About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
2013
Seasons
5
Episodes
50
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.1/10
Votes
1,768
Genre
Drama, Crime, Mystery
Status
Ended
Network
A&E
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
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.
S01E02
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.
S01E03
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.
S01E04
Trust Me
Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.
S01E05
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 pursu…
S01E06
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.
S01E07
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.
S01E08
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. Norm…
S01E09
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…
S01E10
Midnight
Romero decides that it is time to act, and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.
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parent child relationship
small town
motel
prequel
dysfunctional family
serial killer
single mother
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Questions about Bates Motel
How many seasons does Bates Motel have?
Bates Motel has 5 seasons and 50 episodes total.
Who created Bates Motel?
Bates Motel was created by Carlton Cuse and first aired in 2013.
What genre is Bates Motel?
Bates Motel is a Drama, Crime, Mystery series.
Who stars in Bates Motel?
The cast of Bates Motel includes Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell.
What is the TMDB rating for Bates Motel?
Bates Motel has a TMDB rating of 8.1/10 based on 1,768 votes.
