Dexter

10 Best Episodes of Dexter

Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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Dexter - S1E11

#15 - Truth Be Told (Season 1 - Episode 11)

The Ice Truck Killer puts Dexter in a life changing position when he takes someone close to Dexter hostage. Doakes begins to suspect that Dexter's odd behavior is something darker than he originally thought.

The episode was rated 8.36 from 1544 votes.

Dexter - S3E12

#14 - Do You Take Dexter Morgan? (Season 3 - Episode 12)

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It is the day before Dexter's wedding and Dexter must deal with two people targeting him, while preparing for his special occasion. Meanwhile, Angel tells Deb he's put her in for a promotion, but after he finds out some information her shield may be gone before she gets it.

The episode was rated 8.37 from 1196 votes.

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#13 - Teenage Wasteland (Season 5 - Episode 9)

Dexter and Lumen hunt for their next victim; Debra uncovers new evidence in the Barrel Girl case

The episode was rated 8.37 from 1190 votes.

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#12 - Resistance Is Futile (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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Dexter realizes it won't be easy to end things completely with Lila. Dexter tries to stay ahead of the investigations as the manhunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher intensifies. An enemy of Dexter figures out his secret.

The episode was rated 8.37 from 1362 votes.

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#11 - Hop a Freighter (Season 5 - Episode 11)

Dexter must do damage control; Debra's speculation begins to take shape; Quinn becomes involved in a homicide.

The episode was rated 8.39 from 1178 votes.

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#10 - Get Gellar (Season 6 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.39 from 1346 votes.

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#9 - The Big One (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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.

The episode was rated 8.44 from 1224 votes.

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#8 - Hungry Man (Season 4 - Episode 9)

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For most people, Thanksgiving is a time for traditions and family. But for Dexter, itโ€™s an opportunity to get closer to his most dangerous adversary yet. As Dexter gains insight into Arthurโ€™s psychology by studying those closest to him, he finds himself drawn into a bizarre and twisted world.

The episode was rated 8.45 from 1208 votes.

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#7 - The British Invasion (Season 2 - Episode 12)

The Task force believes the Bay Harbor Butcher case is closed, but Dexter still has some trouble to deal with.

The episode was rated 8.49 from 1319 votes.

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#6 - Hello, Dexter Morgan (Season 4 - Episode 11)

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Miami Metro is just one step away from discovering the identity of the Trinity Killer. And Dexter can't let that happen. Dexter must take drastic action to buy himself time to deal with Trinity in his own fashion. Arthur, who still can't understand why Dexter didn't simply turn him in, begins his own bloody investigation into Kyle Butler.

The episode was rated 8.55 from 1235 votes.

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#5 - Born Free (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Dexter follows clues left for him by the Ice-Truck Killer in an attempt to find the hostage. Paul tries to convince Rita that she and the children are not safe around Dexter.

The episode was rated 8.57 from 1566 votes.

Dexter - S7E1

#4 - Are You...? (Season 7 - Episode 1)

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Deb tries to cover up involvement in Travis' murder; Detective Mike Anderson has an unfortunate run-in; Quinn and Batista make amends; LaGuerta rethinks the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

The episode was rated 8.65 from 1884 votes.

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#3 - Surprise, Motherfucker! (Season 7 - Episode 12)

Dexter must protect himself when LaGuerta closes in on his secret.

The episode was rated 8.66 from 1738 votes.

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#2 - This is the Way the World Ends (Season 6 - Episode 12)

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In the season 6 finale, 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.

The episode was rated 8.81 from 1434 votes.

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#1 - The Getaway (Season 4 - Episode 12)

Dexter and Arthur find themselves on a collision course, as Debra unearths a shocking long-hidden truth, Rita admits her marriage to Dexter is troubled, and Batista and LaGuerta face the consequences of an ethics breach.

The episode was rated 8.89 from 1347 votes.

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