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s05e10 · 2017-04-25
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Bates Motel
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Bates Motel is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho, and gives viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years.Following the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel on the outskirts of the idyllic coastal town of White Pine Bay, seeking a fresh start. As Norma and Norman get ensconced in their new home, they discover this town isn't quite what it seems, and the locals aren't so quick to let them in on their secrets. But the Bates' are done being pushed around and will do whatever it takes to survive - and will do whatever it takes to protect their own secrets.
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10 this season · 50 totals01e01 First You Dream, Then You Die 2013-03-19 02:00
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... 2013-03-26 02:00
Nice Town You Picked, Norma...
When Dylan arrives he immediately begins causing trouble; the Bates' are drawn into the secrets surrounding White Pine Bay.
s01e03 What's Wrong with Norman 2013-04-02 02:00
What's Wrong with Norman
Dylan learns there is more to his new job than he originally thought; Emma and Norman make a shocking discovery.
s01e04 Trust Me 2013-04-09 02:00
Trust Me
Norma deals with distractions as her suspicions grow about certain town residents.
s01e05 Ocean View 2013-04-16 02:00
Ocean View
Norma receives some much-needed help, while Norman desperately awaits his mother's return home; Emma and Norman follow more clues, leading to a big discovery.
s01e06 The Truth 2013-04-23 02:00
The Truth
Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.
s01e07 The Man in Number 9 2013-04-30 02:00
The Man in Number 9
The Bates Motel welcomes its first guest; Norman learns that popular girls come with many complications and Norma hires Emma to work at the motel.
s01e08 A Boy and His Dog 2013-05-07 02:00
A Boy and His Dog
A mysterious stranger causes problems for Norma; Bradley is not happy when rumors spread at school; Dylan and Remo go on a fateful road trip; Norman takes up a grisly hobby.
s01e09 Underwater 2013-05-14 02:00
Underwater
Abernathy increases the pressure; Bradley and Dylan connect; Miss Watson encourages Norman's active imagination; Emma takes a trip.
s01e10 Midnight 2013-05-21 02:00
Midnight
Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance, but gets a ride home from Miss Watson.