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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- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes aired
- 50
- Latest aired
- S05E10
- Total runtime
- 1d 12h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 March 2013 – May 2013 10 episodes
- Season 2 March 2014 – May 2014 10 episodes
- Season 3 March 2015 – May 2015 10 episodes
- Season 4 March 2016 – May 2016 10 episodes
- Season 5 February 2017 – April 2017 10 episodes
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S03E01 A Death in the Family
March 9 · 43min find the promo
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Norman and Emma make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.
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S03E02 The Arcanum Club
March 16 · 44min find the promo
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Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.
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S03E03 Persuasion
March 23 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S03E04 Unbreak-Able
March 30 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S03E05 The Deal
April 6 · 43min find the promo
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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 made to him by a surprising source.
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S03E06 Norma Louise
April 13 · 43min find the promo
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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 a new threat. Caleb makes a difficult decision after learning of Norma's sudden departure.
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S03E07 The Last Supper
April 20 · 43min find the promo
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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.
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S03E08 The Pit
April 27 · 43min find the promo
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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 a decision about her future with Norman.
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S03E09 Crazy
May 4 · 42min find the promo
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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.
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S03E10 Unconscious
May 11 · 44min find the promo
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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 decision that will uproot his new life.