HimE1245m

What the Little Bird Told Him

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.

Jan 19, 2015

Episode 13 - Welcome Back, Jim GordonE1345m

Welcome Back, Jim Gordon

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.

Jan 26, 2015

Episode 14 - The Fearsome Dr. CraneE1445m

The Fearsome Dr. Crane

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.

Feb 2, 2015

Episode 15 - The ScarecrowE1544m

The Scarecrow

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.

Feb 9, 2015

Episode 16 - The Blind Fortune TellerE1645m

The Blind Fortune Teller

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.

Feb 16, 2015

Episode 17 - Red HoodE1745m

Red Hood

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.

Feb 23, 2015

Episode 18 - Everyone Has a CobblepotE1844m

Everyone Has a Cobblepot

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.

Mar 2, 2015

Episode 19 - Beasts of PreyE1943m

Beasts of Prey

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.

Apr 13, 2015

Episode 20 - Under the KnifeE2044m

Under the Knife

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.

Apr 20, 2015

Episode 21 - The Anvil or the HammerE2145m

The Anvil or the Hammer

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.

Apr 27, 2015

Episode 22 - All Happy Families Are AlikeE2245m

All Happy Families Are Alike

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.

May 4, 2015

Actors

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie

James 'Jim' Gordon

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Harvey Bullock

David Mazouz

David Mazouz

Bruce Wayne

Sean Pertwee

Sean Pertwee

Alfred Pennyworth

Robin Lord Taylor

Robin Lord Taylor

Oswald Cobblepot

Erin Richards

Erin Richards

Barbara Kean

Camren Bicondova

Camren Bicondova

Selina Kyle

Cory Michael Smith

Cory Michael Smith

Edward Nygma

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