The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 4
Every episode of Bates Motel Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 4!
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 4 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Bates Motel" season 4 is "A Danger to Himself and Others", rated 8.7/10 from 1892 user votes. It was directed by Tucker Gates and written by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin. "A Danger to Himself and Others" aired on 3/7/2016 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Goodnight, Mother".
8.7/10 1,892 votes#1 - A Danger to Himself and Others
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2016
Norma searches desperately for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Meanwhile, Dylan anxiously awaits news regarding Emma, while Romero receives a surprising proposition.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
9.0/10 1,911 votes#2 - Goodnight, Mother
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2016
Norma and Norman face off as each suspects the other of a terrible deed. Dylan considers his future with Emma. Romero makes a choice that will have far-reaching consequences for the Bates family.
Director: Tim Southam
Writer: Torrey Speer, Kerry Ehrin
8.2/10 1,592 votes#3 - 'Til Death Do You Part
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2016
Norma and Romero take a big step together, but neither knows what it means to the other. As Norman struggles to accept his new circumstances, Dylan attempts to shed old business.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Alyson Evans, Steve Kornacki
8.3/10 1,584 votes#4 - Lights of Winter
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2016
Norman has an adventure with his new friend. An annual festival in White Pine Bay gives Norma her first taste of real happiness in some time but puts Romero in a potentially awkward situation. Dylan finds himself caught between two families.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: Tom Szentgyorgyi
8.2/10 1,540 votes#5 - Refraction
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 4/11/2016
Norman tries to confide in Dr. Edwards, but worries he might be saying too much. Norma hires an artisan to fix a window, while Romero pieces together a crime that threatens his new life.
Director: Sarah Boyd
Writer: Erica Lipez
8.5/10 1,672 votes#6 - The Vault
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 4/18/2016
While Norman digs deep in his past in therapy and confronts some painful truths, Norma does everything in her power to keep a secret of her own from coming to light.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer: Scott Kosar
8.0/10 1,497 votes#7 - There's No Place Like Home
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/25/2016
A chance discovery motivates Norman to return home. Norma throws herself into new projects with Romero's help, while Dylan searches for Emma's mother -- with troubling results.
Director: Nestor Carbonell
Writer: Philip Buiser
8.6/10 1,615 votes#8 - Unfaithful
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 5/2/2016
Norma finds herself torn between Romero and Norman. A holiday outing makes Norman realize how much everyone else has changed in his absence.
Director: Stephen Surjik
Writer: Freddie Highmore
9.4/10 2,531 votes#9 - Forever
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 5/9/2016
Norma and Norman try to reconnect as they plan for the future. Frustrated by Norma's blind eye, Romero and Dylan decide to take action for Norman's own good.
Director: Tim Southam
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
9.1/10 2,154 votes#10 - Norman
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 5/16/2016
Norman and Norma's relationship faces its greatest test yet. Romero faces pressure from all sides, and Dylan considers reaching out to Norma but wants nothing to do with her.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Kerry Ehrin