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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Jan 12, 2023.
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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.
The episode was rated 7,82 from 1431 votes.
When Dylan arrives he immediately begins causing trouble; the Bates' are drawn into the secrets surrounding White Pine Bay.
The episode was rated 7,83 from 1680 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,84 from 2064 votes.
Abernathy increases the pressure; Bradley and Dylan connect; Miss Watson encourages Norman's active imagination; Emma takes a trip.
The episode was rated 7,87 from 1362 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,93 from 1382 votes.
Dylan learns there is more to his new job than he originally thought; Emma and Norman make a shocking discovery.
The episode was rated 7,96 from 1562 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,98 from 1464 votes.
Norma deals with distractions as her suspicions grow about certain town residents.
The episode was rated 8,01 from 1496 votes.
Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance, but gets a ride home from Miss Watson.
The episode was rated 8,17 from 1427 votes.
Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.
The episode was rated 8,30 from 1495 votes.
