The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(2009 votes)

   #1 - A Danger to Himself and Others

   S4:E13/7/2016

   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

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse
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   9.0/10(2040 votes)

   #2 - Goodnight, Mother

   S4:E23/14/2016

   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

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Torrey Speer

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   Director:Tim Southam

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Torrey Speer
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   8.1/10(1704 votes)

   #3 - 'Til Death Do You Part

   S4:E33/21/2016

   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

   Writers:Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans

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   Director:Phil Abraham

   Writers:Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans
4. 

   8.2/10(1693 votes)

   #4 - Lights of Winter

   S4:E43/28/2016

   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

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   Director:T.J. Scott

   Writer:Tom Szentgyorgyi
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   8.1/10(1646 votes)

   #5 - Refraction

   S4:E54/11/2016

   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

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   Director:Sarah Boyd

   Writer:Erica Lipez
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   8.5/10(1780 votes)

   #6 - The Vault

   S4:E64/18/2016

   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

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   Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

   Writer:Scott Kosar
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   8.0/10(1599 votes)

   #7 - There's No Place Like Home

   S4:E74/25/2016

   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

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   Director:Nestor Carbonell

   Writer:Philip Buiser
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   8.6/10(1719 votes)

   #8 - Unfaithful

   S4:E85/2/2016

   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

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   Director:Stephen Surjik

   Writer:Freddie Highmore
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   9.4/10(2660 votes)

   #9 - Forever

   S4:E95/9/2016

   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

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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   Director:Tim Southam

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse
10. 

    9.1/10(2273 votes)

    #10 - Norman

    S4:E105/16/2016

    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

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    Director:Tucker Gates

    Writer:Kerry Ehrin