| "The Beginning..." | |
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| Gotham episode | |
 Bruce Wayne in his vigilante costume during the final scene of the episode. | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Rob Bailey |
| Written by | John Stephens |
| Production code | T40.10060 |
| Original air date | April 25, 2019 |
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"The Beginning..." is the series finale of the American television series Gotham, based on the DC Comics characters Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne. It is the twelfth episode of the fifth season and the 100th overall episode of the series. The episode was written by showrunner John Stephens and directed by Rob Bailey.
Ben McKenzie stars as Gordon, and is joined by principal cast members Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Morena Baccarin, Sean Pertwee, Robin Lord Taylor, Erin Richards, Cory Michael Smith and Chris Chalk. The episode follows Bruce returning to Gotham City after ten years of globetrotting to begin apprehending criminals as a vigilante, while Gordon investigates a plot targeting the city after Harvey Bullock is framed for a murder.
"The Beginning..." was first aired in the United States on Fox on April 25, 2019. It was watched by 2.19 million viewers with a 0.5/2 share among adults aged 18 to 49.