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The Best Episodes Written By Kerry Ehrin

Every TV Episode Written by Kerry Ehrin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Portrait of Maddie
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Portrait of Maddie

    S2:E8

    Maddie becomes obsessed by the portrait done of her by an artist she never knew and who killed himself upon completing it.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Money Talks, Maddie Walks
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Money Talks, Maddie Walks

    S2:E3

    Maddie learns through the near-suicide of a friend where her embezzling accountant has fled to and immediately flies after him, determined to get her money back.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Between a Yuk and a Hard Place
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Between a Yuk and a Hard Place

    S5:E2

    Maddie takes on several new cases in an effort to bury her sorrow, including one where a woman is convinced that her husband is still in love with someone from his past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Forever
    9.1/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Forever

    S4:E9

    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:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Next Stop Murder
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Next Stop Murder

    S1:E5

    Maddie and Dave get trapped on a train filled with mystery buffs when they try to deliver Agnes on time for her big weekend solving a make-believe murder staged by a famous author.

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    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Father Knows Last
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Father Knows Last

    S4:E7

    Mr. Hayes visits Dave after his return to the agency to subtly hint that he should take some responsibility for Maddie's unborn child.

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    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - And the Flesh Was Made Word
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - And the Flesh Was Made Word

    S4:E14

    Dave and Maddie try to recover their working relationship while dealing with the romantic writings of a man obsessed by one woman.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Eek! A Spouse!
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Eek! A Spouse!

    S4:E11

    Dave is skeptical about the existence of Walter Bishop and bugs Maddie about it as they work on case for a woman who wants to buy off her husband's mistress.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Here's Living With You, Kid
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Here's Living With You, Kid

    S4:E13

    Bert, bored on an all-night stakeout, dreams about how nice it would be to live with Agnes, but her hesitation when he actually asks her hurts his tender ego.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Norman
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Norman

    S4:E10

    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:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - The Cord
    8.9/10(18 votes)

    #11 - The Cord

    S5:E10

    Norman Bates comes home.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Interview
    8.7/10(39 votes)

    #12 - The Interview

    S1:E10

    TMS faces a fateful day as a plan to shake up UBA is set in motion.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Goodnight, Mother
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Goodnight, Mother

    S4:E2

    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:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Dreams Die First
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Norma Louise
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Norma Louise

    S3:E6

    Norma considers a life outside of White Pine Bay, leaving Norman in a vulnerable position. Dylan and Emma bond while helping Norman through a rough night. Romero is confronted by a new threat. Caleb makes a difficult decision after learning of Norma's sudden departure.

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    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Dark Paradise
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Dark Paradise

    S5:E1

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

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    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Fetal Attraction
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Fetal Attraction

    S4:E9

    Dave searches for a suitable Lamaze partner so he can be prepared for Maddie's delivery.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Tracks of My Tears
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Tracks of My Tears

    S4:E10

    Maddie returns home by train. She is still unsure about David and has dreams and nightmares about being married to him on the trip back. On the journey, she meets a systems analyst returning to Los Angeles and they become friends.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The Box
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #19 - The Box

    S2:E9

    Norma desperately tries to connect with Norman. Dylan decides if risking his life is worth saving a loved one. Romero enlists the help of a former colleague to determine if Norman is guilty of a crime.

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    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Immutable Truth
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #20 - The Immutable Truth

    S2:E10

    Norma tries to save Norman from making a horrible mistake. Meanwhile, Romero and Dylan find a way to bring closure to the drug war and Emma makes a decision about her future at Bates Motel.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Unconscious
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Unconscious

    S3:E10

    Norma hits a breaking point with Norman's issues. Emma has a surprising reaction to seemingly positive news. Romero finally chooses sides, sealing his fate in town. Caleb makes a decision that will uproot his new life.

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    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Plunge
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Plunge

    S2:E6

    Dylan is asked to take control of a volatile situation. A secret spreads, threatening Norma and Norman's relationship. Emma finds herself in a very dangerous situation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - A Danger to Himself and Others
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #23 - A Danger to Himself and Others

    S4:E1

    Norma searches desperately for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Meanwhile, Dylan anxiously awaits news regarding Emma, while Romero receives a surprising proposition.

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    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Marion
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Truth
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #25 - The Truth

    S1:E6

    Dylan asks Norman to move in with him. Chaos ensues at the Bates home as Norma tells Emma that some things are better kept to themselves.

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    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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Kerry Ehrin Ratings Summary

"Portrait of Maddie" is the best rated episode written by Kerry Ehrin. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/26/1985 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Money Talks, Maddie Walks".