In the series premiere, GOTHAM follows Jim Gordon as he navigates a dangerously corrupt city, and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time.

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, leaving victims in his wake.

Detectives Gordon and Bullock track down a vigilante (guest star DAN BAKKEDAHL) who is killing corrupt Gotham citizens by attaching them to weather balloons. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot returns to Gotham and gets a new job close to an important figure in the underworld.

As a contentious City Council vote on the future of the Arkham District approaches, politicians on both sides are in danger. Gordon and Bullock must race to protect the Council. Meanwhile, an old friend visits Gordon.

Gordon and Bullock search for the source of a new street drug storming the streets of Gotham that causes euphoria then death. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot works his way deeper into Maroni's (guest-star DAVID ZAYAS) inner circle and Fish Mooney continues her plot against Falcone.

When a killer begins targeting the first born of Gotham's elite, Bullock is forced to confront traumatic memories from a nearly identical case he worked in the past. Later, Gordon is haunted by past decisions.

As violence between Maroni and Falcone continues to escalate, Penguin reveals a new element of his manipulative strategy, forcing Gordon to deal with the consequences of his decision to spare Penguin's life.

When a Gothamite is found beaten to death, Gordon and Bullock are intrigued by the motive and take on the case. Meanwhile, Bruce returns to school and has trouble making friends.

Trying to close the Wayne murder case, a young Harvey Dent (guest star NICHOLAS D'AGOSTO) encourages Gordon to team up with Mayor James. Meanwhile, Penguin makes contact with Mooney's secret weapon, Liza (guest star MAKENZIE LEIGH).

Selina leads a new friend on a perilous journey through Gotham to evade the assassins on her trail. And Gordon is reassigned to duty at Arkham Asylum following a misstep.

Detective Gordon's assignment at Arkham Asylum gets off to a rocky start when the murder of a guard ignites an investigation, leading him to meet Dr. Leslie Tompkins (recurring guest star MORENA BACCARIN). Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot continues to build his army.

In an attempt to get his job back, Gordon seeks to capture Jack Gruber (guest star CHRISTOPHER HEYERDAHL), a deranged electrical genius who escapes Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Falcone struggles to hold on to his empire after Fish Mooney makes her next move.

When the key witness in a homicide ends up dead while being held for questioning by the police, Gordon suspects that it's an inside job and looks to an old friend for information. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot takes control of one of Fish Mooney's prized possessions, as she gets a small taste of her own medicine.

Fish Mooney reveals a secret of Oswald Cobblepot's, prompting Maroni to take him on a trip to test his loyalty. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock hunt down a killer who targets victims with severe phobias and Bruce Wayne confronts Gordon for failing to make progress on his parents' murder case.

Gordon and Bullock set out to stop Gerald Crane, a biology teacher who has been harvesting the glands of his murder victims. Meanwhile, after finding herself in an unusual setting, Mooney continues plotting to gain power, and Falcone attempts to change Maroni's plan for the Penguin. Then, Bruce takes a treacherous hike.

Gordon takes Dr. Leslie Thompkins to the circus, but the day turns quickly when the circus comes under attack. Then, Falcone enlists Butch Gilzean (recurring guest star DREW POWELL) to help Penguin with the nightclub, while Fish Mooney is otherwise occupied. Also, Bruce Wayne schedules a meeting with the Wayne Enterprises board.

Following several bank robberies, Gordon and Bullock investigate the Red Hood gang. Selina Kyle continues to bond with Barbara; and Fish Mooney tries to reclaim her position in the underworld.

While Gordon seeks information about the recent controversy with Commissioner Loeb, Fish's allegiance with the prisoners is questioned when she appears to join forces with Dr. Dulmacher (guest star COLM FEORE). Meanwhile, after an attack close to home, Bruce deals with the aftermath.

Gordon and Bullock investigate 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 (guest star DAVID O'HARA).

Gordon and Bullock continue to investigate the Ogre (guest star MILO VENTIMIGLIA), 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 Kristin Kringle's (recurring guest star CHELSEA SPACK) defense.

The Ogre breaks down Barbara's emotions, while Gordon and Bullock go to great lengths to 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.

The battle between good and evil rages on in the first season finale. As Gotham City's gang war reaches its boiling point, Fish Mooney goes head-to-head with Maroni and Penguin in an attempt to restake her claim on the city. Meanwhile, Barbara and Leslie Thompkins are brought together after recent events, and Bruce searches Wayne Manor for any hints that his father might have left behind.