What to Watch Monday: Norman goes psycho on 'Bates Motel'

... and so does the Penguin on 'Gotham'

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PICK OF THE NIGHT

Bates Motel

A&E, 9 p.m.

The fourth season might finally see Norma admit Nor-man into a mental institution. Or maybe the motel was the mental institution all along? Think about it — but don’t think too hard, lest you go full “psycho,” too. Instead, try catching up with EW’s preview and read up on how Vera Farmiga understands the difference between Norma and “Mother.”

SEQUINS AND SECRETS

The Bachelor: The Women Tell All

ABC, 8 p.m.

Well maybe not ALL all. Memorable (and less memorable) names from Ben’s harem group of contestants — hey there, Olivia, and Olivia’s mouth! — return to the spotlight to talk their side of the story. Expect tears (sorry, Caila), an uncomfortable Chris Harrison, and not a single rose in sight — to be handed out, anyway. Here’s hoping the producers didn’t forget to invite Huey the mini-horse.

WONG TURN

Gotham

Fox, 8 p.m.

Hugo Strange (guest star BD Wong) is introduced to the Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) at Arkham Asylum. Maybe Gotham would be much safer if they didn’t put all of their most dangerous criminals in one place? Maybe Gotham would be much safer if the story just fast-forwarded to when that caped crusader guy’s an adult?! Watch a sneak peek from the episode here.

SHADE PARADE

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Logo, 9 p.m.

This supersize eighth-season premiere marks the show’s landmark 100th episode. There’s a slate of 12 colorful new contestants, including one who delivers a toxic Britney Spears impersonation in his entrance. What’s not to love? All hail the queens!

NOT-SO-BUMBLING BEE

Full Frontal With Samantha Bee

TBS, 10:30 p.m.

From Mad Max-inspired office tours to pointed segments on the state of Black History Month, the former Daily Show correspondent’s late-night gig is so on fire, it almost makes this election season feel tolerable. Almost.

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