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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 6 - Marion
    9.2/10(2392 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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  2. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 10 - The Cord
    9.1/10(2654 votes)

    S5:E10

    Norman Bates comes home.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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  3. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 7 - Inseparable
    8.9/10(1810 votes)

    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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  4. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 9 - Visiting Hours
    8.8/10(1757 votes)

    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.

    Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi
    Writer:Scott Kosar

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  5. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 2 - The Convergence of the Twain
    8.7/10(1873 votes)

    S5:E2

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

    Director:Sarah Boyd
    Writers:Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans

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  6. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 8 - The Body
    8.7/10(1719 votes)

    S5:E8

    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

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  7. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 5 - Dreams Die First
    8.6/10(1831 votes)

    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.

    Director:Nestor Carbonell
    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Erica Lipez

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  8. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 1 - Dark Paradise
    8.5/10(1987 votes)

    S5:E1

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

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  9. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 3 - Bad Blood
    8.3/10(1706 votes)

    S5:E3

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

    Director:Sarah Boyd
    Writer:Tom Szentgyorgyi

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  10. Bates Motel Season 5 Episode 4 - Hidden
    8.2/10(1694 votes)

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Max Thieriot
    Writer:Torrey Speer

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Marion" is the best rated episode of Bates Motel season 5. It scored 9.2/10 from 2,392 votes. Directed by Phil Abraham and written by Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse, it aired on March 27, 2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Cord".