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It appears that we can officially look forward to welcoming the cast and crew of A&E Network‘s hit drama series Bates Motel back to the neighbourhood this Fall, as the show has been officially renewed for Season Three. Season two premiered on March 3rd with 4.6 million total viewers and delivered 2.6 million adults 18-49 and 2.2 million adults 25-54 (based on Live+7 viewing). Bates Motel continues to be A&E’s number one drama series of all time among adults 18-49.

“The incredible writing team and talented ‘Bates Motel’ cast has made this series one of the most compelling original dramas on television,” said McKillop, Executive Vice President and General Manager, A&E Network. “The brilliant twists and turns of the past two seasons keep its loyal fan base coming back for more. We are so proud of the show.”

Produced by Universal Television for A&E Network, Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin serve as executive producers for Carlton Cuse Productions and Kerry Ehrin Productions respectively, Bates Motel is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho, and gives viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates’ psyche unravels through his teenage years. Series stars Vera Farmiga in her Emmy-nominated role as Norma Bates and Freddie Highmore as Norman.

New episodes of season two of Bates Motel currently air every Monday at 10PM/ET. Follow Bates Motel on Twitter and Facebook for all of the latest gossip from White Pine Bay. If you live in the USA, you can access the Bates Motel YouTube channel, as well.