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Bates Motel

PRIMETIME EMMYS® 2X nominee in 2016
From Executive Producers Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Kerry Ehrin (Friday Night Lights and Parenthood), Bates Motel delves into the sadistic and twisted relationship between serial killer-to-be, Norman Bates, and his mother Norma. A prelude to the classic horror film Psycho, the series takes a contemporary glimpse into Norman's formative years and reveals how he became one of the most infamous murderers of all time.
IMDb 8.1201310 episodesX-RayTV-14
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - First You Dream, Then You Die
    March 17, 2013
    44min
    TV-14
    After the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates (Vera Farmiga) buys a motel on the outskirts of an idyllic coastal town seeking a fresh start. Her handsome and shy teenage son Norman (Freddie Highmore) quickly catches the eyes of the local girls, much to his mother's horror. Norma and Norman soon discover the idyllic town isn't what it seems, and the locals will do anything to protect their secret.
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  2. S1 E2 - Nice Town You Picked, Norma...
    March 24, 2013
    43min
    TV-14
    Dylan wastes no time causing trouble at home and all the while, the Bates family is inexorably drawn into the dark underbelly of White Pine Bay.
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  3. S1 E3 - What's Wrong With Norman
    March 31, 2013
    43min
    TV-14
    Dylan starts his new job and learns that there is more to it than he thought. Meanwhile, Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery.
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  4. S1 E4 - Trust Me...
    April 7, 2013
    43min
    TV-14
    Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.
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  5. S1 E5 - Ocean View
    April 14, 2013
    43min
    TV-14
    Norman desperately seeks his mother's return home as Norma gets some much needed help. Norman and Emma find more clues that lead to a big discovery, while Norman continues to pursue Bradley.
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  6. S1 E6 - The Truth
    April 21, 2013
    42min
    TV-14
    Dylan asks Norman to move in with him. Chaos ensues at the Bates home as Norma tells Emma that some things are better kept to themselves.
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  7. S1 E7 - The Man in Number 9
    April 28, 2013
    43min
    TV-14
    Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected. Norman discovers that even popular girls are complicated.
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  8. S1 E8 - A Boy And His Dog
    May 5, 2013
    43min
    TV-14
    Norma finds herself in conflict with a mysterious stranger. Rumors spread at school and Bradley is not enthused. Dylan and Remo go on a road trip that has a violent outcome. Norman takes up a grisly hobby.
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  9. S1 E9 - Underwater
    May 12, 2013
    43min
    TV-14
    Abernathy amps up the pressure, but Norma doesn't know what he wants. Dylan and Bradley connect. Norman has an active imagination, which Miss Watson encourages. Emma goes on a trip.
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  10. S1 E10 - Midnight
    May 19, 2013
    43min
    TV-14
    Romero decides that it is time to act and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.
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Content advisory
Violencesubstance usefoul languagesexual content
Audio languages
EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Tucker GatesEd BianchiPhil AbrahamNestor CarbonellTim SouthamSarah BoydRoxann DawsonChristopher NelsonOlatunde OsunsanmiS.J. Clarkson
Cast
Vera FarmigaFreddie HighmoreMike VogelNestor CarbonellOlivia CookeNicola PeltzMax Thieriot
Studio
A&E
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