Gotham (TV Series)

Rise of the Villains: Scarification (2015)

Ben McKenzie: James Gordon

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Quotes 

• [Jim Gordon and Harvey Bullock have a stakeout as Bullock holds a chili dog up in Gordon's face] 

  Harvey Bullock : It's the onions that bring it together. The sweetness and the acid, am I right?

  James Gordon : I hate stakeouts.

  Harvey Bullock : Mmm, half of good police work is the ability to sit on one's ass when it's called for.

  James Gordon : If that were true, you'd be commissioner.

  Harvey Bullock : [Bullock sarcastically laughs like a pirate]  Har-dee, har har.

• [Dr. Thompkins forces Jim Gordon to agree to do a double date with Edward Nygma and Ms. Kringle] 

  Dr. Leslie Thompkins : I know, I know, but it was the decent thing to do.

  James Gordon : Fondue?

  Dr. Leslie Thompkins : Have you ever tried it? It's delicious.

  James Gordon : It's at your place. We can't leave. We're already home. Trapped.

  Dr. Leslie Thompkins : Don't be mean. We'll make it fun.

  James Gordon : Yes, ma'am.

• [Jim Gordon arrives home late for dinner, when Leslie Thompkins tells him privately how Edward Nygma is holding up in his double date with Miss Kringle] 

  James Gordon : I hope it hasn't been going too bad.

  Dr. Leslie Thompkins : You know, it's the weirdest thing. But Nygma's actually maintaining this strange sort of cool.

  James Gordon : No.

  Dr. Leslie Thompkins : Seriously.

  [the two look over to Nygma entertaining Miss Kringle by hand-feeding her] 

  Dr. Leslie Thompkins : [Lee whispers]  There's a lid for every pot.

• [Theo Galavan talks to Detective Gordon about giving him an endorsement for mayor] 

  Theo Galavan : That night at the gala, I... I keep going through it.

  James Gordon : Me, too.

  Theo Galavan : I've never killed a man before. Fear... blood... I relive that moment over and over. Do those thoughts ever go away?

  James Gordon : No. But over time they lose their power. You did the right thing.

  Theo Galavan : I guess I did. I'm kind of amazed at myself. You, doing the right thing, you do it every day. That's why people speak so highly of you. You're a symbol to the people of this city - Of hope, of honor. That's why I'm here. I would be honored... if you would consider... endorsing me for mayor.

  James Gordon : Ah, endorsement. I'm flattered, but, uh, I'm afraid policemen and politics don't mix.

  Theo Galavan : Maybe not for a cop on the street, but you're the president of the Policeman's Union. Where you lead, officers will follow. That's more power than the kind that comes out of a gun.

• [Edward Nygma makes a toast at Jim Gordon and Leslie Thompkins dinner table] 

  Edward Nygma : Since Detective Gordon is here, I'd like to propose a toast. The less you have, the more they're worth. To friends.

  James Gordon : Hear, hear.

• [Jim Gordon talks to Leslie Thompkins about not wanting to endorse politicians] 

  Dr. Leslie Thompkins : The way people look at you, see you differently, you treat it like it's a burden. It could be a source of pride, or happiness if you let it.

  James Gordon : Thank you, Doctor. Same time next week.

  Dr. Leslie Thompkins : Oh... don't tempt me, I could psychoanalize the heck out of you. But I'm gonna resist the urge.

  James Gordon : [Lee kisses Jim on the lips]  Gee, thanks.

• [Detective Gordon agrees to endorse Theo Galavan's campaign] 

  James Gordon : The bad guys in this town are changing. They're not playing by the old rules. Or any rules. We need every method at our disposal. And I'm not just talking about more guns.

  Theo Galavan : You need to go where you need to go, press who you need to press and have the city back your play.

  James Gordon : Correct. I don't know how bad it's going to get. But if you can give me your word... then we won't have to face it alone... you'll have my endorsement.

  Theo Galavan : I promise you, you'll have everything you need.

  [Galavan shakes Gordon's hand]