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.
Dark Paradise 8.5
Air date: 2017-02-20
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
The Convergence of the Twain 8.2
Air date: 2017-02-27
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
Bad Blood 7.9
Air date: 2017-03-06
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
Hidden 8.0
Air date: 2017-03-13
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
Dreams Die First 8.6
Air date: 2017-03-20
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Norman attempts to piece together Mother's movements. In Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth. Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes a spur-of-the-moment decision with far-reaching consequences.
Marion 8.0
Air date: 2017-03-27
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
Inseparable 7.8
Air date: 2017-04-03
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
The Body 8.4
Air date: 2017-04-10
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
Visiting Hours 8.0
Air date: 2017-04-17
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to the family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero enacts his plan for revenge.