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The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 3

Every episode of Bates Motel Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 3!

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...
Genres:DramaCrimeMystery
Network:A&E

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"A Death in the Family" is the best rated episode of "Bates Motel" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 1969 votes. Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse, it aired on 3/9/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Arcanum Club".

  • A Death in the Family
    8.0/101,969 votes

    #1 - A Death in the Family

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2015

    Norman and Emma make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

  • The Arcanum Club
    8.0/101,795 votes

    #2 - The Arcanum Club

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2015

    Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin

  • Persuasion
    8.3/101,800 votes

    #3 - Persuasion

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2015

    Norman and Norma grow apart as he and Emma grow closer. Norma balks when Romero asks Norman some tough questions. Romero meets his competition for re-elections.

    Director: Tim Southam

    Writer: Alyson Evans, Steve Kornacki

  • Unbreak-Able
    7.9/101,698 votes

    #4 - Unbreak-Able

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2015

    Emma and Norman spend a day away from the motel. Romero looks into two strange deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma returns to school. Caleb and Dylan's hidden secrets unravel.

    Director: Christopher Nelson

    Writer: Erica Lipez

  • The Deal
    8.4/101,791 votes

    #5 - The Deal

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2015

    When Norma finds herself in a rare position of power, she appeals to Romero for guidance. Norman and Dylan both come undone from the fallout of a secret. Caleb considers an offer made to him by a surprising source.

    Director: Nestor Carbonell

    Writer: Scott Kosar

  • Norma Louise
    9.0/102,198 votes

    #6 - Norma Louise

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2015

    Norma considers a life outside of White Pine Bay, leaving Norman in a vulnerable position. Dylan and Emma bond while helping Norman through a rough night. Romero is confronted by a new threat. Caleb makes a difficult decision after learning of Norma's sudden departure.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin

  • The Last Supper
    8.7/101,827 votes

    #7 - The Last Supper

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2015

    Norma returns home to find a mess waiting for her. Norman agrees to get some help. Dylan learns some shocking news about Emma's health.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Philip Buiser

  • The Pit
    8.4/101,700 votes

    #8 - The Pit

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2015

    Romero confronts Norma about new information that has recently come to light. Norman reels from a recent discovery. Caleb and Dylan take a job that involves some risk. Emma makes a decision about her future with Norman.

    Director: Roxann Dawson

    Writer: Bill Balas

  • Crazy
    8.3/101,671 votes

    #9 - Crazy

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 5/4/2015

    Norman spends the day with a surprising visitor. Norma struggles to keep secrets contained. While at the farm, Caleb helps Dylan follow through on a good deed, but at a cost.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Alyson Evans, Steve Kornacki, Torrey Speer

  • Unconscious
    8.8/101,907 votes

    #10 - Unconscious

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2015

    Norma hits a breaking point with Norman's issues. Emma has a surprising reaction to seemingly positive news. Romero finally chooses sides, sealing his fate in town. Caleb makes a decision that will uproot his new life.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse