This Ball of Mud and Meanness

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Alfred and Selina help Bruce on his quest to find his parents' killer, Matches Malone. Meanwhile, Gordon follows up with Edward Nygma on Kristen Kringle's whereabouts.

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The rise of the villains - step into the shadows of Gotham

The rise of the villains - step into the shadows of Gotham. Follow rookie detective James Gordon as he battles villains and vigilantes in a pre-Batman world.

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He's one of the crime world's greatest foes - but what is known of his story?

Pilot

Commissioner Gordon is one of the crime world's greatest foes, his reputation synonymous with law and order. But what is known of his story and rise from rookie detective?

Gordon and Bullock investigate a child trafficking ring.

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, leaving victims in his wake.

The safety of Gotham is literally "up in the air."

The Balloonman

Detectives Gordon and Bullock track down a vigilante who is killing corrupt Gotham citizens by attaching them to weather balloons. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot returns to Gotham.

A political vote on Arkham shakes Gotham City.

Arkham

As a contentious City Council vote on the future of the Arkham District approaches, politicians on both sides are in danger. Gordon and Bullock must race to protect the Council.

A new street drug storms the streets of Gotham.

Viper

Gordon and Bullock search for the source of a new street drug storming the streets of Gotham that causes euphoria then death. Meanwhile, Fish Mooney continues plotting.

A familiar villain returns to Gotham City.

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.

Penguin reveals a new element of his manipulative strategy.

Penguin's Umbrella

Violence between Maroni and Falcone continues to escalate, and Penguin reveals a new element of his strategy, forcing Gordon to deal with the consequences of his decision.

Gordon and Bullock investigate a deadly fight club.

The Mask

When a Gothamite is found beaten to death, Gordon and Bullock are intrigued by the motive and take on the case. Meanwhile, Bruce returns to school and has trouble making friends.

Harvey Dent attempts to halt Gotham's crime circuit.

Harvey Dent

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

Selina goes on the run with a friend to evade assassins.

Lovecraft

Selina leads a new friend on a perilous journey through Gotham to evade the assassins on her trail. And Gordon is reassigned to duty at Arkham Asylum following a misstep.

A demoted Detective Gordon reports for duty at Arkham Asylum. 

Rogues' Gallery

Detective 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 Tompkins. 

Gordon sets out to capture an escapee from Arkham Asylum.

What the Little Bird Told Him

Attempting to get his job back, Gordon seeks to capture Jack Gruber, a deranged electrical genius who escapes Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Falcone struggles to hold on to his empire.

The sudden death of a key witness has Gordon suspicious.

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.

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 go on the hunt for a killer.

Gordon and Bullock set out to stop Dr. Crane.

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, Mooney continues plotting to gain power.

Falcone enlists Butch Gilzean to help Penguin with the club.

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.

Gordon and Bullock uncover the Red Hood gang.

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.

Bruce deals with the aftermath of the attack.

Everyone Has a Cobblepot

While Gordon seeks info about the recent controversy with Commissioner Loeb, Fish's allegiance with the prisoners is questioned when she appears to join forces with Dr Dulmacher.

Gordon & Bullock re-open the cold case of the Ogre.

Beasts of Prey

Gordon and Bullock investigate a cold case involving the Ogre, a serial killer who targets young women in Gotham City. Meanwhile, Fish plots her escape from the Dollmaker.

Under the Knife

Gordon and Bullock continue to investigate the Ogre, who begins to make his move on someone close to Gordon. Meanwhile, Bruce and Selina team up to expose a corrupt employee.

The Anvil or the Hammer

The Ogre tries to break down Barbara's emotions, while Gordon and Bullock go to great lengths to track him down. Meanwhile, Penguin leads a massacre, while Bruce learns a truth.

Gotham City's gang war explodes in the season finale.

All Happy Families Are Alike

The battle between good and evil rages on in. As Gotham City's gang war reaches its boiling point, Fish Mooney goes head-to-head with Maroni and Penguin to re-stake her claim.

Jim Gordon's moral compass starts to waver.

Damned If You Do...

In the first episode of season two, Penguin is King of Gotham and, after a shakeup at the Gotham City Police Department, Jim Gordon's moral compass starts to waver.

Gordon investigates a deadly escape that rocks the city.

Knock, Knock

Following his reinstatement, Gordon is thrust onto the high-profile case tracking the deadly inmate escape from Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Galavan plans his next move.

The Last Laugh

Detectives Gordon and Bullock track down a nemesis, leading to a standoff. Meanwhile, a magic show at the Gotham Children's Hospital gala turns into a dangerous situation.

Strike Force

Captain Nathaniel Barnes is called to duty to create a law-abiding task force with the help of Gordon. Meanwhile, Penguin gets caught up in a favour for Galavan.

Rivalries between the Waynes & Galavans resurface.

Scarification

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.

Penguin & Galavan battle for control of Gotham.

By Fire

After Bridgit Pike rejoins her brothers, she feels a spark of courage, as she chooses to take control of her future. Meanwhile, Kringle and Nygma's relationship moves forward.

Nygma deals with the aftermath of a deadly accident.

Mommy's Little Monster

Butch Gilzean leads Penguin and his men to the warehouse where Penguin's mother is being held - as Penguin plots his revenge on Galavan for kidnapping his mother.

Galavan sends Barbara out for revenge on Gordon.

Tonight's the Night

Galavan sends Barbara after Jim Gordon, while he tries to make a business deal with Bruce Wayne. While Barnes and Bullock are hot on Barbara's trail, Nygma has a run-in.

Gordon meets one of Gotham's most dangerous hitmen.

A Bitter Pill to Swallow

While Gordon and Barnes continue cleaning up Gotham, Gordon comes face to face with one of the city's most dangerous hitmen. Meanwhile, Nygma and Penguin cross paths again.

Gordon challenges a suspect linked to Galavan.

The Son of Gotham

Gordon confronts a suspect who's connected to Galavan, but falls short of obtaining any info. Meanwhile, Bruce gets one step closer to discovering the name of his parents' killer.

When Bruce Wayne is kidnapped, Gordon must look to some unlikely allies for help.

Worse Than a Crime

When Bruce Wayne is kidnapped, Gordon must look to some unlikely and dangerous allies for help. In this battle of the villains, not everyone makes it out alive.

A chilling new villain, Mr. Freeze, emerges in Gotham.

Mr Freeze

Penguin takes a hit for Galavan's murder, but doesn't let Gordon off easily. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock investigate the body-snatching spree of Victor Fries.

A Dead Man Feels No Cold

As Gordon, Bullock and Barnes continue their search for Victor Fries, they are forced to look to his wife, Nora, for help. Meanwhile, Penguin is introduced to Hugo Strange.

Mad Grey Dawn

Gordon and Bullock investigate a trail of clues left in a museum robbery -  previously left by Nygma in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. Meanwhile, Gordon is hit by his past.

Gordon faces new threats inside prison walls.

Prisoners

After Gordon is removed from protective custody, he begins to face new threats and dangers inside prison walls. In order to survive, he must rely on a new friend.

Into the Woods

In an attempt to clear his name, Gordon wants to steal his own case file and approaches Nygma for help. Meanwhile, Penguin discovers his step-family's role in his father's death.

Hugo Strange interferes with Bruce & Alfred's plans.

Pinewood

After leaving Arkham Asylum, Barbara attempts to make amends with Gordon. Then, Bruce and Alfred track down one of Thomas Wayne's former friends from Project Chimera.

Strange sends a resurrected Galavan after Gordon.

Azrael

Gordon and Bruce question Professor Strange about Project Chimera, which leads Strange to send the resurrected Galavan to confront Gordon. Meanwhile, Nygma starts investigating.

Azrael is on the loose...and Penguin's after him.

Unleashed

Azrael is on the loose in Gotham City, sparking Penguin's need for revenge. Meanwhile, Bruce enlists the help of Selina Kyle to help track down Professor Strange.

Hugo Strange resurrects Fish Mooney at Indian Hill.

A Legion of Horribles

Hugo Strange welcomes a familiar face to Gotham, after he resurrects Fish Mooney at Indian Hill. Bruce discovers a friend is in danger and teams up with Gordon, Alfred and Lucius.

Hugo Strange's inmates escape in the season finale.

Transference

While Gordon, Bruce and Lucius remain at Indian Hill, the city of Gotham will be met with a new threat as Hugo Strange's inmates devise a plan to escape and start their new lives.

Gordon works to seek answers about some escapees.

Better to Reign in Hell...

Gordon works to seeks answers about the escapees from Indian Hill, and why their powers appear to be killing them. Meanwhile, Bruce's doppelganger roams the streets.

Burn the Witch

Fish Mooney takes matters into her own hands to locate Hugo Strange, forcing Gordon to reluctantly team up with someone to find her.

Look Into My Eyes

Hypnotist Jervis Tetch, aka Mad Hatter, arrives in Gotham to search for his sister, Alice. Meanwhile, Penguin decides to run for mayor, and Bruce's doppelganger channels him.

Penguin narrows in on the nomination for Mayor.

New Day Rising

Penguin gains power as he narrows in on Gotham's mayoral nomination. Meanwhile, Gordon turns Alice into the GCPD for the bounty. Bruce and Alfred race to find Bruce's doppelganger.

Anything for You

With crime in Gotham at an all-time high, Penguin struggles to uphold his promise to the city. Meanwhile, Butch goes down a dark path with the infamous Red Hood Gang.

The relationship between Penguin and Nygma evolves.

Follow the White Rabbit

Mad Hatter sets his eyes on his next victims, forcing Gordon to make some tough decisions. Meanwhile, the relationship between Penguin and Nygma evolves.

Mad Hatter takes Gordon on a psychedelic trip.

The Red Queen

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.

Blood Rush

Feeling the effects of a recent incident, Barnes begins to go mad. Meanwhile, Nygma is out of his depth in his relationship with Isabella.

Ivy reveals her identity to Selina and Bruce.

The Executioner

Gordon and Bullock are suspicious of Barnes, and comb through evidence of the murder at Lee and Mario's engagement party. Nygma goes to Penguin when he hasn't heard from Isabella.

Falcone seeks Gordon's help against a threat.

Time Bomb

On the eve of their rehearsal dinner, a threat to Mario and Lee is exposed, and Carmine Falcone looks to Gordon for help. Meanwhile, Bruce learns more about the Court of Owls.

Beware the Green-Eyed Monster

As the virus begins to spread in Gotham, a special lab is compromised. Mario and Gordon face off before the wedding, while Selina meets an unexpected face.

Falcone places a hit on Gordon for his son's murder.

Ghosts

Falcone places a hit on Gordon after learning that he shot Mario. Meanwhile, Penguin spirals out of control before the biggest television interview of his Mayoral career.

Dwight tries to revive Jerome and his followers.

Smile Like You Mean It

On the run from Gordon and Bullock, Dwight tries to revive Jerome but manages to activate something... Meanwhile, Selina's mum's intentions are revealed.

The Gentle Art of Making Enemies

With Jerome on the loose and one target in mind, Bruce and Alfred's safety is compromised. Meanwhile, Gordon's uncle pays a visit, and Nygma and Penguin must confront their issues.

Nygma introduces himself to Gotham as "The Riddler".

How the Riddler Got His Name

Convinced that he doesn't need Penguin to succeed, Nygma begins to introduce himself to Gotham as "The Riddler". Bullock and Lucius Fox get caught up in Nygma's mind games.

The Court of Owls makes a new plan for the future of Gotham.

These Delicate and Dark Obsessions

The Court of Owls devise a new plan regarding the future of Gotham, as Gordon uncovers information about his father and uncle's past. Meanwhile, Bruce wakes up in the temple.

Some of Gotham's most unhinged villains unite.

The Primal Riddle

Some of Gotham's most unhinged villains band together, while the Riddler continues his conquest of the city. Meanwhile, Gordon is on a search for answers.

Gordon discovers The Court of Owl's secret weapon.

Light the Wick

Gordon discovers the weapon that the Court of Owls will use to destroy Gotham, which leads him on a dangerous path as he tracks it down. Meanwhile, Ivy comes to Selina's aid.

Nygma and Penguin are forced to work together.

All Will Be Judged

The Temple Shaman reveals his hand to Bruce Wayne and sets up the next phase of training. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock are put into danger when they come across a crystal owl.

Gordon races to save Gotham from the Tetch virus.

Pretty Hate Machine

Gordon races to save the city from the Alice Tetch virus, when Lee Thompkins intercepts with a plan of her own. Meanwhile, Alfred sees a significant change in Bruce Wayne.

Destiny Calling

As the deadly virus spreads throughout the city, the search for the antidote continues as Fish Mooney, The Riddler and Penguin reveal plans of their own. Bruce meets Ra's al Ghul.

In the season finale, alliances are broken in Gotham City.

Heavydirtysoul

In the season three finale, Gordon tries to win back Lee, while past alliances in Gotham City are broken and new alliances are formed.

A dark knight rises in the season four premiere.

Pax Penguina

Gordon fears Jonathan Crane is still alive and back in Gotham, when The Scarecrow's signature MO is used in a series of robberies. Meanwhile, an idea of Penguin's backfires.

Gordon attempts to bring in Jonathan Crane.

The Fear Reaper

Under pressure to prove that the GCPD is still powerful, Gordon attempts to bring in Jonathan Crane. However, Gordon puts himself in a dangerous situation at Arkham.

Gordon goes to Carmine Falcone for help against Penguin.

They Who Hide Behind Masks

Gordon takes matters into his own hands when he tries to persuade Carmine Falcone for his help in the fight against Penguin. The battle for Penguin's prized weaponry continues.

Bruce tries to uncover the meaning of the deadly dagger.

The Demon's Head

Bruce Wayne puts the lives of Gotham Natural History Museum historian Niles Winthrop and his grandson, Alex, in danger in an attempt to uncover the meaning behind his prized knife.

Bruce takes bold actions with the dagger in his possession.

The Blade's Path

Nygma comes face-to-face with Butch Gilzean, but he is not who he used to be. In an attempt to regain power and identity, Nygma decides to test his former partner's skills.

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