Episode
Bates Motel: A Death in the Family
Overview
Norman and Emma make a decision about their future. Norma sets boundaries with Norman. An unexpected visit causes trouble in Dylan's fresh start.
Details
- Series
- Bates Motel
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2015-03-09
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
A Death in the Family is Episode 1 in Season 3 of Bates Motel. It aired on 2015-03-09. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 6: Norma Louise
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Episode 7: 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.
Episode 8: The Pit
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Episode 9: Crazy
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Episode 10: Unconscious
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