First You Dream, Then You Die
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2013
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.
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2013
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.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2013
When Dylan arrives he immediately begins causing trouble; the Bates' are drawn into the secrets surrounding White Pine Bay.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2013
Dylan learns there is more to his new job than he originally thought; Emma and Norman make a shocking discovery.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2013
Norma deals with distractions as her suspicions grow about certain town residents.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2013
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.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2013
Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2013
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.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: May 6, 2013
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.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: May 13, 2013
Abernathy increases the pressure; Bradley and Dylan connect; Miss Watson encourages Norman's active imagination; Emma takes a trip.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: May 20, 2013
Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance, but gets a ride home from Miss Watson.
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2014
Norman fixates on Miss Watson's death; Dylan becomes involved in White Pine Bay's drug war; Bradley is driven to extremes as she searches for her father's killer; new romantic interests complicate the relationship between Norman and Emma.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2014
Norma tries to distract Norman from his current obsession; Bradley needs help escaping from a dire situation; Romero is pressured to make an arrest; Dylan and Remo are kept on edge by a new worker.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2014
Norma's brother Caleb arrives at the motel; Norma finds an ally in her efforts to prevent the bypass; Emma holds a memorial for a friend; a townie girl interests Norman.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2014
Dylan questions his loyalty to Norma and Norman; Christine introduces Norma to the town's social scene; Caleb's presence worries Norman; Romero is caught between Zane's war with a rival drug family.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2014
Norman shares a family secret with Cody; Dylan is caught in Zane's escalating war; Norma teams up with a mysterious man in an attempt to stop the bypass.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2014
Dylan is asked to manage an explosive situation; Norma and Norman's relationship is threatened by a growing secret; Emma lands in a dangerous situation.
Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2014
Norma's faith in Norman is questioned; Dylan is threatened by a revengeful Zane; Romero receives new evidence in the murder of Miss Watson; Cody and Norman's friendship reaches the breaking point.
Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2014
Romero digs deeper into the murder of Miss Watson; the conflict between the drug families leaves Dylan facing an impossible choice; Norma refuses to tell Norman the truth about his blackouts.
Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2014
Norma tries to connect with Norman. Meanwhile, Romero turns to a former colleague for help.
Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: May 5, 2014
Norman is haunted by his past in the Season 2 finale. Later, Romero and Dylan try to bring closure to the drug war.
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Mar 9, 2015
Norman and Emma each make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2015
Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.
Dylan and Caleb meet a new neighbor.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2015
Norman and Norma grow apart as Norman and Emma grow closer. Norma balks when Romero asks Norman some tough questions. Romero meets his competition for re-elections.
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2015
Norman and Emma take a day off from the motel. Romero investigates two mysterious deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma goes back to school. Buried secrets unravel for Caleb and Dylan.
Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2015
When Norma finds herself in a rare position of power, she appeals to Romero for guidance. Norman and Dylan both come undone at the fallout of a secret. And Caleb considers an offer made to him by a surprising source.
Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Apr 13, 2015
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. And Caleb makes a difficult decision after learning of Norma's sudden departure.
Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Apr 20, 2015
Norma returns home to find a great mess waiting for her. Norman agrees to getting some help. And Dylan learns some shocking news about Emma's health.
Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Apr 27, 2015
Romero confronts Norma about new information recently come to light. Norman reels from a recent discovery. Caleb and Dylan take a job that involves some risk. And Emma makes a decision about her future with Norman.
Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: May 4, 2015
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.
Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: May 11, 2015
Norma hits a breaking point with Norman's issues. Emma has a surprising reaction to seemingly positive news. Romero finally chooses sides, the decision sealing his fate in the town. And Caleb makes a decision that will uproot his new life.
Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2016
In the fourth season premiere, Norma searches for Norman; Dylan awaits news on Emma; and Romero gets a surprising proposition.
Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2016
Norma and Norman face off as they suspect each other of horrible actions; Dylan thinks about his future with Emma; and Romero makes a choice that will have a big impact on the Bates family.
Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2016
Norma and Romero take a big step; Norman struggles to accept his new circumstances; and Dylan tries to rid himself of old business.
Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2016
Norman goes on an adventure with a new friend; Norma gets a taste of happiness at a festival in White Pine Bay while Romero faces a potentially awkward situation; and Dylan is caught between two families.
Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2016
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.
Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2016
Norman digs into his past and confronts some painful truths; Norma tries to hide a secret of her own; and Romero puts his career at risk to help an old friend.
Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2016
A chance discovery spurs Norman to return home; Norma dives into new projects with Romero's help; and Dylan searches for Emma's mother, but has troubling results.
Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: May 2, 2016
Norma is torn between Romero and Norman while Norman realizes how much everyone has changed in his absence.
Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: May 9, 2016
Norman and Norma try to reconnect as they plan for the future. Elsewhere, Romero and Dylan take action to help Norman.
Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: May 16, 2016
Norman plans a special event for Norma; Romero faces pressure due to his actions; and Dylan considers reaching out to Norman.
Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2017 (63 min)
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery; Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2017
Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.
Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2017
Norman helps Chick with a project; Romero makes his move; an apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2017
Norman learns who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets; Romero struggles to find safety.
Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2017
Norman tries to piece together Mother's movements; in Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth; Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes an impulsive decision with far-reaching consequences.
Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2017
A special guest checks into the motel; Dylan grapples with devastating news; Sam and Madeleine's marriage reaches a crossroads.
Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2017
Norman and Mother come together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2017
Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene begins a murder investigation; and Dylan gets his brother help.
Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2017
Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to family business as Dylan gets caught between his past and his future; and Romero enacts his plan for revenge.
Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2017 (70 min)
Norman comes home.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Mar 3, 2014
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: May 5, 2014
Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: Apr 24, 2017 (30 min)
The "Bates Motel'' cast, producers, superfans and critics celebrate the end of the series; actors Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore and Nestor Carbonell and executive producers and creators Kerry Ehrin and Carlton Cuse answer social media questions.