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.
Showing Season 5 of 6
Season 5
2017
Two years later, Norman has descended into full-blown psychosis. To the public, he's a happy and well-adjusted member of the White Pine Bay community, but at home his violent blackouts continue to increase as 'Mother' threatens to take over his mind completely.
01. Dark Paradise
2017-02-20
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
02. The Convergence of the Twain
2017-02-27
Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
03. Bad Blood
2017-03-06
Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
04. Hidden
2017-03-13
Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
05. Dreams Die First
2017-03-20
Norman attempts to piece together Mother's movements. In Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth. Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes a spur-of-the-moment decision with far-reaching consequences.
06. Marion
2017-03-27
Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
07. Inseparable
2017-04-03
Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
08. The Body
2017-04-10
Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
09. Visiting Hours
2017-04-17
Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to the family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero enacts his plan for revenge.
10. The Cord
2017-04-24
Norman Bates comes home.
