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.
