In the aftermath of Miss Watson's murder, Norman's innocence is buried under blackouts, suspicious characters, and his strange behavior. Meanwhile, Norma faces dark truths of her own when family secrets begin to unravel and looming threats from local villains jeopardize her stab at happiness.
Cast
Vera Farmiga
Norma Bates
Freddie Highmore
Norman Bates
Max Thieriot
Dylan Massett
Olivia Cooke
Emma Decody
Nestor Carbonell
Alex Romero
Nicola Peltz Beckham
Bradley Martin
Kenny Johnson
Caleb Calhoun
Ian Tracey
Remo Wallace
Michael Eklund
Zane Morgan
Paloma Kwiatkowski
Cody Brennan
Michael Vartan
George Heldens
Rebecca Creskoff
Christine Heldens
Kathleen Robertson
Jodi Morgan
Richard Harmon
Richard Sylmore
Brendan Fletcher
Kyle Miller
Vincent Gale
Gil Turner
Paul Jarrett
Tom Hutchins
Robert Moloney
Lee Berman
Lini Evans
Amelia Martin (uncredited)
Gillian Barber
Dr. Helen Ginsberg
Loretta Walsh
PTA Mom
Broadus Mattison
Construction Guy
Don MacKay
Reverend
Marlo Franson
Construction Guy (uncredited)
Veena Sood
Dr. Elizabeth J. Schaefer
Chad Rook
Johnny B
Larry Hoe
Mechanic
Michael O'Neill
Nick Ford
Harrison MacDonald
Philip
Evans Johnson
Cat
Diana Pavlovská
Joanna
Ted Cole
Kenny
Jenn Bird
Lori
Cameron McDonald
Landscaper
Carter Kinsella
Valet #1
Francisco Cano
Paco
José Vargas
Tony
Allyson Grant
Attractive Woman
Christopher Pearce
Attractive Man
Martin Cummins
Peter
Jackie Blackmore
Motel Guest
Stephen Boersma
Young Caleb
Sarah Grey
Young Norma
Lee Tomaschefski
Barista
Geoff Gustafson
Brian Fuller
Sarah Hayward
Assistant City Hall
Sunita Prasad
Andrea
Michael J Rogers
Jimmy Brennan
Beckham Skodje
Norman (4 years old)
Dolores Drake
Receptionist - Mayor's
Peter New
DMV Guy
Andrew Airlie
Mayor Rob Woodriff
Matthew Mandzij
Deputy Jeffcoat
John Cassini
Max Borowitz
Patti Allan
Anne Dietrich
Aliyah O'Brien
Receptionist
Agam Darshi
Deputy Patty Lin
Joel Montgrand
Guard (Jodi's)
Darren Moore
Iggy
Christian Bower
Sid
Nima Ghavami
Chuck
Natalie von Rotsburg
Legion Waitress
Francis X. McCarthy
Declan Rogers
Aaron Pearl
Ben
Bonnie Hay
ER Nurse
Keegan Connor Tracy
Blaire Watson
Keenan Tracey
Gunner
Episodes
Gone But Not Forgotten
Norman fixates on the death of Miss Watson. Norma gets unexpected news about the bypass project while Bradley's hunt for her father's killer drives her to dangerous extremes.
Shadow of a Doubt
Norma tries to distract Norman from his obsession with Miss Watson by having him audition for a play. A new player in town has Dylan and Remo on edge.
Caleb
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
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
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
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
Norman questions Norma's faith in him. Zane's thirst for revenge threatens Dylan. Romero is presented with new evidence while Cody's friendship with Norman reaches a breaking point.
Meltdown
Romero digs for the truth behind Miss Watson's murder, while the war between the drug families presents Dylan with an impossible choice. Norman pushes Norma away when she won't tell him the truth about his blackouts.
The Box
Norma desperately tries to connect with Norman. Dylan decides if risking his life is worth saving a loved one. Romero enlists the help of a former colleague to determine if Norman is guilty of a crime.
The Immutable Truth
Norma tries to save Norman from making a horrible mistake. Meanwhile, Romero and Dylan find a way to bring closure to the drug war and Emma makes a decision about her future at Bates Motel.
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