Bates Motel
Season 5
“Together until the end.”
Created by: Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, Anthony Cipriano
Network: A&E
Season aired: 2017-02-20
Seasons
Overview
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.
About This Season
Two years later, Norman has descended into full-blown psychosis. To the public, he's a happy and well-adjusted member of the White Pine Bay community, but at home his violent blackouts continue to increase as 'Mother' threatens to take over his mind completely.
Episodes · 10
Dark Paradise
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
The Convergence of the Twain
Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
Bad Blood
Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
Hidden
Norman discovers whom he can trust as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
Dreams Die First
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
Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
Inseparable
Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
The Body
Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
Visiting Hours
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.
The Cord
Norman Bates comes home.
