Name: Gotham: Season 1, Episode 1 - Pilot
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Released: 2014-09-22
Rating: 3.4

SummaryBefore he was Commissioner James Gordon (Ben McKenzie), he was a young detective, partnered with the legendary policeman Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue). Their first case together is the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne, where Gordon first meets young Bruce Wayne.

Directed By:Danny Cannon

Written By:Bruno Heller

❮ Gotham

S1 • Episode 1

Pilot

Air Date:

Sep 22, 2014

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3.4

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Episode 1 • Sep 22, 2014 • 50 m

Pilot

James Gordon and Harvey Bullock are assigned to track down the killer of Thomas and Martha Wayne.

Episode 2 • Sep 29, 2014 • 44 m

Selina Kyle

Someone is kidnapping homeless kids and one of them is a young girl named Selina Kyle. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot goes off the grid.

Episode 3 • Oct 6, 2014 • 44 m

The Balloonman

A masked vigilante is killing off corrupt citizens by strapping them to weather balloons. Cobblepot returns to Gotham.

Episode 4 • Oct 13, 2014 • 43 m

Arkham

Falcone and Maroni fight over the Arkham section of Gotham. Cobblepot becomes the manager of Maroni's favorite restaurant.

Episode 5 • Oct 20, 2014 • 45 m

Viper

Gordon and Bullock search for the source of a new street drug that causes euphoria then death. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot works his way deeper into Maroni's inner circle and Fish Mooney continues to plot against Falcone.

Episode 6 • Oct 27, 2014 • 41 m

Spirit of the Goat

Someone is killing rich children by taking on the name of The Goat, a serial killer that Harvey took down when he was young. Montoya and Allen finally have evidence against Gordon.

Episode 7 • Nov 3, 2014 • 42 m

Penguin's Umbrella

Word is out that Cobblepot is alive, leading Falcone and Maroni to the brink of war and causing Gordon to go on the run.

Episode 8 • Nov 10, 2014 • 42 m

The Mask

Gordon and Bullock investigate a Gothamite who runs a deadly fight club for candidates applying for a job at his financial firm. Meanwhile, Bruce returns to school and gets a visit from a new friend.

Episode 9 • Nov 17, 2014 • 45 m

Harvey Dent

Gordon teams up with a young attorney, named Harvey Dent, to find the Wayne family's killer. Russians break a former bomb maker out of prison. Selina goes to live at Wayne Manor.

Episode 10 • Nov 24, 2014 • 43 m

Lovecraft

Bruce and Selina go on the run after a group of assassins attack Wayne Manor. While Alfred and Bullock try to find them, Gordon tracks down the man he believes was behind the attack: Dick Lovecraft.

Episode 11 • Jan 5, 2015 • 42 m

Rogues' Gallery

An unknown person in Arkham Asylum is experimenting on the inmates, while Oswald unexpectedly finds himself in jail.

Episode 12 • Jan 19, 2015 • 42 m

What the Little Bird Told Him

In an attempt to get his job back, Gordon seeks to capture Jack Gruber, a deranged electronics genius who has escaped from Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Falcone struggles to hold onto his empire after Fish Mooney makes her next move.

Episode 13 • Jan 26, 2015 • 45 m

Welcome Back, Jim Gordon

When the key witness in a homicide ends up dead while being held for questioning by the police, Gordon suspects an inside job and looks to an old friend for information.

Episode 14 • Feb 2, 2015 • 45 m

The Fearsome Dr. Crane

Episode 15 • Feb 9, 2015 • 42 m

The Scarecrow

Episode 16 • Feb 16, 2015 • 44 m

The Blind Fortune Teller

The circus comes under attack while Gordon and Dr. Thompkins are in attendance.

Episode 17 • Feb 23, 2015 • 42 m

Red Hood

Following several bank robberies, Gordon and Bullock investigate the Red Hood gang. Meanwhile, Selina bonds with Barbara, Penguin faces problems, Fish tries to reclaim her position, and Alfred is visited by an old friend.

Episode 18 • Mar 2, 2015 • 43 m

Everyone Has a Cobblepot

Episode 19 • Apr 13, 2015 • 40 m

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.

Episode 20 • Apr 20, 2015 • 44 m

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 Wayne Enterprises employee and Nygma comes to Kristen Kringle's defense.

Episode 21 • Apr 27, 2015 • 44 m

The Anvil or the Hammer

The Ogre breaks down Barbara's emotions, while Gordon and Bullock 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.

Episode 22 • May 4, 2015 • 45 m

All Happy Families Are Alike

All hell breaks loose on Gotham's streets as the crime families collide. Dr. Thompkins helps Barbara through therapy. Bruce and Alfred try to find out Thomas Wayne's secret.

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