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The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 2

Every episode of Bates Motel Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 2!

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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 2 Episode 10 - The Immutable Truth
    8.7/10(2268 votes)

    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:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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  2. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 9 - The Box
    8.6/10(2082 votes)

    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.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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  3. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 3 - Caleb
    8.3/10(2240 votes)

    S2:E3

    Norma meets an ally in her battle to stop the bypass. Emma's memorial for a friend leads to a new relationship. Norman falls under the influence of a townie girl.

    Director:Lodge Kerrigan
    Writer:Alexandra Cunningham

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  4. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 6 - Plunge
    8.3/10(2103 votes)

    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:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  5. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 1 - Gone But Not Forgotten
    8.2/10(2434 votes)

    S2:E1

    Norman fixates on the death of Miss Watson. Norma gets unexpected news about the bypass project while Bradley's hunt for her father's killer drives her to dangerous extremes.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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  6. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 4 - Check-Out
    8.1/10(2108 votes)

    S2:E4

    A new revelation forces Dylan to question his loyalty to Norma and Norman. Christine brings Norma into the White Pine social scene.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:Liz Tigelaar

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  7. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 7 - Presumed Innocent
    8.0/10(2015 votes)

    S2:E7

    Norman questions Norma's faith in him. Zane's thirst for revenge threatens Dylan. Romero is presented with new evidence while Cody's friendship with Norman reaches a breaking point.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Alexandra Cunningham

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  8. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 8 - Meltdown
    8.0/10(1975 votes)

    S2:E8

    Romero digs for the truth behind Miss Watson's murder, while the war between the drug families presents Dylan with an impossible choice. Norman pushes Norma away when she won't tell him the truth about his blackouts.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writers:Nikki Toscano, Liz Tigelaar

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  9. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 2 - Shadow of a Doubt
    7.9/10(2217 votes)

    S2:E2

    Norma tries to distract Norman from his obsession with Miss Watson by having him audition for a play. A new player in town has Dylan and Remo on edge.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  10. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 5 - The Escape Artist
    7.9/10(2057 votes)

    S2:E5

    Norman trusts Cody with a family secret. Dylan finds himself fighting for his life as Zane’s war escalates. Norma makes a deal with a mysterious man to help stop the bypass.

    Director:Christopher Nelson
    Writer:Nikki Toscano

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Immutable Truth" is the best rated episode of "Bates Motel" season 2. It scored 8.7/10 based on 2268 votes. Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse, it aired on 5/5/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Box".