Carlton Cuse
Director
Bates Motel (2013)
Season 1
After finding his father dead, teenager Norman Bates and his mother, Norma, purchase a motel and move to White Pine Bay in search of a new life, but they soon discover this idyllic seaside town hides some deadly secrets.
Released March 18, 2013
Episode 43 min
16+
Genres: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery
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Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, The CW, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Kerry Ehrin Productions, Cuse Productions, Universal Television, American Genre
Network: A&E
Country: United States
Languages:
English
7.2
S1E1 - First You Dream, Then You Die
Widow Norma Bates and her shy teenage son, Norman, seek a fresh start in a coastal town filled with secrets. The arrival of an unexpected guest turns the Bates' lives upside down.
March 18, 2013, midnight
6.8
S1E2 - 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.
March 25, 2013, midnight
7.5
S1E3 - What's Wrong with Norman
Dylan starts his new job and learns that there is more to it than he thought. Meanwhile, Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery.
April 1, 2013, midnight
7.5
S1E4 - Trust Me
Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.
April 8, 2013, midnight
7.5
S1E5 - Ocean View
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.
April 15, 2013, midnight
7.8
S1E6 - The Truth
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.
April 22, 2013, midnight
6.7
S1E7 - The Man in Number 9
Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected. Norman discovers that even popular girls are complicated.
April 29, 2013, midnight
7.1
S1E8 - A Boy and His Dog
Norma finds herself in conflict with a mysterious strangers. 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.
May 6, 2013, midnight
7.2
S1E9 - Underwater
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.
May 13, 2013, midnight
7.7
S1E10 - Midnight
Romero decides that it is time to act, and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.
May 20, 2013, midnight
Network: A&E
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 2185 min.
Released: March 18, 2013
Last Air Date: April 24, 2017, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 16+
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