Bates Motel: All Episodes Ranked

Norman Bates comes home.

Norma and Norman attempt to reconnect as they plan for the future; Dylan and Romero decide to take action for Norman's own good.

A special guest checks into the motel; Dylan grapples with devastating news; Sam and Madeleine's marriage reaches a crossroad.

Norman's issues push Norma to the breaking point; Emma has an unexpected reaction to good news.

Norman plans a special event for his mother; Romero experiences pressure over his actions; Dylan considers reaching out to Norman.

Norma contemplates a life outside of White Pine Bay; Emma and Dylan bond while helping Norman.

Norman agrees to get help; Dylan learns disturbing news about Emma's health.

Norma and Norman each suspect the other of a terrible deed; Dylan contemplates his future with Emma; Romero makes a choice that dramatically impacts the Bates family.

Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the aid of an old friend; Dylan returns home.

With Nick Ford dead, Dylan and Sheriff Romero rescue Norman. Together, they set a trap for Zane Morgan. Now safe at home, Norman tells his mother he's recalled killing Miss Watson but Norma refuses to believe him insisting that it can't be true.

Dylan tells Gil what happened to Ethan and gets a new partner, Remo. Norma has a hard time accepting that Shelby kept Jiao a prisoner in his basement. Emma wants to call the FBI immediately to tell them about the Asian sex ring but Norma wants to go slow.

With Jake Abernathy expecting her to meet him at midnight with the $150,000 Norma goes to Sheriff Romero for help. He assures her that he will take care of it and that she has nothing to worry about. Not quite assured, Norman asks Dylan to get her a gun and show her how to use it.

Norman tries to piece together Mother's movements; in Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth; Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes an impulsive decision with far-reaching consequences.

Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma takes care of family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero begins his plan for revenge.

Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets help for his brother.

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

Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.

Norma searches for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings; Dylan waits for news about Emma; Romero gets a surprising proposition.

Norma returns home in the early morning to find that Norman's bed hasn't been slept in. She soon gets a call from Nick Ford who says that he has Norman and if she wants to see him alive, she has to get Dylan to do what he asked: kill Zane Morgan.

Norma works to get appointed to the council. Norman tries to get a drivers license while dealing with an incident concerning Cody and Emma. Dylan finally gets to know his boss.

Norman helps Chick with a project; Romero makes his move; an apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.

Romero confronts Norma about newly learned information; Caleb and Dylan take a risky job.

Norman spends the day with a surprise visitor; Norma attempts to keep secrets from being revealed.

Norma's anxiety builds as the bypass is ahead of schedule. Norman obsesses on Miss Watson's death and Bradley's search for father's killer leads to extremes.

Norman learns who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets; Romero struggles to find safety.