Norma Louise Bates is a fictional character portrayed by Vera Farmiga in the TV series Bates Motel.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled First You Dream, Then You Die (season 1), they were 39 years old.
They appear in all 50 aired episodes and have accumulated 176323 positive votes.
The character of Norma Louise Bates is mainly associated with Norman Bates, Dylan Massett and Sheriff Alex Romero.
Episodes50
First You Dream, Then You Die
episode S1.E1 march 2013Widow 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.- 45min
Nice Town You Picked, Norma...
episode S1.E2 march 2013When Dylan arrives he immediately begins causing trouble; the Bates' are drawn into the secrets surrounding White Pine Bay.- 45min
What's Wrong with Norman
episode S1.E3 april 2013Dylan learns there is more to his new job than he originally thought; Emma and Norman make a shocking discovery.- 45min
Trust Me
episode S1.E4 april 2013Norma deals with distractions as her suspicions grow about certain town residents.- 45min
Ocean View
episode S1.E5 april 2013Norma receives some much-needed help, while Norman desperately awaits his mother's return home; Emma and Norman follow more clues, leading to a big discovery.- 45min
The Truth
episode S1.E6 april 2013Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.- 45min
The Man in Number 9
episode S1.E7 april 2013The Bates Motel welcomes its first guest; Norman learns that popular girls come with many complications and Norma hires Emma to work at the motel.- 45min
A Boy and His Dog
episode S1.E8 may 2013A mysterious stranger causes problems for Norma; Bradley is not happy when rumors spread at school; Dylan and Remo go on a fateful road trip; Norman takes up a grisly hobby.- 45min
Underwater
episode S1.E9 may 2013Abernathy increases the pressure; Bradley and Dylan connect; Miss Watson encourages Norman's active imagination; Emma takes a trip.- 45min
Midnight
episode S1.E10 may 2013Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance, but gets a ride home from Miss Watson.- 45min
Gone But Not Forgotten
episode S2.E1 march 2014Norman fixates on Miss Watson's death; Dylan becomes involved in White Pine Bay's drug war; Bradley is driven to extremes as she searches for her father's killer; new romantic interests complicate the relationship between Norman and Emma.- 45min
Shadow of a Doubt
episode S2.E2 march 2014Norma tries to distract Norman from his current obsession; Bradley needs help escaping from a dire situation; Romero is pressured to make an arrest; Dylan and Remo are kept on edge by a new worker.- 45min
Caleb
episode S2.E3 march 2014Norma's brother Caleb arrives at the motel; Norma finds an ally in her efforts to prevent the bypass; Emma holds a memorial for a friend; a townie girl interests Norman.- 45min
Check-Out
episode S2.E4 march 2014Dylan questions his loyalty to Norma and Norman; Christine introduces Norma to the town's social scene; Caleb's presence worries Norman; Romero is caught between Zane's war with a rival drug family.- 45min
The Escape Artist
episode S2.E5 march 2014Norman shares a family secret with Cody; Dylan is caught in Zane's escalating war; Norma teams up with a mysterious man in an attempt to stop the bypass.- 45min
Plunge
episode S2.E6 april 2014Dylan is asked to manage an explosive situation; Norma and Norman's relationship is threatened by a growing secret; Emma lands in a dangerous situation.- 45min
Presumed Innocent
episode S2.E7 april 2014Norma's faith in Norman is questioned; Dylan is threatened by a revengeful Zane; Romero receives new evidence in the murder of Miss Watson; Cody and Norman's friendship reaches the breaking point.- 45min
Meltdown
episode S2.E8 april 2014Romero digs deeper into the murder of Miss Watson; the conflict between the drug families leaves Dylan facing an impossible choice; Norma refuses to tell Norman the truth about his blackouts.- 45min
The Box
episode S2.E9 april 2014Norma is desperate to connect with Norman; Dylan must decide if he should risk his life to save a loved one; Romero hopes a former colleague can help him determine Norman's involvement in a crime.- 45min
The Immutable Truth
episode S2.E10 may 2014A tragic event from the past haunts Norman; Norma tries to prevent Norman from making a terrible mistake; Romero and Dylan find a way to end the drug war; Emma makes a decision about her future.- 45min
A Death in the Family
episode S3.E1 march 2015Norman and Emma make decisions regarding their future. Norma informs Norman of his boundaries. Meanwhile, Dylan's new start is complicated by an unexpected visit.- 45min
The Arcanum Club
episode S3.E2 march 2015Norma and Norman focus on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns the truth about the Arcanum Club, while Caleb and Dylan meet a new neighbor.- 45min
Persuasion
episode S3.E3 march 2015Norman's relationship with Emma weakens his bond with Norma. Meanwhile, Romero asks Norman some hard questions as he meets his re-election competition.- 45min
Unbreak-Able
episode S3.E4 march 2015Emma 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.- 45min
The Deal
episode S3.E5 april 2015Norma turns to Romero for guidance when she finds herself in an unexpected position of power. Meanwhile, the fallout of a secret impacts Norman and Dylan; Caleb contemplates a surprising offer.- 45min
Norma Louise
episode S3.E6 april 2015Norma contemplates a life outside of White Pine Bay. Emma and Dylan bond while helping Norman. Meanwhile, Romero faces a new threat.- 45min
The Last Supper
episode S3.E7 april 2015Norma returns home and Norman agrees to get help. Meanwhile, Dylan learns disturbing news about Emma's health.- 45min
The Pit
episode S3.E8 april 2015Romero confronts Norma about newly learned information. Caleb and Dylan take a risky job. Meanwhile, Emma makes a decision about her future with Norman, who is left reeling from a recent discovery.- 45min
Crazy
episode S3.E9 may 2015Norman spends the day with a surprise visitor. Norma attempts to keep secrets from being revealed. Meanwhile, Caleb pays a price for helping Dylan with a good deed at the farm.- 45min
Unconscious
episode S3.E10 may 2015Norman's issues push Norma to the breaking point; Emma has an unexpected reaction to good news; Romero picks a side and seals his fate in the town; Caleb's decision brings about major life changes.- 45min
A Danger to Himself and Others
episode S4.E1 march 2016Norma searches for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Dylan waits for news about Emma while Romero gets a surprising proposition.- 45min
Goodnight, Mother
episode S4.E2 march 2016Norma and Norman each suspect the other in a terrible deed; Dylan contemplates his future with Emma; Romero makes a choice that drastically impacts the Bates family.- 45min
Til Death Do You Part
episode S4.E3 march 2016Norma and Romero take a big step together; Norman attempts to accept his new surroundings; Dylan tries to shed old business.- 45min
Lights of Winter
episode S4.E4 march 2016Norman and his new friend have an adventure; Norma experiences her first taste of real happiness in some time during an annual festival in White Pine Bay; Dylan becomes caught between two families.- 45min
Refraction
episode S4.E5 april 2016Norman 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.- 45min
The Vault
episode S4.E6 april 2016Norman uncovers painful truths as his therapy progresses; Norma works to prevent a secret from being revealed; Romero assists an old friend despite the risk to his career.- 45min
There's No Place Like Home
episode S4.E7 april 2016Norman returns home after making an unanticipated discovery; Norma takes on new projects; Dylan's search for Emma's mother leads to disturbing results.- 45min
Unfaithful
episode S4.E8 may 2016Norma is torn between Norman and Romero during a holiday outing, Norman comes to the realization that everyone has changed while he was away.- 45min
Forever
episode S4.E9 may 2016Norma and Norman attempt to reconnect as they plan for the future; Dylan and Romero decide to take action for Norman's own good!- 45min
Norman
episode S4.E10 may 2016Norman plans a special event for his mother; Romero faces pressure due to his actions; and Dylan considers reaching out to Norman, but wants nothing to do with Norma.- 45min
Dark Paradise
episode S5.E1 february 2017Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery; Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.- 45min
The Convergence of the Twain
episode S5.E2 february 2017Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.- 45min
Bad Blood
episode S5.E3 march 2017Norman helps Chick with a project; Romero makes his move; an apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.- 45min
Hidden
episode S5.E4 march 2017Norman learns who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets; Romero struggles to find safety.- 45min
Dreams Die First
episode S5.E5 march 2017Norman 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.- 45min
Marion
episode S5.E6 march 2017A special guest checks into the motel; Dylan grapples with devastating news; Sam and Madeleine's marriage reaches a crossroads.- 45min
Inseparable
episode S5.E7 april 2017Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the aid of an old friend; Dylan returns home.- 45min
The Body
episode S5.E8 april 2017Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets help for his brother.- 45min
Visiting Hours
episode S5.E9 april 2017Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma takes care of family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero begins his plan for revenge.- 45min
The Cord
episode S5.E10 april 2017Norman Bates comes home.- 45min
- First You Dream, Then You Die
- Nice Town You Picked, Norma...
- What's Wrong with Norman
- Trust Me
- Ocean View
- The Truth
- The Man in Number 9
- A Boy and His Dog
- Underwater
- Midnight
- Gone But Not Forgotten
- Shadow of a Doubt
- Caleb
- Check-Out
- The Escape Artist
- Plunge
- Presumed Innocent
- Meltdown
- The Box
- The Immutable Truth
- A Death in the Family
- The Arcanum Club
- Persuasion
- Unbreak-Able
- The Deal
- Norma Louise
- The Last Supper
- The Pit
- Crazy
- Unconscious
- A Danger to Himself and Others
- Goodnight, Mother
- Til Death Do You Part
- Lights of Winter
- Refraction
- The Vault
- There's No Place Like Home
- Unfaithful
- Forever
- Norman
- Dark Paradise
- The Convergence of the Twain
- Bad Blood
- Hidden
- Dreams Die First
- Marion
- Inseparable
- The Body
- Visiting Hours
- The Cord
Best moments10
- Norman uncovers painful truths as his therapy progresses; Norma works to prevent a secret from being revealed; Romero assists an old friend despite the risk to his career.
- 45min
- Norma is torn between Norman and Romero during a holiday outing, Norman comes to the realization that everyone has changed while he was away.
- 45min
- Norma and Romero take a big step together; Norman attempts to accept his new surroundings; Dylan tries to shed old business.
- 45min
- Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets help for his brother.
- 45min
- Norma and Norman each suspect the other in a terrible deed; Dylan contemplates his future with Emma; Romero makes a choice that drastically impacts the Bates family.
- 45min
- Norman's legal problems worsen; Emma takes care of family business as Dylan finds himself caught between his past and his future; Romero begins his plan for revenge.
- 45min
- Norma and Norman focus on Annika's disappearance. Norma learns the truth about the Arcanum Club, while Caleb and Dylan meet a new neighbor.
- 45min
- Norma turns to Romero for guidance when she finds herself in an unexpected position of power. Meanwhile, the fallout of a secret impacts Norman and Dylan; Caleb contemplates a surprising offer.
- 45min
- 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.
- 45min
- Norma contemplates a life outside of White Pine Bay. Emma and Dylan bond while helping Norman. Meanwhile, Romero faces a new threat.
- 45min
- The Vault
- Unfaithful
- Til Death Do You Part
- The Body
- Goodnight, Mother
- Visiting Hours
- The Arcanum Club
- The Deal
- First You Dream, Then You Die
- Norma Louise