The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 1
Every episode of Bates Motel Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 1!
A "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events portrayed in Hitchcock's film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. The series begins after the death of Norma's husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal Oregon town so she and Norman can start a new life.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Bates Motel" season 1 is "First You Dream, Then You Die", rated 8/10 from 3660 user votes. It was directed by Tucker Gates and written by N/A. "First You Dream, Then You Die" aired on 3/18/2013 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Nice Town You Picked, Norma...".
8.0/10 3,660 votes#1 - First You Dream, Then You Die
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/18/2013
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: N/A
7.8/10 2,906 votes#2 - Nice Town You Picked, Norma...
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/2013
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
8.0/10 2,705 votes#3 - What's Wrong with Norman
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/1/2013
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
8.0/10 2,558 votes#4 - Trust Me
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/8/2013
Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.
Director: Johan Renck
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
8.1/10 2,455 votes#5 - Ocean View
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/15/2013
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
8.7/10 2,644 votes#6 - The Truth
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/22/2013
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
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
7.8/10 2,331 votes#7 - The Man in Number 9
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/29/2013
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
7.9/10 2,300 votes#8 - A Boy and His Dog
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/6/2013
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
7.8/10 2,248 votes#9 - Underwater
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/13/2013
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
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
8.5/10 2,460 votes#10 - Midnight
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/20/2013
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
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin