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COLLECTION · Series · 2013

Bates Motel

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 modern setting. The series begins after the death of Norma's husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal Oregon town so she and Norman can start a new life.

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* 8.1 (1,765)CrimeDramaMysteryUnited States
Creators
Carlton Cuse · Kerry Ehrin · Anthony Cipriano
Countries
United States
Studios
A&E · Kerry Ehrin Productions · Cuse Productions · Universal Television · American Genre
Runtime
45 min/ep
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
18/03/2013
Score
8.1 / 10 (1,765)
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11 episodes · 2014
Episode 1. After Hours: Season Premiere
2014-03-03 · 22 min

No synopsis

Episode 2. After Hours: Season Finale
2014-05-05 · 22 min

A live half-hour special event brings the highly engaged "Bates Motel" community to life as fans interact with the show's stars and creators sharing behind-the-scenes analysis and exclusive content.

Episode 3. Catch Up
2016-03-07 · 43 min

No synopsis

Episode 4. Quickie Catch-Up
2017-02-20 · 43 min

No synopsis

Episode 5. Season 4 Recap
2017-02-20 · 43 min

No synopsis

Episode 6. The Final Check Out
2017-04-24 · 21 min

No synopsis

Episode 7. Origins of a Psycho Inside Bates Motel
2017-04-24 · 13 min

No synopsis

Episode 8. A Broken Psyche - Creating Norma Bates
2015-05-12 · 8 min

No synopsis

Episode 9. Closed for Business
2017-04-24 · 11 min

No synopsis

Episode 10. Paley Center Panel Discussion
2017-04-24 · 46 min

No synopsis

Episode 11. Gag Reel
2017-05-01 · 4 min

No synopsis

Season 1
Season 1
10 episodes · 2013

After finding his father dead, teenager Norman Bates and his mother, Norma, purchase a motel and move to White Pine Bay in search of a new life, but they soon discover this idyllic seaside town hides some deadly secrets.

First You Dream, Then You Die
Episode 1. First You Dream, Then You Die
2013-03-18 · 49 min

Widow Norma Bates and her shy teenage son, Norman, seek a fresh start in a coastal town filled with secrets. The arrival of an unexpected guest turns the Bates' lives upside down.

Nice Town You Picked, Norma...
Episode 2. Nice Town You Picked, Norma...
2013-03-25 · 43 min

Dylan wastes no time causing trouble at home and all the while, the Bates family is inexorably drawn into the dark underbelly of White Pine Bay.

What's Wrong with Norman
Episode 3. What's Wrong with Norman
2013-04-01 · 43 min

Dylan starts his new job and learns that there is more to it than he thought. Meanwhile, Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery.

Trust Me
Episode 4. Trust Me
2013-04-08 · 44 min

Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.

Ocean View
Episode 5. Ocean View
2013-04-15 · 43 min

Norman desperately seeks his mother's return home as Norma gets some much needed help. Norman and Emma find more clues that lead to a big discovery, while Norman continues to pursue Bradley.

The Truth
Episode 6. The Truth
2013-04-22 · 43 min

Dylan asks Norman to move in with him. Chaos ensues at the Bates home as Norma tells Emma that some things are better kept to themselves.

The Man in Number 9
Episode 7. The Man in Number 9
2013-04-29 · 44 min

Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected. Norman discovers that even popular girls are complicated.

A Boy and His Dog
Episode 8. A Boy and His Dog
2013-05-06 · 43 min

Norma finds herself in conflict with a mysterious strangers. Rumors spread at school, and Bradley is not enthused. Dylan and Remo go on a road trip that has a violent outcome. Norman takes up a grisly hobby.

Underwater
Episode 9. Underwater
2013-05-13 · 44 min

Abernathy amps up the pressure, but Norma doesn't know what he wants. Dylan and Bradley connect. Norman has an active imagination, which Miss Watson encourages. Emma goes on a trip.

Midnight
Episode 10. Midnight
2013-05-20 · 44 min

Romero decides that it is time to act, and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.

Season 2
Season 2
10 episodes · 2014

In the aftermath of Miss Watson's murder, Norman's innocence is buried under blackouts, suspicious characters, and his strange behavior. Meanwhile, Norma faces dark truths of her own when family secrets begin to unravel and looming threats from local villains jeopardize her stab at happiness.

Gone But Not Forgotten
Episode 1. Gone But Not Forgotten
2014-03-03 · 43 min

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.

Shadow of a Doubt
Episode 2. Shadow of a Doubt
2014-03-10 · 43 min

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.

Caleb
Episode 3. Caleb
2014-03-17 · 43 min

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.

Check-Out
Episode 4. Check-Out
2014-03-24 · 43 min

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

The Escape Artist
Episode 5. The Escape Artist
2014-03-31 · 43 min

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.

Plunge
Episode 6. Plunge
2014-04-07 · 43 min

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.

Presumed Innocent
Episode 7. Presumed Innocent
2014-04-14 · 43 min

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.

Meltdown
Episode 8. Meltdown
2014-04-21 · 43 min

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.

The Box
Episode 9. The Box
2014-04-28 · 42 min

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.

The Immutable Truth
Episode 10. The Immutable Truth
2014-05-05 · 43 min

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.

Season 3
Season 3
10 episodes · 2015

After a blissful summer of closeness with his mother in the safe confines of her home, Norman returns to school and is flooded with fears about what really happened with Miss Watson.

A Death in the Family
Episode 1. A Death in the Family
2015-03-09 · 43 min

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

The Arcanum Club
Episode 2. The Arcanum Club
2015-03-16 · 44 min

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

Persuasion
Episode 3. Persuasion
2015-03-23 · 43 min

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.

Unbreak-Able
Episode 4. Unbreak-Able
2015-03-30 · 43 min

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.

The Deal
Episode 5. The Deal
2015-04-06 · 43 min

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.

Norma Louise
Episode 6. Norma Louise
2015-04-13 · 43 min

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…

The Last Supper
Episode 7. The Last Supper
2015-04-20 · 43 min

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.

The Pit
Episode 8. The Pit
2015-04-27 · 43 min

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.

Crazy
Episode 9. Crazy
2015-05-04 · 42 min

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.

Unconscious
Episode 10. Unconscious
2015-05-11 · 44 min

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.

Season 4
Season 4
10 episodes · 2016

As Norman continues to spiral out of control, Norma's desperation to help her son amplifies. Growing increasingly fearful of him, she goes to great lengths to find him the professional help he needs.

A Danger to Himself and Others
Episode 1. A Danger to Himself and Others
2016-03-07 · 43 min

Norma searches desperately for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Meanwhile, Dylan anxiously awaits news regarding Emma, while Romero receives a surprising proposition.

Goodnight, Mother
Episode 2. Goodnight, Mother
2016-03-14 · 43 min

Norma and Norman face off as each suspects the other of a terrible deed. Dylan considers his future with Emma. Romero makes a choice that will have far-reaching consequences for the Bates family.

'Til Death Do You Part
Episode 3. 'Til Death Do You Part
2016-03-21 · 43 min

Norma and Romero take a big step together, but neither knows what it means to the other. As Norman struggles to accept his new circumstances, Dylan attempts to shed old business.

Lights of Winter
Episode 4. Lights of Winter
2016-03-28 · 43 min

Norman has an adventure with his new friend. An annual festival in White Pine Bay gives Norma her first taste of real happiness in some time but puts Romero in a potentially awkward situation. Dylan finds himself caught between two…

Refraction
Episode 5. Refraction
2016-04-11 · 44 min

Norman tries to confide in Dr. Edwards, but worries he might be saying too much. Norma hires an artisan to fix a window, while Romero pieces together a crime that threatens his new life.

The Vault
Episode 6. The Vault
2016-04-18 · 43 min

While Norman digs deep in his past in therapy and confronts some painful truths, Norma does everything in her power to keep a secret of her own from coming to light.

There's No Place Like Home
Episode 7. There's No Place Like Home
2016-04-25 · 43 min

A chance discovery motivates Norman to return home. Norma throws herself into new projects with Romero's help, while Dylan searches for Emma's mother -- with troubling results.

Unfaithful
Episode 8. Unfaithful
2016-05-02 · 44 min

Norma finds herself torn between Romero and Norman. A holiday outing makes Norman realize how much everyone else has changed in his absence.

Forever
Episode 9. Forever
2016-05-09 · 48 min

Norma and Norman try to reconnect as they plan for the future. Frustrated by Norma's blind eye, Romero and Dylan decide to take action for Norman's own good.

Norman
Episode 10. Norman
2016-05-16 · 48 min

Norman and Norma's relationship faces its greatest test yet. Romero faces pressure from all sides, and Dylan considers reaching out to Norma but wants nothing to do with her.

Season 5
Season 5
10 episodes · 2017

Two years later, Norman has descended into full-blown psychosis. To the public, he's a happy and well-adjusted member of the White Pine Bay community, but at home his violent blackouts continue to increase as 'Mother' threatens to take over his mind completely.

Dark Paradise
Episode 1. Dark Paradise
2017-02-20 · 45 min

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

The Convergence of the Twain
Episode 2. The Convergence of the Twain
2017-02-27 · 45 min

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

Bad Blood
Episode 3. Bad Blood
2017-03-06 · 44 min

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

Hidden
Episode 4. Hidden
2017-03-13 · 47 min

Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.

Dreams Die First
Episode 5. Dreams Die First
2017-03-20 · 46 min

Norman attempts to piece together Mother's movements. In Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth. Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes a spur-of-the-moment decision with far-reaching consequences.

Marion
Episode 6. Marion
2017-03-27 · 45 min

Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.

Inseparable
Episode 7. Inseparable
2017-04-03 · 42 min

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

The Body
Episode 8. The Body
2017-04-10 · 45 min

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

Visiting Hours
Episode 9. Visiting Hours
2017-04-17 · 40 min

Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to the family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero enacts his plan for revenge.

The Cord
Episode 10. The Cord
2017-04-24 · 44 min

Norman Bates comes home.

Cast by season
Vera Farmiga
Vera Farmiga
Norma Bates
Freddie Highmore
Freddie Highmore
Norman Bates
Max Thieriot
Max Thieriot
Dylan Massett
Olivia Cooke
Olivia Cooke
Emma Decody
Nestor Carbonell
Nestor Carbonell
Alex Romero
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★ 1.0 / 10
Unrelated, boring, ridiculous. I don't understand how this non-existent story became so popular that it got its TV show. The "Based on an original movie Psycho from 1960" is just clickbait, this story has nothing to do with the movie except the names of characters and location. Most of the episodes are filled with absurdly stupid and unrealistic plot twists which make the whole show boring and unpleasant to watch. The most common question asked every few minutes was "why". There are more fictional TV series that are at least entertaining, this one is not. After the first few episodes, I treated it like a background for surfing the net and even then it was painful to finish the first season. I won't continue even if it's the last thing left to watch because it's not only a waste of time but also energy - both electric and mine.
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