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Dexter: All Seasons - Episode Guide


[UPDATED on December 23rd]

Original Air Date: Jan 9, 2022
Written by Clyde Phillips
Directed by Marcos Siega

Original Air Date: Jan 2, 2022
Written by Scott Reynolds
Directed by Marcos Siega

Original Air Date: Dec 26, 2021
Written by Tony Saltzman and David McMillan
Directed by Sanford Bookstaver

Original Air Date: Dec 19, 2021
Written by Kirsa Rein, Alexandra Salerno and Veronica West
Directed by Sanford Bookstaver

Original Air Date: Dec 12, 2021
Written by Scott Reynolds and Warren Hsu Leonard
Directed by Marcos Siega

Original Air Date: Dec 5, 2021
Written by Veronica West
Directed by Marcos Siega

Original Air Date: Nov 28, 2021
Written by Tony Saltzman
Directed by Sanford Bookstaver

Original Air Date: Nov 21, 2021
Written by David McMillan
Directed by Sanford Bookstaver

Original Air Date: Nov 14, 2021
Written by Warren Hsu Leonard
Directed by Marcos Siega

Original Air Date: Nov 7, 2021
Teleplay by Clyde Phillips
Story by Clyde Phillips and Adam Rapp 
Directed by Marcos Siega






Season 8 Episode 12: "Remember the Monsters?" SERIES FINALE
Original Air Date: Sep 22, 2013
The series conclude with Dexter facing impossible odds. With a hurricane threatening Miami, Dexter becomes determined to end things his way.

Season 8 Episode 11: "Monkey In a Box"
Original Air Date: Sep 15, 2013
 Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with Hannah and Harrison, and taking Saxon out once and for all.

Season 8 Episode 10: "Goodbye Miami"
Original Air Date: Sep 8, 2013
 Dexter enlists Dr. Vogel's help to lure the Brain Surgeon to a location in order to get him on the table. Later, an important person in Dexter's life is murdered before his eyes.

Season 8 Episode 9: "Make Your Own Kind of Music" 
Original Air Date: Aug 25, 2013
Dexter investigates a murder. Meanwhile, Dr. Vogel gets the surprise of her life when someone from her past returns. 

Season 8 Episode 8: "Are We There Yet?" 
Original Air Date: Aug 18, 2013
Dexter suspects that his protégé murdered a neighbor. Meanwhile, Dexter tries to help Hannah flee the country 

Season 8 Episode 7: "Dress Code" 
Original Air Date: Aug. 11, 2013
Dexter tracks down Hannah to see why she is back in Miami. Also: Dexter takes on a protégé and begins teaching him the Code. 

Season 8 Episode 6: "A Little Reflection" 
Original Air Date: Aug 4, 2013
Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he is suited for Dexter's table. Meanwhile, Dexter and Debra get back to normal but are surprised by a visitor from the past. 

Season 8 Episode 5: "This Little Piggy" 
Original Air Date: Jul 28, 2013
Dr. Vogel comes into contact with the Brain Surgeon, and Dexter and Debra try to keep her safe. Meanwhile, Masuka learns that he has a daughter. 

Season 8 Episode 4: "Scar Tissue" 
Original Air Date: Jul 21, 2013
Dexter tracks down another potential serial killer from Dr. Vogel's list; Quinn defends Debra's honor in a fight; Vogel begins treating Debra for post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Season 8 Episode 3: "What's Eating Dexter Morgan?"
Original Air Date: Jul 14, 2013 
Dexter searches for the Brain Surgeon. Meanwhile, Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he is perfect as a psychopath; and Debra makes a desperate plea when her post-traumatic stress disorder kicks in.

Season 8 Episode 2: "Every Silver Lining..."
Original Air Date: Jul 7, 2013
Miami Metro continues its search for the Brain Surgeon, and Dr. Vogel enlists Dexter's help. Meanwhile, Debra works a case and is forced to take matters into her own hands.
  
Season 8 Episode 1: "A Beautiful Day"
Original Air Date: Jun 30, 2013
The eighth season begins six months following LaGuerta's murder. Debra works as a private investigator, with Batista replacing her as lieutenant. Meanwhile, Miami Metro investigates a murder in which the victim had pieces of his brain removed.





Season 7 Episode 12: "Surprise, Motherfucker!"
Original Air Date: Dec 16, 2012
Season 7 finale. As LaGuerta closes in on Dexter's secret, Dexter struggles to protect himself, Debra and the life he's built.

Season 7 Episode 11: "Do You See What I See"
Original Air Date: Dec 9, 2012
As Christmas approaches, Dexter tries to balance his life with Hannah and his relationship with Debra. Debra follows up on a potentially incriminating tip. Dexter learns that the man responsible for ordering his mother's death has been released from jail.

Season 7 Episode 10: "The Dark... Whatever"
Original Air Date: Dec 2, 2012
Dexter is unnerved when Hannah's father pays him a surprise visit; the Phantom Arsonist's crimes become more vicious; and Quinn defends Nadia's honor and finds himself in a volatile situation. Meanwhile; LaGuerta asks a former superior for help on the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

Season 7 Episode 9: "Helter Skelter"
Original Air Date: Nov 25, 2012
As Dexter scrambles to track down Isaak, a power struggle erupts among the Koshka Brotherhood, which could prove to Dexter's advantage. Meanwhile, Miami Dade tries to smoke out the Phantom Arsonist.

Season 7 Episode 8: "Argentina"
Original Air Date: Nov 18, 2012
Dexter attempts to keep his relationship with Hannah a secret from Debra, but that gets blown out of the water when Astor, Cody and Harrison pay him a surprise visit and the news leaks out. Meanwhile, Isaak gets out of jail and steps up his pursuit of Dexter, while Quinn's power struggle with the Koshkas intensifies.

Season 7 Episode 7: "Chemistry"
Original Air Date: Nov 11, 2012
Dexter and Hannah's relationship heats up, which crime-beat writer Sal Price is very interested to learn, so much so that he helps Debra dig up some information on her. Meanwhile, Quinn's attempts to protect his girlfriend lead to some questionable moves.

Season 7 Episode 6: "Do the Wrong Thing"
Original Air Date: Nov 4, 2012
Debra befriends a local crime writer who claims to have incriminating info on Hannah McKay; Quinn receives a strange offer and he's wont to accept it; Batista contemplates a business opportunity, while LaGuerta hopes to dredge up new evidence in the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

Season 7 Episode 5: "Swim Deep"
Original Air Date: Oct 28, 2012
Dexter seeks to learn why someone was killed on his boat, while at the same time, he tries to outmaneuver Isaak, who is bent on revenge. Later, the Wayne Randall case takes a positive turn when new leads are brought to light by his fetching former accomplice, whom Dexter learns is harboring a secret.

Season 7 Episode 4: "Run"
Original Air Date: Oct 21, 2012
After capturing a deadly killer, things go awry for Miami Metro, sending Debra into a tailspin. In an effort to help his sister, Dexter enters into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, while the Ukrainian mob continues to seek revenge.

Season 7 Episode 3: "Buck the System"
Original Air Date: Oct 14, 2012
Dexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. While the Ukrainian mob seeks revenge for the killing of one of their own, Quinn grows close to a dancer at their strip club. LaGuerta, convinced the Bay Harbor Butcher is still out there, attempts to enlist Batista to help her re-open the case. 

Season 7 Episode 2: "Sunshine and Frosty Swirl"
Original Air Date: Oct 7, 2012
When a local convict claims he has new information regarding a 15-year-old crime spree, Miami Metro sets out to unearth new evidence on the case. Debra attempts to cure Dexter of his killer tendencies. Meanwhile, the Mike Anderson case leads to the Ukrainian mob and a vengeful Louis won't stop meddling with Dexter's life.

Season 7 Episode 1: "Are You....?"
Original Air Date: Sep 30, 2012
After witnessing her brother kill Travis Marshall, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) attempts to reconcile with Dexter (Michael C. Hall) while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder. Meanwhile, Detective Mike Anderson has an unfortunate run-in, Quinn and Batista begin to make amends, and LaGuerta finds evidence that causes her to re-think the closed Bay Harbor Butcher case.Original Air Date: Sep 30, 2012







Season 6 Episode 12: "This is the Way the World Ends"
Original Air Date: Dec 18, 2011
Dexter and Homicide race against a lunar eclipse to catch the Doomsday Killers before their final gruesome act; Debra struggles with a new emotional reality.

Season 6 Episode 11: "Talk to the Hand"
Original Air Date: Dec 11, 2011
Dexter finds that in order to catch the Doomsday Killers, he must create a macabre tableau of his own; Debra's battle with LaGuerta over the case of the dead call girl boils over, and her therapist makes an unnerving suggestion.

Season 6 Episode 10: "Ricochet Rabbit"
Original Air Date: Dec 4, 2011
Dexter tries to figure out the Doomsday Killers' next victim before it's too late; Debra has a strong reaction to a crime scene, which leads her to the realization that she leans too heavily on her brother.

Season 6 Episode 9: "Get Gellar"
Original Air Date: Nov 27, 2011
Dexter receives help from an unexpected source while hunting the Doomsday Killers and staying one step ahead of Homicide; Debra discovers something new about herself in therapy.

Season 6 Episode 8: "Sins of Omission"
Original Air Date: Nov 20, 2011
Dexter uses lessons he learned from Brother Sam to follow up on some new leads in the Doomsday investigation; Debra butts heads with Captain LaGuerta over the case of a dead call girl.

Season 6 Episode 7: "Nebraska"
Original Air Date: Nov 13, 2011
Dexter finds himself teamed up with a fellow Dark Passenger when he takes a road trip to Nebraska to tie up some loose ends from the past; Debra deals with the complications of her promotion as she leads the Doomsday investigation.

Season 6 Episode 6: "Just Let Go"
Original Air Date: Nov 6, 2011
Dex is caught up in a very personal case that awakens the needs of his Dark Passenger; Debra feels overwhelmed by her new Lieutenant duties, made all the more complicated when she finds out Quinn slept with a witness in the Doomsday case.

Season 6 Episode 5: "The Angel of Death"
Original Air Date: Oct 30, 2011
With the help of his newfound friend Brother Sam, Dexter wonders if there is light within him to counter the darkness, while the search for the Doomsday Killers takes him in a new direction; Batista and Quinn pay a visit to the university where Professor Gellar taught; due to departmental regulations following the shooting, Debra is forced to begin therapy.

Season 6 Episode 4: "A Horse of a Different Color"
Original Air Date: Oct 23, 2011
Much to his own surprise, an emergency with Harrison and a new tableau from Gellar and Travis has Dexter leaning on Brother Sam and an unexpected winged messenger for support as he questions the idea of faith; with proof of a religiously motivated killer, Homicide hunts for a zealot, with Debra giving her first official press conference.

Season 6 Episode 3: "Smokey and the Bandit"
Original Air Date: Oct 16, 2011
Dexter is confronted with a sobering glimpse of his own potential future when a serial killer from his past makes a startling reappearance; Debra is uncomfortable in her new job; Travis struggles to keep his mentor happy, as he and Gellar prepare a new twisted tableau, ensuring Debra's next task will be a daunting one.

Season 6 Episode 2: "Once Upon A Time..."
Original Air Date: Oct 9, 2011
To solve a mysterious and macabre murder, Homicide brings in Brother Sam, a minister with a criminal past whom Dexter recognizes as a fellow killer that might have found a cover even better than his own; now a local hero, Debra is surprised by two life-changing proposals.

Season 6 Episode 1: "Those Kinds of Things"
Original Air Date: Oct 2, 2011
In the Season 6 premiere, Dexter Morgan attends his 20th high school reunion to hunt a former Prom King; Homicide's investigation into a gruesome, faith-based murder causes Dexter to ask some spiritual questions and consider his son's legacy; solid in her relationship with Quinn and her role as detective, Debra becomes an unexpected hero.




Season 5 Episode 12: "The Big One"
Original Air Date: Dec 12, 2010
In the season finale, Dexter's situation grows desperate when he discovers that Lumen's been set up. Despite knowing he's being baited into a trap, Dexter risks everything to make sure he doesn't fall into the same mistake again. In the Barrel Girls case, Debra lets her personal feelings lead her instincts once she concludes that vigilantes are more than just a theory. Quinn finds himself in a troublesome situation, which only Dexter can help him out of.
Written By: Chip Johannessen and Manny Coto
Directed By: Steve Shill

Season 5 Episode 11: Hop A Freighter"
Original Air Date: Dec 5, 2010
Dexter and Lumen's plans are momentarily thwarted when Dexter's forced to do damage control after he concedes that someone, outside of Miami Metro, has taken an interest in them. Debra's speculation on the missing Barrel Girl suspects begins to take shape. Quinn finds himself more involved in a homicide than he'd like to be.
Story By: Karen Campbell
Teleplay By: Scott Buck and Tim Schlattmann
Directed By: John Dahl

Season 5 Episode 10: "In the Beginning"
Original Air Date: Nov 28, 2010
Just as Dexter discovers a possible ally in the pursuit of Lumen's former captors, he and Lumen are forced to step down as Homicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of their prior victims. Debra, who's been reassigned to the Barrel Girls murders, positively identifies two more suspects in the case.
Written By: Scott Reynolds
Directed By: Keith Gordon

Season 5 Episode 9: "Teenage Wasteland"
Original Air Date: Nov 21, 2010
While in the midst of hunting down their next victim, Dexter and Lumen are surprised by the return of an unannounced guest. Debra is assigned to the file room, but still manages to uncover new evidence in the Barrel Girl case.
Written By: Lauren Gussis

Season 5 Episode 8: "Take It!"
Original Air Date: Nov 14, 2010
While attending a self-help seminar, Dexter and Lumen vet and stalk a violent killer. Debra gets into some unexpected trouble from the fallout of the Santa Muerte case, forcing Batista to make a difficult decision.
Written By: Manny Coto and Wendy West

Season 5 Episode 7: "Circle Us"
Original Air Date: Nov 7, 2010
While helping Lumen, Dexter finds himself on a collision course with Debra and the rest of Homicide when he is called to investigate a horrifying crime scene. Meanwhile, the Santa Muerte case leads to a violent standoff between Debra and the Santa Muerte killers.
Written By: Scott Buck

Season 5 Episode 6: "Everything is Illumenated"
Original Air Date: Oct 31, 2010
Trying to get his life back on track, Dexter hunts a new target, but is distracted and drawn into a precarious situation while helping his troubled acquaintance. Batista discovers an interesting lead in the Santa Muerte murder cases. Quinn learns some new information about Dexter from a questionable source.
Written By: Wendy West

Season 5 Episode 5: "First Blood"
Original Air Date: Oct 24, 2010
When Dexter is saddled with an unwanted conspirator, he is forced to make some hard decisions about her fate. Meanwhile, Dexter wonders if Rita's death has awakened a darkness inside Harrison. Due to Quinn's recent suspension, Debra works the Santa Muerte case alone, leaving Quinn time to enlist an old friend to look into Dexter.
Written By: Tim Schlattmann
Directed By: Romeo Tirone

Season 5 Episode 4: "Beauty and the Beast"
Original Air Date: Oct 17, 2010
Dexter finds himself in a strange situation when, instead of taking a life, he has to save one. Deb has a scary confrontation with a key suspect in the Santa Muerte murder cases. Quinn continues following up on the strange similarities between 'Kyle Butler' and Dexter Morgan.
Written By: Jim Leonard
Directed By: Milan Cheylov

Season 5 Episode 3: "Practically Perfect"
Original Air Date: Oct 10, 2010
Dexter finds himself in a strange new world when he attempts to hire a nanny for Harrison so he can continue to stalk and kill his next victim. Meanwhile, Debra, who takes the lead on a bizarre double homicide, is displeased when Batista suggests bringing in an annoying rookie officer who has her own theories on the case. Things heat up for Dexter when Quinn notices strange similarities between Trinity Killer suspect, 'Kyle Butler' and Dexter Morgan.
Written By: Manny Coto
Directed By: Ernest Dickerson

Season 5 Episode 2: "Hello, Bandit"
Original Air Date: Oct 3, 2010
In his new role as single father, an anxious Dexter tries to get his family's routine back on track, to begin the process of moving on from Rita's death. Dexter attempts to focus all his attention on the kids while curbing his dark urges. But when evidence of foul play falls into his lap, Dexter makes a horrific discovery, setting Dexter on the trail of his next victim. Debra, trying to be the good sister, shares her apartment with Dexter and the kids only to find there's no room for her. She unhappily finds herself on Quinn's doorstep. Miami Metro has their work cut out when a grisly scene is found in a Venezuelan neighborhood.
Written By: Scott Buck
Directed By: John Dahl

Season 5 Episode 1: "My Bad"
Original Air Date: Sep 26, 2010
In the aftermath of last season's chilling finale, Rita's death has left Dexter feeling responsible, possibly even... guilty. Unable to deal with the trauma, Dexter makes a drastic decision that will impact everyone around him. Quinn stirs up trouble at the station when he notes that Rita's murder, which is being pinned on the Trinity Killer, doesn't fit his normal murder profile. Things get even more heated when Quinn suggests to LaGuerta that they look at the husband: Dexter Morgan. Meanwhile, Quinn offers Debra much needed support, causing her to see Quinn in a new light.
Written By: Chip Johannessen
Directed By: Steve Shill






Season 4 Episode 12: "The Getaway"
Original Air Date: Dec 13, 2009
As the noose tightens, Arthur warns Dexter to back off. But Dexter will do anything to stop Trinity from eluding him, even if that means putting himself on the wrong side of the law. Rita acknowledges the rocky relationship she and Dexter share, but reaffirms her support. Batista and LaGuerta face the consequences of their actions. Debra unearths a deeply-hidden truth, but not one she expected to find. And ultimately, Dexter and Arthur find themselves on a collision course, leading them to a confrontation that will change their lives forever.
Story By: Scott Reynolds and Melissa Rosenberg
Teleplay By: Wendy West and Melissa Rosenberg
Directed By: Steve Shill

Season 4 Episode 11: "Hello, Dexter Morgan"
Original Air Date: Dec 6, 2009
Dexter's worst fears have been realized. Because of Debra's unrelenting pursuit, Miami Metro is just one step away from discovering the identity of the Trinity Killer. And Dexter can't let that happen. Arthur's arrest would not only deprive Dexter of a satisfying kill, it would also expose the secret life Dexter's been leading in his pursuit of this monster. Dexter must take drastic action to buy himself time to deal with Trinity in his own fashion. Meanwhile, Rita decides to confide in Dexter, which doesn't go as well as she'd hoped. LaGuerta and Batista's breach of ethics paints them into a very tight corner. And Arthur, who still can't understand why Dexter didn't simply turn him in, begins his own bloody investigation into Kyle Butler.
Written By: Scott Buck and Lauren Gussis
Directed By: SJ Clarkson

Season 4 Episode 10: "Lost Boys"
Original Air Date: Nov 29, 2009
Dexter finally believes he understands the beast known as Trinity. But when a ten-year old boy goes missing, Dexter is forced to question everything he's learned up to this point. It's a race against the clock. And with each step forward, Dexter has to confront the real possibility that he may have more in common with Trinity than he'd like to admit. Secrets abound — from Cody, who is forced to defend one of Dexter's lies, Masuka, who can't bring himself to confess what he witnessed at Thanksgiving, and Debra, whose recent discoveries force one of Miami's finest into making an impossible decision.
Written By: Charles H. Eglee and Tim Schlattmann
Directed By: Keith Gordon

Season 4 Episode 9: "Hungry Man"
Original Air Date: Nov 22, 2009
For most people, Thanksgiving is a time for traditions and family. But for Dexter, it's an opportunity to get closer to his most dangerous adversary yet. As Dexter gains insight into Arthur's psychology by studying those closest to him, he finds himself drawn into a bizarre and twisted world. Meanwhile, Rita has her hands full preparing dinner for a packed house, including a few unexpected guests. Batista gets closure on an old case, while Debra uses the holiday to continue her investigation of the Trinity Killer, a pursuit which threatens her brother's safety and brings to light surprising revelations about someone else close to her.
Written By: Wendy West
Directed By: John Dahl

Season 4 Episode 8: "Road Kill"
Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2009
Dexter has always known his father's Code was meant to protect him from exposure. But after committing a serious mistake, he wonders if it could have been designed to protect him from something even more dangerous - human emotion. When he discovers that Trinity is planning an out-of-town trip, Dexter sees an opportunity to ride along and gain insight into the mind of a fellow monster. Even so, Dexter isn't prepared for the startling revelations Trinity makes along the way, revelations about his own past which only serve to convince Dexter of what he must do. Meanwhile, back at Miami Metro, Debra refuses to let a technicality keep her off the Trinity case. She works through others to ensure her voice is heard — that is, until she realizes that her single-minded pursuit of the Trinity Killer may have blinded her to the truth.
Written By: Scott Buck
Directed By: Tim Hunter

Season 4 Episode 7: "Slack Tide"
Original Air Date: Nov 8, 2009
Dexter finds himself enjoying a brief moment of tranquility. He's finally managed to strike a balance between work, family... and other pursuits. But he's keenly aware that times like these aren't meant to last. When Miami Metro discovers a string of murders connected to a prominent photographer, Dexter sees an opportunity for a clean kill. However, his plans seem to be thwarted every step of the way. Quinn has taken a renewed interest in Dexter's nightlife. Dexter's plans to keep Astor and Cody distracted with new activities soon backfire. Even Harry disapproves of Dexter's choice of pastime, urging him instead to focus his efforts on the Trinity Killer. Meanwhile, Debra returns to work, frustrated to find everyone treating her with kid gloves. She decides to concentrate on her pursuit of the Trinity Killer as well as delving into her father's checkered past — investigations which Dexter fears might lead her to danger — or worse, the truth.
Written By: Melissa Rosenberg and Scott Reynolds
Directed By: Ernest Dickerson

Season 4 Episode 6: "If I Had A Hammer"
Original Air Date: Nov 1, 2009
Dexter knows it's only a matter of time before Miami Metro discovers the Trinity Killer's latest handiwork. Therefore, he has to work doubly hard to stay one step ahead of their investigation. Dexter has begun to realize that the closer he gets to Trinity, the more he stands to learn from this very different beast. Trinity hides behind a well-kept mask, and getting behind that facade will require some extra prodding on Dexter's part. Meanwhile, Debra becomes frustrated when she finds herself shut out from her own case. She considers bending the rules in the name of justice, risking her career in the process. LaGuerta and Batista come to regret a major decision, and realize that by playing by the rules they may have painted themselves into a corner. And when the friction between Rita and Dexter comes to a head, Dexter gleans relationship advice from a most unlikely source.
Written By: Lauren Gussis
Directed By: Romeo Tirone

Season 4 Episode 5: "Dirty Harry"
Original Air Date: Oct 24, 2009
Recent events spur Dexter into his own investigation of the Trinity killer. His motivations are now personal, and the clock is ticking. But the closer Dexter gets, the more he realizes that Trinity is unlike any monster he's previously encountered. Meanwhile, Debra blames herself for events that were out of her control, and in so doing pushes away those closest to her. As LaGuerta and Batista close in on the Vacation Murderers, Batista realizes he can use Quinn's relationship with a certain reporter to his advantage. And when Rita discovers a secret Dexter's been keeping from her, she begins to realize just how little she knows about the man she married.
Written By: Tim Schlattmann
Directed By: Keith Gordon

Season 4 Episode 4: "Dexter Takes a Holiday"
Original Air Date: Oct 18, 2009
Rita takes the kids out of town for the weekend, leaving Dexter time for some much needed R&R. And for him, that means stalking a new victim. He sets his sights on a woman accused of murdering her family — a fellow cop, no less. The more Dexter learns about this woman, the more he begins to question his own judgment. Can Dexter handle the pressures of family, or is he headed down a similar dark path? Meanwhile, LaGuerta and Batista argue over department protocol, which threatens their professional relationship. And Debra aids Lundy in his quest to find the Trinity Killer, neither of them realizing just how close Trinity is to achieving his goals.
Written By: Melissa Rosenberg and Wendy West
Directed By: John Dahl

Season 4 Episode 3: "Blinded By the Light"
Original Air Date: Oct 11, 2009
It's hard enough for Dexter to fake one-on-one relationships. Now he finds himself at the center of a bustling suburban community. When a local vandal begins stirring up trouble, the neighborhood becomes vigilant and wary, two things Dexter certainly doesn't need. His mobility is also hampered by Rita, who insists on driving him around after his incident. Dexter's not the only one feeling trapped — Debra is less than thrilled when Anton announces he's taken a local job to spend more time with her. Meanwhile, the Trinity Killer dispatches his next victim. Debra becomes drawn to Lundy's theories about Trinity, while Dexter finds himself in awe of Trinity's masterful killing technique. Despite their enthusiasm, LaGuerta threatens to shut down the investigation, instead focused on bringing the Vacation Murderers to justice.
Written By: Scott Buck
Directed By: Marcos Siega

Season 4 Episode 2: "Remains To Be Seen"
Original Air Date: Oct 4, 2009
The pressures of fatherhood threaten to bring Dexter's world crashing down. In his carelessness, Dexter realizes that he's misplaced crucial evidence, something that could expose his dark side to the world. But his search will have to wait, as Miami Metro's two simultaneous murder cases continue to escalate. Their top priority is to solve 'The Vacation Murders', a series of robberies gone bad that threaten Miami's lucrative tourist industry. Lundy, however, remains convinced that the bigger problem is dealing with the Trinity Killer, who unbeknownst to them is already stalking his next victim. Dexter has to weave a web of lies to extract himself from his duties, hoping to bury his secret before someone else finds it first.
Written By: Charles H. Eglee
Directed By: Brian Kirk

Season 4 Episode 1: "Living The Dream"
Original Air Date: Sep 27, 2009
Dexter has always managed to get himself out of tough situations. But he suddenly finds himself in unfamiliar territory — life in suburbia. Now a husband and father of three, Dexter struggles to balance his family's needs with his ongoing duties as a blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro Homicide. The exhaustion is taking its toll, and as sleepless nights start to threaten his job performance, Dexter wonders if maybe he's taken on more than he can handle. And he'll need to stay sharp — the department is busier than ever, with two new murders on their hands. The detectives, Debra included, are surprised when Special Agent Frank Lundy returns to share his theories on the case. Lundy believes they're dealing with a serial killer he's been chasing for years, whom he's dubbed "the Trinity Killer". Meanwhile, Dexter's Dark Passenger drives him to seek out a fresh victim. But with so much already on his plate, is Dexter up to the task?
Written By: Clyde Phillips
Directed By: Marcos Siega






Season 3 Episode 12: "Do You Take Dexter Morgan?"
Original Air Date: Dec 14, 2008
With Miguel out of the picture, Dexter's focus shifts to calming his emotionally unstable brother, Ramon. Upon easing Ramon's concerns, Dexter can finally breathe again. All that stands before him now is his wedding with Rita... until he's met with yet another deadly surprise. Meanwhile, Debra's informed by Batista that she is going to receive her Detective's shield, but is instantly blindsided with information that could potentially derail her promotion.
Written By: Scott Buck
Directed By: Keith Gordon

Season 3 Episode 11: "I Had A Dream"
Original Air Date: Dec 7, 2008
While preparing for his big wedding day, Dexter has to figure out a way to remove Miguel from his life for good. But how does Dexter manage to do this when Miguel is not only a highly placed D.A., but also his Best Man? Rita has troubles of her own, when Syl reveals that Miguel has been seeing one of his old flames. Meanwhile, Debra finds a new clue that brings her even closer to catching the Skinner.
Written By: Lauren Gussis and Chic Eglee
Directed By: Marcos Siega

Season 3 Episode 10: "Go Your Own Way"
Original Air Date: Nov 30, 2008
 Dexter feels like he's making a deal with the devil when he feigns civility around Miguel after his duplicitous ways. Dexter finds himself in a series of chess-like moves against his former friend, all while hoping that Miguel doesn't get the upper hand on him. Meanwhile, Dexter watches helplessly as Miguel draws Rita closer through a wonderful wedding gift. Debra, now back with Anton after his close call with the Skinner, wonders if her relationship with Anton is worth putting her career in jeopardy. After all, is it smart for everyone to know that she is dating a former confidential informant?
Written By: Tim Schlattmann
Directed By: John Dahl

Season 3 Episode 9: "About Last Night"
Original Air Date: Nov 23, 2008
Dexter starts to fear that Miguel may have strayed from the newly taught Code. This concern starts to put a strain on their friendship. And Dexter doesn't get a reprieve from this at Rita's either. Sylvia, noting how Miguel is never at home anymore, tells Rita that she is now convinced that Miguel is having an affair. Rita decides to confront Miguel about his indiscretions. Meanwhile, Anton is confirmed to have been taken by the Skinner, sending Debra into a furious search, not only for Anton, but also for his potential killer.
Directed By: Tim Hunter
Story By: Scott Reynolds
Teleplay By: Melissa Rosenberg

Season 3 Episode 8: "The Damage a Man Can Do"
Original Air Date: Nov 14, 2008
Miguel brings Dexter another "project," but this time he wants to get his hands dirty. Dexter realizes it's time to teach Miguel the Code — for his own safety as well as Miguel's. As Dexter walks Miguel through the process, Dexter both struggles with, and enjoys, letting Miguel into his private world so completely. But Dexter doesn't realize that this has only whetted Miguel's appetite. Rita finds herself losing control because of the pregnancy. She becomes worried that Dexter may get fed up with her. Because of her hard work, Debra finds herself one step closer to catching the Skinner. But after she finds out a secret about her new boyfriend, Anton, he disappears on her.
Written By: Scott Buck
Directed By: Marcos Siega

Season 3 Episode 7: "Easy As Pie"
Original Air Date: Nov 9, 2008
Miguel offers Dexter a new potential victim, but after properly vetting her, Dexter isn't sure she fits the Code. When he informs Miguel of this, he reacts with anger, making Dexter believe the new friendship is in danger. An old sickly friend of Dexter's, Camilla, reinforces this idea, when she asks Dexter to help end her life, insisting she would never ask a friend to do something against his conscience. Meanwhile, Rita finds out that Sylvia is beginning to suspect her husband, Miguel, is having an affair. Debra ends up revealing to Anton that he is being used as bait to lure the Skinner, forcing her to find new way to find the Skinner. As a result, Anton realizes Debra cares for him more than he thought.
Written By: Lauren Gussis
Directed By: Steve Shill

Season 3 Episode 6: "Si Se Puede"
Original Air Date: Nov 2, 2008
Dexter grapples with what to do with his newfound friend, Miguel, who thinks he is clued in to Dexter's vigilante ways. So Dexter decides to test him to see how far he wants to go. Dexter reveals that he's always wanted to bring a violent white supremacist who is already in jail, to his brand of 'justice.' Thinking this will force Miguel to back away, Dexter is surprised to find that Miguel is not only on board, but he has a daring strategy to complete Dexter's dark plan. Simultaneously, Rita gets fired from her job, leaving her wondering if she will ever have a real career. Debra is upset when she realizes she may be partially responsible for another mysteriously skinned homicide case she's trying to solve.
Written By: Charles Eglee
Directed By: Ernest Dickerson

Season 3 Episode 5: "Turning Biminese"
Original Air Date: Oct 26, 2008
While Dexter struggles with how to handle Rita's desire for them to move in together before they get married, Miguel tells Dexter about a husband who has gotten away with killing two of his wives for financial gain. For Dexter, this seems like the perfect candidate to satisfy his dark urge and his need, like every man under relationship pressures, to get away. Dexter tracks the murderer to Bimini. While on the hunt, Rita has a medical emergency and he is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Debra works with Anton, her confidential informant to track down one of Freebo's criminal confidants. But Debra finds herself oddly attracted to Anton.
Written By: Tim Schlattmann
Directed By: Marcos Siega

Season 3 Episode 4: "All In The Family"
Original Air Date: Oct 19, 2008
While grocery shopping with Rita and the kids, Dexter comes across a fellow predator. But this one is a pedophile. After the pedophile is seen talking with Astor, Dexter must decide if he fits The Code. Meanwhile, Debra has a new homicide to solve, a mysteriously skinned Jane Doe that they like Freebo for. But Dexter knows that Freebo is not the culprit, so he must find a way to help Debra identify their murder victim, thus proving that Freebo didn't do the crime. While doing this, Dexter learns that Miguel Prado wants Dexter to be his friend. But just how smart is it for Dexter, a serial killer, to befriend an Assistant District Attorney?
Written By: Scott Buck
Directed By: John Dahl

Season 3 Episode 3: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
Original Air Date: Oct 12, 2008
Dexter encounters a fellow predator - but this one is a pedophile; a murder is pinned on Freebo but Dexter knows the truth; Dexter struggles with the fact of his growing friendship with Miguel.

Season 3 Episode 2: "Finding Freebo"
Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2008
Dexter and Rita have to make a big decision about their family, forcing Dexter to think about what it means to be responsible for kids. Is he ready to commit to this new family? Meanwhile, Dexter and Assistant District Attorney, Miguel Prado, find themselves hunting down the same murderer, Freebo, the man accused of killing Miguel's little brother. As a result, Debra and the Homicide department are tasked to find Freebo. Debra, through her supposedly dirty partner, Quinn, is introduced to a C.I. and musician named Anton, in the hopes of drumming up a lead on where Freebo may be. With all of these hunters in play, can Dexter find Freebo before anyone else?
Written By: Melissa Rosenberg
Directed By: Marcos Siega

Season 3 Episode 1: "Our Father"
Original Air Date: Sep 28, 2008
For Dexter, life seems to be going well. His relationship with Rita and her kids is back on track. He's no longer under scrutiny at his day job as a blood spatter analyst for Miami Metro Homicide. And his night job as a serial killer is operating on all cylinders. So when he sets his sights on Freebo, a dope dealer and killer, it looks to be just another night of Dexter's dark justice. But things don't go as planned and Dexter must find a way to extract himself from a pair of problems that he created, both in his home and night life. Dexter also finds himself inexorably drawn to Miguel Prado, an Assistant District Attorney, who has a very personal reason to bring Freebo to justice. Meanwhile, Debra is put in a difficult situation when someone from Internal Affairs wants her to inform on her new partner, Quinn.
Written By: Clyde Phillips
Directed By: Keith Gordon






Season 2 Episode 12: "British Invasion"
Original Air Date: Dec 14, 2007
Season two concludes as Lundy and the FBI settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher once and for all. But the heat's not entirely off Dexter as his world literally becomes an inferno. Can he rise from the ashes once again.
Directed By: Steve Shill
Teleplay By: Daniel Cerone
Story By: Daniel Cerone and Melissa Rosenberg

Season 2 Episode 11: "Left Turn Ahead"
Original Air Date: Dec 9, 2007
As Lundy's noose starts to tighten, Dexter finds himself dodging bullets both figurative and real. Dexter now must decide about not only his own fate but those of the people he cares most about. Lila attempts to blackmail Dexter into loving her and then makes a startling discovery that changes their relationship forever.
Written By: Scott Buck and Tim Schlattmann
Directed By: Marcos Siega

Season 2 Episode 10: "There's Something about Harry"
Original Air Date: Dec 2, 2007
Dexter finds himself with the upper hand when Doakes tracks him to his latest kill. But when Doakes reveals a secret about Harry's past, Dexter's world comes crumbling down. Meanwhile, Rita starts letting Dexter back into her life, and the Miami Metro PD starts closing in on the Bay Harbor Butcher.
Written By: Scott Reynolds
Directed By: Steve Schill

Season 2 Episode 9: "Resistance is Futile"
Original Air Date: Nov 25, 2007
As Dexter tries to distance himself from Lila, he discovers she is not so willing to let go of their relationship. Meanwhile Lundy's manhunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher starts to make Dexter nervous as he tries to stay one step ahead. However, in the end it is Dexter's worst enemy who discovers his secret first.
Written By: Melissa Rosenberg
Directed By: Marcos Siega

Season 2 Episode 8: "Morning Comes"
Original Air Date: Nov 18, 2007
After a fire at Lila's place, Dexter finds her becoming more attached to him than he is comfortable with. Meanwhile, Dexter decides "recovery" isn't working for him and pays a second visit to the man who murdered his mother. At the station, Debra and Lundy find a clue that points to the Bay Harbor Butcher being right under their noses.

Season 2 Episode 7: "That Night, a Forest Grew"
Original Air Date: Nov 11, 2007
A written manifesto from the "Bay Harbor Butcher" sends the Special Task Force in charge of capturing the killer into chaos. All part of Dexter's plan as he tries to be more "pro-active" in keeping Agent Lundy off his tail. But things start to spiral downward for Dexter as Lila's influence begins to take its toll on Dexter's personal life.

Season 2 Episode 6: "Dex, Lies, and Videotape"
Original Air Date: Nov 4, 2007
Dexter is none too pleased to discover a copy-cat killer has started his own attempt at vigilante serial murder in Miami. He is even less pleased to learn the new killer claims to be inspired by the "Bay Harbor Butcher." As Dexter sets out to stop the imposter, he finds himself drawn into the arms of Lila. When Rita discovers the truth, it could be the end of their relationship.

Season 2 Episode 5: "The Dark Defenfer"
Original Air Date: Oct 28, 2007
Dexter discovers the man who killed his mother, before his young eyes, is still alive. When he shares this information with Lila, she suggests he face the man, as part of his "steps" to addiction recovery. And as his sponsor she insists on tagging along. But when Dexter finds his mother's murderer, his killer urges push him back to the knife's edge.

Season 2 Episode 4: "See-Through"
Original Air Date: Oct 21, 2007 
While pretending to be a drug addict, Dexter gets an N.A. sponsor to please Rita. But when the sponsor turns out to be a beautiful woman who may have more in common with Dexter, Rita is not happy. Things get worse for Rita when her estranged mother comes for a visit. Meanwhile, Dexter must find a way to lead the all-too-smart FBI Agent Lundy, now working with Miami Metro PD, off his trail.

Season 2 Episode 3: "An Incovenient Lie"
Original Air Date: Oct 14, 2007
Dexter stalks his latest victim: a murderer so vile he could only be a used-car salesman. Dexter finds the man's smooth-talking charm and effortless lying are things that he himself is lacking these days. In fact, Dexter's inability to lie to Rita about his midnight activities has caused her to think that he's a drug addict, and if he doesn't commit to a 12-step program to deal with his addiction, she threatens to leave him.

Season 2 Episode 2: "Waiting to Exhale"
Original Air Date: Oct 7, 2007
Dexter, still trying to recover his killer instincts, continues his pursuit of the mountain-sized gangster, Little Chino. Debra convinces herself she is past the trauma of her ordeal with the Ice Truck Killer, but loses control on the job. As they both struggle with their recent pasts, Agent Lundy, a high-profile FBI agent, comes to Miami Metro PD to break the case of the city's newly discovered serial killer, the Bay Harbor Butcher.

Season 2 Episode 1: "It's Alive!"
Original Air Date: Sep 30, 2007
After killing his brother, the Ice Truck Killer, at the end of last season, Dexter now finds himself unable to kill again. He certainly wants to, and in fact needs to, but he is unnerved by feelings he can't understand. After nearly being killed by the Ice Truck Killer, Debra returns to work at Miami Metro PD, but shows signs that she may not be ready to resume duty just yet.






Season 1 Episode 12: "Born Free"
Original Air Date: Dec 17, 2006
Dexter's loyalties are put to the test as he follows clues that the Ice Truck Killer leaves for him. But as Dexter goes on the hunt, he wonders just how deep he will have to go down the Ice Truck Killer's dark and demented path. Doakes, still thinking that Dexter may be the Ice Truck Killer, uses questionable methods to stop Dexter from his hunt for the Ice Truck Killer. Meanwhile, as Dexter remains unavailable to Rita, her ex-husband, Paul, tries to convince her that Dexter is a very dangerous man to have around their children.

Season 1 Episode 11: "Truth be Told"
Original Air Date: Dec 10, 2006
The Ice Truck Killer strikes again, leaving a real nightmare before Christmas at Santa's Cottage. But this time, Dexter notices that the kill is not as 'tidy' as the previous kills, as if the Ice Truck Killer is rushing to leave Miami. But in reality, the Ice Truck Killer has kidnapped someone very close to Dexter to lure him into a trap that will change Dexter's life forever. Meanwhile, Sgt. Doakes notices that Dexter has been acting strangely around the Homicide division, making him wonder if in fact, Dexter is the Ice Truck Killer.

Season 1 Episode 10: "Seeing Red"
Original Air Date: Dec 3, 2006
Dexter's world is shaken when he is called to the crime scene of a massacre unlike any that he's ever seen before... or so he thinks, until a series of memories comes streaming back that shock him to his core. Meanwhile, Rita has to hire a lawyer when Paul brings a surprising case against her to take sole custody of their children. Batista follows a new lead on the Ice Truck Killer case that brings him one step closer to apprehending the sadistic serial killer. But does it bring him too close?

Season 1 Episode 9: "Father Knows Best"
Original Air Date: Nov 26, 2006
Dexter receives a registered letter that informs him that his biological father has recently died. This comes as a shock, because Harry, Dexter's adoptive father, had told Dexter that his real father had died over 30 years ago. As Dexter takes off to reconnect to his shadowy past, Rita decides to come along to help him make it through the weekend. Then Debra and Rudy join them for the weekend at the dead bio-dad's house and things become even more awkward. Back in Miami, Doakes is involved in the questionable shooting of a middle-aged Haitian man. Internal Affairs investigates and Batista has to decide if he's going to tell the truth about the shooting, or back Doakes' untrue version of the actual incident.

Season 1 Episode 8: "Shrink Wrap"
Original Air Date: Nov 19, 2006
While looking into a series of suicides of high profile, powerful women, Dexter realizes a pattern: they all saw the same shrink. Dexter goes into stalk mode and becomes a patient of the shrink to ascertain whether or not he is the killer that he seems to be. Unexpectedly, the shrink helps Dexter unlock dark secrets from his past. Debra's latest relationship with Rudy also quickly heats up. Dexter's relationship with Rita, however, seems to be in danger as Paul works his way deeper into Rita's life and much to Rita's consternation, the kids love him and he's actually civil to her. Meanwhile, Dexter's certainty that Neil Perry is not the Ice Truck Killer helps LaGuerta to decide to not just accept Neil's confession, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.

Season 1 Episode 7: "Circle of Friends"
Original Air Date: Nov 12, 2006
Debra and Batista find proof that Neil Perry is the Ice Truck Killer when they find a body beneath Neil's trailer home. A manhunt ensues to find and capture Neil before he kills again. As more and more evidence rises to the surface, Dexter is left adrift. Neil Perry, the supposed Ice Truck Killer, doesn't live up to his expectations. Meanwhile, Dexter has to deal with his past when a teenager he caught and released murders again. As a result, Dexter sets out to correct this mistake in one of the only ways he knows how. Rita's family life is torn asunder as her paroled ex-husband, Paul, reasserts himself as the father of her children. Paul even confronts Dexter, letting him know that he doesn't like Dexter being around his wife and kids. Rita wishes that Paul would go away forever, something that is definitely possible when your boyfriend happens to be Dexter.

Season 1 Episode 6: "Return To Sender"
Original Air Date: Nov 5, 2006
Dexter arrives at a crime scene to find one of his victims he has disposed of has mysteriously returned to the scene of the kill. Dexter figures that it's the Ice Truck Killer, letting him know that he knows what Dexter is up to. The noose is tightened further, when LaGuerta finds a young Cuban boy hiding at the crime scene — there's no way he missed seeing Dexter capture the victim. Dexter has to figure out a plan to stay out of the crosshairs of his own Homicide Division while investigating his own crime. Meanwhile, Rita has to deal with her abusive ex-husband, Paul, when he's released from jail and wants to come to their daughter's birthday party.

Season 1 Episode 5: "Love American Style"
Original Air Date: Oct 29, 2006
Debra's discovery of an Ice Truck Killer victim being found alive gives LaGuerta and her Homicide detectives their first chance to identify the notorious serial killer. Debra and Doakes, assigned to the case, sit with the mutilated victim, in the hopes that he will be able to identify the killer. While Dexter works on the case, Rita tells Dexter about a friend of hers whose fiance has disappeared while immigrating from Cuba by way of a coyote (a human trafficker). When the fiance turns up dead, Dexter decides to hunt down the murderous coyote. But things don't go as planned when Dexter realizes that there is more to the vicious trafficker than his careful stalking prepared him for.

Season 1 Episode 4: "Let's Give The Boy A Hand"
Original Air Date: Oct 22, 2006
Dexter's past comes to life when body parts begin appearing throughout Miami, gifts from the Ice Truck Killer. The horrific tableaus created in places of Dexter's childhood memories start to make Dexter question his own past and his reasons for controlling his dark urges. Meanwhile, LaGuerta's hunt for Tony Tucci has to go in a different direction when new information comes to light about Tucci and his connection to the Ice Truck Killer. Doakes, the lead investigator of the Ice Truck Killer case, becomes afraid for his life when a crime boss puts his thugs on the trail of Doakes, 'innocently' following him wherever he goes.

Season 1 Episode 3: "The Popping Cherry"
Original Air Date: Oct 15, 2006
Dexter is called in to help Debra with the investigation into the Ice Truck Killer's latest murder, while Dexter hunts his latest victim, a teenager named Jeremy who is a recently released murderer who looks like he's about to kill again. Despite Debra and Dexter's protestations, Lt. LaGuerta starts a manhunt for Tony Tucci, the nightwatchman videotaped at the ice rink where body parts were found. But while the manhunt for Tucci begins, a skeptical Debra keeps looking for the "real" Ice Truck Killer. Meanwhile, Doakes decides to go after the crime boss at his church, confronting him and his daughter about his part in the murder of a cop and his wife. Rita, Dexter's girlfriend, has her own troubles when someone from her incarcerated husband's past comes to visit, demanding repayment of drugs lost by her husband.

Season 1 Episode 2: "Crocodile"
Original Air Date: Oct 8, 2006
Dexter is stalking his next victim, a drunk driver about to be acquitted for the murder of a teenage boy. But when a fellow cop is found murdered, Dexter has to put that on hold to help Homicide Detectives Batista and Doakes investigate a crime boss suspected of the murder. It gets even more personal when the crime boss also orders a hit on the wife of the murdered cop. Meanwhile, the hooker-hunting Ice Truck Killer strikes again and leaves a macabre piece of evidence that Debra finds, gaining her the transfer she wanted out of Vice and into Homicide.

Season 1 Episode 1: "Dexter"
Original Air Date: Oct 1, 2006
Dexter Morgan, Miami Metro Police Department blood spatter analyst, has a double life. When he's not helping the Homicide division solve murders, he spends his time hunting and killing bad guys who slip through the justice system. His sister, Debra, a vice squad officer, pulls Dexter into her world when a series of hookers are being murdered around Miami. With his help, she sees a chance to get on the good side of her boss, Lt. LaGuerta. Meanwhile, Dexter's girlfriend, Rita Bennett, a single mother of two whose abusive ex-husband is in jail, wants to take their relationship to the next level.

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