The BEST episodes of Bates Motel season 3

Every episode of Bates Motel season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bates Motel season 3!

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.

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: A&EStatus: Ended
Norma Louise
star
7.91
1490 votes

#1 - Norma Louise

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2015

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

Directors: Phil Abraham
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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Unconscious
star
7.83
1421 votes

#2 - Unconscious

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2015

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.

Directors: Tucker Gates
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The Last Supper
star
7.82
1416 votes

#3 - The Last Supper

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2015

Norma returns home and Norman agrees to get help. Meanwhile, Dylan learns disturbing news about Emma's health.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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Persuasion
star
7.75
1462 votes

#4 - Persuasion

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2015

Norman's relationship with Emma weakens his bond with Norma. Meanwhile, Romero asks Norman some hard questions as he meets his re-election competition.

Directors: Tim Southam
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The Deal
star
7.67
1504 votes

#5 - The Deal

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2015

Norma turns to Romero for guidance when she finds herself in an unexpected position of power. Meanwhile, the fallout of a secret impacts Norman and Dylan; Caleb contemplates a surprising offer.

Directors: Nestor Carbonell
Writer: Scott Kosar
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The Pit
star
7.67
1416 votes

#6 - The Pit

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2015

Romero confronts Norma about newly learned information. Caleb and Dylan take a risky job. Meanwhile, Emma makes a decision about her future with Norman, who is left reeling from a recent discovery.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Bill Balas
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Crazy
star
7.63
1411 votes

#7 - Crazy

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/4/2015

Norman spends the day with a surprise visitor. Norma attempts to keep secrets from being revealed. Meanwhile, Caleb pays a price for helping Dylan with a good deed at the farm.

Directors: Tucker Gates
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A Death in the Family
star
7.57
1657 votes

#8 - A Death in the Family

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2015

Norman and Emma make decisions regarding their future. Norma informs Norman of his boundaries. Meanwhile, Dylan's new start is complicated by an unexpected visit.

Directors: Tucker Gates
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The Arcanum Club
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7.53
1535 votes

#9 - The Arcanum Club

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2015

Norma and Norman focus on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns the truth about the Arcanum Club, while Caleb and Dylan meet a new neighbor.

Directors: Tucker Gates
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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Unbreak-Able
star
7.52
1519 votes

#10 - Unbreak-Able

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2015

Emma and Norman spend a day away from the motel. Romero looks into two strange deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma returns to school. Caleb and Dylan's hidden secrets unravel.

Writer: Erica Lipez
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