Gotham: Season 2
2015 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.6
What Season 2 of Gotham
The stakes are higher than ever as Gotham explores the origin stories of some of the most ambitious and depraved Super Villains, including The Riddler, The Joker and Mr. Freeze, and Bruce Wayne uncovers more secrets from his father's past.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 Rise of the Villains: Damned If You Do...
Penguin is King of Gotham and after a shakeup at the GCPD, Detective James Gordon's moral compass wavers, as he seeks help from Penguin. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne continues to explore the secrets from his father's office, and Gotham newcomers Theo Galavan and his sister, Tabitha, make friends with some unlikely allies - a group of dangerous inmates from Arkham.
Directed by Danny Cannon · Written by Bruno Heller · Starring Zabryna Guevara, Drew Powell, Todd Stashwick, Peter Scolari
2x02 Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock
On the heels of his reinstatement, Gordon is thrust onto the high-profile case tracking the deadly inmate escape from Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Galavan plans his next move, while Bruce asks for help from his father's old friend to unlock the secrets in his office, and Nygma asks out Kristin Kringle on a date.
Directed by Rob Bailey · Written by Ken Woodruff · Starring Zabryna Guevara, Chris Chalk, Chelsea Spack, Dustin Ybarra
2x03 Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh
Gordon and Bullock track down a nemesis from the past, leading to a standoff between Jerome and Gordon. Meanwhile, a magic show at the Gotham Children's Hospital gala turns into a hostage situation.
Directed by: Eagle Egilsson · Written by: John Stephens · Starring: Mark Margolis, Norm Lewis, Cameron Monaghan, J.W. Cortes
2x04 Rise of the Villains: Strike Force
Captain Barnes is called to duty to create a law-abiding task force, with the help of Gordon. Meanwhile, Penguin gets caught up in a favor for Galavan, and Nygma asks Kringle out on a date.
Directed by: T.J. Scott · Written by: Danny Cannon · Starring: Drew Powell, Carol Kane, Chelsea Spack, Natalie Alyn Lind
2x05 Rise of the Villains: 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 in the city.
Directed by Bill Eagles · Written by Jordan Harper · Starring Drew Powell, Chelsea Spack, Michael Potts, Ron Rifkin
2x06 Rise of the Villains: By Fire
After Bridgit Pike rejoins her brothers, a new spark of courage ignites within her, as she chooses to take control of her future. Meanwhile, Kringle and Nygma's relationship will take a new step and Penguin and Galavan continue to battle for control of Gotham City's underworld.
Directed by T.J. Scott · Written by Rebecca Perry Cutter · Starring Drew Powell, Clare Foley, Carol Kane, Chelsea Spack
2x07 Rise of the Villains: Mommy's Little Monster
Butch leads Penguin and his men to the warehouse where Gertrude is being held, as Penguin plots his revenge on Galavan for kidnapping his mother. Meanwhile, Nygma deals with the aftermath of a deadly accident.
Directed by: Kenneth Fink · Written by: Robert Hull · Starring: Drew Powell, Carol Kane, Nicholas D'Agosto, Chelsea Spack
2x08 Rise of the Villains: Tonight's the Night
Galavan sends Barbara after Jim Gordon, while he tries to make a business deal with Bruce Wayne. Barnes and Bullock are hot on Barbara's trail, and Nygma has a run-in with a familiar face.
Directed by Jeffrey G. Hunt · Written by Jim Barnes · Starring Natalie Alyn Lind, Michael Chiklis, Richard Kind, Warren Katz
2x09 Rise of the Villains: A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Gordon and Barnes continue cleaning up Gotham, and Gordon comes face-to-face with one of the city's most dangerous hitmen, Eduardo Flamingo. Meanwhile, Nygma and Penguin cross paths again, and Bruce pressures Galavan into handing over the name of his parents' murderer.
Directed by Louis Shaw Milito · Written by Megan Mostyn-Brown · Starring Raúl Castillo, Ron Rifkin, Michelle Gomez, Natalie Alyn Lind
2x10 Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham
Gordon confronts a suspect who is connected to Galavan, but falls short of obtaining any information. Meanwhile, Bruce gets one step closer to discovering the name of his parent's killer.
Directed by Rob Bailey · Written by John Stephens · Starring Nicholas D'Agosto, Ron Rifkin, Natalie Alyn Lind, Michael Chiklis
2x11 Rise of the Villains: Worse than a Crime Mid-Season Finale
When Bruce Wayne is kidnapped, Gordon must look to some unlikely and dangerous allies for help. It is a battle of the villains, and not everyone makes it out alive.
Directed by Jeffrey G. Hunt · Written by Bruno Heller · Starring Chris Chalk, Ron Rifkin, Natalie Alyn Lind, Michael Chiklis
2x12 Wrath of the Villains: 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, one of Gotham's preeminent cryogenics engineers.
Directed by: Nick Copus · Written by: Ken Woodruff · Starring: Chris Chalk, Drew Powell, Nicholas D'Agosto, Michael Chiklis
2x13 Wrath of the Villains: A Dead Man Feels No Cold
As Gordon, Bullock and Barnes continue the search for Victor Fries, they are forced to look to his wife, Nora, for help. Meanwhile, Penguin is introduced to Hugo Strange, and Alfred reveals some crucial information to Bruce about his parents' murderer.
Directed by: Eagle Egilsson · Written by: Seth Boston · Starring: Eli Bridges, Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong
2x14 Wrath of the Villains: This Ball of Mud and Meanness
Alfred and Selina help Bruce search for his parents' killer, Matches Malone; Gordon goes to Edward Nygma with Kristen Kringle's whereabouts; Hugo Strange continues working to reduce the Penguin's aggression.
Directed by John Behring · Written by Jordan Harper · Starring Carol Kane, Stink Fisher, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong
2x15 Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn
Gordon and Bullock follow a trail of clues in a robbery, not knowing they were left by Nygma; Gordon receives an anonymous threat; Penguin meets his father; Bruce works on his street smarts.
Directed by Nick Copus · Written by Robert Hull · Starring Jerry Dixon, Drew Powell, Clare Foley, Paul Reubens
2x16 Wrath of the Villains: Prisoners
After Gordon is removed from protective custody, he begin's to face new threat's and danger's inside prison wall's in order to survive he must rely on a new friend as well as Bullock and other outside help. Meanwhile, Penguin grow's closer to his Father, while his step-mother and step-siblings move forward with their own plan's for the family.
Directed by Scott White · Written by Danny Cannon · Starring John Doman, Paul Reubens, Melinda Clarke, Kaley Ronayne
2x17 Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods
In an attempt to clear his name, Gordon steals his case file and approaches Nygma for help. Meanwhile, Penguin discovers his step-family's role in his father's death, and awakens from his conditioning.
Directed by Oz Scott · Written by Rebecca Perry Cutter · Starring Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong, Krista Braun
2x18 Wrath of the Villains: 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, but Hugo Strange disrupts their plans.
Directed by John Stephens · Written by Megan Mostyn-Brown, Robert Hull · Starring Chris Chalk, Drew Powell, Michelle Gomez, Michael Chiklis
2x19 Wrath of the Villains: Azrael
Gordon and Bruce question Professor Strange about project chimera which leads Strange to send the newly resurrected Galavan to confront Gordon. Meanwhile, Gordon investigate's who Professor Strange is.
Directed by Larysa Kondracki · Written by Ken Woodruff, Jim Barnes · Starring Drew Powell, Stink Fisher, Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins
2x20 Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed
Azrael is on the loose in Gotham City, which sparks Penguin's need for revenge. Meanwhile, Bruce enlists the help of Selina Kyle to help track down Professor Strange, as he evades arrest for his experiments.
Directed by Paul A. Edwards · Written by Danny Cannon · Starring Drew Powell, Michelle Veintimilla, Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins
2x21 Wrath of the Villains: A Legion of Horribles
Hugo Strange welcomes a familiar face to Gotham after he resurrects Fish Mooney in Indian Hill. Later, Bruce discovers a friend is in danger and teams up with Gordon, Alfred and Lucius, while uncovering more of Strange's experiments.
Directing: Rob Bailey · Writing: Jordan Harper · Starring: Chris Chalk, Jada Pinkett Smith, Clare Foley, Michelle Veintimilla
2x22 Wrath of the Villains: Transference Season Finale
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 in Gotham.
Directed by Eagle Egilsson · Written by Bruno Heller · Starring Chris Chalk, Jada Pinkett Smith, Drew Powell, Tonya Pinkins
Season 2 Cast
David MazouzBruce Wayne22 episodes
Robin Lord TaylorOswald Cobblepot22 episodes
Erin RichardsBarbara Kean22 episodes
Camren BicondovaSelina Kyle22 episodes
Cory Michael SmithEdward Nygma22 episodes
Michael ChiklisNathaniel Barnes15 episodes
Drew PowellButch Gilzean11 episodes
Tonya PinkinsEthel Peabody10 episodes
Ian QuinlanCarl Pinkney8 episodes
J.W. CortesAlvarez7 episodes
Krista BraunField Reporter7 episodes
Chris ChalkLucius Fox6 episodes
Chelsea SpackKristen Kringle5 episodes
Nathan DarrowVictor Fries / Mr. Freeze5 episodes
Ron RifkinFather Creel5 episodesAll Seasons
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Season 32016 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.4
Season 42017 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.5
Season 52019 · 12 ep. · ★ 7.5Where to Watch Season 2 of Gotham
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Gotham Season 2 have?
Season 2 of Gotham has 22 episodes.
When did Gotham Season 2 premiere?
Premiered on September 20, 2015.
Where to Watch Gotham Season 2?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the audience score on TMDB, episode 2x17, "Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods", with a 8.1.