Bates Motel

Bates Motel82%

TV 2013-03-18 45m Drama Crime Mystery Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television 1
★ 8.1 / 10 · 1,806 votes
Ratings
Combined
81.9 %
7 sources
IMDb
8.1 /10
126,684 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
93 %
125 votes
Metacritic
69 %
61 votes
Trakt
79 %
6,031 votes
TMDB
80 %
1,800 votes
Metacritic Users
8.3 /10
859 votes
RT Audience
91 %

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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Status
Ended
Runtime
45m
Seasons
5
Episodes
50
Studios
Kerry Ehrin Productions , Cuse Productions , Universal Television
Network
A&E
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award

Primetime Emmy Awards 1 nominated

  • 2013 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Nominated

Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television 1 won

  • 2014 Best Actress on Television Won

Saturn Awards 1 nominated

Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama 1 nominated

  • 2013 Best Actor – Television Series Drama Nominated

Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama 1 nominated

  • 2013 Best Actress – Television Series Drama Nominated

Award data from Wikidata (CC0). Coverage may be incomplete.

Created by
Carlton Cuse Kerry Ehrin Anthony Cipriano
Cast
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 Kenny Johnson Kenny Johnson Caleb Calhoun Ryan Hurst Ryan Hurst Chick Hogan Nicola Peltz Nicola Peltz Bradley Martin Keenan Tracey Keenan Tracey Gunner Ian Tracey Ian Tracey Remo Wallace Aliyah O'Brien Aliyah O'Brien Receptionist Kevin Rahm Kevin Rahm Bob Paris
Season 1 2013 · 10 eps
  1. 1 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 49m
  2. 2 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 43m
  3. 3 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 43m
  4. 4 Trust Me Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface. Apr 8, 2013 44m
  5. 5 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 purs… Apr 15, 2013 43m
  6. 6 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 43m
  7. 7 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 44m
  8. 8 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. Nor… May 6, 2013 43m
  9. 9 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 tri… May 13, 2013 44m
  10. 10 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 44m
Season 2 2014 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Gone But Not Forgotten 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. Mar 3, 2014 43m
  2. 2 Shadow of a Doubt 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. Mar 10, 2014 43m
  3. 3 Caleb 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. Mar 17, 2014 43m
  4. 4 Check-Out A new revelation forces Dylan to question his loyalty to Norma and Norman. Christine brings Norma into the White Pine social scene. Mar 24, 2014 43m
  5. 5 The Escape Artist 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. Mar 31, 2014 43m
  6. 6 Plunge 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. Apr 7, 2014 43m
  7. 7 Presumed Innocent 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 poin… Apr 14, 2014 43m
  8. 8 Meltdown 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 te… Apr 21, 2014 43m
  9. 9 The Box 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… Apr 28, 2014 42m
  10. 10 The Immutable Truth 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 Ba… May 5, 2014 43m
Season 3 2015 · 10 eps
  1. 1 A Death in the Family Norman and Emma make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start. Mar 9, 2015 43m
  2. 2 The Arcanum Club Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor. Mar 16, 2015 44m
  3. 3 Persuasion 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. Mar 23, 2015 43m
  4. 4 Unbreak-Able 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. Mar 30, 2015 43m
  5. 5 The Deal 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 … Apr 6, 2015 43m
  6. 6 Norma Louise 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 … Apr 13, 2015 43m
  7. 7 The Last Supper 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. Apr 20, 2015 43m
  8. 8 The Pit 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 … Apr 27, 2015 43m
  9. 9 Crazy 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. May 4, 2015 42m
  10. 10 Unconscious 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 … May 11, 2015 44m
Season 4 2016 · 10 eps
  1. 1 A Danger to Himself and Others Norma searches desperately for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Meanwhile, Dylan anxiously awaits news regarding Emma, while Romero receives a surprising prop… Mar 7, 2016 43m
  2. 2 Goodnight, Mother 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 t… Mar 14, 2016 43m
  3. 3 'Til Death Do You Part 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. Mar 21, 2016 43m
  4. 4 Lights of Winter 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 awkwa… Mar 28, 2016 43m
  5. 5 Refraction 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 ne… Apr 11, 2016 44m
  6. 6 The Vault 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. Apr 18, 2016 43m
  7. 7 There's No Place Like Home 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. Apr 25, 2016 43m
  8. 8 Unfaithful Norma finds herself torn between Romero and Norman. A holiday outing makes Norman realize how much everyone else has changed in his absence. May 2, 2016 44m
  9. 9 Forever 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. May 9, 2016 48m
  10. 10 Norman 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. May 16, 2016 48m
Season 5 2017 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Dark Paradise Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest. Feb 20, 2017 45m
  2. 2 The Convergence of the Twain Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift. Feb 27, 2017 45m
  3. 3 Bad Blood Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman. Mar 6, 2017 44m
  4. 4 Hidden Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety. Mar 13, 2017 47m
  5. 5 Dreams Die First 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-rea… Mar 20, 2017 46m
  6. 6 Marion Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage. Mar 27, 2017 45m
  7. 7 Inseparable Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home. Apr 3, 2017 42m
  8. 8 The Body Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help. Apr 10, 2017 45m
  9. 9 Visiting Hours 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. Apr 17, 2017 40m
  10. 10 The Cord Norman Bates comes home. Apr 24, 2017 44m
Specials 2014 · 11 eps
  1. 1 After Hours: Season Premiere Mar 3, 2014 22m
  2. 2 After Hours: Season Finale 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… May 5, 2014 22m
  3. 3 Catch Up Mar 7, 2016 43m
  4. 4 Quickie Catch-Up Feb 20, 2017 43m
  5. 5 Season 4 Recap Feb 20, 2017 43m
  6. 6 The Final Check Out Apr 24, 2017 21m
  7. 7 Origins of a Psycho Inside Bates Motel Apr 24, 2017 13m
  8. 8 A Broken Psyche - Creating Norma Bates May 12, 2015 8m
  9. 9 Closed for Business Apr 24, 2017 11m
  10. 10 Paley Center Panel Discussion Apr 24, 2017 46m
  11. 11 Gag Reel May 1, 2017 4m
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