The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(36 votes)

   #1 - First You Dream, Then You Die

   S1:E13/18/2013

   Widow Norma Bates and her shy teenage son, Norman, seek a fresh start in a coastal town filled with secrets. The arrival of an unexpected guest turns the Bates' lives upside down.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Tucker Gates

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2. 

   6.9/10(27 votes)

   #2 - Nice Town You Picked, Norma...

   S1:E23/25/2013

   Dylan wastes no time causing trouble at home and all the while, the Bates family is inexorably drawn into the dark underbelly of White Pine Bay.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin
3. 

   7.6/10(25 votes)

   #3 - What's Wrong with Norman

   S1:E34/1/2013

   Dylan starts his new job and learns that there is more to it than he thought. Meanwhile, Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery.

   Director:Paul A. Edwards

   Writer:Jeff Wadlow

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   Director:Paul A. Edwards

   Writer:Jeff Wadlow
4. 

   7.5/10(25 votes)

   #4 - Trust Me

   S1:E44/8/2013

   Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.

   Director:Johan Renck

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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   Director:Johan Renck

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin
5. 

   7.4/10(26 votes)

   #5 - Ocean View

   S1:E54/15/2013

   Norman desperately seeks his mother's return home as Norma gets some much needed help. Norman and Emma find more clues that lead to a big discovery, while Norman continues to pursue Bradley.

   Director:David Straiton

   Writer:Jeff Wadlow

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   Director:David Straiton

   Writer:Jeff Wadlow
6. 

   7.8/10(24 votes)

   #6 - The Truth

   S1:E64/22/2013

   Dylan asks Norman to move in with him. Chaos ensues at the Bates home as Norma tells Emma that some things are better kept to themselves.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse
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7. 

   6.8/10(26 votes)

   #7 - The Man in Number 9

   S1:E74/29/2013

   Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected. Norman discovers that even popular girls are complicated.

   Director:S.J. Clarkson

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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   Director:S.J. Clarkson

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin
8. 

   7.2/10(25 votes)

   #8 - A Boy and His Dog

   S1:E85/6/2013

   Norma finds herself in conflict with a mysterious strangers. Rumors spread at school, and Bradley is not enthused. Dylan and Remo go on a road trip that has a violent outcome. Norman takes up a grisly hobby.

   Director:Ed Bianchi

   Writer:Bill Balas

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   Director:Ed Bianchi

   Writer:Bill Balas
9. 

   7.3/10(24 votes)

   #9 - Underwater

   S1:E95/13/2013

   Abernathy amps up the pressure, but Norma doesn't know what he wants. Dylan and Bradley connect. Norman has an active imagination, which Miss Watson encourages. Emma goes on a trip.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse
10. 

    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Midnight

    S1:E105/20/2013

    Romero decides that it is time to act, and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.

    Director:Tucker Gates

    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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    Director:Tucker Gates

    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse