The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(34 votes)

   #1 - Gone But Not Forgotten

   S2:E13/3/2014

   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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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse
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   7.7/10(28 votes)

   #2 - Shadow of a Doubt

   S2:E23/10/2014

   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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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin
3. 

   7.5/10(25 votes)

   #3 - Caleb

   S2:E33/17/2014

   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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   Director:Lodge Kerrigan

   Writer:Alexandra Cunningham
4. 

   7.8/10(26 votes)

   #4 - Check-Out

   S2:E43/24/2014

   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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   Director:John David Coles

   Writer:Liz Tigelaar
5. 

   7.9/10(26 votes)

   #5 - The Escape Artist

   S2:E53/31/2014

   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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   Director:Christopher Nelson

   Writer:Nikki Toscano
6. 

   8.2/10(23 votes)

   #6 - Plunge

   S2:E64/7/2014

   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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   Director:Ed Bianchi

   Writer:Kerry Ehrin
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   8.0/10(26 votes)

   #7 - Presumed Innocent

   S2:E74/14/2014

   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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   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Alexandra Cunningham
8. 

   8.0/10(23 votes)

   #8 - Meltdown

   S2:E84/21/2014

   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:Liz Tigelaar, Nikki Toscano

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   Director:Ed Bianchi

   Writers:Liz Tigelaar, Nikki Toscano
9. 

   8.3/10(21 votes)

   #9 - The Box

   S2:E94/28/2014

   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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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse
10. 

    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #10 - The Immutable Truth

    S2:E105/5/2014

    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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    Director:Tucker Gates

    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse