How many seasons does Bates Motel have?

Bates Motel has 5 seasons with 50 episodes.

When did Bates Motel premiere?

Bates Motel premiered on March 18, 2013.

Bates Motel

Name: Bates Motel
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Rating: 8
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Néstor Carbonell, Olivia Cooke

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A&E Ended Drama • Horror • Thriller

5 Seasons · 50 Episodes · Premiered March 18, 2013 · Ended April 24, 2017

Bates Motel is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho, and gives viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates' psyche unravels through his teenage years.Following the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel on the outskirts of the idyllic coastal town of White Pine Bay, seeking a fresh start. As Norma and Norman get ensconced in their new home, they discover this town isn't quite what it seems, and the locals aren't so quick to let them in on their secrets. But the Bates' are done being pushed around and will do whatever it takes to survive - and will do whatever it takes to protect their own secrets.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

10 episodes

E01

First You Dream, Then You Die

Tue, Mar 19 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

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.

E02

Nice Town You Picked, Norma...

Tue, Mar 26 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

When Dylan arrives he immediately begins causing trouble; the Bates' are drawn into the secrets surrounding White Pine Bay.

E03

What's Wrong with Norman

Tue, Apr 2 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dylan learns there is more to his new job than he originally thought; Emma and Norman make a shocking discovery.

E04

Trust Me

Tue, Apr 9 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma deals with distractions as her suspicions grow about certain town residents.

E05

Ocean View

Tue, Apr 16 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma receives some much-needed help, while Norman desperately awaits his mother's return home; Emma and Norman follow more clues, leading to a big discovery.

E06

The Truth

Tue, Apr 23 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.

E07

The Man in Number 9

Tue, Apr 30 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

The Bates Motel welcomes its first guest; Norman learns that popular girls come with many complications and Norma hires Emma to work at the motel.

E08

A Boy and His Dog

Tue, May 7 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

A mysterious stranger causes problems for Norma; Bradley is not happy when rumors spread at school; Dylan and Remo go on a fateful road trip; Norman takes up a grisly hobby.

E09

Underwater

Tue, May 14 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Abernathy increases the pressure; Bradley and Dylan connect; Miss Watson encourages Norman's active imagination; Emma takes a trip.

E10

Midnight

Tue, May 21 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance, but gets a ride home from Miss Watson.

Season 2

10 episodes

E01

Gone But Not Forgotten

Tue, Mar 4 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman fixates on Miss Watson's death; Dylan becomes involved in White Pine Bay's drug war; Bradley is driven to extremes as she searches for her father's killer; new romantic interests complicate the relationship between Norman and Emma.

E02

Shadow of a Doubt

Tue, Mar 11 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma tries to distract Norman from his current obsession; Bradley needs help escaping from a dire situation; Romero is pressured to make an arrest; Dylan and Remo are kept on edge by a new worker.

E03

Caleb

Tue, Mar 18 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma's brother Caleb arrives at the motel; Norma finds an ally in her efforts to prevent the bypass; Emma holds a memorial for a friend; a townie girl interests Norman.

E04

Check-Out

Tue, Mar 25 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dylan questions his loyalty to Norma and Norman; Christine introduces Norma to the town's social scene; Caleb's presence worries Norman; Romero is caught between Zane's war with a rival drug family.

E05

The Escape Artist

Tue, Apr 1 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman shares a family secret with Cody; Dylan is caught in Zane's escalating war; Norma teams up with a mysterious man in an attempt to stop the bypass.

E06

Plunge

Tue, Apr 8 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Dylan is asked to manage an explosive situation; Norma and Norman's relationship is threatened by a growing secret; Emma lands in a dangerous situation.

E07

Presumed Innocent

Tue, Apr 15 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma's faith in Norman is questioned; Dylan is threatened by a revengeful Zane; Romero receives new evidence in the murder of Miss Watson; Cody and Norman's friendship reaches the breaking point.

E08

Meltdown

Tue, Apr 22 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Romero digs deeper into the murder of Miss Watson; the conflict between the drug families leaves Dylan facing an impossible choice; Norma refuses to tell Norman the truth about his blackouts.

E09

The Box

Tue, Apr 29 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma tries to connect with Norman. Meanwhile, Romero turns to a former colleague for help.

E10

The Immutable Truth

Tue, May 6 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman is haunted by his past in the Season 2 finale. Later, Romero and Dylan try to bring closure to the drug war.

Season 3

10 episodes

E01

A Death in the Family

Tue, Mar 10 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman and Emma each make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.

E02

The Arcanum Club

Tue, Mar 17 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.Dylan and Caleb meet a new neighbor.

E03

Persuasion

Tue, Mar 24 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman 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.

E04

Unbreak-Able

Tue, Mar 31 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman 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.

E05

The Deal

Tue, Apr 7 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

When 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.

E06

Norma Louise

Tue, Apr 14 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma 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.

E07

The Last Supper

Tue, Apr 21 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma 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.

E08

The Pit

Tue, Apr 28 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Romero 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.

E09

Crazy

Tue, May 5 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman 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.

E10

Unconscious

Tue, May 12 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma 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.

Season 4

10 episodes

E01

A Danger to Himself and Others

Tue, Mar 8 2016 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

In the fourth season premiere, Norma searches for Norman; Dylan awaits news on Emma; and Romero gets a surprising proposition.

E02

Goodnight, Mother

Tue, Mar 15 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma and Norman face off as they suspect each other of horrible actions; Dylan thinks about his future with Emma; and Romero makes a choice that will have a big impact on the Bates family.

E03

'Til Death Do You Part

Tue, Mar 22 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma and Romero take a big step; Norman struggles to accept his new circumstances; and Dylan tries to rid himself of old business.

E04

Lights of Winter

Tue, Mar 29 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman goes on an adventure with a new friend; Norma gets a taste of happiness at a festival in White Pine Bay while Romero faces a potentially awkward situation; and Dylan is caught between two families.

E05

Refraction

Tue, Apr 12 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman tries to confide in Dr. Edwards, but worries he may reveal too much. Also: Norma hires a craftsman to fix a window and Romero uncovers a crime that threatens his new life.

E06

The Vault

Tue, Apr 19 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman digs into his past and confronts some painful truths; Norma tries to hide a secret of her own; and Romero puts his career at risk to help an old friend.

E07

There's No Place Like Home

Tue, Apr 26 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

A chance discovery spurs Norman to return home; Norma dives into new projects with Romero's help; and Dylan searches for Emma's mother, but has troubling results.

E08

Unfaithful

Tue, May 3 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norma is torn between Romero and Norman while Norman realizes how much everyone has changed in his absence.

E09

Forever

Tue, May 10 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman and Norma try to reconnect as they plan for the future. Elsewhere, Romero and Dylan take action to help Norman.

E10

Norman

Tue, May 17 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman plans a special event for Norma; Romero faces pressure due to his actions; and Dylan considers reaching out to Norman.

Season 5

10 episodes

E01

Dark Paradise

Tue, Feb 21 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery; Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.

E02

The Convergence of the Twain

Tue, Feb 28 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.

E03

Bad Blood

Tue, Mar 7 2017 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman helps Chick with a project; Romero makes his move; an apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.

E04

Hidden

Tue, Mar 14 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman learns who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets; Romero struggles to find safety.

E05

Dreams Die First

Tue, Mar 21 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman tries to piece together Mother's movements; in Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth; Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes an impulsive decision with far-reaching consequences.

E06

Marion

Tue, Mar 28 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

A special guest checks into the motel; Dylan grapples with devastating news; Sam and Madeleine's marriage reaches a crossroads.

E07

Inseparable

Tue, Apr 4 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman and Mother come together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.

E08

The Body

Tue, Apr 11 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene begins a murder investigation; and Dylan gets his brother help.

E09

Visiting Hours

Tue, Apr 18 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to family business as Dylan gets caught between his past and his future; and Romero enacts his plan for revenge.

E10

The Cord

Tue, Apr 25 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000 70 min

Norman comes home.