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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 1 - Dark Paradise
    8.5/10(1892 votes)

    #1 - Dark Paradise

    S5:E1

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

    Director:Tucker Gates

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  2. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 2 - The Convergence of the Twain
    8.7/10(1789 votes)

    #2 - The Convergence of the Twain

    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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  3. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 3 - Bad Blood
    8.3/10(1625 votes)

    #3 - Bad Blood

    S5:E3

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

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  4. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 4 - Hidden
    8.2/10(1614 votes)

    #4 - Hidden

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Max Thieriot

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  5. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 5 - Dreams Die First
    8.6/10(1748 votes)

    #5 - Dreams Die First

    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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  6. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 6 - Marion
    9.2/10(2315 votes)

    #6 - Marion

    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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  8. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 7 - Inseparable
    8.9/10(1727 votes)

    #7 - Inseparable

    S5:E7

    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:Unknown

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  9. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 8 - The Body
    8.7/10(1639 votes)

    #8 - The Body

    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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  10. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 9 - Visiting Hours
    8.8/10(1673 votes)

    #9 - Visiting Hours

    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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  11. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 10 - The Cord
    9.1/10(2570 votes)

    #10 - The Cord

    S5:E10

    Norman Bates comes home.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Dark Paradise" is the best rated episode of "Bates Motel" season 5. It scored 8.5/10 based on 1892 votes. Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Kerry Ehrin, it aired on 2/20/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Convergence of the Twain".