Bates Motel

1. S01E01First You Dream, Then You DieMarch 18, 2013 6.8Widow Norma Bates and her shy teenage son, Norman, seek a fresh start in a coastal town filled with secrets; the arrival of an unexpected gu
2. S01E02Nice Town You Picked, Norma...March 25, 2013 6.4When Dylan arrives he immediately begins causing trouble; the Bates' are drawn into the secrets surrounding White Pine Bay.
3. S01E03What's Wrong with NormanApril 1, 2013 6.3Dylan learns there is more to his new job than he originally thought; Emma and Norman make a shocking discovery.
4. S01E04Trust MeApril 8, 2013 6.6Norma deals with distractions as her suspicions grow about certain town residents.
5. S01E05Ocean ViewApril 15, 2013 6.1Norma receives some much-needed help, while Norman desperately awaits his mother's return home; Emma and Norman follow more clues, leading t
6. S01E06Season's bestThe TruthApril 22, 2013 7.1Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.
7. S01E07The Man in Number 9April 29, 2013 6.2The Bates Motel welcomes its first guest; Norman learns that popular girls come with many complications and Norma hires Emma to work at the
8. S01E08A Boy and His DogMay 6, 2013 6.2A mysterious stranger causes problems for Norma; Bradley is not happy when rumors spread at school; Dylan and Remo go on a fateful road trip
9. S01E09UnderwaterMay 13, 2013 5.9Abernathy increases the pressure; Bradley and Dylan connect; Miss Watson encourages Norman's active imagination; Emma takes a trip.
10. S01E10MidnightMay 20, 2013 6.3Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance, but gets a ride home from Miss Watson.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Gone But Not ForgottenMarch 3, 2014 6.3Norman fixates on Miss Watson's death; Dylan becomes involved in White Pine Bay's drug war; Bradley is driven to extremes as she searches fo
2. S02E02Shadow of a DoubtMarch 10, 2014 5.7Norma tries to distract Norman from his current obsession; Bradley needs help escaping from a dire situation; Romero is pressured to make an
3. S02E03CalebMarch 17, 2014 6.0Norma'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
4. S02E04Check-OutMarch 24, 2014 5.8Dylan questions his loyalty to Norma and Norman; Christine introduces Norma to the town's social scene; Caleb's presence worries Norman; Rom
5. S02E05The Escape ArtistMarch 31, 2014 6.2Norman shares a family secret with Cody; Dylan is caught in Zane's escalating war; Norma teams up with a mysterious man in an attempt to sto
6. S02E06PlungeApril 7, 2014 5.8Dylan is asked to manage an explosive situation; Norma and Norman's relationship is threatened by a growing secret; Emma lands in a dangerou
7. S02E07Presumed InnocentApril 14, 2014 5.8Norma's faith in Norman is questioned; Dylan is threatened by a revengeful Zane; Romero receives new evidence in the murder of Miss Watson;
8. S02E08MeltdownApril 21, 2014 6.1Romero digs deeper into the murder of Miss Watson; the conflict between the drug families leaves Dylan facing an impossible choice; Norma re
9. S02E09Season's bestThe BoxApril 28, 2014 6.5Norma tries to connect with Norman. Meanwhile, Romero turns to a former colleague for help.
10. S02E10The Immutable TruthMay 5, 2014 6.4Norman is haunted by his past in the Season 2 finale. Later, Romero and Dylan try to bring closure to the drug war.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01A Death in the FamilyMarch 9, 2015 6.0Norman and Emma each make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fr
2. S03E02The Arcanum ClubMarch 16, 2015 6.0Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.Dy
3. S03E03PersuasionMarch 23, 2015 6.0Norman and Norma grow apart as Norman and Emma grow closer. Norma balks when Romero asks Norman some tough questions. Romero meets his compe
4. S03E04Unbreak-AbleMarch 30, 2015 5.8Norman and Emma take a day off from the motel. Romero investigates two mysterious deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma goes back to school. Burie
5. S03E05The DealApril 6, 2015 6.0When Norma finds herself in a rare position of power, she appeals to Romero for guidance. Norman and Dylan both come undone at the fallout o
6. S03E06Norma LouiseApril 13, 2015 6.0Norma considers a life outside of White Pine Bay, leaving Norman in a vulnerable position. Dylan and Emma bond while helping Norman through
7. S03E07The Last SupperApril 20, 2015 6.6Norma returns home to find a great mess waiting for her. Norman agrees to getting some help. And Dylan learns some shocking news about Emma'
8. S03E08The PitApril 27, 2015 6.2Romero confronts Norma about new information recently come to light. Norman reels from a recent discovery. Caleb and Dylan take a job that i
9. S03E09CrazyMay 4, 2015 5.9Norman spends the day with a surprising visitor. Norma struggles to keep secrets contained. While at the farm, Caleb helps Dylan follow thro
10. S03E10Season's bestUnconsciousMay 11, 2015 6.7Norma hits a breaking point with Norman's issues. Emma has a surprising reaction to seemingly positive news. Romero finally chooses sides, t

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01A Danger to Himself and OthersMarch 7, 2016 7.2In the fourth season premiere, Norma searches for Norman; Dylan awaits news on Emma; and Romero gets a surprising proposition.
2. S04E02Goodnight, MotherMarch 14, 2016 7.1Norma and Norman face off as they suspect each other of horrible actions; Dylan thinks about his future with Emma; and Romero makes a choice
3. S04E03'Til Death Do You PartMarch 21, 2016 6.5Norma and Romero take a big step; Norman struggles to accept his new circumstances; and Dylan tries to rid himself of old business.
4. S04E04Lights of WinterMarch 28, 2016 6.6Norman goes on an adventure with a new friend; Norma gets a taste of happiness at a festival in White Pine Bay while Romero faces a potentia
5. S04E05RefractionApril 11, 2016 7.1Norman tries to confide in Dr. Edwards, but worries he may reveal too much. Also: Norma hires a craftsman to fix a window and Romero uncover
6. S04E06The VaultApril 18, 2016 7.1Norman digs into his past and confronts some painful truths; Norma tries to hide a secret of her own; and Romero puts his career at risk to
7. S04E07There's No Place Like HomeApril 25, 2016 6.9A chance discovery spurs Norman to return home; Norma dives into new projects with Romero's help; and Dylan searches for Emma's mother, but
8. S04E08UnfaithfulMay 2, 2016 6.7Norma is torn between Romero and Norman while Norman realizes how much everyone has changed in his absence.
9. S04E09Season's bestForeverMay 9, 2016 7.4Norman and Norma try to reconnect as they plan for the future. Elsewhere, Romero and Dylan take action to help Norman.
10. S04E10NormanMay 16, 2016 6.8Norman plans a special event for Norma; Romero faces pressure due to his actions; and Dylan considers reaching out to Norman.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Dark ParadiseFebruary 20, 2017 6.7Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery; Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
2. S05E02The Convergence of the TwainFebruary 27, 2017 6.8Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.
3. S05E03Bad BloodMarch 6, 2017 7.0Norman helps Chick with a project; Romero makes his move; an apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
4. S05E04HiddenMarch 13, 2017 7.1Norman learns who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets; Romero struggles to find safety.
5. S05E05Dreams Die FirstMarch 20, 2017 7.2Norman tries to piece together Mother's movements; in Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth; Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes an imp
6. S05E06Season's bestMarionMarch 27, 2017 7.4A special guest checks into the motel; Dylan grapples with devastating news; Sam and Madeleine's marriage reaches a crossroads.
7. S05E07InseparableApril 3, 2017 7.3Norman and Mother come together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
8. S05E08The BodyApril 10, 2017 7.2Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene begins a murder investigation; and Dylan gets his brother help.
9. S05E09Visiting HoursApril 17, 2017 7.3Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to family business as Dylan gets caught between his past and his future; and Romero enacts his pl
10. S05E10The CordApril 24, 2017 7.3Norman comes home.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed