The BEST episodes of Bates Motel season 5

Every episode of Bates Motel season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bates Motel season 5!

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
The Cord
star
8.24
1969 votes

#1 - The Cord

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/24/2017

Norman Bates comes home.

Directors: Tucker Gates
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Marion
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8.16
2116 votes

#2 - Marion

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/27/2017

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

Directors: Phil Abraham
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Inseparable
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8.15
2108 votes

#3 - Inseparable

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/3/2017

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

Directors: Steph Green
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The Convergence of the Twain
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8.07
2314 votes

#4 - The Convergence of the Twain

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2017

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

Directors: Sarah Boyd
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The Body
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8.04
2019 votes

#5 - The Body

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/10/2017

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

Directors: Freddie Highmore
Writer: Erica Lipez
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Visiting Hours
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7.99
2044 votes

#6 - Visiting Hours

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/17/2017

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.

Writer: Scott Kosar
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Dark Paradise
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7.93
2359 votes

#7 - Dark Paradise

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/2017

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

Directors: Tucker Gates
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
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Dreams Die First
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7.84
2134 votes

#8 - Dreams Die First

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/2017

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.

Directors: Nestor Carbonell
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Hidden
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7.83
2127 votes

#9 - Hidden

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/13/2017

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

Directors: Max Thieriot
Writer: Torrey Speer
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Bad Blood
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7.83
2249 votes

#10 - Bad Blood

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/6/2017

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

Directors: Sarah Boyd
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