After a blissful summer of closeness with his mother in the safe confines of her home, Norman returns to school and is flooded with fears about what really happened with Miss Watson.
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
Tracy Spiridakos
Annika Johnson
Joshua Leonard
James Finnigan
Tom McBeath
Stanley
Martin Novotny
Clay DuFont
Ally Warren
Cocktail Waitress
Courtney Richter
Portia
Nick Hunnings
Deputy Walker
Aaron Hutchinson
Paramedic
Manny Jacinto
Loner Guy
Christa Andersen
Hippie
Florence Reiher
Student
Todd Thomson
Coroner
Eva Day
Psych Student
Paola Botero
Spanish Woman
Christian Michael Cooper
Aaron
Ken Godmere
Thomas Landry
Larry MacDonald
Security Guard
Natalie Moon
Aaron's Mother
Garfield Wilson
Anthony Dixon (DEA)
Robert Mann
Dale
Primo Allon
Joey
Byron Noble
Ryan Pena
Wilson Bethel
Taylor
Monice Peter
Nurse Hattie
Aubrey Arnason
Jen
Jesse Reid
Clerk - Phone Store
Emiliano DÃez
Alex's Dad
Peter Stebbings
Bob's Employee
Shaun Omaid
Pierre
Jason Edward Coleman
Worker
Steve Makaj
Amelia's Boyfriend
Anika Noni Rose
Special Agent Liz Babbit
Lini Evans
Amelia Martin (uncredited)
Keegan Connor Tracy
Blaire Watson
Heidi Ford
Dead Woman
David Neale
Host
Uma Jama
Bob's Assistant
Madyson Parsons
Young Norma (12yr)
Travis Breure
Young Caleb (13yr)
Valerie Tian
Clerk
Dominique Fricot
Singer
Barry Nerling
SWAT Man (uncredited)
Dan Zukovic
Harry
Trish Allen
Nurse
Tomiwa Edun
Marcus Young
Johanna Marlowe
Francine Calhoun (Norma's Mom)
Kevin Rahm
Bob Paris
Keenan Tracey
Gunner
Colleen Winton
Ginny
Fiona Vroom
Vicki Monroe
Andrew Howard
Will Decody
Ryan Hurst
Chick Hogan
Episodes
A Death in the Family
Norman and Emma make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.
The Arcanum Club
Norman and Norma fixate on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns what the Arcanum Club really is. Dylan and Caleb encounter a new neighbor.
Persuasion
Norman and Norma grow apart as he and Emma grow closer. Norma balks when Romero asks Norman some tough questions. Romero meets his competition for re-elections.
Unbreak-Able
Emma and Norman spend a day away from the motel. Romero looks into two strange deaths in White Pine Bay. Norma returns to school. Caleb and Dylan's hidden secrets unravel.
The Deal
When Norma finds herself in a rare position of power, she appeals to Romero for guidance. Norman and Dylan both come undone from the fallout of a secret. Caleb considers an offer made to him by a surprising source.
Norma Louise
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. Romero is confronted by a new threat. Caleb makes a difficult decision after learning of Norma's sudden departure.
The Last Supper
Norma returns home to find a mess waiting for her. Norman agrees to get some help. Dylan learns some shocking news about Emma's health.
The Pit
Romero confronts Norma about new information that has recently come to light. Norman reels from a recent discovery. Caleb and Dylan take a job that involves some risk. Emma makes a decision about her future with Norman.
Crazy
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
Norma hits a breaking point with Norman's issues. Emma has a surprising reaction to seemingly positive news. Romero finally chooses sides, sealing his fate in town. Caleb makes a decision that will uproot his new life.
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