5. Watch It Free Online
Streaming technology has changed not only the way we watch television, but has given networks new outlets for their programming. Bates Motel is among several series whose first episodes are made available free for viewing to internet users and for download from movie and television subscription services. So if you missed the series premiere on A&E, theres no reason you cant check out the pilot episode of Bates Motel at eatv.com. If you subscribe to Xbox Live or Vudu, you can download the first episode for free. Once youre hooked, expect to pay for future episodes on line, but theres always free TV if you have the A&E network.