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Bates Motel

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Year
2013
Age rating
TV-MA
Seasons
5 seasons · 50 episodes
Countries
United States of America
Production
  • Kerry Ehrin Productions
  • Cuse Productions
  • Universal Television
  • American Genre
Director
Carlton Cuse
Starring
Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell

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About the series

After her husband’s death, Norma Bates moves with her teenage son, Norman, to a quiet town where she buys an old motel, hoping they can start over. But their new home comes with secrets of its own, and the closer they become, the more unsettling Norman’s behavior grows. As strange events unfold around the motel, Norma becomes increasingly determined to protect her son, even when that means crossing dangerous lines. Meanwhile, Norman struggles with disturbing episodes that blur the boundary between reality and his own mind. What begins as a story about a mother and son trying to rebuild their lives gradually turns into a dark psychological descent, exploring trauma, obsession, manipulation, and the troubled bond that will ultimately shape Norman Bates into the infamous figure he is destined to become.

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2013 · 10 episodes

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.

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    First You Dream, Then You Die

    18 Mar 2013 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.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    Nice Town You Picked, Norma...

    25 Mar 2013 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.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    What's Wrong with Norman

    01 Apr 2013 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.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Trust Me

    08 Apr 2013 44 min

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

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    Ocean View

    15 Apr 2013 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.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    The Truth

    22 Apr 2013 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.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    The Man in Number 9

    29 Apr 2013 44 min

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

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    A Boy and His Dog

    06 May 2013 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.

  9. Still from episode 9
    E09

    Underwater

    13 May 2013 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.

  10. Still from episode 10
    E10

    Midnight

    20 May 2013 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

2014 · 10 episodes

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.

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    Gone But Not Forgotten

    03 Mar 2014 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.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    Shadow of a Doubt

    10 Mar 2014 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.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Caleb

    17 Mar 2014 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.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Check-Out

    24 Mar 2014 43 min

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

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    The Escape Artist

    31 Mar 2014 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.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    Plunge

    07 Apr 2014 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.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    Presumed Innocent

    14 Apr 2014 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.

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    Meltdown

    21 Apr 2014 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.

  9. Still from episode 9
    E09

    The Box

    28 Apr 2014 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.

  10. Still from episode 10
    E10

    The Immutable Truth

    05 May 2014 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

2015 · 10 episodes

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.

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    A Death in the Family

    09 Mar 2015 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.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    The Arcanum Club

    16 Mar 2015 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.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Persuasion

    23 Mar 2015 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.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Unbreak-Able

    30 Mar 2015 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.

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    The Deal

    06 Apr 2015 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.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    Norma Louise

    13 Apr 2015 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 learning of Norma's sudden departure.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    The Last Supper

    20 Apr 2015 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.

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    The Pit

    27 Apr 2015 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.

  9. Still from episode 9
    E09

    Crazy

    04 May 2015 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.

  10. Still from episode 10
    E10

    Unconscious

    11 May 2015 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

2016 · 10 episodes

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.

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    A Danger to Himself and Others

    07 Mar 2016 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.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    Goodnight, Mother

    14 Mar 2016 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.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    'Til Death Do You Part

    21 Mar 2016 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.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Lights of Winter

    28 Mar 2016 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 families.

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    Refraction

    11 Apr 2016 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.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    The Vault

    18 Apr 2016 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.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    There's No Place Like Home

    25 Apr 2016 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.

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    Unfaithful

    02 May 2016 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.

  9. Still from episode 9
    E09

    Forever

    09 May 2016 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.

  10. Still from episode 10
    E10

    Norman

    16 May 2016 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

2017 · 10 episodes

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.

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    Dark Paradise

    20 Feb 2017 45 min

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

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    The Convergence of the Twain

    27 Feb 2017 45 min

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

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Bad Blood

    06 Mar 2017 44 min

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

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Hidden

    13 Mar 2017 47 min

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

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    Dreams Die First

    20 Mar 2017 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.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    Marion

    27 Mar 2017 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.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    Inseparable

    03 Apr 2017 42 min

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

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    The Body

    10 Apr 2017 45 min

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

  9. Still from episode 9
    E09

    Visiting Hours

    17 Apr 2017 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.

  10. Still from episode 10
    E10

    The Cord

    24 Apr 2017 44 min

    Norman Bates comes home.

Specials

2014 · 11 episodes

  1. E01

    After Hours: Season Premiere

    03 Mar 2014 22 min

  2. E02

    After Hours: Season Finale

    05 May 2014 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.

  3. E03

    Catch Up

    07 Mar 2016 43 min

  4. E04

    Quickie Catch-Up

    20 Feb 2017 43 min

  5. E05

    Season 4 Recap

    20 Feb 2017 43 min

  6. E06

    The Final Check Out

    24 Apr 2017 21 min

  7. E07

    Origins of a Psycho Inside Bates Motel

    24 Apr 2017 13 min

  8. E08

    A Broken Psyche - Creating Norma Bates

    12 May 2015 8 min

  9. E09

    Closed for Business

    24 Apr 2017 11 min

  10. E10

    Paley Center Panel Discussion

    24 Apr 2017 46 min

  11. E11

    Gag Reel

    01 May 2017 4 min

Questions and answers

How many seasons and episodes does “Bates Motel” have?

5 seasons, 50 episodes.

When did “Bates Motel” premiere?

Premiere: 18 March 2013.

Who stars in “Bates Motel”?

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke and others.

What age rating does “Bates Motel” have?

Age rating: TV-MA.

Who directed “Bates Motel”?

Director: Carlton Cuse.

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