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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 1 - Gone But Not Forgotten
    8.2/10(2346 votes)

    #1 - Gone But Not Forgotten

    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.

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  2. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 2 - Shadow of a Doubt
    7.9/10(2137 votes)

    #2 - Shadow of a Doubt

    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

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  3. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 3 - Caleb
    8.3/10(2161 votes)

    #3 - Caleb

    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.

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  4. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 4 - Check-Out
    8.1/10(2024 votes)

    #4 - Check-Out

    S2:E4

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

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  5. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 5 - The Escape Artist
    7.9/10(1973 votes)

    #5 - The Escape Artist

    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.

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  6. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 6 - Plunge
    8.3/10(2021 votes)

    #6 - 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:Ed Bianchi

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  8. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 7 - Presumed Innocent
    8.1/10(1930 votes)

    #7 - Presumed Innocent

    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.

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  9. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 8 - Meltdown
    8.0/10(1891 votes)

    #8 - Meltdown

    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.

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  10. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 9 - The Box
    8.6/10(2003 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Bates Motel Season 2 Episode 10 - The Immutable Truth
    8.7/10(2192 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Gone But Not Forgotten" is the best rated episode of "Bates Motel" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 2346 votes. Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse, it aired on 3/3/2014. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Shadow of a Doubt".