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 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 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Bates Motel" season 3 is "A Death in the Family", rated 8/10 from 1950 user votes. It was directed by Tucker Gates and written by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin. "A Death in the Family" aired on 3/9/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Arcanum Club".
8.0/10 1,950 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: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
8.0/10 1,776 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
8.3/10 1,780 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
7.9/10 1,679 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
8.4/10 1,772 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
9.0/10 2,178 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
8.7/10 1,808 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
8.4/10 1,679 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
8.3/10 1,650 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
8.8/10 1,885 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: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin