The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(2095 votes)

   #1 - A Death in the Family

   S3:E13/9/2015

   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

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse
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   7.5/10(1919 votes)

   #2 - The Arcanum Club

   S3:E23/16/2015

   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

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin
3. 

   7.5/10(1924 votes)

   #3 - Persuasion

   S3:E33/23/2015

   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

   Writers:Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans

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   Director:Tim Southam

   Writers:Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans
4. 

   7.9/10(1822 votes)

   #4 - Unbreak-Able

   S3:E43/30/2015

   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

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   Director:Christopher Nelson

   Writer:Erica Lipez
5. 

   8.0/10(1922 votes)

   #5 - The Deal

   S3:E54/6/2015

   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

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   Director:Nestor Carbonell

   Writer:Scott Kosar
6. 

   8.6/10(2332 votes)

   #6 - Norma Louise

   S3:E64/13/2015

   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

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   Director:Phil Abraham

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin
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   8.2/10(1955 votes)

   #7 - The Last Supper

   S3:E74/20/2015

   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

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   Director:Ed Bianchi

   Writer:Philip Buiser
8. 

   8.3/10(1827 votes)

   #8 - The Pit

   S3:E84/27/2015

   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

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   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Bill Balas
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   8.0/10(1794 votes)

   #9 - Crazy

   S3:E95/4/2015

   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

   Writers:Torrey Speer, Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Torrey Speer, Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans
10. 

    8.3/10(2025 votes)

    #10 - Unconscious

    S3:E105/11/2015

    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

    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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    Director:Tucker Gates

    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse