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The Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 3

Every episode of Bates Motel Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bates Motel Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 6 - Norma Louise
    9.0/10(2380 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  2. Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 10 - Unconscious
    8.8/10(2071 votes)

    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.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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  3. Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 7 - The Last Supper
    8.7/10(2004 votes)

    S3:E7

    Norma returns home to find a mess waiting for her. Norman agrees to get some help. Dylan learns some shocking news about Emma's health.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Philip Buiser

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  4. Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 5 - The Deal
    8.4/10(1971 votes)

    S3:E5

    When Norma finds herself in a rare position of power, she appeals to Romero for guidance. Norman and Dylan both come undone from the fallout of a secret. Caleb considers an offer made to him by a surprising source.

    Director:Nestor Carbonell
    Writer:Scott Kosar

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  5. Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 8 - The Pit
    8.4/10(1874 votes)

    S3:E8

    Romero confronts Norma about new information that has recently come to light. Norman reels from a recent discovery. Caleb and Dylan take a job that involves some risk. Emma makes a decision about her future with Norman.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Bill Balas

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  6. Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 3 - Persuasion
    8.3/10(1971 votes)

    S3:E3

    Norman and Norma grow apart as he and Emma grow closer. Norma balks when Romero asks Norman some tough questions. Romero meets his competition for re-elections.

    Director:Tim Southam
    Writers:Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans

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  7. Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 9 - Crazy
    8.3/10(1836 votes)

    S3:E9

    Norman spends the day with a surprising visitor. Norma struggles to keep secrets contained. While at the farm, Caleb helps Dylan follow through on a good deed, but at a cost.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Steve Kornacki, Alyson Evans, Torrey Speer

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  8. Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 1 - A Death in the Family
    8.0/10(2137 votes)

    S3:E1

    Norman and Emma make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Kerry Ehrin, Carlton Cuse

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  9. Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 2 - The Arcanum Club
    8.0/10(1968 votes)

    S3:E2

    Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Kerry Ehrin

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  10. Bates Motel Season 3 Episode 4 - Unbreak-Able
    7.9/10(1868 votes)

    S3:E4

    Emma and Norman spend a day away from the motel. Romero looks into two strange deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma returns to school. Caleb and Dylan's hidden secrets unravel.

    Director:Christopher Nelson
    Writer:Erica Lipez

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Norma Louise" is the best rated episode of "Bates Motel" season 3. It scored 9/10 based on 2380 votes. Directed by Phil Abraham and written by Kerry Ehrin, it aired on 4/13/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Unconscious".