Created ByCarlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, Anthony Cipriano
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.
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.
E1Dark Paradise
Feb 20, 201745m★ 8.4
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
E2The Convergence of the Twain
Feb 27, 201745m★ 8.2
Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
E3Bad Blood
Mar 6, 201744m★ 7.8
Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
E4Hidden
Mar 13, 201747m★ 7.9
Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
E5Dreams Die First
Mar 20, 201746m★ 8.5
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.
E6Marion
Mar 27, 201745m★ 7.5
Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
E7Inseparable
Apr 3, 201742m★ 7.3
Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
E8The Body
Apr 10, 201745m★ 8.3
Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
E9Visiting Hours
Apr 17, 201740m★ 8.0
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.
E10The Cord
Apr 24, 201744m★ 8.6
Norman Bates comes home.
About Bates Motel
Bates Motel is a drama, crime, mystery series on A&E. The show first aired on Mar 18, 2013 and currently has 5 seasons and 50 episodes. Bates Motel has ended after 5 seasons. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 1,733 votes. The cast includes Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell. Created by Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin and Anthony Cipriano.
