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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Norman and his new friend have an adventure; Norma experiences her first taste of real happiness in some time during an annual festival in White Pine Bay; Dylan becomes caught between two families.
The episode was rated 7,73 from 1993 votes.
Norman returns home after making an unanticipated discovery; Norma takes on new projects; Dylan's search for Emma's mother leads to disturbing results.
The episode was rated 7,76 from 1984 votes.
Norman tries to confide in Dr. Edwards, but worries he may reveal too much. Also: Norma hires a craftsman to fix a window and Romero uncovers a crime that threatens his new life.
The episode was rated 7,80 from 2028 votes.
Norma and Romero take a big step together; Norman attempts to accept his new surroundings; Dylan tries to shed old business.
The episode was rated 7,82 from 1909 votes.
Norma searches for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Dylan waits for news about Emma while Romero gets a surprising proposition.
The episode was rated 7,86 from 2050 votes.
Norman uncovers painful truths as his therapy progresses; Norma works to prevent a secret from being revealed; Romero assists an old friend despite the risk to his career.
The episode was rated 7,91 from 1997 votes.
Norma and Norman each suspect the other in a terrible deed; Dylan contemplates his future with Emma; Romero makes a choice that drastically impacts the Bates family.
The episode was rated 7,97 from 1932 votes.
Norma is torn between Norman and Romero during a holiday outing, Norman comes to the realization that everyone has changed while he was away.
The episode was rated 7,98 from 2012 votes.
Norman plans a special event for his mother; Romero faces pressure due to his actions; and Dylan considers reaching out to Norman, but wants nothing to do with Norma.
The episode was rated 8,04 from 2088 votes.
Norma and Norman attempt to reconnect as they plan for the future; Dylan and Romero decide to take action for Norman's own good!
The episode was rated 8,05 from 2177 votes.
