The series begins in Arizona with the death of Norma's husband, after which Norma purchases the Seafairer motel located in a coastal Oregon town so that she and Norman can start a new life.
Serial ini dimulai di Arizona dengan kematian suami Norma, setelah itu Norma membeli motel Seafairer yang terletak di kota pesisir Oregon sehingga dia dan Norman dapat memulai kehidupan baru.