Gotham: Rise of the Villains

Gotham: Rise of the Villains
Information
Date	September 21, 2015 - November 30, 2015
First Episode	Damned If You Do...
Last Episode	Worse Than a Crime
Chronology
Followed by	Wrath of the Villains

Rise of the Villains is a story arc of the second season of Gotham.

Synopsis

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, Jerome Valeska and Mr. Freeze, and Bruce Wayne uncovers more secrets from his father's past.

Cast

Main Cast

• Ben McKenzie as Jim Gordon
• Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock *
• David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne *
• Morena Baccarin as Leslie "Lee" Thompkins *
• Zabryna Guevara as Sarah Essen *
• Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth *
• Robin Lord Taylor as Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot) *
• Erin Richards as Barbara Kean *
• Camren Bicondova as Selina "Cat" Kyle *
• Cory Michael Smith as Riddler (Edward Nygma) *
• James Frain as Azrael (Theo Galavan) *
• Jessica Lucas as Tabitha Galavan *
• Chris Chalk as Lucius Fox *
• Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean *
• Nicholas D'Agosto as Harvey Dent *
• Michael Chiklis as Executioner (Nathaniel Barnes) *

Recurring Cast

Notes:

1. Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Sean Pertwee, Robin Lord Taylor, Erin Richards, Camren Bicondova, Cory Michael Smith are only credited for respective episode appearances.
2. Zabryna Guevara is credited as a series regular through 2x02 Knock, Knock.

Episodes

Episode Title	Directed by	Story By	Teleplay By	Episode Airdate
Damned If You Do...	Danny Cannon	Bruno Heller		September 21, 2015
Penguin is King of Gotham and after a shakeup at the GCPD, Detective Jim Gordon's moral compass wavers, as he seeks help from Penguin. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne continues to explore the secrets from his father's office, while GOTHAM newcomers Theo Galavan and his sister, Tabitha, make friends with some unlikely allies, a group of dangerous inmates from Arkham.
Knock, Knock	Rob Bailey	Ken Woodruff		September 28, 2015
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.
The Last Laugh	Eagle Egilsson	John Stephens		October 5, 2015
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.
Strike Force	T.J. Scott	Danny Cannon		October 12, 2015
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.
Scarification	Bill Eagles	Jordan Harper		October 19, 2015
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.
By Fire	T.J. Scott	Rebecca Perry Cutter		October 26, 2015
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.
Mommy's Little Monster	Kenneth Fink	Robert Hull		November 2, 2015
Butch leads Penguin and his men to the warehouse where Gertrud is being held, as Penguin plots his revenge on Galavan for kidnapping his mother. Meanwhile, Nygma deals with the aftermath of a deadly accident.
Tonight's the Night	Jeffrey Hunter	Jim Barnes		November 9, 2015
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.
A Bitter Pill to Swallow	Louis Shaw Milito	Megan Mostyn-Brown		November 16, 2015
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.
The Son of Gotham	Rob Bailey	John Stephens		November 23, 2015
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.
Worse Than a Crime	Jeffrey Hunter	Bruno Heller		November 30, 2015
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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