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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.

Norma Louise Bates

by Vera Farmiga

character

Episodes50

  • 8
    /10

    First You Dream, Then You Die

    episode S1.E1 march 2013
    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
  • 7.8
    /10

    Nice Town You Picked, Norma...

    episode S1.E2 march 2013
    When Dylan arrives he immediately begins causing trouble; the Bates' are drawn into the secrets surrounding White Pine Bay.
    • 45min
  • 8
    /10

    What's Wrong with Norman

    episode S1.E3 april 2013
    Dylan learns there is more to his new job than he originally thought; Emma and Norman make a shocking discovery.
    • 45min
  • 8
    /10

    Trust Me

    episode S1.E4 april 2013
    Norma deals with distractions as her suspicions grow about certain town residents.
    • 45min
  • 8.1
    /10

    Ocean View

    episode S1.E5 april 2013
    Norma 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
  • 8.7
    /10

    The Truth

    episode S1.E6 april 2013
    Dylan asks Norman to move in with him; Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves.
    • 45min
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Man in Number 9

    episode S1.E7 april 2013
    The 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
  • 7.9
    /10

    A Boy and His Dog

    episode S1.E8 may 2013
    A 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
  • 7.8
    /10

    Underwater

    episode S1.E9 may 2013
    Abernathy increases the pressure; Bradley and Dylan connect; Miss Watson encourages Norman's active imagination; Emma takes a trip.
    • 45min
  • 8.5
    /10

    Midnight

    episode S1.E10 may 2013
    Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance, but gets a ride home from Miss Watson.
    • 45min
  • 8.2
    /10

    Gone But Not Forgotten

    episode S2.E1 march 2014
    Norman 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
  • 7.9
    /10

    Shadow of a Doubt

    episode S2.E2 march 2014
    Norma 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
  • 8.3
    /10

    Caleb

    episode S2.E3 march 2014
    Norma'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
  • 8.1
    /10

    Check-Out

    episode S2.E4 march 2014
    Dylan 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
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Escape Artist

    episode S2.E5 march 2014
    Norman 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
  • 8.4
    /10

    Plunge

    episode S2.E6 april 2014
    Dylan 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
  • 8.1
    /10

    Presumed Innocent

    episode S2.E7 april 2014
    Norma'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
  • 8
    /10

    Meltdown

    episode S2.E8 april 2014
    Romero 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
  • 8.6
    /10

    The Box

    episode S2.E9 april 2014
    Norma 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
  • 8.8
    /10

    The Immutable Truth

    episode S2.E10 may 2014
    A 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
  • 8
    /10

    A Death in the Family

    episode S3.E1 march 2015
    Norman 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
  • 8
    /10

    The Arcanum Club

    episode S3.E2 march 2015
    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
  • 8.3
    /10

    Persuasion

    episode S3.E3 march 2015
    Norman's relationship with Emma weakens his bond with Norma. Meanwhile, Romero asks Norman some hard questions as he meets his re-election competition.
    • 45min
  • 7.9
    /10

    Unbreak-Able

    episode S3.E4 march 2015
    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.
    • 45min
  • 8.4
    /10

    The Deal

    episode S3.E5 april 2015
    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
  • 9
    /10

    Norma Louise

    episode S3.E6 april 2015
    Norma contemplates a life outside of White Pine Bay. Emma and Dylan bond while helping Norman. Meanwhile, Romero faces a new threat.
    • 45min
  • 8.7
    /10

    The Last Supper

    episode S3.E7 april 2015
    Norma returns home and Norman agrees to get help. Meanwhile, Dylan learns disturbing news about Emma's health.
    • 45min
  • 8.4
    /10

    The Pit

    episode S3.E8 april 2015
    Romero 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
  • 8.3
    /10

    Crazy

    episode S3.E9 may 2015
    Norman 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
  • 8.8
    /10

    Unconscious

    episode S3.E10 may 2015
    Norman'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
  • 8.7
    /10

    A Danger to Himself and Others

    episode S4.E1 march 2016
    Norma searches for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings. Dylan waits for news about Emma while Romero gets a surprising proposition.
    • 45min
  • 9
    /10

    Goodnight, Mother

    episode S4.E2 march 2016
    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
  • 8.2
    /10

    Til Death Do You Part

    episode S4.E3 march 2016
    Norma and Romero take a big step together; Norman attempts to accept his new surroundings; Dylan tries to shed old business.
    • 45min
  • 8.3
    /10

    Lights of Winter

    episode S4.E4 march 2016
    Norman 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
  • 8.2
    /10

    Refraction

    episode S4.E5 april 2016
    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.
    • 45min
  • 8.5
    /10

    The Vault

    episode S4.E6 april 2016
    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
  • 8
    /10

    There's No Place Like Home

    episode S4.E7 april 2016
    Norman returns home after making an unanticipated discovery; Norma takes on new projects; Dylan's search for Emma's mother leads to disturbing results.
    • 45min
  • 8.6
    /10

    Unfaithful

    episode S4.E8 may 2016
    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
  • 9.4
    /10

    Forever

    episode S4.E9 may 2016
    Norma and Norman attempt to reconnect as they plan for the future; Dylan and Romero decide to take action for Norman's own good!
    • 45min
  • 9.1
    /10

    Norman

    episode S4.E10 may 2016
    Norman 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
  • 8.5
    /10

    Dark Paradise

    episode S5.E1 february 2017
    Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery; Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
    • 45min
  • 8.7
    /10

    The Convergence of the Twain

    episode S5.E2 february 2017
    Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.
    • 45min
  • 8.3
    /10

    Bad Blood

    episode S5.E3 march 2017
    Norman helps Chick with a project; Romero makes his move; an apologetic Madeleine reaches out to Norman.
    • 45min
  • 8.2
    /10

    Hidden

    episode S5.E4 march 2017
    Norman learns who he can rely on as he attempts to protect his secrets; Romero struggles to find safety.
    • 45min
  • 8.6
    /10

    Dreams Die First

    episode S5.E5 march 2017
    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.
    • 45min
  • 9.2
    /10

    Marion

    episode S5.E6 march 2017
    A special guest checks into the motel; Dylan grapples with devastating news; Sam and Madeleine's marriage reaches a crossroads.
    • 45min
  • 8.9
    /10

    Inseparable

    episode S5.E7 april 2017
    Norman and Mother are brought together as trouble looms large; Romero convalesces with the aid of an old friend; Dylan returns home.
    • 45min
  • 8.7
    /10

    The Body

    episode S5.E8 april 2017
    Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets help for his brother.
    • 45min
  • 8.8
    /10

    Visiting Hours

    episode S5.E9 april 2017
    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
  • 9.2
    /10

    The Cord

    episode S5.E10 april 2017
    Norman Bates comes home.
    • 45min

Best moments10

  • 8.5
    /10
    72% of the votes

    The Vault

    episode S4.E6 april 2016
    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
  • 8.6
    /10
    57% of the votes

    Unfaithful

    episode S4.E8 may 2016
    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
  • 8.2
    /10
    52% of the votes

    Til Death Do You Part

    episode S4.E3 march 2016
    Norma and Romero take a big step together; Norman attempts to accept his new surroundings; Dylan tries to shed old business.
    • 45min
  • 8.7
    /10
    51% of the votes

    The Body

    episode S5.E8 april 2017
    Mother uses tough love to protect Norman; Sheriff Greene opens a murder investigation; Dylan gets help for his brother.
    • 45min
  • 9
    /10
    29% of the votes

    Goodnight, Mother

    episode S4.E2 march 2016
    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
  • 8.8
    /10
    28% of the votes

    Visiting Hours

    episode S5.E9 april 2017
    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
  • 8
    /10
    27% of the votes

    The Arcanum Club

    episode S3.E2 march 2015
    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
  • 8.4
    /10
    24% of the votes

    The Deal

    episode S3.E5 april 2015
    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
  • 8
    /10
    23% of the votes

    First You Dream, Then You Die

    episode S1.E1 march 2013
    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
  • 9
    /10
    22% of the votes

    Norma Louise

    episode S3.E6 april 2015
    Norma contemplates a life outside of White Pine Bay. Emma and Dylan bond while helping Norman. Meanwhile, Romero faces a new threat.
    • 45min

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