Gotham: Season 1

2014 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.5

What Season 1 of Gotham

A new recruit in Captain Sarah Essen's Gotham City Police Department, Detective James Gordon is paired with Harvey Bullock to solve one of Gotham's highest-profile cases: the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. During his investigation, Gordon meets the Waynes' son Bruce, now in the care of his butler Alfred Pennyworth, which further compels Gordon to catch the mysterious killer. Along the way, Gordon must confront mobstress Fish Mooney, mafia led by Carmine Falcone, as well as many of Gotham's future villains such as Selina Kyle, Edward Nygma, and Oswald Cobblepot. Eventually, Gordon is forced to form an unlikely friendship with Wayne, one that will help shape the boy's future in his destiny of becoming a crusader.

22episodes

Sep 22, 2014premiered

May 4, 2015latest episode

16.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Sep 22, 2014 · 51 min · ★ 7.2
Detective James Gordon performs his work in the dangerously corrupt city of Gotham, which consistently teeters between good and evil.
Directed by Danny Cannon · Written by Bruno Heller · Starring John Doman, Victoria Cartagena, Drew Powell, Andrew Stewart-Jones
1x02 Selina Kyle
Sep 29, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.5
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.
Directed by Danny Cannon · Written by Bruno Heller · Starring John Doman, Victoria Cartagena, Drew Powell, Frank Whaley
1x03 The Balloonman
Oct 6, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 6.9
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.
Directing: Dermott Downs · Writing: John Stephens · Starring: John Doman, Victoria Cartagena, David Zayas, James Colby
1x04 Arkham
Oct 13, 2014 · 45 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directed by T.J. Scott · Written by Ken Woodruff · Starring Drew Powell, David Zayas, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Danny Mastrogiorgio
1x05 Viper
Oct 20, 2014 · 45 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directed by Tim Hunter · Written by Rebecca Perry Cutter · Starring John Doman, David Zayas, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Daniel London
1x06 Spirit of the Goat
Oct 27, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.5
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.
Directed by T.J. Scott · Written by Ben Edlund · Starring Victoria Cartagena, Andrew Stewart-Jones, Carol Kane, Kim Director
1x07 Penguin's Umbrella
Nov 3, 2014 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
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
Directed by Rob Bailey · Written by Bruno Heller · Starring John Doman, Victoria Cartagena, Drew Powell, David Zayas
1x08 The Mask
Nov 10, 2014 · 45 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directing: Paul A. Edwards · Writing: John Stephens · Starring: Carol Kane, Makenzie Leigh, Todd Stashwick, Cole Vallis
1x09 Harvey Dent
Nov 17, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.1
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.
Directing: Karen Gaviola · Writing: Ken Woodruff · Starring: Victoria Cartagena, Drew Powell, Andrew Stewart-Jones, Makenzie Leigh
1x10 Lovecraft Mid-Season Finale
Nov 24, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.5
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.
Directing: Guy Ferland · Writing: Rebecca Dameron · Starring: John Doman, Drew Powell, Clare Foley, Makenzie Leigh
1x11 Rogues' Gallery
Jan 5, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directed by Oz Scott · Written by Sue Chung · Starring Victoria Cartagena, Drew Powell, David Zayas, Clare Foley
1x12 What the Little Bird Told Him
Jan 19, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 7.8
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.
Directed by Eagle Egilsson · Written by Ben Edlund · Starring John Doman, Drew Powell, David Zayas, Victor Cruz
1x13 Welcome Back, Jim Gordon
Jan 26, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directed by Wendey Stanzler · Written by Megan Mostyn-Brown · Starring Drew Powell, Clare Foley, Carol Kane, Niko Nicotera
1x14 The Fearsome Dr. Crane
Feb 2, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directing: John Behring · Writing: John Stephens · Starring: David Zayas, Chelsea Spack, Charlie Tahan, Julian Sands
1x15 The Scarecrow
Feb 9, 2015 · 44 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directed by Nick Copus · Written by Ken Woodruff · Starring John Doman, David Zayas, Charlie Tahan, Julian Sands
1x16 The Blind Fortune Teller
Feb 16, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directed by Jeffrey G. Hunt · Written by Bruno Heller · Starring Drew Powell, Clare Foley, Carol Kane, Robert Gorrie
1x17 Red Hood
Feb 23, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directed by Nathan Hope · Written by Danny Cannon · Starring Drew Powell, Clare Foley, Sharon Washington, David O'Hara
1x18 Everyone Has a Cobblepot
Mar 2, 2015 · 44 min · ★ 7.5
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.
Directed by Bill Eagles · Written by Megan Mostyn-Brown · Starring Nicholas D'Agosto, Peter Scolari, Chelsea Spack, David O'Hara
1x19 Beasts of Prey
Apr 13, 2015 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
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.
Directing: Eagle Egilsson · Writing: Ken Woodruff · Starring: Peter Scolari, David O'Hara, Milo Ventimiglia, Willa Fitzgerald
1x20 Under the Knife
Apr 20, 2015 · 44 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directing: T.J. Scott · Writing: John Stephens · Starring: Drew Powell, David Zayas, Carol Kane, Chelsea Spack
1x21 The Anvil or the Hammer
Apr 27, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directing: Paul A. Edwards · Writing: Jordan Harper · Starring: John Doman, Chris Chalk, Drew Powell, David Zayas
1x22 All Happy Families Are Alike Season Finale
May 4, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directing: Danny Cannon · Writing: Bruno Heller · Starring: John Doman, Drew Powell, David Zayas, Peter Scolari