Bates Motel 2013
“Together until the end.”
What is Bates Motel?
Bates Motel is an American psychological horror drama television series that aired on A&E. The series is based on characters from the 1959 novel Psycho by Robert Bloch and was developed by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, and Anthony Cipriano.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 18, 2013
- Last aired
- Apr 24, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- A&E
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Bates Motel is an American psychological horror drama television series that aired on A&E. The series is based on characters from the 1959 novel Psycho by Robert Bloch and was developed by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, and Anthony Cipriano. It is a contemporary prequel to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma in a different fictional town and 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. The show features Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore and explores the unraveling of Norman Bates' psyche throughout his teenage years. The series aired from March 18, 2013, to April 24, 2017, and consists of multiple seasons. The show was created by Anthony Cipriano, Carlton Cuse, and Kerry Ehrin.
Should you watch it?
“A mother and son relocate to a coastal Oregon town to start a new life together.”
- explores character origins
- modern setting
- dark subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy psychological dramas set in a modern day prequel context.
The series depicts the life of characters prior to the events of a classic film.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 First You Dream, Then You Die Mar 18, 2013
- E2 Nice Town You Picked, Norma... Mar 25, 2013
- E3 What's Wrong with Norman Apr 1, 2013
- E4 Trust Me Apr 8, 2013
- E5 Ocean View Apr 15, 2013
- E6 The Truth Apr 22, 2013
- E7 The Man in Number 9 Apr 29, 2013
- E8 A Boy and His Dog May 6, 2013
- E9 Underwater May 13, 2013
- E10 Midnight May 20, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Gone But Not Forgotten Mar 3, 2014
- E2 Shadow of a Doubt Mar 10, 2014
- E3 Caleb Mar 17, 2014
- E4 Check-Out Mar 24, 2014
- E5 The Escape Artist Mar 31, 2014
- E6 Plunge Apr 7, 2014
- E7 Presumed Innocent Apr 14, 2014
- E8 Meltdown Apr 21, 2014
- E9 The Box Apr 28, 2014
- E10 The Immutable Truth May 5, 2014
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 A Death in the Family Mar 9, 2015
- E2 The Arcanum Club Mar 16, 2015
- E3 Persuasion Mar 23, 2015
- E4 Unbreak-Able Mar 30, 2015
- E5 The Deal Apr 6, 2015
- E6 Norma Louise Apr 13, 2015
- E7 The Last Supper Apr 20, 2015
- E8 The Pit Apr 27, 2015
- E9 Crazy May 4, 2015
- E10 Unconscious May 11, 2015
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 A Danger to Himself and Others Mar 7, 2016
- E2 Goodnight, Mother Mar 14, 2016
- E3 'Til Death Do You Part Mar 21, 2016
- E4 Lights of Winter Mar 28, 2016
- E5 Refraction Apr 11, 2016
- E6 The Vault Apr 18, 2016
- E7 There's No Place Like Home Apr 25, 2016
- E8 Unfaithful May 2, 2016
- E9 Forever May 9, 2016
- E10 Norman May 16, 2016
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Dark Paradise Feb 20, 2017
- E2 The Convergence of the Twain Feb 27, 2017
- E3 Bad Blood Mar 6, 2017
- E4 Hidden Mar 13, 2017
- E5 Dreams Die First Mar 20, 2017
- E6 Marion Mar 27, 2017
- E7 Inseparable Apr 3, 2017
- E8 The Body Apr 10, 2017
- E9 Visiting Hours Apr 17, 2017
- E10 The Cord Apr 24, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
The series acts as a contemporary prequel to the 1960 film Psycho.
Where does the show take place?
The story is set in a fictional coastal town in Oregon.
Who are the main characters?
The series focuses on Norman Bates and his mother, Norma.
When does the story begin?
The narrative starts following the death of Norma's husband.
What is the setting style?
The show utilizes a modern setting.