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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.
- Created by:
- Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, Anthony Cipriano
- Cast:
- Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- A&E
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.4Dark Paradise
2017-02-20 · 45mNorman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.4The Convergence of the Twain
2017-02-27 · 45mNorman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.9Bad Blood
2017-03-06 · 44mNorman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.1Hidden
2017-03-13 · 47mNorman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.4Dreams Die First
2017-03-20 · 46mNorman 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.2Marion
2017-03-27 · 45mNorman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.8Inseparable
2017-04-03 · 42mNorman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.4The Body
2017-04-10 · 45mMother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.3Visiting Hours
2017-04-17 · 40mNorman'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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.8The Cord
2017-04-24 · 44mNorman Bates comes home.
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Vera Farmiga
Norma Bates
Freddie Highmore
Norman Bates
Max Thieriot
Dylan Massett
Olivia Cooke
Emma Decody
Nestor Carbonell
Alex Romero