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Season 1 (Batwoman)

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Series overview
Season 1 • 2 • 3
"Beth has gone down, down, down the rabbit hole, and she's never coming back. Much like Gotham's beloved Bat."
—Beth Kane[src]

The first season of Batwoman premiered on October 6, 2019 on The CW. The season was originally to consist of 22 episodes. However, the number of episodes was shortened to 20 due to production shutting down indefinitely on March 13, 2020 as a preventive measure for the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Episodes

# Episode name Directed by Story by Teleplay by Original airdate
1 "Pilot" Marcos Siega Caroline Dries October 6, 2019
Kate Kane never planned to be Gotham's new vigilante. Gotham is a city in despair, the Gotham City Police Department have been overrun and outgunned by criminal gangs. Enter Jacob Kane and his military-grade Crows Private Security, which now protects the city with omnipresent firepower and militia. Years before, Jacob's first wife and daughter were killed in the crossfire of Gotham crime. He sent his only surviving daughter, Kate Kane, away from Gotham for her safety. After a dishonorable discharge from military school and years of brutal survival training, Kate returns home when the Alice in Wonderland gang targets her father and his security firm by kidnapping his best Crow officer - and Kate's ex-girlfriend - Sophie Moore. Although remarried to wealthy socialite Catherine Hamilton-Kane, who bankrolls the Crows, Jacob is still struggling with the family he lost, while keeping Kate—the daughter he still has—at a distance. But Kate is a woman who's done asking for permission. To help her family and her city, she'll have to become the one thing her father loathes—a vigilante. With the help of her compassionate stepsister, Mary, and the crafty Luke Fox, the son of Wayne Enterprises' tech guru Lucius Fox, Kate Kane continues the legacy of her missing cousin, Bruce Wayne, as Batwoman. Still holding a flame for Sophie, Kate uses everything in her power to combat the dark machinations of the psychotic Alice, who's always somewhere slipping between sane and insane. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate soars through the shadowed streets of Gotham as Batwoman.
2 "The Rabbit Hole" Marcos Siega Caroline Dries October 13, 2019
Back in Gotham, battling Alice and the Wonderland Gang from the shadows, Kate Kane continues to be haunted by the events surrounding her sister's death 15 years earlier. While the city holds on to hope that Batman has returned, Jacob Kane and the Crows up the stakes trying to take down the villainous crew. Kate continues to look to Bruce Wayne’s legacy for guidance as Luke Fox inadvertently gets pulled into Batwoman’s vigilante heroics. Sophie and Kate are forced to team up, while Mary finds herself in Alice’s crosshairs.
3 "Down Down Down" Dermott Downs Holly Henderson & Don Whitehead October 20, 2019
As the city waits impatiently for another visit from who they think is Batman, Alice continues to taunt Kate with a secret but also sets her sights on Jacob and Catherine. Kate is visited by Tommy Elliot, a childhood friend of her cousin who has finally realized his lifelong dream of being wealthier than Bruce Wayne and throws a party so all of Gotham can celebrate his success. Mary gets an unexpected new bestie when Sophie is assigned to protect her. Luke and Kate work together to uncover who may have taken a valuable weapon from Batman's arsenal. And as Batwoman faces a new enemy, Kate realizes she must either walk away from her new role or fully embrace the mantle as Gotham's new hope.
4 "Who Are You?" Holly Dale Nancy Kiu & Denise Harkavy October 27, 2019
A new villain with an eye for all things that sparkle drops in on the city. Kate attempts to find a balance between her personal life and her new role as Gotham's guardian. Catherine has an uncomfortable encounter with Alice who always seems to be one step ahead of the Kane family. Batwoman pays fangirl Mary a visit to ask for a favor. Meanwhile, Jacob and Sophie try to piece together who was after their prisoner. Luke continues to finetune Batwoman's arsenal of weapons as the pair track their unwelcome visitor and discover she has more sinister plans than snatching shiny objects.
5 "Mine Is a Long And a Sad Tale" Carl Seaton Jerry Shandy & Ebony Gilbert November 3, 2019
Alice takes Kate down the sad, winding road of her life in the days after the accident as Jacob and Sophie attempt to track them. Mary has an argument with Catherine which sends her looking for Kate at Wayne Tower, but instead she becomes an unwelcome company for Luke.
6 "I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury" Scott Peters James Stoteraux & Chad Fiveash November 10, 2019
A disturbing death has Gotham reeling and the city reaches out for their new vigilante hero. Luke confides in Kate, while Sophie asks Jacob for a special assignment. Alice continues her nefarious plot against the Kanes, with Catherine being a conduit to part of her plan. Batwoman pays another visit to Mary.
7 "Tell Me the Truth" Michael Allowitz Caroline Dries & Natalie Abrams November 17, 2019
Kate and Sophie must reconcile with their past as Kate questions just how much she can trust her former lover. Kate and Luke have an encounter with an old friend. Mary grapples with the fate of the Kane family as Catherine seeks Jacob's help. Alice and a new cohort are in on yet another nefarious plan, but her motives are more than they seem.
8 "A Mad Tea-Party" Holly Dale Nancy Kiu December 1, 2019
Kate and Alice continue their sister/nemesis dance, while Alice and Mouse construct their most evil plan yet. Mary invites Kate to a special event honoring Catherine and Jacob makes a decision that leaves Kate perplexed.
9 "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two" Laura Belsey Don Whitehead & Holly Henderson December 9, 2019
The group uses Ray's invention to track new recruits to help save the universe. The Monitor sends Iris, Clark and Lois in search of a mysterious Kryptonian, while Kate and Kara head out to find Bruce Wayne. In addition, Mia challenges Sara, Rory discovers a hidden talent, and Lex Luthor returns.
10 "How Queer Everything Is Today!" Jeff Hunt Caroline Dries January 19, 2020
While Gotham busies itself reacting to Batwoman's awkward encounter, Alice celebrates her ultimate act of vengeance with Mouse. A devastated Mary focuses on Jacob Kane's trial, while Sophie seeks advice about her love life from someone unexpected. As they tackle the newest threat to Gotham, Luke prioritizes protecting Batwoman's secret, and Kate must decide what she is willing to do to honor Batwoman's identity...and her own.
11 "An Un-Birthday Present" Mairzee Almas Chad Fiveash & James Stoteraux January 26, 2020
On the Kane sisters' birthday, Kate Kane and Alice contend with demons from the past, and an unexpected guest makes a surprise appearance in Gotham.
12 "Take Your Choice" Tara Miele Ebony Gilbert February 16, 2020
As Kate is pulled between two sisters, Luke and Mary are tasked with finding the cause behind Beth's debilitating headaches. A visitor delivers some good news to Jacob, while Sophie takes her new role to the extreme and Alice makes a devastating discovery.
13 "Drink Me" Dermott Downs Jerry Shandy February 23, 2020
A new villain sinks her teeth into Gotham and The Hold Up opens in grand fashion. Sophie reluctantly requests that Kate keep her distance knowing their interactions could compromise her career.
14 "Grinning From Ear to Ear" Michael Blundell Denise Harkavy March 8, 2020
Batwoman and Luke are on the trail of a villain targeting social media mavens. Sophie gets an unexpected visit from her mother, and Mary offers her expertise to assist Kate. Jacob Kane is approached to make good on a favor, while Alice focuses on her plans for retribution.
15 "Off With Her Head" Holly Dale Natalie Abrams March 15, 2020
More of Alice's dark past is uncovered when Cartwright shares a twisted story with Kate while Jacob goes searching for his wayward daughter. Mary and Luke follow a lead on Beth's killer.
16 "Through the Looking-Glass" Sudz Sutherland Nancy Kiu March 22, 2020
Kate begins to question her instincts and Luke gets upsetting news. Alice seeks her sister’s help with a special task.
17 "A Narrow Escape" Paul Wesley Daphne Miles April 26, 2020
Batwoman encounters a new challenge when an old villain resurfaces, testing the heroics of Gotham's most stand-up citizens. Alice's limits are tested.
18 "If You Believe In Me, I'll Believe In You" James Bamford James Stoteraux & Chad Fiveash May 3, 2020
Batwoman enlists Luke and Julia for an undercover mission to recover one of the most important items from her cousin’s arsenal. While Alice continues developing her devious plans within Arkham’s walls, she gets an unexpected visit from Jacob Kane who needs her help. Meanwhile, Mary tries to prove herself to Kate. As Sophie gets closer to a co-worker, Kate reunites with an old flame.
19 "A Secret Kept From All the Rest" Greg Beeman Jerry Shandy & Kelly Larson May 10, 2020
When members of Gotham's intelligentsia begin disappearing, Commander Kane, Sophie and the Crows go searching for the newest homicidal threat to the city. In the meantime, Kate is consumed with someone's betrayal and starts questioning the loyalty of everyone around her just when she needs them most. So when Luke and Julia go missing, Batwoman must rely on Mary and a former foe to deploy her rescue mission. Meanwhile, Alice enlists Tommy Elliot to help acquire an elusive item that her sister also seeks.
20 "O, Mouse!" Amanda Tapping Holly Henderson & Don Whitehead May 17, 2020
When one of Gotham’s former heroes returns to his old stomping grounds to settle a score, both Batwoman and Commander Kane find themselves on the defensive. Meanwhile, Alice has uncovered what could finally take down Batwoman, but she is losing hold on her henchman Mouse and Hush, sending her spiraling into her most wicked self. Luke immediately focuses on finding a way to protect Batwoman from Alice, and Mary has a chance to be the sister Kate has needed all along. New information surfaces, forcing Julia to warn Sophie about the person pulling the strings. And in a final standoff, when Commander Kane refuses to retreat from his war on Batwoman, Kate may find herself more than heartbroken by her father’s choices.

Production

  • Initially, David Nutter had been chosen to serve as director and executive producer on the pilot in January 2019, but by mid-February of that same year, he left the project due to personal reasons.
    • Nutter remained an executive producer on the episode, with Marcos Siega replacing him as director and also serving as an executive producer.
  • On March 13, 2020, production was shut down indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.[2]
    • On March 24, 2020, it was revealed in a press release from the CW that new episodes for Batwoman have been pulled for all of April until further notice. As a result, episode 17 didn't air on its designated March 29, 2020, date.[3]
      • The show had to drop one day of filming because of COVID 19 shutdown.[4]
  • On March 30, 2020, it was revealed in another press release that Batwoman would return with new episodes on April 26, 2020, alongside Season 5 of Supergirl.[5]
  • On May 19, 2020, Ruby Rose announced she would not be returning for Season 2 of Batwoman, and the lead role of Kate would need to be recast.[6]

Trivia

  • Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, Elizabeth Anweis, Dougray Scott and LaMonica Garrett are only credited for their respective episode appearances.
  • Every episode of Season 1 (excluding Pilot and Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two) has been named after a quote from Alice in Wonderland.
  • This is the only season to feature Kate Kane as the main protagonist.

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References

  1. ↑ TVLine
  2. ↑ https://www.cbr.com/batwoman-young-sheldon-suspend-production-coronavirus/
  3. ↑ https://www.spoilertv.com/2020/03/updated-cw-schedule-including-tonights.html?m=1/ Updated CW schedule as of March 24, 2020 - SpoilerTV
  4. ↑ "How Batwoman and Supergirl Just Barely Finished Their Early Finales" - TVLine
  5. ↑ https://www.spoilertv.com/2020/03/the-cw-announces-spring-2020-return.html/ The CW Announces Spring 2020 Return Dates for Postponed Series - SpoilerTV
  6. ↑ ‘Batwoman’ Star Ruby Rose Exits Series Ahead of Season 2 - Variety
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