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Bates Motel

8.120135 seasonsTV-MATV SeriesDramaCrimeMystery

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…

ProducersCory Bird·Vera Farmiga

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads The CW

The CW

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Dark Paradise

Feb 20, 2017 8.5

The Convergence of the Twain

Feb 27, 2017 8.4

Bad Blood

Mar 6, 2017 8.1

Hidden

Mar 13, 2017 8.1

Dreams Die First

Mar 20, 2017 8.5

Marion

Mar 27, 2017 8.2

Inseparable

Apr 3, 2017 7.8

The Body

Apr 10, 2017 8.5

Visiting Hours

Apr 17, 2017 8.3

E10

The Cord

Apr 24, 2017 8.9

Cast

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Bates Motel — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bates Motel?

Bates Motel is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and The CW in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bates Motel on Netflix?

No, Bates Motel is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The CW.

Is Bates Motel on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Bates Motel is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Bates Motel for free?

Bates Motel is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW in United States.

How many seasons are in Bates Motel?

Bates Motel has 5 seasons in total (50 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of Bates Motel out yet?

Yes — all 50 episodes across 5 seasons of Bates Motel are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 6 of Bates Motel?

No — Bates Motel ended after 5 seasons, so there is no Season 6.