Can the unshakeable bond between mother and son be broken?
Despite her feelings, Norma is still trying to find a way to make Norman, and everyone around him, safer. The DEA are closing in on Bob, and they don’t believe Romero’s story. Show more
With Norman still traumatised by being back at school, Norma decides to promote him to manager of the motel and let him homeschool instead. Emma decides to join him. Show more
Norma and Norman face off as each suspects the other of a terrible deed.
Norma searches desperately for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings.
Norma is still away on her own after learning Dylan’s secrets. She visits James and in desperation shares some of her deepest secrets. Show more
Romero forces Regina to drive at gunpoint as he holds her and Norman hostage, demanding that they take him to where Norman has hidden Norma's body. Show more
A young guest has gone missing. Not knowing if she has been kidnapped, and worried Norman might have done it, Norma becomes obsessed with finding her. Show more
Norma tries to reconnect with Norman, but Romero is worried about her.
After the sudden death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel in an idyllic town.
Dylan, Norman's estranged brother, turns up univited and causes trouble. The Bates family is inexorably drawn into the dark underbelly of White Pine Bay, and Norman gets to know Emma. Show more
Deputy Shelby tries to earn Norman's trust as he gets closer to his mother.
Romero decides it is time to act.
Norma decides that buying the motel was a mistake and wants to move.
Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected.
Dylan asks Norman to move in with him, and chaos ensues at the Bates motel.
The reverberations of a murder are still felt four months later. Show more
Norma’s latest eccentric scheme to distract and bond with her younger son causes conflict. Show more
Norma’s sudden political ambition is encouraged, while Emma is spurred to take a risk on a river outing, and Dylan’s true boss has a task for him.
Norman endures confinement while Dylan handles conflicting tasks. Sheriff Romero and Emma each make demands of Norma, who must also deal with a suitor.