Bates Motel Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - First You Dream, Then You DieAfter 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.
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Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: First You Dream, Then You DieAfter 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.
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Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 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.
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Episode 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.
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Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: What's Wrong With NormanDylan starts his new job and learns that there is more to it than he thought. Meanwhile, Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery.
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Episode 3 - What's Wrong With NormanDylan starts his new job and learns that there is more to it than he thought. Meanwhile, Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery.
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Episode 4 - Trust Me...Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.
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Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: Trust Me...Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.
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Episode 5 - Ocean ViewNorman 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.
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Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: Ocean ViewNorman 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.
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Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: The TruthDylan 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.
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Episode 6 - The TruthDylan 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.
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Episode 7 - The Man in Number 9Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected. Norman discovers that even popular girls are complicated.
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Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7: The Man in Number 9Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected. Norman discovers that even popular girls are complicated.
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Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8: A Boy And His DogNorma 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.
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Episode 8 - A Boy and His DogNorma 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.
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Episode 9 - UnderwaterAbernathy 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.
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Episode 9 - Season 1, Episode 9: UnderwaterAbernathy 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.
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Episode 10 - Season 1, Episode 10: MidnightRomero decides that it is time to act and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.
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Episode 10 - MidnightRomero decides that it is time to act and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.
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Episode 11 - Season 2, Episode 1: Gone But Not ForgottenNorman fixates on the death of Miss Watson. The economic livelihood of the motel is threatened when Norma gets unexpected news about the bypass project. Bradley's hunt for her father's killer drives her to dangerous extremes.
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Episode 12 - Season 2, Episode 2: Shadow of a DoubtNorma tries to distract Norman from his obsession with Miss Watson by auditioning for a play. A new player in town has Dylan and Remo on edge.
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Episode 13 - Season 2, Episode 3: CalebNorma 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.
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Episode 14 - Season 2, Episode 4: Check-OutA new revelation forces Dylan to question his loyalty to Norma and Norman. Christine brings Norma into the White Pine social scene.
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Episode 15 - Season 2, Episode 5: The Escape ArtistNorman trusts Cody with a family secret. Dylan finds himself fighting for his life as Zane's war escalates. Norma makes a deal with a mysterious man to help stop the bypass.
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Episode 16 - Season 2, Episode 6: PlungeDylan is asked to take control of a volatile situation. A secret spreads threatening Norma and Norman's relationship. Emma finds herself in a very dangerous situation.
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Episode 17 - Season 2, Episode 7: Presumed InnocentNorman questions Norma's faith in him. Zane's thirst for revenge threatens Dylan. Romero's presented with new evidence that may change the course of Miss Watson's murder investigation. Cody's friendship with Norman reaches a breaking point.
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Episode 18 - Season 2, Episode 8: MeltdownRomero digs for the truth behind Miss Watson's murder, while the war between the drug families presents Dylan with an impossible choice. Norman pushes Norma away when she won't tell him the truth about his blackouts.
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Episode 19 - Season 2, Episode 9: The BoxNorma desperately tries to connect with Norman. Dylan decides if risking his life is worth saving a loved one. Romero enlists the help of a former colleague to determine if Norman is guilty of a crime.
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Episode 20 - Season 2, Episode 10: The Immutable TruthNorman is haunted by a tragic event in his past. Norma tries to save Norman from making a horrible mistake. Romero and Dylan find a way to bring closure to the drug war. Emma makes a decision about her future at Bates Motel.
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Episode 21 - Season 3, Episode 1: A Death in the FamilyNorman and Emma each make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.
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Episode 22 - Season 3, Episode 2: The Arcanum ClubNorman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.
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Episode 23 - Season 3, Episode 3: PersuasionNorman and Norma grow apart as Norman and Emma grow closer. Norma balks when Romero asks Norman some tough questions. Romero meets his competition for re-elections.
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Episode 24 - Season 3, Episode 4: Unbreak-AbleNorman and Emma take a day off from the motel. Romero investigates two mysterious deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma goes back to school. Buried secrets unravel for Caleb and Dylan.
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Episode 25 - Season 3, Episode 5: The DealWhen Norma finds herself in a rare position of power, she appeals to Romero for guidance. Norman and Dylan both come undone at the fallout of a secret. And Caleb considers an offer made to him by a surprising source.
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Episode 26 - Season 3, Episode 6: Norma LouiseNorma considers a life outside of White Pine Bay, leaving Norman in a vulnerable position. Dylan and Emma bond while helping Norman through a rough night. Romero is confronted by a new threat. And Caleb makes a difficult decision after learning of Norma's sudden departure.
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Episode 27 - Season 3, Episode 7: The Last SupperNorma returns home to find a great mess waiting for her. Norman agrees to getting some help. And Dylan learns some shocking news about Emma's health. Guest stars: Andrew Howard, Emiliano Diez.
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Episode 28 - Season 3, Episode 8: The PitRomero confronts Norma about new information recently come to light. Norman reels from a recent discovery. Caleb and Dylan take a job that involves some risk. And Emma makes a decision about her future with Norman.
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Episode 29 - Season 3, Episode 9: CrazyNorman spends the day with a surprising visitor. Norma struggles to keep secrets contained. While at the farm, Caleb helps Dylan follow through on a good deed, but at a cost.
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Episode 30 - Season 3, Episode 10: UnconsciousNorma hits a breaking point with Norman's issues. Emma has a surprising reaction to seemingly positive news. Romero finally chooses sides, the decision sealing his fate in the town. And Caleb makes a decision that will uproot his new life.
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Episode 31 - Season 4, Episode 1: A Danger to Himself and OthersNorma searches desperately for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Meanwhile, Dylan anxiously awaits news regarding Emma; while Romero receives a surprising proposition.
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Episode 32 - Season 4, Episode 2: Goodnight MotherNorma 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.
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Episode 33 - Season 4, Episode 3: 'Til Death Do You PartNorma and Romero take a big step together, but neither knows what it means to the other. And as Norman struggles to accept his new circumstances, Dylan attempts to shed old business.
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Episode 34 - Season 4, Episode 4: Lights of WinterNorman has an adventure with his new friend. An annual festival in White Pine Bay gives Norma her first taste of real happiness in some time but puts Romero in a potentially awkward situation. Dylan finds himself caught between two families.
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Episode 35 - Season 4, Episode 5: RefractionNorman tries to confide in Dr. Edwards, but worries he might be saying too much. Norma hires an artisan to fix a window, while Romero pieces together a crime that threatens his new life.
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Episode 36 - Season 4, Episode 6: The VaultWhile Norman digs deep into his past in therapy and confronts some painful truths, Norma does everything in her power to keep a secret of her own from coming to light. Romero risks his career to help an old friend.
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Episode 37 - Season 4, Episode 7: There's No Place Like HomeA chance discovery motivates Norman to return home. Norma throws herself into new projects with Romero's help, while Dylan searches for Emma's mother with troubling results.
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Episode 38 - Season 4, Episode 8: UnfaithfulNorma finds herself torn between Romero and Norman; a holiday outing makes Norman realize how much everyone else has changed in his absence.
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Episode 39 - Season 4, Episode 9: ForeverNorman and Norma try to reconnect as they plan for the future; frustrated by Norma's blind eye, Romero and Dylan decide to take action for Norman's own good.
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Episode 40 - Season 4, Episode 10: NormanAs Norman plans a special event for Norma, Romero faces pressure from all sides over his actions; Dylan considers reaching out to Norman - but wants nothing to do with Norma.
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Episode 41 - Season 5, Episode 1: Dark ParadiseNorman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
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Episode 42 - Season 5, Episode 2: The Convergence of the TwainNorman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
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Episode 43 - Season 5, Episode 3: Bad BloodNorman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
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Episode 44 - Season 5, Episode 4: HiddenNorman discovers who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
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Episode 45 - Season 5, Episode 5: Dreams Die FirstNorman attempts to piece together Mother's movements. In Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth, while Sam's girlfriend Marion makes a spur-of-the-moment decision with far-reaching consequences.
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Episode 46 - Season 5, Episode 6: MarionNorman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
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Episode 47 - Season 5, Episode 7: InseparableNorman and Mother come together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
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Episode 48 - Season 5, Episode 8: The BodyMother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene begins a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
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Episode 49 - Season 5, Episode 9: Visiting HoursNorman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero enacts his plan for revenge.
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Episode 50 - Season 5, Episode 10: The CordNorman Bates comes home.
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