List of Dexter episodes
This is an episode list for the American television series Dexter. The series airs on Showtime in the United States. It premiered on October 1, 2006 and ended its second season on 16 December 2007. Each season encompasses 12 episodes. The total number of episodes is 24, as of May 21, 2024.
Seasons
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| 1 | 12 | 2006 | August 21, 2007 | May 19, 2008 | Feb 14, 2008 | |
| 2 | 12 | 2007 | August 19, 2008 | September 22, 2008 (Expected Date to hit UK Stores) | Aug 21, 2008 | |
| 3 | 12 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | |
Season 1: 2006
| Episode # | Series # | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Original airdate | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Dexter" | James Manos, Jr. | Michael Cuesta | October 1, 2006 | |
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Dexter Morgan is introduced as a blood spatter analyst by day and a serial killer by night. He is called to mysterious murder scenes involving chopped-up bodies, but with no blood in sight. The murderer intrigues Dexter with the intricate methodology as well as a personal message. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Crocodile" | Clyde Phillips | Michael Cuesta | October 8, 2006 | |
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Dexter assists detectives Batista and Doakes in investigating the murder of an undercover officer. Debra discovers a piece of evidence in the Ice Truck Killer case that helps her get ahead. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Popping Cherry" | Daniel Cerone | Michael Cuesta | October 15, 2006 | |
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While Lt. LaGuerta focuses the department's attention on a potential suspect in the Ice Truck Killer case, Debra continues to look elsewhere. Sgt. Doakes pays a visit to crime boss Carlos Guerrero. Dexter reminisces about his first ever victim. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Let's Give the Boy a Hand" | Drew Z. Greenberg | Robert Lieberman | October 22, 2006 | |
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The Ice Truck Killer's recent crime scenes send a secret message to Dexter, leading him to think about the past. Lt. LaGuerta's investigation changes course. Sgt. Doakes continues to have run-ins with Carlos Guerrero and his associates. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Love American Style" | Melissa Rosenberg | Robert Lieberman | October 29, 2006 | |
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The Homicide Division is buzzing after the Ice Truck Killer's latest victim is found mutilated but alive, while Dexter gets in over his head as he stalks a murderous human trafficker. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Return to Sender" | Timothy Schlattmann | Tony Goldwyn | November 5, 2006 | |
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Dexter must find a way to cover up his last kill, even if it means using his sister's lack of experience against her. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Circle of Friends" | Daniel Cerone | Steve Shill | November 12, 2006 | |
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Dexter must deal with the menacing return of Rita's paroled ex-husband, Paul. Debra goes on a date with the prosthetist who worked on the limbs of an Ice Truck Killer survivor. The Ice Truck Killer is finally apprehended, but something about him doesn't sit right with Dexter. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Shrink Wrap" | Lauren Gussis | Tony Goldwyn | November 19, 2006 | |
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The strange suicide of a powerful woman leads Dexter to suspect her psychologist, Dr. Emmett Meridian, but he gets a shock when a visit to the suspect opens up dark secrets from Dexter's past. Meanwhile, Debra is falling for her new boyfriend. The true identity of the Ice Truck Killer is revealed. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Father Knows Best" | Melissa Rosenberg | Adam Davidson | November 26, 2006 | |
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Dexter learns that his biological father (named Joe Driscoll), whom he was told had died thirty years ago, has just recently died and left him everything he owned, including his house. He goes on a trip to pack the items in the house, along with Rita, Debra and Rudy. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Seeing Red" | Kevin Maynard | Michael Cuesta | December 3, 2006 | |
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Dexter, sent to investigate a horrific blood soaked crime scene, is gripped by a suppressed memory. Meanwhile, Rita is charged with assaulting Paul and could lose the children in a custody battle. Angel investigates a hunch regarding the Ice Truck Killer. | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Truth Be Told" | Timothy Schlattmann and Drew Z. Greenberg | Keith Gordon | December 10, 2006 | |
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The Ice Truck Killer strikes again, leaving a real nightmare before Christmas at Santa's Cottage. Lt. LaGuerta braces for dramatic changes in the department. Rudy and Debra spend some quality time together. | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Born Free" | Daniel Cerone and Melissa Rosenberg | Michael Cuesta | December 17, 2006 | |
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A call from her ex-husband has Rita becoming suspicious of Dexter and his behavior. Doakes continues to tail Dexter during a manhunt with his own suspicions. Dexter and the Ice Truck Killer have their final confrontation, with the life of someone close to Dexter hanging in the balance. | ||||||
Season 2: 2007
| Episode # | Series # | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Original airdate | |
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| 1 | 13 | "It's Alive!" | Daniel Cerone | Tony Goldwyn | September 30, 2007 | |
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38 days have passed since the previous season's finale. Doakes is making it difficult for Dexter to resume his killing ways, but his first opportunity is ruined by something much more unexpected. Deb returns to work and finds herself under scrutiny from the public. Paul continues to ask for Rita's help. Treasure hunters make a gruesome discovery on the ocean floor. | ||||||
| 2 | 14 | "Waiting to Exhale" | Clyde Phillips | Marcos Siega | October 7, 2007 | |
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The hunt for the "Bay Harbor Butcher" begins, led by FBI Agent Lundy. Both Dexter and the Miami PD are on the hunt for Little Chino, a notorious gang member and murderer. Rita suspects Dexter's role in the death of someone close to her. | ||||||
| 3 | 15 | "An Inconvenient Lie" | Melissa Rosenberg | Tony Goldwyn | October 14, 2007 | |
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Dexter starts attending N.A. meetings while still trying to evade Sgt. Doakes' constant surveillance. Deb joins FBI Agent Lundy on the new task force investigating the Bay Harbor Butcher. Dexter attempts to fix his relationship with Rita. | ||||||
| 4 | 16 | "See-Through" | Scott Buck | Nick Gomez | October 21, 2007 | |
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Dexter gets an N.A. sponsor to please Rita. Meanwhile, Dexter must find a way to lead the all-too-smart FBI Agent Lundy, now working with Miami Metro PD, off his trail. Rita's estranged mother comes to town for a visit. LaGuerta finds a way back to her old job. | ||||||
| 5 | 17 | "The Dark Defender" | Timothy Schlattmann | Keith Gordon | October 28, 2007 | |
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Dexter discovers that the man who murdered his mother in front of him as a boy is still alive and confronts the killer as part of his recovery. Rita's mother continues to visit. Doakes and LaGuerta investigate a homicide in a comic book store. | ||||||
| 6 | 18 | "Dex, Lies, and Videotape" | Lauren Gussis | Nick Gomez | November 4, 2007 | |
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A new copycat killer openly mimics and claims to be inspired by the "Bay Harbor Butcher". Doakes resumes his investigation into what Dexter is hiding. Dexter and his relationships with both Rita and Lila take a dramatic turn. | ||||||
| 7 | 19 | "That Night, a Forest Grew" | Daniel Cerone | Jeremy Podeswa | November 11, 2007 | |
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A written manifesto from the "Bay Harbor Butcher" sends the Special Task Force in charge of capturing the killer into chaos. Dexter plots to get Doakes suspended from the force as he gets closer to the truth about Dexter's past. Dexter sees his life begin to spiral downward as Lila's influence begins to take its toll on him. | ||||||
| 8 | 20 | "Morning Comes" | Scott Buck | Keith Gordon | November 18, 2007 | |
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Lila goes to extreme measures to keep Dexter in her life. Doakes gets a job offer, but is preoccupied with another pursuit. Dexter revisits his mom's killer. Debra, Angel, and Lundy find an important clue that gets them closer to finding out the identity of the Bay Harbor Butcher. | ||||||
| 9 | 21 | "Resistance Is Futile" | Melissa Rosenberg | Marcos Siega | November 25, 2007 | |
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As Dexter realizes he's being tailed by federal agents, a prime suspect emerges in the Bay Harbor Butcher case. Doakes looks for help in Haiti. Debra and Lundy wonder if they should go public with their relationship. Lila pursues someone close to Dexter. | ||||||
| 10 | 22 | "There's Something About Harry" | Scott Reynolds | Steve Shill | December 2, 2007 | |
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Dexter makes a startling discovery about how his adopted father died. Doakes finds himself at the mercy of his greatest enemy. Debra confronts Lundy about their future together. Rita and Dexter go to the beach. Lila plots to frame Angel for raping her. | ||||||
| 11 | 23 | "Left Turn Ahead" | Timothy Schlattmann and Scott Buck | Marcos Siega | December 9, 2007 | |
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Dexter begins to put his affairs in order as he prepares to make a potentially life-altering decision. Doakes runs afoul of drug smugglers during a daring escape. Angel faces criminal charges. Lundy deals with his FBI superior. Lila comes across one of Dexter's dangerous secrets. | ||||||
| 12 | 24 | "The British Invasion" | Daniel Cerone (teleplay); Daniel Cerone and Melissa Rosenberg (story) | Steve Shill | December 16, 2007 | |
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Lila finds an imprisoned Doakes. An explosion helps bring the Bay Harbor Butcher case to a gruesome and unexpected end. Lundy and Debra try to figure out the future of their relationship. An enemy sets up a final fiery trap for Dexter. | ||||||
Season 3: 2008
| Episode # | Series # | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Original airdate | |
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| 1 | 25 | "Our Father" | TBA | Keith Gordon | September 28, 2008 | |
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Dexter begins to question his blind loyalty to his father's memory. In an act of spontaneity, he wonders whether The Code of Harry is a necessity anymore. Dexter's relationship with Rita intensifies. Angel becomes Sergeant, replacing the deceased Doakes. Dexter goes to desperate measures to cover up his latest murder, while meeting assistant district attorney Miguel Prado, who has history with Lt. LaGuerta. Meanwhile, the team discover the victim of another killer, which could just be bigger than the Bay Harbor Butcher. | ||||||
| 2 | 26 | "Finding Freebo" | TBA | TBA | October 5, 2008 | |
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| 3 | 27 | "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" | TBA | TBA | October 12, 2008 | |
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| 4 | 28 | "All in the Family" | TBA | TBA | October 19, 2008 | |
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| 5 | 29 | "Turning Biminese" | TBA | TBA | October 26, 2008 | |
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| 6 | 30 | "Sì Se Puede" | TBA | TBA | November 2, 2008 | |
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| 7 | 31 | "Easy as Pie" | TBA | TBA | November 9, 2008 | |
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| 8 | 32 | "The Damage a Man Can Do" | TBA | TBA | November 16, 2008 | |
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| 9 | 33 | "About Last Night" | TBA | TBA | November 23, 2008 | |
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| 10 | 34 | "Go Your Own Way" | TBA | TBA | November 30, 2008 | |
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| 11 | 35 | "I Had a Dream" | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
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| 12 | 36 | "TBA" | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
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