The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 2
Every episode of Bates Motel Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 2!
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 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Bates Motel" season 2 is "Gone But Not Forgotten", rated 8.2/10 from 2223 user votes. It was directed by Tucker Gates and written by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin. "Gone But Not Forgotten" aired on 3/3/2014 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Shadow of a Doubt".
8.2/10 2,223 votes#1 - Gone But Not Forgotten
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/3/2014
Norman fixates on the death of Miss Watson. Norma gets unexpected news about the bypass project while Bradley's hunt for her father's killer drives her to dangerous extremes.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
7.9/10 2,025 votes#2 - Shadow of a Doubt
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/10/2014
Norma tries to distract Norman from his obsession with Miss Watson by having him audition for a play. A new player in town has Dylan and Remo on edge.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
8.3/10 2,048 votes#3 - Caleb
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2014
Norma meets an ally in her battle to stop the bypass. Emma's memorial for a friend leads to a new relationship. Norman falls under the influence of a townie girl.
Director: Lodge Kerrigan
Writer: Alexandra Cunningham
8.1/10 1,919 votes#4 - Check-Out
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2014
A new revelation forces Dylan to question his loyalty to Norma and Norman. Christine brings Norma into the White Pine social scene.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
7.9/10 1,864 votes#5 - The Escape Artist
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/31/2014
Norman trusts Cody with a family secret. Dylan finds himself fighting for his life as Zane’s war escalates. Norma makes a deal with a mysterious man to help stop the bypass.
Director: Christopher Nelson
Writer: Nikki Toscano
8.4/10 1,912 votes#6 - Plunge
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/7/2014
Dylan is asked to take control of a volatile situation. A secret spreads, threatening Norma and Norman's relationship. Emma finds herself in a very dangerous situation.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
8.1/10 1,821 votes#7 - Presumed Innocent
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/14/2014
Norman questions Norma's faith in him. Zane's thirst for revenge threatens Dylan. Romero is presented with new evidence while Cody's friendship with Norman reaches a breaking point.
Director: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Alexandra Cunningham
8.0/10 1,786 votes#8 - Meltdown
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/21/2014
Romero digs for the truth behind Miss Watson's murder, while the war between the drug families presents Dylan with an impossible choice. Norman pushes Norma away when she won't tell him the truth about his blackouts.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Liz Tigelaar, Nikki Toscano
8.6/10 1,900 votes#9 - The Box
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/28/2014
Norma desperately tries to connect with Norman. Dylan decides if risking his life is worth saving a loved one. Romero enlists the help of a former colleague to determine if Norman is guilty of a crime.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
8.8/10 2,089 votes#10 - The Immutable Truth
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/5/2014
Norma tries to save Norman from making a horrible mistake. Meanwhile, Romero and Dylan find a way to bring closure to the drug war and Emma makes a decision about her future at Bates Motel.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin