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.

Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.

Norma's first guest at the Bates Motel is not what she expected. Norman discovers that even popular girls are complicated.

Romero decides that it is time to act, and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home.

Norman fixates on the death of Miss Watson. Norma gets unexpected news about the bypass project while Bradley's hunt for her father's killer drives her to dangerous extremes.

Norman questions Norma's faith in him. Zane's thirst for revenge threatens Dylan. Romero is presented with new evidence while Cody's friendship with Norman reaches a breaking point.