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**Joker wonders whether one of the interviewed Gothamites compared him to Creator/DavidSpade or Creator/DavidTennant. Eventually he decided that it was probably Creator/DavidBoreanaz
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* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: Granted, the Joker has been called a psychopathic narcissist in the past, but his attentiveness towards his new family momentarily takes a hit due him achieving unexpected success as a mayoral candidate. However, he chooses the abandon his campaign when Two-Face holds Benicio hostage and apologizes to his step-son for letting the campaign get to his head.

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* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: Granted, the Joker has been called a psychopathic narcissist in the past, but his attentiveness towards his new family momentarily takes a hit due to him achieving unexpected success as a mayoral candidate. However, he chooses the to abandon his campaign when Two-Face holds Benicio hostage and apologizes to his step-son for letting the campaign get to his head.



* DidntSeeThatComing: At the end of the episode, Harley and Ivy return to Gotham after their trip to Louisiana only to find out that, while they were gone, Joker was now Mayor of Gotham.

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* DidntSeeThatComing: At the end of the episode, Harley and Ivy return to Gotham after their trip to Louisiana only to find out that, while they were gone, Joker was now elected Mayor of Gotham.Gotham, officially and legally.
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* BigEater: Even though she insults the tray of arroz con pollo he brought for her, Bethanie still polishes the whole thing off during their short conversation. Joker is aghast afterwards, moreso that there were bones in the dish she didn't pick out ''that aren't there anymore''.

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* BigEater: Even though she insults the tray of arroz con pollo he the Joker brought for her, Bethanie Debbie still polishes the whole thing off eats it during their short conversation. Joker He is aghast afterwards, afterwards to find that she polished the whole thing off, moreso that there were bones in the dish she didn't pick out ''that aren't there anymore''.
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* BigEater: Even though she insults the tray of arroz con pollo he brought for her, Bethanie still polishes the whole thing off during their short conversation. Joker is aghast afterwards, moreso that there were bones in the dish she didn't pick out ''that aren't there anymore''.
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* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: Granted, the Joker has been called a psychopathic narcissist in the past, but his attentiveness towards his new family momentarily takes a hit due him achieving unexpected success as a mayoral candidate. However, he chooses the abandon his campaign when Two-Face holds Benicio hostage.

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* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: Granted, the Joker has been called a psychopathic narcissist in the past, but his attentiveness towards his new family momentarily takes a hit due him achieving unexpected success as a mayoral candidate. However, he chooses the abandon his campaign when Two-Face holds Benicio hostage.hostage and apologizes to his step-son for letting the campaign get to his head.
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* DisqualificationInducedVictory: Almost. Jim Gordon declares an early victory because his wildly more popular opponent died in the hospital in the middle of the debate. Then Joker shows up and ruins it by running himself.

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* DisqualificationInducedVictory: Almost. Jim Gordon declares an early victory because his wildly more popular opponent died in the hospital in the middle of the debate. Then Joker shows up and ruins it by running himself. Then Gordon drops out of the race by the end [[HeelRealization after realizing what he had allowed Two-Face to get away]] with just to win, leaving Joker the winner.
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* TyrantTakesTheHelm: ''The Joker'' becomes the mayor of Gotham in the end. Granted, he's motivated by giving his family the support they need ([[KickTheSonOfABitch and to spite Debbie]]), but he's still a lunatic with a body count.

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* TyrantTakesTheHelm: ''The Joker'' becomes the mayor of Gotham in the end. Granted, he's motivated by giving his family the support they need ([[KickTheSonOfABitch and to spite Debbie]]), but he's still a lunatic with a body count. Hell, the first decision he makes after Gordon forfeits but before he's even sworn into office is to dismantle Gotham's entire police department.
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* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: Granted, the Joker has been called a psychopathic narcissist in the past, but his attentiveness towards his new family momentarily takes a hit due him achieving unexpected success as a mayoral candidate. However, he chooses the abandon a rally he's hosting when Gordon tells him that he and Two-Face kidnapped Benicio.

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* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: Granted, the Joker has been called a psychopathic narcissist in the past, but his attentiveness towards his new family momentarily takes a hit due him achieving unexpected success as a mayoral candidate. However, he chooses the abandon a rally he's hosting his campaign when Gordon tells him that he and Two-Face kidnapped Benicio. holds Benicio hostage.

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* ADayInTheLimelight: It's here we get a full episode demonstrating the domestic life Joker now lives with his memories back. Harley and Ivy don't even show up until the very end fo the episode.

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* AcquiredSituationalNarcissism: Granted, the Joker has been called a psychopathic narcissist in the past, but his attentiveness towards his new family momentarily takes a hit due him achieving unexpected success as a mayoral candidate. However, he chooses the abandon a rally he's hosting when Gordon tells him that he and Two-Face kidnapped Benicio.
* ADayInTheLimelight: It's here we get a full episode demonstrating the domestic life Joker now lives with his memories back. Harley and Ivy don't even show up until the very end fo of the episode.
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* TyrantTakesTheHelm: ''The Joker'' becomes the mayor of Gotham in the end. Granted, he's motivated by giving his family the support they need ([[KickTheSonOfABitch and to spite Debbie]]), but he's still a lunatic with a body count.

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* EvenEvilHasStandards: The Joker may be LaughingMad, but even he finds Debbie's causal racism annoying.

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* EvenEvilHasStandards: EvenEvilHasStandards:
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The Joker may be LaughingMad, but even he finds Debbie's causal racism annoying.


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** Joker was also genuinely disgusted by Two-Face's willingness to murder children.
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** Even Two-Face finds Gordon's trust in him ridiculous.

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** Even Two-Face finds Gordon's trust in him [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder him]] ridiculous.
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* HeelRealization: It's when Two-Face admits to poisoning the former mayor and kidnapping Joker's step-son does he realize that he isn't the good guy this time.

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* HeelRealization: It's when Two-Face admits to poisoning the former mayor and kidnapping Joker's step-son does he Gordon realize that he isn't the good guy this time.
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* DidntSeeThatComing: At the end of the episode, Harley and Ivy return to Gotham after their trip to Louisiana only to find out that, while they were gone, Joker was now Mayor of Gotham.
-->'''Ivy:''' [''incredulous''] We were gone for ''four days''!
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** Another from ''The Dark Knight'', Jim is being held at gunpoint by Two-Face, while the life a young boy is on the line.
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* BullyingADragon: Debbie must have a death wish to exercise her ObnoxiousEntitledHousewife schtick to antagonize '''The Joker.''' She should count herself lucky that he doesn't just kill her, the Joker having done so to other people for less.
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--> '''Joker''': It's arroz con pollo from mi casa to su casa.\\
'''Debbie''': Mmm-hmm. And is that an ethnic dish, or...\\
'''Joker''': It sure is "ethnic." Speaking of racist...

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--> '''Joker''': -->'''Joker:''' It's arroz con pollo from mi casa to su casa.\\
'''Debbie''': '''Debbie:''' Mmm-hmm. And is that an ethnic dish, or...\\
'''Joker''': '''Joker:''' It sure is "ethnic." Speaking of racist...



--> '''Joker''': I'm your nightmare now, bitch. ''[=[=][[EvilPlan Cackles Maniacally]][=]=]''

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--> '''Joker''': '''Joker:''' I'm your nightmare now, bitch. ''[=[=][[EvilPlan Cackles Maniacally]][=]=]''



---> '''Jim Gordon''': I trusted you.\\
'''Two-Face''': Why? Why do you keep trusting me? My name is ''Two-Face''. I almost feel like you're trolling me. Being Two-Faced is what I do. It's pretty straightforward. I kidnap kids. [[TheReveal I poison mayors.]]

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---> '''Jim Gordon''': Gordon:''' I trusted you.\\
'''Two-Face''': '''Two-Face:''' Why? Why do you keep trusting me? My name is ''Two-Face''. I almost feel like you're trolling me. Being Two-Faced is what I do. It's pretty straightforward. I kidnap kids. [[TheReveal I poison mayors.]]
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* HeelRealization: It's when Two-Face admits to poisoning the former mayor and kidnapping Joker's step-son does he realize that he isn't the good guy this time.
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** During a bank-robbery/campaign interview, one of Joekr's minions shoots another like in the opening of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', only for Joker to tell him that they aren't doing the "''Film/ReservoirDogs'' thing."

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** During a bank-robbery/campaign interview, one of Joekr's Joker's minions shoots another like in the opening of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', only for Joker to tell him that they aren't doing the "''Film/ReservoirDogs'' thing."

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We follow the life of Joker -- semi-retired supervillain and family man -- who decides to run for Mayor. This is complicated by Jim Gordon and his partner Two-Face.



* ADayInTheLimelight: It's here we get a full episode demonstrating the domestic life Joker now lives with his memories back.

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* ADayInTheLimelight: It's here we get a full episode demonstrating the domestic life Joker now lives with his memories back. Harley and Ivy don't even show up until the very end fo the episode.



** During a bank-robbery/capaign interview, one of Joekr's minions shoots another like in the opening of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', only for Joker to tell him that they aren't doing the "''Film/ReservoirDogs'' thing."

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** During a bank-robbery/capaign bank-robbery/campaign interview, one of Joekr's minions shoots another like in the opening of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', only for Joker to tell him that they aren't doing the "''Film/ReservoirDogs'' thing."
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* KickTheSonOfABitch: While he's definitely motivated to help his family, it's clear that Joker runs for mayor to get back at Debbie for all of her nonsense. Granted, this kind of vengeance is far less AxCrazy than his usual schtick, but she still has it coming.
--> '''Joker''': I'm your nightmare now, bitch. ''[=[=][[EvilPlan Cackles Maniacally]][=]=]''

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* EveryoneHasStandards: As corrupt as Gordon can be, he draws the line when Two-Face kidnaps and threatens to kill Joker's step-kid.

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* EveryoneHasStandards: As corrupt as Gordon can be, he draws the line when Two-Face kidnaps and threatens to kill Joker's step-kid. \n He's also clearly disgusted when he finds out that he only won (the first time around) because Two-Face poisoned the former mayor.



* TooDumbToLive: Debbie seems to [[KickTheDog get a kick out of using her power and influence to keep Bethany and her kids beneath her in any way she can]], keeping them out of the same Dual-Immersion Program she is putting her own kids through. Keep in mind that she ''knows'' that Bethany is dating Gotham's #1 psychopath and will even rub her victories directly to his face.

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* TooDumbToLive: TooDumbToLive:
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Debbie seems to [[KickTheDog get a kick out of using her power and influence to keep Bethany and her kids beneath her in any way she can]], keeping them out of the same Dual-Immersion Program she is putting her own kids through. Keep in mind that she ''knows'' that Bethany is dating Gotham's #1 psychopath and will even rub her victories directly to his face. face.
** Even Two-Face finds Gordon's trust in him ridiculous.
---> '''Jim Gordon''': I trusted you.\\
'''Two-Face''': Why? Why do you keep trusting me? My name is ''Two-Face''. I almost feel like you're trolling me. Being Two-Faced is what I do. It's pretty straightforward. I kidnap kids. [[TheReveal I poison mayors.]]
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* EveryoneHasStandards: As corrupt as Gordon can be, he draws the line when Two-Face kidnaps and threatens to kill Joker's step-kid.
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* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: The Joker still loves his family.

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* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: The Joker still loves his family. He even stops his winning campaign to rush over and save Benicio when Two-Face kidnaps him.

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* FreudianTrio: Jim, Barbara and Two-Face end up becoming this. While [[TheKirk Jim Gordon]] runs for mayor, [[TheMcCoy Two-Face]] tries making him into a SleazyPolitician who runs entirely on superficiality, while [[TheSpock Barbara]] tries encouraging him to run on policies that he genuinely believes in. This [[AdaptationalWimp this version of Jim is a loser]], he almost always defaults to Two-Face's advice.

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* FreudianTrio: Jim, Barbara and Two-Face end up becoming this. While [[TheKirk Jim Gordon]] runs for mayor, [[TheMcCoy Two-Face]] tries making him into a SleazyPolitician who runs entirely on superficiality, while [[TheSpock Barbara]] tries encouraging him to run on policies that he genuinely believes in. This Since [[AdaptationalWimp this version of Jim is a loser]], he almost always defaults to Two-Face's advice.advice.
* KarmaHoudini: In spite of literally ''everything'' the Joker has ever done, he instantly becomes the more popular candidate. Both because the policies he gives are popular and because he looks way better compared to Jim Gordon.


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** During a bank-robbery/capaign interview, one of Joekr's minions shoots another like in the opening of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', only for Joker to tell him that they aren't doing the "''Film/ReservoirDogs'' thing."
** Joker's campaign parade is very similar to the one in ''Film/Batman1989''. In this case, they throw ''actual'' money into the audience instead of the fake kind with his face on it.

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* EvenEvilHasStandards: The Joker may be a LaughingMad, but even he finds Debbie's causal racism annoying.

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* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: The Joker still loves his family.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: The Joker may be a LaughingMad, but even he finds Debbie's causal racism annoying.



*MythologyGag:
**Aside from the title, this episode also references ''ComicBook/TheKillingJoke'' near the end, only with Joker (in the role of Batman) trying to stop Gordon from killing Two-Face (in the role of Joker).
**The opening theme song [[https://mashable.com/article/harley-quinn-joker-bottle-episode uses several quotes from other Jokers]].



*SitcomArchNemesis: Debbie plays this role.



* TooDumbToLive: Debbie seems to [[KickTheDog get a kick out of using her power and influence to keep Bethany and her kids beneath her in any way she can]], keeping them out of the same Dual-Emersion Program she is putting her own kids through. Keep in mind that she ''knows'' that Bethany is dating Gotham's #1 psychopath and will even rub her victories directly to his face.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Debbie tells Joker that the only person who has the authority to expand the Dual-Emersion Program is the Mayor of Gotham City. Since he had just died and it's still Election Season, it's here Joker gets the idea to run for Mayor.

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* TooDumbToLive: Debbie seems to [[KickTheDog get a kick out of using her power and influence to keep Bethany and her kids beneath her in any way she can]], keeping them out of the same Dual-Emersion Dual-Immersion Program she is putting her own kids through. Keep in mind that she ''knows'' that Bethany is dating Gotham's #1 psychopath and will even rub her victories directly to his face.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Debbie tells Joker that the only person who has the authority to expand the Dual-Emersion Dual-Immersion Program is the Mayor of Gotham City. Since he had just died and it's still Election Season, it's here Joker gets the idea to run for Mayor.

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* DisqualificationInducedVictory: Almost. Jim Gordon declares an early victory because his wildly more popular opponent died in the hospital in the middle of the debate. Then Joker shows up and ruins it by running himself.



* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Debbie is an ObnoxiousEntitledHousewife with a stranglehold on the PTA at Sofia and Benicio's school who uses her power and influence to bully the Joker and his family, with all of the clues pointing to her doing it because they're Hispanic. It's also implied that she's a BadBoss to her maids

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* FreudianTrio: Jim, Barbara and Two-Face end up becoming this. While [[TheKirk Jim Gordon]] runs for mayor, [[TheMcCoy Two-Face]] tries making him into a SleazyPolitician who runs entirely on superficiality, while [[TheSpock Barbara]] tries encouraging him to run on policies that he genuinely believes in. This [[AdaptationalWimp this version of Jim is a loser]], he almost always defaults to Two-Face's advice.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Debbie is an ObnoxiousEntitledHousewife with a stranglehold on the PTA at Sofia and Benicio's school who uses her power and influence to bully the Joker and his family, with all of the clues pointing to her doing it because they're Hispanic. It's also implied that she's a BadBoss to her maidsmaids.
* TakeThat: Joker admits that out of all the things he's tried, meditation was one of the most effective things he's tried "before the app started charging."

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* TooDumbToLive: Debbie seems to [[KickTheDog get a kick out of using her power and influence to keep Bethany and her kids beneath her in any way she can]], keeping them out of the same Dual-Emmersion Program she is putting her own kids through. Keep in mind that she ''knows'' that Bethany is dating Gotham's #1 psychopath and will even rub her victories directly to his face.

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* TooDumbToLive: Debbie seems to [[KickTheDog get a kick out of using her power and influence to keep Bethany and her kids beneath her in any way she can]], keeping them out of the same Dual-Emmersion Dual-Emersion Program she is putting her own kids through. Keep in mind that she ''knows'' that Bethany is dating Gotham's #1 psychopath and will even rub her victories directly to his face.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Debbie tells Joker that the only person who has the authority to expand the Dual-Emersion Program is the Mayor of Gotham City. Since he had just died and it's still Election Season, it's here Joker gets the idea to run for Mayor.
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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Debbie is an ObnoxiousHousewife with a stranglehold on the PTA at Sofia and Benicio's school who uses her power and influence to bully the Joker and his family, with all of the clues pointing to her doing it because they're Hispanic. It's also implied that she's a BadBoss to her maids

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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Debbie is an ObnoxiousHousewife ObnoxiousEntitledHousewife with a stranglehold on the PTA at Sofia and Benicio's school who uses her power and influence to bully the Joker and his family, with all of the clues pointing to her doing it because they're Hispanic. It's also implied that she's a BadBoss to her maids
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* ADayInTheLimelight: It's here we get a full episode demonstrating the domestic life Joker now lives with his memories back.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: The Joker may be a LaughingMad, but even he finds Debbie's causal racism annoying.
--> '''Joker''': It's arroz con pollo from mi casa to su casa.\\
'''Debbie''': Mmm-hmm. And is that an ethnic dish, or...\\
'''Joker''': It sure is "ethnic." Speaking of racist...
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Debbie is an ObnoxiousHousewife with a stranglehold on the PTA at Sofia and Benicio's school who uses her power and influence to bully the Joker and his family, with all of the clues pointing to her doing it because they're Hispanic. It's also implied that she's a BadBoss to her maids
* TooDumbToLive: Debbie seems to [[KickTheDog get a kick out of using her power and influence to keep Bethany and her kids beneath her in any way she can]], keeping them out of the same Dual-Emmersion Program she is putting her own kids through. Keep in mind that she ''knows'' that Bethany is dating Gotham's #1 psychopath and will even rub her victories directly to his face.
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