Bates Motel
A "contemporary prequel" to the 1960 film Psycho, depicting the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events portrayed in Hitchcock's film, albeit in a different fictional town and in a modern setting. The series begins after the death of Norma's husband, when she purchases a motel located in a coastal Oregon town so she and Norman can start a new life.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video and The CW.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Bates Motel
Where can I watch Bates Motel in the United States?
Bates Motel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and The CW in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Bates Motel on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Bates Motel is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside The CW.
Can I watch Bates Motel for free?
Bates Motel streams free with ads in the United States on The CW. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Bates Motel?
Bates Motel scores 8.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Bates Motel?
Bates Motel stars Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke, and Nestor Carbonell. Carlton Cuse is the creator and Kerry Ehrin is the creator and Anthony Cipriano is the creator.
How many seasons of Bates Motel are there?
Bates Motel has 5 seasons and 50 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Bates Motel?
All 50 episodes of Bates Motel add up to about 37 hours 30 minutes at roughly 45 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 19 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 9 days.
What network is Bates Motel on?
Bates Motel airs on A&E, and is produced by Kerry Ehrin Productions, Cuse Productions, and Universal Television.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.