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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!

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...

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  1. 9.0/10(2.2k votes)

    #1 - Norma Louise

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    S3:E6

    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.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
  2. 8.8/10(1.9k votes)

    #2 - Unconscious

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    S3:E10

    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.

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  3. 8.7/10(1.8k votes)

    #3 - The Last Supper

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    S3:E7

    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.

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    Director:Ed Bianchi
  4. 8.4/10(1.8k votes)

    #4 - The Deal

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    S3:E5

    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.

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  5. 8.4/10(1.7k votes)

    #5 - The Pit

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    S3:E8

    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.

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    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Bill Balas
  6. 8.3/10(1.8k votes)

    #6 - Persuasion

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    S3:E3

    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.

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  8. 8.3/10(1.7k votes)

    #7 - Crazy

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    S3:E9

    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.

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  9. 8.0/10(2.0k votes)

    #8 - A Death in the Family

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    S3:E1

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

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  10. 8.0/10(1.8k votes)

    #9 - The Arcanum Club

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    S3:E2

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

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    Director:Tucker Gates
  11. 7.9/10(1.7k votes)

    #10 - Unbreak-Able

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    S3:E4

    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.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Norma Louise" is the best rated episode of "Bates Motel" season 3. It scored 9/10 based on 2223 votes. Directed by Phil Abraham and written by Kerry Ehrin, it aired on 4/13/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Unconscious".