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.
A Death in the Family (Episode 1) 7.2
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
Air date: 2015-03-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Norman and Emma make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.
The Arcanum Club (Episode 2) 7.5
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
Air date: 2015-03-16
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.
Persuasion (Episode 3) 7.4
Writer: Steve Kornacki
Air date: 2015-03-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Norman and Norma grow apart as he and Emma grow closer. Norma balks when Romero asks Norman some tough questions. Romero meets his competition for re-elections.
Unbreak-Able (Episode 4) 7.7
Writer: Erica Lipez
Air date: 2015-03-30
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Emma and Norman spend a day away from the motel. Romero looks into two strange deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma returns to school. Caleb and Dylan's hidden secrets unravel.
The Deal (Episode 5) 7.8
Writer: Scott Kosar
Air date: 2015-04-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When Norma finds herself in a rare position of power, she appeals to Romero for guidance. Norman and Dylan both come undone from the fallout of a secret. Caleb considers an offer made to him by a surprising source.
Norma Louise (Episode 6) 8.6
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
Air date: 2015-04-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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. Caleb makes a difficult decision after learning of Norma's sudden departure.
The Last Supper (Episode 7) 8.1
Writer: Philip Buiser
Air date: 2015-04-20
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Norma returns home to find a mess waiting for her. Norman agrees to get some help. Dylan learns some shocking news about Emma's health.
The Pit (Episode 8) 8.0
Writer: Bill Balas
Air date: 2015-04-27
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Romero confronts Norma about new information that has recently come to light. Norman reels from a recent discovery. Caleb and Dylan take a job that involves some risk. Emma makes a decision about her future with Norman.
Crazy (Episode 9) 7.8
Writer: Torrey Speer
Air date: 2015-05-04
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Unconscious (Episode 10) 8.0
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
Air date: 2015-05-11
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Norma hits a breaking point with Norman's issues. Emma has a surprising reaction to seemingly positive news. Romero finally chooses sides, sealing his fate in town. Caleb makes a decision that will uproot his new life.