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?
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?
Season 2 episodes
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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.
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Directed by Danny CannonWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Zabryna Guevara, Drew Powell, Todd Stashwick, Peter Scolari, Dustin Ybarra, Will Brill, Stink Fisher, Cameron Monaghan
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.
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Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Zabryna Guevara, Chris Chalk, Chelsea Spack, Dustin Ybarra, Will Brill, Stink Fisher, Cameron Monaghan, Marie Smalley
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.
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Directed by Eagle EgilssonWritten by John StephensGuest stars Mark Margolis, Norm Lewis, Cameron Monaghan, J.W. Cortes, Alex Corrado, Krista Braun, Gregory Konow, Fidel Vicioso
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.
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Directed by T.J. ScottWritten by Danny CannonGuest stars Drew Powell, Carol Kane, Chelsea Spack, Natalie Alyn Lind, Saundra Santiago, Danny Johnson, Lucas Salvagno, Michael Chiklis
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.
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Directed by Bill EaglesWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Drew Powell, Chelsea Spack, Michael Potts, Ron Rifkin, Noah Robbins, Leo Fitzpatrick, Ari McKay Wilford, Lucas Salvagno
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.
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Directed by T.J. ScottWritten by Rebecca Perry CutterGuest stars Drew Powell, Clare Foley, Carol Kane, Chelsea Spack, Natalie Alyn Lind, Leo Fitzpatrick, Ari McKay Wilford, Lucas Salvagno
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.
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Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Robert HullGuest stars Drew Powell, Carol Kane, Nicholas D'Agosto, Chelsea Spack, Natalie Alyn Lind, Lucas Salvagno, Michael Chiklis, Anthony Carrigan
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.
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Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by Jim BarnesGuest stars Natalie Alyn Lind, Michael Chiklis, Richard Kind, Warren Katz, Ian Quinlan, Brian Donahue, Shawn O'Brien
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.
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Directed by Louis Shaw MilitoWritten by Megan Mostyn-BrownGuest stars Raúl Castillo, Ron Rifkin, Michelle Gomez, Natalie Alyn Lind, Michael Chiklis, Jon Sklaroff, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Kelly Miller
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.
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Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by John StephensGuest stars Nicholas D'Agosto, Ron Rifkin, Natalie Alyn Lind, Michael Chiklis, Richard Kind, J.W. Cortes, Alex Corrado, Tommy Flanagan
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.
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Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Chris Chalk, Ron Rifkin, Natalie Alyn Lind, Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins, Nathan Darrow, Alex Corrado, Edward Inzauto
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.
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Directed by Nick CopusWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Chris Chalk, Drew Powell, Nicholas D'Agosto, Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong, Nathan Darrow, J.W. Cortes
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.
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Directed by Eagle EgilssonWritten by Seth BostonGuest stars Eli Bridges, Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong, Nathan Darrow, Ian Quinlan, Kristen Hager, James Frain
Wrath of the Villains: This Ball of Mud and Meanness
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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.
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Directed by John BehringWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Carol Kane, Stink Fisher, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong, Ian Quinlan, Lori Petty, Michael Bowen, Jamar Greene
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.
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Directed by Nick CopusWritten by Robert HullGuest stars Jerry Dixon, Drew Powell, Clare Foley, Paul Reubens, Paul Pilcz, Michael Chiklis, Krista Braun, Ian Quinlan
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.
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Directed by Scott WhiteWritten by Danny CannonGuest stars John Doman, Paul Reubens, Melinda Clarke, Kaley Ronayne, Justin Mark, Ned Bellamy, Peter Mark Kendall, Marc Damon Johnson
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.
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Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Rebecca Perry CutterGuest stars Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong, Krista Braun, Melinda Clarke, Kaley Ronayne, Justin Mark, Cathy Trien
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.
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Directed by John StephensWritten by Megan Mostyn-Brown, Robert HullGuest stars Chris Chalk, Drew Powell, Michelle Gomez, Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong, Nathan Darrow, Julia Chan
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.
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Directed by Larysa KondrackiWritten by Ken Woodruff, Jim BarnesGuest stars Drew Powell, Stink Fisher, Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong, Eric Elizaga, Tommy Buck, Molly Camp
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.
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Directed by Paul A. EdwardsWritten by Danny CannonGuest stars Drew Powell, Michelle Veintimilla, Michael Chiklis, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong, J.W. Cortes, Krista Braun, Radu Spinghel
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.
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Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by Jordan HarperGuest stars Chris Chalk, Jada Pinkett Smith, Clare Foley, Michelle Veintimilla, Tonya Pinkins, BD Wong, Kit Flanagan, Brian McManamon
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.
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Directed by Eagle EgilssonWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Chris Chalk, Jada Pinkett Smith, Drew Powell, Tonya Pinkins, Brette Taylor, BD Wong, Nathan Darrow, Radu Spinghel
