Series synopsis
Bates Motel is an American drama crime mystery television series that premiered on A&E on March 18, 2013. It ended on April 24, 2017. It was created by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, Anthony Cipriano. It stars Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot and Olivia Cooke.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Together until the end.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates
- Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates
- Max Thieriot as Dylan Massett
- Olivia Cooke as Emma Decody
- Nestor Carbonell as Alex Romero
- Nicola Peltz as Bradley Martin
- Kenny Johnson as Caleb Calhoun
Guest cast
- Tracy Spiridakos as Annika Johnson
- Mike Vogel as Zack Shelby
- Ian Tracey as Remo Wallace
- Michael Eklund as Zane Morgan
- Paloma Kwiatkowski as Cody Brennan
- Michael Vartan as George Heldens
- Rebecca Creskoff as Christine Heldens
- Kathleen Robertson as Jodi Morgan
- Jere Burns as Jake Abernathy
- Richard Harmon as Richard Sylmore
- Ian Hart as Will Decody
- Peter Bryant as Doctor Levine
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 61 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 11 | March 3, 2014 | May 1, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 10 | March 18, 2013 | May 20, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 10 | March 3, 2014 | May 5, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 10 | March 9, 2015 | May 11, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 10 | March 7, 2016 | May 16, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 10 | February 20, 2017 | April 24, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | After Hours: Season Premiere | March 3, 2014 |
| 2 |
After Hours: Season Finale A live half-hour special event brings the highly engaged "Bates Motel" community to life as fans interact with the show's stars and creators sharing behind-the-scenes analysis and exclusive content. |
May 5, 2014 |
| 3 | Catch Up | March 7, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
First You Dream, Then You Die 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. |
March 18, 2013 |
| 2 |
Nice Town You Picked, Norma... 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. |
March 25, 2013 |
| 3 |
What's Wrong with Norman Dylan starts his new job and learns that there is more to it than he thought. Meanwhile, Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery. |
April 1, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gone But Not Forgotten Norman fixates on the death of Miss Watson. Norma gets unexpected news about the bypass project while Bradley's hunt for her father's killer drives her to dangerous extremes. |
March 3, 2014 |
| 2 |
Shadow of a Doubt Norma tries to distract Norman from his obsession with Miss Watson by having him audition for a play. A new player in town has Dylan and Remo on edge. |
March 10, 2014 |
| 3 |
Caleb Norma meets an ally in her battle to stop the bypass. Emma's memorial for a friend leads to a new relationship. Norman falls under the influence of a townie girl. |
March 17, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Death in the Family Norman and Emma make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start. |
March 9, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Arcanum Club Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor. |
March 16, 2015 |
| 3 |
Persuasion Norman and Norma grow apart as he and Emma grow closer. Norma balks when Romero asks Norman some tough questions. Romero meets his competition for re-elections. |
March 23, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Danger to Himself and Others Norma searches desperately for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Meanwhile, Dylan anxiously awaits news regarding Emma, while Romero receives a surprising proposition. |
March 7, 2016 |
| 2 |
Goodnight, Mother Norma and Norman face off as each suspects the other of a terrible deed. Dylan considers his future with Emma. Romero makes a choice that will have far-reaching consequences for the Bates family. |
March 14, 2016 |
| 3 |
'Til Death Do You Part Norma and Romero take a big step together, but neither knows what it means to the other. As Norman struggles to accept his new circumstances, Dylan attempts to shed old business. |
March 21, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dark Paradise Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest. |
February 20, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Convergence of the Twain Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift. |
February 27, 2017 |
| 3 |
Bad Blood Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman. |
March 6, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | A&E |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 18, 2013 |
| Last aired | April 24, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |