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.
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#1 – The Truth
Season 1 – Episode 6
Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.
The episode was rated from 1495 votes.
#2 – The Cord
Season 5 – Episode 10
Norman Bates comes home.
The episode was rated from 2105 votes.
#3 – The Immutable Truth
Season 2 – Episode 10
A tragic event from the past haunts Norman; Norma tries to prevent Norman from making a terrible mistake; Romero and Dylan find a way to end the drug war; Emma makes a decision about her future.
The episode was rated from 1271 votes.
#4 – Midnight
Season 1 – Episode 10
Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance, but gets a ride home from Miss Watson.
The episode was rated from 1427 votes.
#5 – Marion
Season 5 – Episode 6
A special guest checks into the motel; Dylan grapples with devastating news; Sam and Madeleine’s marriage reaches a crossroads.
The episode was rated from 2325 votes.

#6 – Inseparable
Season 5 – Episode 7
Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the aid of an old friend; Dylan returns home.
The episode was rated from 2287 votes.
#7 – The Convergence of the Twain
Season 5 – Episode 2
Norman’s date doesn’t go as planned; Romero’s frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.
The episode was rated from 2532 votes.
#8 – Forever
Season 4 – Episode 9
Norma and Norman attempt to reconnect as they plan for the future; Dylan and Romero decide to take action for Norman’s own good!
The episode was rated from 2177 votes.
#9 – Visiting Hours
Season 5 – Episode 9
Norman’s legal problems worsen; Emma takes care of family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero begins his plan for revenge.
The episode was rated from 2173 votes.
#10 – Norman
Season 4 – Episode 10
Norman plans a special event for his mother; Romero faces pressure due to his actions; and Dylan considers reaching out to Norman, but wants nothing to do with Norma.
The episode was rated from 2088 votes.