The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 5
Every episode of Bates Motel Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 5!
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 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Bates Motel" season 5 is "Dark Paradise", rated 8.5/10 from 1784 user votes. It was directed by Tucker Gates and written by Kerry Ehrin. "Dark Paradise" aired on 2/20/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Convergence of the Twain".
8.5/10 1,784 votes#1 - Dark Paradise
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/2017
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
8.7/10 1,685 votes#2 - The Convergence of the Twain
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2017
Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
Director: Sarah Boyd
Writer: Alyson Evans, Steve Kornacki
8.3/10 1,522 votes#3 - Bad Blood
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/6/2017
Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
Director: Sarah Boyd
Writer: Tom Szentgyorgyi
8.2/10 1,512 votes#4 - Hidden
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/13/2017
Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
Director: Max Thieriot
Writer: Torrey Speer
8.6/10 1,640 votes#5 - Dreams Die First
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/2017
Norman attempts to piece together Mother's movements. In Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth. Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes a spur-of-the-moment decision with far-reaching consequences.
Director: Nestor Carbonell
Writer: Erica Lipez, Kerry Ehrin
9.2/10 2,189 votes#6 - Marion
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 3/27/2017
Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin
8.9/10 1,624 votes#7 - Inseparable
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 4/3/2017
Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
Director: Steph Green
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 1,535 votes#8 - The Body
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 4/10/2017
Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
Director: Freddie Highmore
Writer: Erica Lipez
8.8/10 1,562 votes#9 - Visiting Hours
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 4/17/2017
Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to the family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero enacts his plan for revenge.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer: Scott Kosar
9.2/10 2,441 votes#10 - The Cord
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 4/24/2017
Norman Bates comes home.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin