

Bates Motel
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.
1. Dark Paradise
Season 5, Episode 1
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
2. The Convergence of the Twain
Season 5, Episode 2
Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
3. Bad Blood
Season 5, Episode 3
Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
4. Hidden
Season 5, Episode 4
Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
5. Dreams Die First
Season 5, Episode 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.
6. Marion
Season 5, Episode 6
Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
7. Inseparable
Season 5, Episode 7
Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
8. The Body
Season 5, Episode 8
Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
9. Visiting Hours
Season 5, Episode 9
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.
10. The Cord
Season 5, Episode 10
Norman Bates comes home.
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.
Series Details
- IMDb ID
- tt2188671
- First Aired
- 2013
- Rating
- 8.1/10
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 10
- Likes
- 2,576
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Mystery