Bates Motel
“Together until the end.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 50 Episodes
45 min per episode
2013 – 2017
Premiered: Mon, Mar 18, 2013
Carlton Cuse
Anthony CiprianoLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 10: “The Cord”
Norman Bates comes home.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Bates Motel" - Extended Teaser Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-04
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, Anthony Cipriano
Torrey Speer, Philip Buiser, Robert Bloch
Chris Bacon
Cory Bird, Jamie Vega Wheeler, Vera Farmiga, Tucker Gates, Justis Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Cory Bird
Producer
Jamie Vega Wheeler
Producer
Chris Bacon
Original Music Composer
Monique Prudhomme
Costume Design
Justis Greene
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bates Motel
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What is Bates Motel about?
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.
How many seasons does Bates Motel have?
Bates Motel comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Bates Motel?
Key cast members in Bates Motel include Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell.
Who created or directed Bates Motel?
Bates Motel was developed and directed by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, Anthony Cipriano.