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The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 2

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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...
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  • The Box
    8.2/10(16)
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    #1 - 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: Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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  • The Immutable Truth
    8.2/10(16)
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    #2 - 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: Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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  • Plunge
    8.1/10(17)
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    #3 - 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

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  • Check-Out
    7.8/10(20)
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    #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

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  • Presumed Innocent
    7.8/10(20)
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    #5 - 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

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  • Meltdown
    7.8/10(17)
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    #6 - 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

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  • The Escape Artist
    7.7/10(20)
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    #7 - 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

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  • Shadow of a Doubt
    7.6/10(22)
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    #8 - 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

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  • Caleb
    7.6/10(18)
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    #9 - 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

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  • Gone But Not Forgotten
    7.5/10(27)
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    #10 - 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: Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Box" is the best rated episode of "Bates Motel" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse, it aired on 4/28/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Immutable Truth".