Bates Motel
"Bates Motel" is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film "Psycho," and gives a portrayal of how Norman Bates' (Freddie Highmore) psyche unravels through his teenage years. Fans discover the dark, twisted backstory of Norman Bates and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), truly is.
- Metascore69
- 2013-2017
- 5 seasons
- A+E Networks
- Drama, Horror, Suspense
- TV-MA
"Bates Motel" is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film "Psycho," and gives a portrayal of how Norman Bates' (Freddie Highmore) psyche unravels through his teenage years. Fans discover the dark, twisted backstory of Norman Bates and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), truly is.
Season 5 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Dark Paradise
Mon, Feb 20, 2017 44 mins
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery; Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
Episode 2
The Convergence of the Twain
Mon, Feb 27, 2017 44 mins
Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.
Episode 3
Bad Blood
Mon, Mar 6, 2017 43 mins
After the usual abuse for jailed cops, former sheriff Alex Romero is transferred by a sympathizing US marshal, whom he overpowers gently, then steals a car but gets stranded without gas. Norman finds himself chained in the basement by Norma(n), but can convince 'either' nor Chick to release him, even after delighting them with the happy news of Dylan's baby. Chick carefully stays in hesitant Norman's good books, posing as confident accomplice, covering up for his Norma episodes, yet only 'Norma' embraces his staying on as handyman.
Episode 4
Hidden
Mon, Mar 13, 2017 47 mins
Norman learns who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets; Romero struggles to find safety.
Episode 5
Dreams Die First
Mon, Mar 20, 2017 45 mins
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 6
Marion
Mon, Mar 27, 2017 45 mins
Sam Loomis still juggles between increasingly jealous wife Madeline and lover Marion, who burnt all bridges by stealing from her employer bank. On the run, she expects to remain with Sam, finds out he didn't ditch his wife from Norman's motel and ends up wrecking Sam's car and life, so he is forced to move to Norman's. Dylan finally tears himself from his happy Seattle family with Emma and the baby when he learns Norma is dead and calls Norman, who is very aloof and practically tells his brother to stay out of his life. On the run, Alex gets badly wounded. Norman spies on Sam, chooses Madeleine's side and surprises the showering adulterer wielding the deadly knife.
Episode 7
Inseparable
Mon, Apr 3, 2017 42 mins
Norman freaks out when he realizes he fatally stabbed Sam Loomis in the shower, but 'Norma' kicks in to urge him to dispose of the evidence, and deals with dangerously nosy visitors: the inept new sheriff Jane Greene and Dylan, who worries all the more as he finds out Norman is off medication and his therapist dead, clearly again suffering from 'Norma' episodes. While Norman pulls rank on bossy 'Norma', she still inspires disposing of corpses -including her mummified- and staying calm after dragging the lake turns up embarrassing corpses. Alex Romero fights his amnesia when regaining conscience, nursed by old friend Maggie Summers, who is reluctant to return his gun and nosy.
Episode 8
The Body
Mon, Apr 10, 2017 45 mins
Norman panics as the sheriff starts a murder investigation, questioning and arresting him after his victims' corpses were found, but his 'Norma side' knocks his softy self out to stand firm in denial, blaming the sheriff for confusing him by 'denying medication' to retract his confession of Sam Loomis's murder. Dylan realizes his mother in law and Norma may be killed by Norman, yet remains protective of his kid brother and hires lawyer Maggie Summers to set up a defense, which Norma(n) claims control over. Romero is recovered and free again.
Episode 9
Visiting Hours
Mon, Apr 17, 2017 39 mins
Jailed Norman gets deeper in trouble as sheriff Green's murder suspicion cases are advanced by forensics, hitting on contradictions, so his defense of medication failure affecting his mind weakens. As Dylan stands by his brother, Emma takes care of their Seattle family. Romero prepares for his revenge.
Episode 10
The Cord
Mon, Apr 24, 2017 43 mins
Norman Bates comes home.
