Series synopsis
Gotham is an American drama crime sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on FOX on September 22, 2014. It ended on April 25, 2019. It was created by Bruno Heller. It stars Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz and Sean Pertwee.
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 Pengu ...
Premise
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?
Premise: Before Batman, there was Gotham.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ben McKenzie as James 'Jim' Gordon
- Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock
- David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne
- Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth
- Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot
- Erin Richards as Barbara Kean
- Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle
- Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma
Supporting cast
- John Doman as Carmine Falcone
- Zabryna Guevara as Sarah Essen
- Victoria Cartagena as Renee Montoya
- Jessica Lucas as Tabitha Galavan
- Chris Chalk as Lucius Fox
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney
Guest cast
- Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean
- Morena Baccarin as Leslie Thompkins
- Frank Whaley as Doug
- James Frain as Theo Galavan / Azrael
- Lili Taylor as Patti
- David Zayas as Sal Maroni
- James Colby as Lt. Bill Cranston
- Jerry Dixon as Mr Thatch
- Dan Bakkedahl as Davis Lamond
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Richard Gladwell
- Andrew Stewart-Jones as Crispus Allen
- Daniel Stewart Sherman as Mario Pepper
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 176 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 76 | August 18, 2014 | August 22, 2016 |
| Season 1 | 22 | September 22, 2014 | May 4, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 20, 2015 | May 23, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 22 | September 19, 2016 | June 5, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 22 | September 20, 2017 | May 17, 2018 |
| Season 5 | 12 | January 3, 2019 | April 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Exclusive Preview 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? |
August 18, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Legend Reborn Go behind the scenes of the upcoming new FOX TV series "Gotham," from its comic book origins to the "cutting edge" production. Hear from all the key players both behind and in front of the camera. |
August 22, 2014 |
| 3 |
Aftermath: Oswald Robin Lord Taylor discusses the aftermath of Gotham and how his character, Oswald, has evolved. |
July 24, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Detective James Gordon performs his work in the dangerously corrupt city of Gotham, which consistently teeters between good and evil. |
September 22, 2014 |
| 2 |
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. |
September 29, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Balloonman 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. |
October 6, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
September 21, 2015 |
| 2 |
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. |
September 28, 2015 |
| 3 |
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. |
October 5, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell... Gordon works in a monster-ridden Gotham as a bounty hunter and seeks to find answers about the Indian Hill escapees, and why their powers appear to be killing them. Meanwhile, Bruce's doppelganger roams the streets, and Barbara and Tabitha open a new nightclub called The Sirens. |
September 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
Mad City: Burn the Witch Fish Mooney takes matters into her own hands to locate Hugo Strange, forcing Gordon to reluctantly team up with journalist Valerie Vale to find her. Penguin rises in popularity after criticizing the work of the GCPD and Bruce's investigation of the Court of Owls is compromised. Meanwhile, Ivy Pepper is reintroduced into Gotham city. |
September 26, 2016 |
| 3 |
Mad City: Look Into My Eyes Hypnotist Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter arrives in Gotham to search for his sister, Alice, and hires Gordon to help find her. Meanwhile, Penguin decides to run for mayor and Bruce's doppelganger begins to channel him, causing some confusion around town. |
October 3, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Dark Knight: 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, Penguin's "licensing" of crime in the city backfires during the grand opening of his new Iceberg Lounge. Also, in the aftermath of his encounter with Ra's Al Ghul, Bruce begins his vigilante watch. |
September 21, 2017 |
| 2 |
A Dark Knight: 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 when he is forced to fight off lunatics and the demon within himself. Meanwhile, with Barbara's unexpected return, Selina and Tabitha must consider risks that come with joining her in the weapon business. |
September 28, 2017 |
| 3 |
A Dark Knight: They Who Hide Behind Masks Gordon takes matters into his own hands when he travels to Miami in attempts to persuade Carmine Falcone for his help in the fight against Penguin. There, he meets Carmine's daughter, Sofia, who unexpectedly follows Gordon back to Gotham. The battle for Penguin's prized weaponry continues during auction night at the Iceberg Lounge and Bruce's presence puts him on Penguin's radar. |
October 5, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Legend of Dark Knight: Year Zero No Man's Land Day 87-391—Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne face the chaos Gotham City has become. Their mission to keep the city safe becomes more complicated as the villains who survived the attack on the city begin to resurface and claim various territories. Selina Kyle grapples with how to deal with her uncertain future. |
January 3, 2019 |
| 2 |
Legend of Dark Knight: Trespassers Gordon and Bullock investigate a location where several kids have been kidnapped. Barbara proves to be an unlikely ally to Gordon. Bruce looks into an alleged witch with healing powers for Selina. Nygma deals with demons of his own. |
January 10, 2019 |
| 3 |
Legend of Dark Knight: Penguin, Our Hero With the creation of Haven as a safe place for refugees, Gordon hopes to stop the gang fighting in Gotham. Selina is determined to find Jeremiah and she convinces Bruce to help her. Penguin goes to Haven to reclaim his staff. |
January 17, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 22, 2014 |
| Last aired | April 25, 2019 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:00:00 |