The BEST Episodes of Bates Motel

Following the tragic death of her husband, a widow and her teenage son settle into a new town with a dark underbelly and must do whatever it takes to protect their own secrets.

#1 - The Cord

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired Apr 24, 2017

Norman Bates comes home.

8.25

2,205 votes

Directors: Tucker Gates

Writers: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin

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#2 - Marion

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired Mar 27, 2017

A special guest checks into the motel; Dylan grapples with devastating news; Sam and Madeleine's marriage reaches a crossroads.

8.18

2,418 votes

Directors: Phil Abraham

Writers: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin

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#3 - The Truth

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Apr 22, 2013

Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.

8.18

2,209 votes

Directors: Tucker Gates

Writers: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin

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#4 - Inseparable

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired Apr 3, 2017

Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the aid of an old friend; Dylan returns home.

8.17

2,411 votes

Directors: Steph Green

Writers: Freddie Highmore

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#5 - The Immutable Truth

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired May 5, 2014

A tragic event from the past haunts Norman; Norma tries to prevent Norman from making a terrible mistake; Romero and Dylan find a way to end the drug war; Emma makes a decision about her future.

8.11

1,668 votes

Directors: Tucker Gates

Writers: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin

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#6 - Forever

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired May 9, 2016

Norma and Norman attempt to reconnect as they plan for the future; Dylan and Romero decide to take action for Norman's own good!

8.08

2,324 votes

Directors: Tim Southam

Writers: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin

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#7 - The Convergence of the Twain

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired Feb 27, 2017

Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.

8.08

2,685 votes

Directors: Sarah Boyd

Writers: Alyson Evans, Steve Kornacki

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#8 - Norman

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired May 16, 2016

Norman plans a special event for his mother; Romero faces pressure due to his actions; and Dylan considers reaching out to Norman, but wants nothing to do with Norma.

8.06

2,229 votes

Directors: Tucker Gates

Writers: Kerry Ehrin

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#9 - Midnight

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired May 20, 2013

Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance, but gets a ride home from Miss Watson.

8.06

2,082 votes

Directors: Tucker Gates

Writers: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin

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#10 - The Body

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired Apr 10, 2017

Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets help for his brother.

8.05

2,303 votes

Directors: Freddie Highmore

Writers: Erica Lipez

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#11 - Trust Me

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Apr 8, 2013

Norma deals with distractions as her suspicions grow about certain town residents.

8.00

2,212 votes

Directors: Johan B. Renck

Writers: Kerry Ehrin

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#12 - Visiting Hours

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired Apr 17, 2017

Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma takes care of family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero begins his plan for revenge.

8.00

2,292 votes

Directors: Olatunde Osunsanmi

Writers: Scott Kosar

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#13 - Goodnight, Mother

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired Mar 14, 2016

Norma and Norman each suspect the other in a terrible deed; Dylan contemplates his future with Emma; Romero makes a choice that drastically impacts the Bates family.

7.97

2,077 votes

Directors: Tim Southam

Writers: Kerry Ehrin, Torrey Speer

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#14 - What's Wrong with Norman

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Apr 1, 2013

Dylan learns there is more to his new job than he originally thought; Emma and Norman make a shocking discovery.

7.97

2,336 votes

Directors: Paul A. Edwards

Writers: Jeff Wadlow

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#15 - Unfaithful

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired May 2, 2016

Norma is torn between Norman and Romero during a holiday outing, Norman comes to the realization that everyone has changed while he was away.

7.97

2,159 votes

Directors: Stephen Surjik

Writers: Freddie Highmore

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#16 - Dark Paradise

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired Feb 20, 2017

Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery; Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.

7.94

2,732 votes

Directors: Tucker Gates

Writers: Kerry Ehrin

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#17 - Norma Louise

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired Apr 13, 2015

Norma contemplates a life outside of White Pine Bay. Emma and Dylan bond while helping Norman. Meanwhile, Romero faces a new threat.

7.94

1,605 votes

Directors: Phil Abraham

Writers: Kerry Ehrin

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#18 - The Box

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired Apr 28, 2014

Norma is desperate to connect with Norman; Dylan must decide if he should risk his life to save a loved one; Romero hopes a former colleague can help him determine Norman's involvement in a crime.

7.94

1,643 votes

Directors: Tucker Gates

Writers: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin

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#19 - Ocean View

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Apr 15, 2013

Norma receives some much-needed help, while Norman desperately awaits his mother's return home; Emma and Norman follow more clues, leading to a big discovery.

7.93

2,098 votes

Directors: David Straiton

Writers: Jeff Wadlow

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#20 - Caleb

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Mar 17, 2014

Norma's brother Caleb arrives at the motel; Norma finds an ally in her efforts to prevent the bypass; Emma holds a memorial for a friend; a townie girl interests Norman.

7.91

1,760 votes

Directors: Lodge Kerrigan

Writers: Alexandra Cunningham

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#21 - The Vault

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired Apr 18, 2016

Norman uncovers painful truths as his therapy progresses; Norma works to prevent a secret from being revealed; Romero assists an old friend despite the risk to his career.

7.91

2,142 votes

Directors: Olatunde Osunsanmi

Writers: Scott Kosar

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#22 - Unconscious

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired May 11, 2015

Norman's issues push Norma to the breaking point; Emma has an unexpected reaction to good news; Romero picks a side and seals his fate in the town; Caleb's decision brings about major life changes.

7.87

1,512 votes

Directors: Tucker Gates

Writers: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin

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#23 - Dreams Die First

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired Mar 20, 2017

Norman tries to piece together Mother's movements; in Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth; Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes an impulsive decision with far-reaching consequences.

7.86

2,460 votes

Directors: Nestor Carbonell

Writers: Erica Lipez, Kerry Ehrin

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#24 - Hidden

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired Mar 13, 2017

Norman learns who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets; Romero struggles to find safety.

7.86

2,466 votes

Directors: Max Thieriot

Writers: Torrey Speer

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#25 - Bad Blood

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired Mar 6, 2017

Norman helps Chick with a project; Romero makes his move; an apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.

7.85

2,623 votes

Directors: Sarah Boyd

Writers: Tom Szentgyorgyi

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