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Bates Motel

2012 • Universal
4.7
312 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 First You Dream, Then You Die
3/18/13
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. But the Bates are done being pushed around and they will do whatever it takes to survive - and to protect secrets of their own. When everything is most tense, an unexpected guest arrives and turns their lives upside down.
2 Nice Town You Picked, Norma...
3/25/13
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.
3 What's Wrong With Norman
4/1/13
Dylan starts his new job and learns that there is more to it than he thought. Meanwhile, Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery.
4 Trust Me...
4/8/13
Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.
5 Ocean View
4/15/13
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.
6 The Truth
4/22/13
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.
7 The Man in Number 9
4/29/13
Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected. Norman discovers that even popular girls are complicated.
8 A Boy And His Dog
5/6/13
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.
9 Underwater
5/13/13
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.
10 Midnight
5/20/13
Romero decides that it is time to act and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.

About this show

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, played by Vera Famiga. 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.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
312 reviews
Cheryl Hart
June 15, 2017
The actors/esses in this series are amazing. You cringe at the relationship between these two characters and have a constant uncomfortable frown on your face. I am approaching the end of season 5 now (5 episodes remaining) but it just didn't HOOK me. Its interesting enough to watch through with a constant wondering of what happens next but I, unfortunately, found it very easy to put down. I could watch one episode a day or three without being in a dire need to rush back and watch the next one. If you're into a sick and twisted mind of the formative years of a serial killer though, this series is for you. But unfortunately, although interesting, for me was little more than average and won't be making it into the shopping basket :( PS: Don't watch this with kids in the room, its really not suitable.
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A Google user
December 15, 2017
A compelling series with superbly talented actors. The series plays with your heart strings and takes you on an emotional journey, flinging you back in forth in time between poignant moments and heart breaking tragedy. This brought tears to my eyes and the story was brilliantly portrayed by Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga and Max Thieriot. A little depressing at times and I wish it could have ended happily - but life isn't always that way. 5 out of 5 stars.
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nessie986
June 15, 2018
Mixed emotions watching the charaters ( sorry spelling not good ) interact with each other did watch freddie on a american talk show was finding english people swearing we tend to put an oh infront found that funny but going back to the show very gripping well worth watching
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