Bates Motel

The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 5

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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...
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  1. 9.2/10(2.2k votes)

    #1 - Marion

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    S5:E6

    Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.

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  2. 9.1/10(2.5k votes)

    #2 - The Cord

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    S5:E10

    Norman Bates comes home.

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  3. 8.9/10(1.7k votes)

    #3 - Inseparable

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    S5:E7

    Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.

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    Director:Steph Green
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #4 - Visiting Hours

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    S5:E9

    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.

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  5. 8.7/10(1.7k votes)

    #5 - The Convergence of the Twain

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    S5:E2

    Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.

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  6. 8.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #6 - The Body

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    S5:E8

    Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.

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  8. 8.6/10(1.7k votes)

    #7 - Dreams Die First

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    S5:E5

    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.

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  9. 8.5/10(1.8k votes)

    #8 - Dark Paradise

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    S5:E1

    Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.

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    Director:Tucker Gates
  10. 8.3/10(1.6k votes)

    #9 - Bad Blood

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    S5:E3

    Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.

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  11. 8.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #10 - Hidden

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    S5:E4

    Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.

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    Director:Max Thieriot

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Marion" is the best rated episode of "Bates Motel" season 5. It scored 9.2/10 based on 2234 votes. Directed by Phil Abraham and written by Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse, it aired on 3/27/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Cord".