The essential episodes of Bates Motel
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Bates Motel — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Widow Norma Bates and her shy teenage son, Norman, seek a fresh start in a coastal town filled with secrets; the arrival of an unexpected guest turns the Bates' lives upside down.
- 02
Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.
- 03
Norma tries to connect with Norman. Meanwhile, Romero turns to a former colleague for help.
- 04
Norma hits a breaking point with Norman's issues. Emma has a surprising reaction to seemingly positive news. Romero finally chooses sides, the decision sealing his fate in the town. And Caleb makes a decision that will uproot his new life.
- 05
A Danger to Himself and Others
In the fourth season premiere, Norma searches for Norman; Dylan awaits news on Emma; and Romero gets a surprising proposition.
- 06
Norma and Norman face off as they suspect each other of horrible actions; Dylan thinks about his future with Emma; and Romero makes a choice that will have a big impact on the Bates family.
- 07
Norman tries to confide in Dr. Edwards, but worries he may reveal too much. Also: Norma hires a craftsman to fix a window and Romero uncovers a crime that threatens his new life.
- 08
Norman digs into his past and confronts some painful truths; Norma tries to hide a secret of her own; and Romero puts his career at risk to help an old friend.
- 09
Norman and Norma try to reconnect as they plan for the future. Elsewhere, Romero and Dylan take action to help Norman.
- 10
Norman tries to piece together Mother's movements; in Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth; Sam's girlfriend, Marion, makes an impulsive decision with far-reaching consequences.
- 11
A special guest checks into the motel; Dylan grapples with devastating news; Sam and Madeleine's marriage reaches a crossroads.
- 12
Norman and Mother come together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
- 13
Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene begins a murder investigation; and Dylan gets his brother help.
- 14
Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to family business as Dylan gets caught between his past and his future; and Romero enacts his plan for revenge.
- 15
Norman comes home.
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