Butch Gilzean is a fictional character portrayed by Drew Powell in the TV series Gotham.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 38 years old.
They appear in 74 episodes out of a total of 100 aired and have accumulated 8830 positive votes.
Episodes74
Pilot
episode S1.E1 september 2014James Gordon and Harvey Bullock are assigned to track down the killer of Thomas and Martha Wayne.
Selina Kyle
episode S1.E2 september 2014Someone is kidnapping homeless kids and one of them is a young girl named Selina Kyle. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot goes off the grid.
Arkham
episode S1.E4 october 2014Falcone and Maroni fight over the Arkham section of Gotham. Cobblepot becomes the manager of Maroni's favorite restaurant.
Penguin's Umbrella
episode S1.E7 november 2014Word is out that Cobblepot is alive, leading Falcone and Maroni to the brink of war and causing Gordon to go on the run.
Harvey Dent
episode S1.E9 november 2014Gordon teams up with a young attorney, named Harvey Dent, to find the Wayne family's killer. Russians break a former bomb maker out of prison. Selina goes to live at Wayne Manor.
Lovecraft
episode S1.E10 november 2014Bruce and Selina go on the run after a group of assassins attack Wayne Manor. While Alfred and Bullock try to find them, Gordon tracks down the man he believes was behind the attack: Dick Lovecraft.
Rogues' Gallery
episode S1.E11 january 2015An unknown person in Arkham Asylum is experimenting on the inmates, while Oswald unexpectedly finds himself in jail.
What the Little Bird Told Him
episode S1.E12 january 2015In an attempt to get his job back, Gordon seeks to capture Jack Gruber, a deranged electronics genius who has escaped from Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Falcone struggles to hold onto his empire after Fish Mooney makes her next move.
Welcome Back, Jim Gordon
episode S1.E13 january 2015When the key witness in a homicide ends up dead while being held for questioning by the police, Gordon suspects an inside job and looks to an old friend for information.
The Blind Fortune Teller
episode S1.E16 february 2015The circus comes under attack while Gordon and Dr. Thompkins are in attendance.
Red Hood
episode S1.E17 february 2015Following several bank robberies, Gordon and Bullock investigate the Red Hood gang. Meanwhile, Selina bonds with Barbara, Penguin faces problems, Fish tries to reclaim her position, and Alfred is visited by an old friend.
Under the Knife
episode S1.E20 april 2015Gordon and Bullock continue to investigate the Ogre, 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 defense.
The Anvil or the Hammer
episode S1.E21 april 2015The Ogre breaks down Barbara's emotions, while Gordon and Bullock 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.
All Happy Families Are Alike
episode S1.E22 may 2015All hell breaks loose on Gotham's streets as the crime families collide. Dr. Thompkins helps Barbara through therapy. Bruce and Alfred try to find out Thomas Wayne's secret.
Rise of the Villains: Damned If You Do...
episode S2.E1 september 2015Penguin is King of Gotham and after a shakeup at the GCPD, Detective James Gordon's moral compass wavers, as he seeks help from Penguin.
Rise of the Villains: Strike Force
episode S2.E4 october 2015Barnes forms a task force with help from Gordon; Penguin is kept busy trying to fulfill a favor for Galavan; and Nygma asks Kringle out on a date.
Rise of the Villains: Scarification
episode S2.E5 october 2015Galavan 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.
Rise of the Villains: By Fire
episode S2.E6 october 2015After Bridgit Pike is kidnapped by 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.
Rise of the Villains: Mommy's Little Monster
episode S2.E7 november 2015Butch leads Penguin and his men to the warehouse where Gertrude is being held, as Penguin plots his revenge on Galavan for kidnapping his mother.
Rise of the Villains: Tonight's the Night
episode S2.E8 november 2015Galavan 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.
Rise of the Villains: A Bitter Pill to Swallow
episode S2.E9 november 2015Gordon runs into a hitman known as Eduardo Flamingo; Penguin and Nygma have another encounter.
Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham
episode S2.E10 november 2015Gordon 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 parents' killer.
Rise of the Villains: Worse Than a Crime
episode S2.E11 november 2015Jim Gordon turns to Dangerous Allies for assistance when Bruce Wayne is abducted.
Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze
episode S2.E12 february 2016Penguin gives Gordon a hard time; a skilled cryogenics engineer named Victor Fries is involved in a body-snatching spree.
Wrath of the Villains: A Dead Man Feels No Cold
episode S2.E13 march 2016Gordon and Bullock look to Nora for help in their search for Victor, Penguin meets Hugo Strange.
Wrath of the Villains: This Ball of Mud and Meanness
episode S2.E14 march 2016Alfred and Selina help Bruce on his quest to find his parents' killer Matches Malone. Meanwhile, Gordon follows up with Edward Nygma on Kristin Kringle's whereabouts. Hugo Strange continues his treatment to reduce Penguin's aggression.
Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn
episode S2.E15 march 2016Gordon and Bullock investigate a trail of clues left in a museum robbery which unbeknownst to them were left by Nygma in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Gordon's past comes back to haunt him when an anonymous person threatens to expose his hand in Galavan's murder. Meanwhile Penguin's visit to some old friends leads him to meet his father Elijah Van Dahl (Paul Reubens). and Bruce practices his street smarts.
Wrath of the Villains: Prisoners
episode S2.E16 march 2016After Gordon is removed from protective custody, he begins to face new threats and dangers inside prison walls. In order to survive he must rely on a new friend as well as Bullock and other outside help. Meanwhile, Penguin grows closer to his Father, while his step-mother and step-siblings move forward with their own plans for the family.
Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods
episode S2.E17 april 2016In an attempt to clear his name, Gordon steals his case file and approaches Nygma for help. Meanwhile, Penguin discovers his step-family's role in his father's death, and awakens from his conditioning.
Wrath of the Villains: Pinewood
episode S2.E18 april 2016After leaving Arkham Asylum, Barbara attempts to make amends with Gordon. Bruce and Alfred track down one of Thomas Wayne's former friend's from project chimera, but Hugo Strange disrupts their plan.
Wrath of the Villains: Azrael
episode S2.E19 may 2016Gordon and Bruce question Professor Strange about project chimera which leads Strange to send the newly resurrected Galavan to confront Gordon. Meanwhile, Nygma investigates who Professor Strange is.
Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed
episode S2.E20 may 2016Azrael is loose in Gotham city which sparks Penguin's need for revenge. Meanwhile, Bruce enlists Selina's help in tracking down Professor Strange as he evades arrest for his experiments.
Wrath of the Villains: A Legion of Horribles
episode S2.E21 may 2016Hugo Strange welcomes a familiar face to Gotham after he resurrects Fish Mooney in Indian Hill. Meanwhile, Bruce discovers a friend is in danger and teams up with Gordon, Alfred and Lucius while uncovering more of his experiments.
Wrath of the Villains: Transference
episode S2.E22 may 2016While Gordon, Bruce and Lucius remain at Indian Hill, the city of Gotham will be met with a new threat as Hugo Strange's inmates devise a plan to escape and start their new lives in Gotham.
Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell
episode S3.E1 september 2016Gordon 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. Bruce's doppelganger roams the streets and Barbara and Tabitha open a nightclub called The Sirens.
Mad City: Burn the Witch
episode S3.E2 september 2016Fish 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
Mad City: Look Into My Eyes
episode S3.E3 october 2016Hypnotist 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.
Mad City: New Day Rising
episode S3.E4 october 2016Penguin gains leverage over Gotham City. Meanwhile Jim returns Alice to GCPD for the bounty and Bruce and Alfred look for Bruce's doppleganger
Mad City: Anything for You
episode S3.E5 october 2016Crime in Gotham is at an all-time high, as Penguin struggles to uphold his promises to the city. Meanwhile, Butch goes down a dark path with the infamous Red Hood Gang and Bruce begins to investigate Ivy's whereabouts.
Mad City: Follow the White Rabbit
episode S3.E6 october 2016Mad Hatter sets his eyes on his next victims, forcing Jim Gordon to make some tough decisions. Meanwhile, Penguin and Nygma's relationship evolves, and a familiar face comes back into Nygma's life.
Mad City: Red Queen
episode S3.E7 october 2016After coming in contact with a substance by the hand of Mad Hatter, Jim Gordon gets led on a psychedelic trip and must confront his past, present and future. Meanwhile, Penguin struggles with Nygma's new relationship.
Mad City: Blood Rush
episode S3.E8 november 2016Captain Barnes begins to feel the effects of a recent incident and starts to go mad. Meanwhile Nygma is out of his depth in his relationship with Isabella, and Carmine Falcone throws his son Mario and Leslie Tompkin's an engagement party.
Mad City: The Executioner
episode S3.E9 november 2016Gordon and Bullock become suspicious of Barnes and go through evidence of a murder at Leslie and Mario's engagement party. Nygma goes to Penguin when he doesn't hear from Isabella. Ivy leads Selina and Bruce to trouble when she reveals her identity.
Mad City: Time Bomb
episode S3.E10 november 2016A threat to Leslie and Mario is exposed on the eve of their rehearsal dinner and Falcone comes to Jim for help. Meanwhile, Nygma plans his revenge and Bruce learns more about the Court of Owls.
Mad City: Beware the Green-Eyed Monster
episode S3.E11 november 2016Mario and Gordon face off before the wedding, Selina meets an unexpected face and Barbara comes to Nygma with information about Isabella.
Mad City: Ghosts
episode S3.E12 january 2017Falcone goes after Gordon for his son's death. Gordon doesn't have any evidence that proves Mario was trying to kill Leslie. So she ends up blaming Gordon for her husband's death.
Mad City: Smile Like You Mean It
episode S3.E13 january 2017On the run from Gordon and Bullock, Dwight tries to revive Jerome and, in turn, activates his acolytes around Gotham City. Meanwhile, Selina's mom's intentions in Gotham are revealed, and the power play between Penguin and Nygma escalates as Barbara's plans are set in place.
Mad City: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies
episode S3.E14 january 2017Tensions mount as Nygma has Cobblepot captured and defeated. Gotham has been plunged into darkness as Jerome wanted. The streets are rioting. Jerome's goons break and loot while Jerome himself confronts Bruce Wayne and Alfred.
Heroes Rise: How the Riddler Got His Name
episode S3.E15 april 2017Ed finally got Penguin to pay for his terrible actions and finds himself with a new dilemma on which path to take.
Heroes Rise: These Delicate and Dark Obsessions
episode S3.E16 may 2017Gordon discovers new information about his father and uncle's past just as the Court of Owls devises a new plan for the future of Gotham.
Heroes Rise: The Primal Riddle
episode S3.E17 may 2017The most unhinged villains of Gotham come together as the Riddler continues his conquest; Gordon's search for answers keeps leading him back to the Court of Owls; Alfred notices a change in Bruce while Bruce 2 confides in Selina.
Heroes Rise: Light the Wick
episode S3.E18 may 2017Gordon tracks down the weapon the Court of Owls intend to use for the destruction of Gotham; Kathryn and Temple Shaman tell Bruce about their next move; Ivy offers Selina help.
Heroes Rise: All Will Be Judged
episode S3.E19 may 2017Temple Shaman takes Bruce to the next phase of his training; Gordon and Bullock discover a crystal owl that carries the biggest secrets of Gotham's underworld; Nygma and Penguin must work together to get out of a tricky situation.
Heroes Rise: Pretty Hate Machine
episode S3.E20 may 2017Gordon races against the clock to save the city from the Alice Tetch virus, when Lee Thompkins intercepts with a plan of her own. Also, Alfred sees a big change in Bruce Wayne after his work with The Shaman. Meanwhile, some of Gotham's most deranged villains band together.
Heroes Rise: Destiny Calling
episode S3.E21 june 2017With the deadly virus spreading throughout the city, the search for the antidote continues, as Fish Mooney, The Riddler and Penguin reveal plans of their own. Bruce meets Ra's Al Ghul and completes his last task in order to fulfill his destiny, but realizes he can't let go of his past. Meanwhile, Gordon tries to win back Lee, and past alliances within Gotham City are broken, while new alliances are formed.
Heroes Rise: Heavydirtysoul
episode S3.E22 june 2017With the deadly virus spreading throughout the city, the search for the antidote continues, as Fish Mooney, The Riddler and Penguin reveal plans of their own. Bruce meets Ra's Al Ghul and completes his last task in order to fulfill his destiny, but realizes he can't let go of his past. Meanwhile, Gordon tries to win back Lee, and past alliances within Gotham City are broken, while new alliances are formed.
A Dark Knight: The Blade's Path
episode S4.E5 october 2017Nygma uses Butch to regain power and identity; Sofia Falcone appeals to Penguin's vulnerable side; Bruce makes bold moves with the dagger in his possession.
A Dark Knight: Hog Day Afternoon
episode S4.E6 october 2017Gordon and Bullock pursue a serial killer who's assassinating cops and dressing them in pig heads.
A Dark Knight: A Day in the Narrows
episode S4.E7 november 2017With Professor Pyg striking fear throughout Gotham, Gordon and Bullock head into the Narrows to look for clues. Bruce Wayne meets a former friend, who convinces him to come along for a night with some old classmates.
A Dark Knight: Stop Hitting Yourself
episode S4.E8 november 2017Grundy and Nygma become main attractions at Cherry's Place in The Narrows. Penguin wants revenge when he hears Nygma is mocking him on stage and enlists The Sirens for help. Meanwhile, Gordon is offered the position of GCPD Captain.
A Dark Knight: Let Them Eat Pie
episode S4.E9 november 2017Professor Pyg continues to torment Gotham city, involving Jim Gordon whenever possible. Sofia and Penguin get ready for a fundraiser for the orphanage, and things don't go as planned when Professor Pyg shows up as the chef.
A Dark Knight: Things That Go Boom
episode S4.E10 november 2017Gordon tries to broker a deal with Penguin that involves Sofia. As Lee Thompkins gains more control over the Narrows.
A Dark Knight: Queen Takes Knight
episode S4.E11 december 2017Carmine Falcone comes to town, making things complicated for Gordon, Sofia and Penguin. Alfred tries to get through to Bruce once and for all, Nygma struggles to gain control over the Riddler persona, and Tabitha attempts to make Grundy remember his past. Meanwhile, a familiar smile resurfaces in Gotham.
A Dark Knight: Pieces of a Broken Mirror
episode S4.E12 march 2018Gordon investigates when a bomber is hired for an assassination. Lee tries to rebuild the Narrows with Nygma's help. Alfred gets used to life away from Bruce.
A Dark Knight: A Beautiful Darkness
episode S4.E13 march 2018Ivy tracks a secret project on which Wayne Enterprises is working and begins to target anyone that can give her information. Meanwhile, Jerome becomes obsessed with Penguin in Arkham.
A Dark Knight: Reunion
episode S4.E14 march 2018Ivy picks her next target, leading Gordon and Lucius back to an old friend, as Selina tries to take matters into her own hands. Sofia wants full control of Gotham and turns to Lee about the state of the Narrows. Meanwhile, Bruce tries to make amends with Alfred, and Nygma visits Arkham.
A Dark Knight: The Sinking Ship the Grand Applause
episode S4.E15 march 2018Bullock and Gordon try to track down someone who is key in Sofia's control over Gotham. Meanwhile, Penguin, Lee and Nygma enlist an unlikely ally as they seek revenge, and Selina asks Bruce for a favor to help rid her of her guilt over Ivy.
A Dark Knight: One of My Three Soups
episode S4.E16 march 2018Arkham's "finest" give Gordon and Bullock a run for their money, as they hatch a plan to escape the asylum. Meanwhile, Bruce devises his own strategy to thwart their plans. Also, Barbara gets an offer she can't refuse.
A Dark Knight: Mandatory Brunch Meeting
episode S4.E17 april 2018Gordon and Bullock try to stay one step ahead as Jerome zeros in on his next target. Meanwhile, Nygma hosts a riddle game show in the Narrows and faces his toughest challenger in Lee Thompkins, and Penguin goes to see Butch with a proposal.
A Dark Knight: That's Entertainment
episode S4.E18 april 2018The Arkham inmates are still running freely in Gotham and they're only getting more difficult to catch. Gordon develops a plan, but reluctantly has to turn to Bruce for help. Meanwhile, Barbara finds out just how far her new friends are willing to go for her.
A Dark Knight: To Our Deaths and Beyond
episode S4.E19 april 2018Gordon and Bullock try to figure out who the clever thief is behind the robberies of various bank branches in Gotham. Meanwhile, Barbara is put in danger, forcing Tabitha to recruit help.
A Dark Knight: That Old Corpse
episode S4.E20 may 2018Chaos erupts at the GCPD, sending Gordon on a wild goose chase for the culprit behind the mass takeover. Meanwhile, a friend of Bruce's becomes paranoid, resulting in rash and destructive behavior.
A Dark Knight: One Bad Day
episode S4.E21 may 2018As Gotham falls into complete anarchy, a team of unlikely heroes step up to save it. Bullock takes the lead at the GCPD and Bruce's psychological limits are tested as those close to him are put in danger.
A Dark Knight: No Man's Land
episode S4.E22 may 2018Jeremiah warns a skeptical Gordon of more destruction coming Gotham's way, and Gordon is forced to make a potentially devastating decision. Then, Bruce is forced to come to terms with the future.
- Pilot
- Selina Kyle
- Arkham
- Penguin's Umbrella
- Harvey Dent
- Lovecraft
- Rogues' Gallery
- What the Little Bird Told Him
- Welcome Back, Jim Gordon
- The Blind Fortune Teller
- Red Hood
- Under the Knife
- The Anvil or the Hammer
- All Happy Families Are Alike
- Rise of the Villains: Damned If You Do...
- Rise of the Villains: Strike Force
- Rise of the Villains: Scarification
- Rise of the Villains: By Fire
- Rise of the Villains: Mommy's Little Monster
- Rise of the Villains: Tonight's the Night
- Rise of the Villains: A Bitter Pill to Swallow
- Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham
- Rise of the Villains: Worse Than a Crime
- Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze
- Wrath of the Villains: A Dead Man Feels No Cold
- Wrath of the Villains: This Ball of Mud and Meanness
- Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn
- Wrath of the Villains: Prisoners
- Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods
- Wrath of the Villains: Pinewood
- Wrath of the Villains: Azrael
- Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed
- Wrath of the Villains: A Legion of Horribles
- Wrath of the Villains: Transference
- Mad City: Better to Reign in Hell
- Mad City: Burn the Witch
- Mad City: Look Into My Eyes
- Mad City: New Day Rising
- Mad City: Anything for You
- Mad City: Follow the White Rabbit
- Mad City: Red Queen
- Mad City: Blood Rush
- Mad City: The Executioner
- Mad City: Time Bomb
- Mad City: Beware the Green-Eyed Monster
- Mad City: Ghosts
- Mad City: Smile Like You Mean It
- Mad City: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies
- Heroes Rise: How the Riddler Got His Name
- Heroes Rise: These Delicate and Dark Obsessions
- Heroes Rise: The Primal Riddle
- Heroes Rise: Light the Wick
- Heroes Rise: All Will Be Judged
- Heroes Rise: Pretty Hate Machine
- Heroes Rise: Destiny Calling
- Heroes Rise: Heavydirtysoul
- A Dark Knight: The Blade's Path
- A Dark Knight: Hog Day Afternoon
- A Dark Knight: A Day in the Narrows
- A Dark Knight: Stop Hitting Yourself
- A Dark Knight: Let Them Eat Pie
- A Dark Knight: Things That Go Boom
- A Dark Knight: Queen Takes Knight
- A Dark Knight: Pieces of a Broken Mirror
- A Dark Knight: A Beautiful Darkness
- A Dark Knight: Reunion
- A Dark Knight: The Sinking Ship the Grand Applause
- A Dark Knight: One of My Three Soups
- A Dark Knight: Mandatory Brunch Meeting
- A Dark Knight: That's Entertainment
- A Dark Knight: To Our Deaths and Beyond
- A Dark Knight: That Old Corpse
- A Dark Knight: One Bad Day
- A Dark Knight: No Man's Land
Best moments10
- Nygma uses Butch to regain power and identity; Sofia Falcone appeals to Penguin's vulnerable side; Bruce makes bold moves with the dagger in his possession.
- Azrael is loose in Gotham city which sparks Penguin's need for revenge. Meanwhile, Bruce enlists Selina's help in tracking down Professor Strange as he evades arrest for his experiments.
- Crime in Gotham is at an all-time high, as Penguin struggles to uphold his promises to the city. Meanwhile, Butch goes down a dark path with the infamous Red Hood Gang and Bruce begins to investigate Ivy's whereabouts.
- 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.
- A threat to Leslie and Mario is exposed on the eve of their rehearsal dinner and Falcone comes to Jim for help. Meanwhile, Nygma plans his revenge and Bruce learns more about the Court of Owls.
- Gordon and Bullock pursue a serial killer who's assassinating cops and dressing them in pig heads.
- After Bridgit Pike is kidnapped by 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.
- Grundy and Nygma become main attractions at Cherry's Place in The Narrows. Penguin wants revenge when he hears Nygma is mocking him on stage and enlists The Sirens for help. Meanwhile, Gordon is offered the position of GCPD Captain.
- When the key witness in a homicide ends up dead while being held for questioning by the police, Gordon suspects an inside job and looks to an old friend for information.
- An unknown person in Arkham Asylum is experimenting on the inmates, while Oswald unexpectedly finds himself in jail.
- A Dark Knight: The Blade's Path
- Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed
- Mad City: Anything for You
- Rise of the Villains: Scarification
- Mad City: Time Bomb
- A Dark Knight: Hog Day Afternoon
- Rise of the Villains: By Fire
- A Dark Knight: Stop Hitting Yourself
- Welcome Back, Jim Gordon
- Rogues' Gallery