| "Stop Hitting Yourself" | |
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| Gotham episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Rob Bailey |
| Written by | Charlie Huston |
| Featured music | David E. Russo |
| Cinematography by | Scott Kevan |
| Editing by | Leland Sexton |
| Production code | T40.10008 |
| Original air date | November 9, 2017 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Stop Hitting Yourself" is the eight episode of the fourth season and 74th episode overall from the Fox series Gotham. The show is itself based on the characters created by DC Comics set in the Batman mythology. The episode was written by consulting producer Charlie Huston on his writing debut and directed by Rob Bailey. It was first broadcast on November 9, 2017.
In the episode, Gordon and Bullock's friendship is coming to a conclusion amidst the chaos following the previous episode's actions. Gordon is offered the position of Captain of the GCPD but he is hesitant about the situation. Meanwhile, Barbara, Tabitha and Selina are dispatched by Cobblepot to go and bring back Nygma after discovering he is making fun of him the fight club. However, Solomon's memories begin to return, which may threaten their business in the fight club. Also, Gordon finally confronts Sofia Falcone.
The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised McKenzie's and Logue's performance in the episode, especially their final confrontation as well as the character development.