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Meltdown

S2 : E8

TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.21.14

Romero digs for the truth behind Miss Watson’s murder, while the war between the drug families presents Dylan with an impossible choice.

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Teenager Norman Bates and his widowed mother take a stab at starting over in a coastal town.

Cast

Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot

Executive Producers

Anthony Cipriano, Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin

full-episodes (10)

First You Dream, Then You Die

S1 : E1 | TV-14 | 49 min | Aired: 03.18.13

After the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates (Vera Farmiga) buys a motel on the outskirts of an idyllic coastal town seeking a fresh start.
Nice Town You Picked, Norma…

S1 : E2 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.25.13

Dylan wastes no time causing trouble at home and all the while, the Bates family is inexorably drawn into the dark underbelly of White Pine Bay.
What’s Wrong With Norman

S1 : E3 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.01.13

Dylan starts his new job and learns that there is more to it than he thought. Meanwhile, Norman and Emma make a shocking discovery.
Trust Me...

S1 : E4 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 04.08.13

Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.
Ocean View

S1 : E5 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.15.13

Norman desperately seeks his mother's return home as Norma gets some much needed help. Norman and Emma find more clues that lead to a big discovery, while Norman pursues Bradley.
The Truth

S1 : E6 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.22.13

Dylan asks Norman to move in with him. Chaos ensues at the Bates home as Norma tells Emma that some things are better kept to themselves.
The Man In Number 9

S1 : E7 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 04.29.13

Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected. Norman discovers that even popular girls are complicated.
A Boy and His Dog

S1 : E8 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 05.06.13

Norma finds herself in conflict with a mysterious stranger. Rumors spread at school and Bradley is not enthused.
Underwater

S1 : E9 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 05.13.13

Abernathy amps up the pressure, but Norman doesn't know what he wants. Dylan and Bradley connect.
Midnight

S1 : E10 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 05.20.13

Romero decides that it is time to act and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.
Gone But Not Forgotten

S2 : E1 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.03.14

Norman fixates on the death of Miss Watson. The economic livelihood of the motel is threatened when Norma gets unexpected news about the bypass project.
Shadow of a Doubt

S2 : E2 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.10.14

Norman tries to distract Norman from his obsession with Miss Watson by auditioning for a play. A new player in town has Dylan and Remo on edge.
Caleb

S2 : E3 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.17.14

Norma meets an ally in her battle to stop the bypass. Emma’s memorial for a friend leads to a new relationship. Norman falls under the influence of a townie girl.
Check-Out

S2 : E4 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.24.14

A new revelation forces Dylan to question his loyalty to Norma and Norman. Christine brings Norma into the White Pine social scene.
The Escape Artist

S2 : E5 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.31.14

Norman trusts Cody with a family secret. Dylan finds himself fighting for his life as Zane’s war escalates. Norma makes a deal with a mysterious man to help stop the bypass.
Plunge

S2 : E6 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.07.14

Dylan is asked to take control of a volatile situation. A secret spreads threatening Norma and Norman’s relationship. Emma finds herself in a very dangerous situation.
Presumed Innocent

S2 : E7 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.14.14

Norman questions Norma’s faith in him. Zane’s thirst for revenge threatens Dylan. Romero receives new evidence that may change the course of Miss Watson’s murder investigation.
Meltdown

S2 : E8 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.21.14

Romero digs for the truth behind Miss Watson’s murder, while the war between the drug families presents Dylan with an impossible choice.
The Box

S2 : E9 | TV-MA | 42 min | Aired: 04.28.14

Norma desperately tries to connect with Norman. Dylan decides if risking his life is worth saving a loved one.
The Immutable Truth

S2 : E10 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 05.05.14

Norman is haunted by a tragic event in his past. Norma tries to save Norman from making a horrible mistake. Romero and Dylan find a way to bring closure to the drug war.
A Death in the Family

S3 : E1 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.09.15

Norman and Emma each make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.
The Arcanum Club

S3 : E2 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.16.15

Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.
Persuasion

S3 : E3 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.23.15

Norman and Norma grow apart as Norman and Emma grow closer. Norma balks when Romero asks Norman some tough questions. Romero meets his competition for re-elections.
Unbreak-Able

S3 : E4 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.30.15

Norma and Emma take a day off from the motel. Romero investigates two mysterious deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma goes back to school. Buried secrets unravel for Caleb and Dylan.
The Deal

S3 : E5 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.06.15

When Norma finds herself in a rare position of power, she appeals to Romero for guidance. Norma and Dylan both come undone at the fallout of the secret.
Norma Louise

S3 : E6 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.13.15

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.
The Last Supper

S3 : E7 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.20.15

Norma returns home to find a great mess waiting for her. Norman agrees to get some help. And Dylan learns some shocking news about Emma’s health.
The Pit

S3 : E8 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 04.27.15

Romero confronts Norma about new information that’s recently come to light. Norman reels from a recent discovery. Caleb and Dylan take a job that involves some risk.
Crazy

S3 : E9 | TV-MA | 42 min | Aired: 05.04.15

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

S3 : E10 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 05.11.15

Norma hits a breaking point with Norman’s issues. Emma has a surprising reaction to seemingly positive news. Romero finally chooses sides, the decision seals his fate in the town.
A Danger to Himself and Others

S4 : E1 | TV-14 | 43 min | Aired: 03.07.16

Norma searches desperately for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Dylan anxiously awaits news regarding Emma, while Romero receives a surprising proposition.
Goodnight, Mother

S4 : E2 | TV-14 | 43 min | Aired: 03.14.16

Norma and Norman face off as each suspects the other of a terrible deed. Dylan considers his future with Emma. Romero makes a choice that will have far-reaching consequences.
‘Til Death Do You Part

S4 : E3 | TV-14 | 43 min | Aired: 03.21.16

Norma and Romero take a big step together, but neither knows what it means to the other. As Norman struggles to accept his new circumstances, Dylan attempts to shed old business.
Lights of Winter

S4 : E4 | TV-14 | 43 min | Aired: 03.28.16

Norman has an adventure with his new friend. An annual festival in White Pine Bay gives Norma her first taste of happiness in some time but puts Romero in an awkward situation.
Refraction

S4 : E5 | TV-14 | 44 min | Aired: 04.11.16

Norman confides in Dr. Edwards, but worries he might be saying too much. Norma hires an artisan to fix a window, while Romero pieces together a crime that threatens his new life.
The Vault

S4 : E6 | TV-14 | 43 min | Aired: 04.18.16

While Norman digs deep into his past in therapy and confronts some painful truths, Norma does everything in her power to keep a secret of her own from coming to light.
There’s No Place Like Home

S4 : E7 | TV-14 | 43 min | Aired: 04.25.16

A chance discovery motivates Norman to return home. Norma throws herself into new projects with Romero's help, while Dylan searches for Emma's mother with troubling results.
Unfaithful

S4 : E8 | TV-14 | 44 min | Aired: 05.02.16

Norma finds herself torn between Romero and Norman; a holiday outing makes Norman realize how much everyone else has changed in his absence.
Forever

S4 : E9 | TV-14 | 48 min | Aired: 05.09.16

Norman and Norma try to reconnect as they plan for the future; frustrated by Norma's blind eye, Romero and Dylan decide to take action for Norman's own good.
Norman

S4 : E10 | TV-14 | 48 min | Aired: 05.16.16

As Norman plans a special event for Norma, Romero faces pressure from all sides over his actions; Dylan considers reaching out to Norman - but wants nothing to do with Norma.
Dark Paradise

S5 : E1 | TV-14 | 44 min | Aired: 02.20.17

Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
The Convergence of the Twain

S5 : E2 | TV-14 | 45 min | Aired: 02.27.17

Norman's date doesn't go as planned. Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point. Chick brings Norman a gift.
Bad Blood

S5 : E3 | TV-14 | 44 min | Aired: 03.06.17

Norman helps Chick with a project. Romero makes his move. An apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
Hidden

S5 : E4 | TV-14 | 47 min | Aired: 03.13.17

Norman discovers who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets. Romero struggles to find safety.
Dreams Die First

S5 : E5 | TV-MA | 46 min | Aired: 03.20.17

Norman attempts to piece together Mother's movements. In Seattle, Dylan and Emma confront an ugly truth, while Sam's girlfriend Marion makes a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Marion

S5 : E6 | TV-14 | 45 min | Aired: 03.27.17

Norman checks in a special guest at the motel. Dylan grapples with devastating news. Sam and Madeleine face a crossroads in their marriage.
Inseparable

S5 : E7 | TV-14 | 42 min | Aired: 04.03.17

Norman and Mother come together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the help of an old friend; Dylan comes home.
The Body

S5 : E8 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 04.10.17

Mother turns to tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene begins a murder investigation; Dylan gets his brother help.
Visiting Hours

S5 : E9 | TV-14 | 40 min | Aired: 04.17.17

Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma tends to family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero enacts his plan for revenge.
The Cord

S5 : E10 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 04.24.17

Norman Bates comes home.

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