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Bates Motel

Bates Motel
★ 8.0/10•2013•45m•TV-MA•Drama•Crime•Mystery
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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 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.

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 18, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - First You Dream, Then You DieE149m

First You Dream, Then You Die

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.

Mar 18, 2013

Episode 2 - Nice Town You Picked, Norma...E243m

Nice Town You Picked, Norma...

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.

Mar 25, 2013

Episode 3 - What's Wrong with NormanE343m

What's Wrong with Norman

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

Apr 1, 2013

Episode 4 - Trust MeE444m

Trust Me

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

Apr 8, 2013

Episode 5 - Ocean ViewE543m

Ocean View

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.

Apr 15, 2013

Episode 6 - The TruthE643m

The Truth

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.

Apr 22, 2013

Episode 7 - The Man in Number 9E744m

The Man in Number 9

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

Apr 29, 2013

Episode 8 - A Boy and His DogE843m

A Boy and His Dog

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.

May 6, 2013

Episode 9 - UnderwaterE944m

Underwater

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.

May 13, 2013

Episode 10 - MidnightE1044m

Midnight

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

May 20, 2013

Actors

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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