Specials

2014 | 11 Episodes

Specials of Bates Motel premiered on March 3, 2014

Season 1

2013 | 10 Episodes

Season 1 of Bates Motel premiered on March 18, 2013

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.

Season 2

2014 | 10 Episodes

Season 2 of Bates Motel premiered on March 3, 2014

In the aftermath of Miss Watson's murder, Norman's innocence is buried under blackouts, suspicious characters, and his strange behavior. Meanwhile, Norma faces dark truths of her own when family secrets begin to unravel and looming threats from local villains jeopardize her stab at happiness.

Season 3

2015 | 10 Episodes

Season 3 of Bates Motel premiered on March 9, 2015

After a blissful summer of closeness with his mother in the safe confines of her home, Norman returns to school and is flooded with fears about what really happened with Miss Watson.

Season 4

2016 | 10 Episodes

Season 4 of Bates Motel premiered on March 7, 2016

As Norman continues to spiral out of control, Norma's desperation to help her son amplifies. Growing increasingly fearful of him, she goes to great lengths to find him the professional help he needs.

Season 5

2017 | 10 Episodes

Season 5 of Bates Motel premiered on February 20, 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.