Bates Motel

First aired

March 18, 2013

Ended

Avg. episode: 45m

EnglishDramaCrimeMystery

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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Cast

Vera Farmiga
Norma Bates
Freddie Highmore
Norman Bates
Max Thieriot
Dylan Massett
Olivia Cooke
Emma Decody
Nestor Carbonell
Alex Romero

Media

Seasons 6

Specials

201411 Episodes

Season 1

201310 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.

Season 2

201410 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.

Season 3

201510 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.

Season 4

201610 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.

Season 5

201710 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.