Dexter Episodes Ranked (Best To Worst)
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1.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Born Free
(2006)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season One finale, Dexter follows the clues left for him by the Ice Truck Killer in an effort to rescue his kidnapped loved one, while Rita's ex tries to convince her that Dexter is too dangerous to be around their children.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 12,160
2.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
This Is the Way the World Ends
(2011)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season 6 finale, Dexter and Homicide race a solar eclipse to catch the Doomsday Killers before their final gruesome act; Debra struggles with a new emotional reality.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 6,952
3.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Surprise, Motherf**ker!
(2012)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Season 7 finale. As LaGuerta closes in on Dexter's secret, Dexter struggles to protect himself, Debra and the life he's built.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 7,850
4.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Hello, Dexter Morgan
(2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter must buy time to protect himself when Debra's investigation brings the department one step away from identifying Arthur as the Trinity Killer; Rita confides in Dexter, but is disappointed in the result.
Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 7,421
5.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Are You...?
(2012)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Season 7 premiere. After witnessing her brother kill, Debra attempts to reconcile with Dexter while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 9,736
6.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Scar Tissue
(2013)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter tracks down another potential serial killer from Dr. Vogel's list. Quinn celebrates passing the sergeant's exam by defending Debra's honor in a fight. Dr. Vogel begins treating Debra for her PTSD.
Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,668
7.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
I Had A Dream
(2008)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter must find a way to get rid of Miguel despite the fact that his friend is a district attorney (and Dexter's best man); Rita discovers that Miguel has been seeing an old flame; Debra finds a new clue to the Skinner's identity.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,032
8.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
About Last Night
(2008)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter and Miguel's friendship becomes strained even as Rita revolves to confront Miguel about his suspected infidelity; Debra searches furiously for Anton when it's revealed that he was abducted by the Skinner.
Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,922
9.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Return to Sender
(2006)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Ice Truck Killer leaves Dexter a surprise at the scene of one of Dexter's recent kills, placing him firmly in the cross hairs of his own Homicide Division colleagues.
Director: Tony Goldwyn | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 7,127
10.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Seeing Red
(2006)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Ice Truck Killer leaves Dexter the most horrifying crime scene imaginable, forcing him to confront a horrific suppressed memory from his past; Rita must hire a lawyer when her ex sues for sole custody of their children.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 7,112
11.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Those Kinds of Things
(2011)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season 6 premiere, Dexter attends his high school reunion to hunt a former Prom King; an investigation into a faith-based murder causes Dexter to ask some spiritual questions; Debra becomes an unexpected hero.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,680
12.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Run
(2012)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
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.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,591
13.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Hungry Man
(2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter learns more about Arthur's bizarre and twisted world, while Rita has her hands full preparing Thanksgiving dinner for a full house, Debra uses the holiday to further investigate Trinity, and Batista gets closure on an old case.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 6,901
14.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Living the Dream
(2009)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season Four premiere, Dexter sleeplessly struggles to balance his new family life with his dark, murderous drive for a fresh victim, and his busier-than-ever forensic career pursuing a new target, "The Trinity Killer."
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 5,490
15.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Getaway
(2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
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. Season Finale.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 15,757
16.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Argentina
(2012)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter tries to keep Debra in the dark about his relationship with Hannah, but a surprise visit from Astor, Cody and Harrison throws a wrench into his plans. Fresh out of jail, Isaak renews his pursuit of Dexter.
Director: Romeo Tirone | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,369
17.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Resistance Is Futile
(2007)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter tries to distance himself from Lila, but discovers she is unwilling to let go of their relationship; Lundy's manhunt makes Dexter nervous as he tries to stay one step ahead - but it's Dexter's worst enemy that learns his secret.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 6,731
18.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
A Beautiful Day
(2013)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Season 8 premiere. Six months after LaGuerta's death, Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother and serial killer. Meanwhile, Miami Metro investigates the murder of a man who's had pieces of his brain removed.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 6,729
19.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Just Let Go
(2011)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter becomes caught up in a very personal case that awakens the needs of his Dark Passenger; Debra feels overwhelmed by her new duties, and discovers a disturbing secret about Quinn.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,521
20.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Let's Give the Boy a Hand
(2006)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Ice Truck Killer begins leaving body parts from his victims at sites that relate to memories from Dexter's childhood, forcing him to confront his dark personal history.
Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 6,865
21.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Everything Is Illumenated
(2010)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
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.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,841
22.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Nebraska
(2011)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter teams up with a fellow Dark Passenger when he takes a road trip to Nebraska; Debra deals with the complications of her promotion as she leads the Doomsday investigation.
Director: Romeo Tirone | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,847
23.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Hop A Freighter
(2010)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter is forced to do damage control after he concedes that someone outside of Miami Metro has taken an interest in him and Lumen.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,662
24.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Road Kill
(2009)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter wonders if his father's Code is truly the right path, and hopes to get answers by accompanying Trinity on an out-of-town road trip, while Debra discovers that her single-minded pursuit of Trinity has blinded her to the truth.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 4,870
25.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Big One
(2010)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season 5 finale, Dexter realizes that he and Lumen are being lured into a trap and risks everything to escape; Quinn needs help that only Dexter can provide.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,533
26.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Truth Be Told
(2006)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Ice Truck Killer kidnaps someone close to Dexter, forcing him into a trap that will forever change his life, while Doakes begins to harbor suspicions about Dexter's odd behavior.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 7,310
27.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
A Horse of a Different Color
(2011)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Disturbing events cause Dexter to lean on Brother Sam during a crisis of faith, while Debra gives her first press conference on the new religiously motivated serial killer.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,497
28.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Dex Takes A Holiday
(2009)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter gets some much-needed R&R time with Rita and the kids out of town, leading to his stalking of a new victim - until he unexpectedly begins to empathize with his target, a cop that murdered her family.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 5,814
29.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Sunshine and Frosty Swirl
(2012)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
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.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,329
30.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The British Invasion
(2007)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season Two finale, Lundy and the FBI finally settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but the heat's not entirely off Dexter as his world literally becomes an inferno. Can he rise from the ashes once again?
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 6,928
31.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
This Little Piggy
(2013)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dr. Vogel comes into contact with the Brain Surgeon, while Dexter and Debra try to keep her safe. Masuka finds out he has a daughter.
Director: Romeo Tirone | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,552
32.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
There's Something About Harry
(2007)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter's world comes crumbling down when Doakes tracks him to the scene of his latest kill and reveals a devastating secret about Harry; the Miami Metro PD closes in on the "Bay Harbor Butcher."
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 5,670
33.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Lost Boys
(2009)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The disappearance of a ten-year-old boy forces Dexter to question his assumptions about Trinity, while Cody defends one of Dexter's lies and Masuka is unable to face what he witnessed on Thanksgiving.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 5,752
34.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Talk to the Hand
(2011)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter finds that in order to catch the Doomsday Killers, he must create a macabre tableau of his own; Debra's battle with LaGuerta boils over, and her therapist makes an unnerving suggestion.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,440
35.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
What's Eating Dexter Morgan?
(2013)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter continues his manhunt for the Brain Surgeon. Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he's perfect as a psychopath. Debra's PTSD kicks in and she makes a desperate plea.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,644
36.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Chemistry
(2012)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Things heat up as Dexter and Hannah grow closer, but when Sal Price discovers the two are involved, he wants the exclusive story. Quinn falls back into his old ways as he makes some questionable choices to protect Nadia.
Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,598
37.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Slack Tide
(2009)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter finally strikes a balance between family, career and his secret life, but is thwarted in his pursuit of his next victim, while Debra expresses a renewed and unwelcome interest in their father's checkered past.
Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 4,821
38.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Go Your Own Way
(2008)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A series of chess-like moves ensues when Dexter and Miguel vie for the upper hand, with Miguel winning Rita's affection by presenting her with a lavish wedding gift; Debra wonders if her relationship with Anton is worth it.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,227
39.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
First Blood
(2010)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When Dexter is saddled with an unwanted conspirator, he is forced to make some hard decisions about her fate; Dexter wonders if Rita's death has awakened a darkness inside Harrison; Quinn enlists an old friend to look into Dexter.
Director: Romeo Tirone | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,490
40.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Dark...Whatever
(2012)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Surprise visit from Hannah's father puts Dexter on alert. Phantom Arsonist's crimes become more gruesome. Defending Nadia's honor forces Quinn into a dangerous situation. LaGuerta brings Matthews to help with the Bay Harbor Butcher case.
Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,422
41.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
A Little Reflection
(2013)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he meets the criteria of the code. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal, but are surprised when someone from Dexter's past pays them a visit.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,542
42.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Easy As Pie
(2008)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter begins working with Miguel but they quickly have differences in selecting a potential new victim; Rita discovers that Miguel's wife suspects him of an affair; an old friend of Dexter's asks for help in ending her life.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,925
43.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Morning Comes
(2007)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter decides that Lila is becoming too attached, decides "recovery" isn't working for him, and pays another visit to his mother's killer; Debra and Lundy find a clue that points to the "Bay Harbor Butcher" being right under their noses.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 5,920
44.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Take It!
(2010)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While attending a self-help seminar, Dexter and Lumen stalk a violent killer; Debra gets into unexpected trouble from the fallout of the Santa Muerte case, forcing Batista to make a difficult decision.
Director: Romeo Tirone | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,690
45.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Angel of Death
(2011)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The search for the Doomsday Killers takes Dexter 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.
Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,387
46.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Finding Freebo
(2008)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Every cop in Miami is tasked with finding the fugitive Freebo, who is accused of killing the younger brother of Assistant D.A. Miguel Prado; Dexter and Rita move closer to making a big decision about their family.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,085
47.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Dexter
(2006)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter's world is rocked when a rival serial murderer, dubbed the Ice Truck Killer by the media, privately contacts him and reveals that he knows Dexter's grisly secret. Meanwhile, Dexter's sister Debra is transferred to Homicide.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 10,941
48.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Damage A Man Can Do
(2008)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter undertakes to teach Miguel the Code, but doesn't realize he's whetting his partner's thirst for blood; Debra is one step closer to finding the Skinner but a secret revealed about Anton sends him packing.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,824
49.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Helter Skelter
(2012)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter, preoccupied with Isaak, gains an advantage thanks to an internal struggle within the Koshka brotherhood. Miami Metro is on the hunt for an arsonist and Dexter goes to great lengths to protect his relationship with Hannah.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,575
50.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
If I Had a Hammer
(2009)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter doubles his efforts to stay ahead of the official Trinity investigation, and receives relationship advice about the friction between himself and Rita from a most unexpected source.
Director: Romeo Tirone | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 4,903
51.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Get Gellar
(2011)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter receives help from an unexpected source while hunting the Doomsday Killers; Debra makes a self-discovery in therapy.
Director: Seith Mann | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,694
52.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Do You See What I See?
(2012)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As Christmas approaches, Dexter tries to balance his life with Hannah and his relationship with Debra. Dexter learns the man responsible for ordering his mother's death has been released from jail.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,903
53.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Circle of Friends
(2006)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Ice Truck Killer is finally identified, but something about the suspect doesn't sit right with Dexter, who must also deal with the menacing return of Rita's paroled ex-husband.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 6,464
54.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Ricochet Rabbit
(2011)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter tries to figure out the Doomsday Killers' next victim; Debra has a strong reaction to a crime scene, leading her to realize that she leans too heavily on her brother.
Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,289
55.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Practically Perfect
(2010)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In an effort to create more free time to stalk and kill victims, Dexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed by her new rookie partner; Quinn pursues the theory that Trinity did not kill Rita.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,550
56.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Circle Us
(2010)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While helping Lumen, Dexter finds himself on a collision course with Homicide when he is called to investigate a horrifying crime scene; the Santa Muerte case leads to a violent standoff between Debra and the killers.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,438
57.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
(2008)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
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.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,940
58.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Do the Wrong Thing
(2012)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Debra gets to know a local crime writer who's dug up some incriminating dirt on Hannah McKay - Dexter's newest obsession. Quinn gets an offer he tries to refuse and LaGuerta keeps digging into the Bay Harbor Butcher case.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,659
59.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Blinded by the Light
(2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter is hampered by his neighborhood's increased vigilance due to vandalism, his temporary inability to drive himself anywhere, and his admiration for the killing technique of the artful Trinity Killer.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 4,863
60.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Our Father
(2008)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season Three premiere, Dexter's life seems to be smoothly back on track, until he targets a dope dealer who's also in the sights of Assistant D.A. Miguel Prado; Internal Affairs pressures Debra to rat on her new partner.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,380
61.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Popping Cherry
(2006)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter and Debra try to dissuade their boss from pursuing a security guard they believe has been wrongly identified as the Ice Truck Killer. Dexter's girlfriend receives an unwelcome visit from an associate of her imprisoned husband.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 7,002
62.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Smokey and the Bandit
(2011)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter is confronted with a glimpse of his own possible future when a serial killer from his past reappears; Debra is uncomfortable in her new job; Travis and Gellar prepare a new twisted tableau.
Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,461
63.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
In The Beginning
(2010)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter discovers a possible ally in the pursuit of Lumen's former captors, but he and Lumen are forced to step down when homicide uncovers evidence linked to one of their prior victims.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,872
64.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Do You Take Dexter Morgan?
(2008)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season Three finale, Dexter attempts to calm the unstable Ramon now that Miguel is out of the picture; Debra is about to receive her detective's shield but is blind-sided with information that could derail her promotion.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,373
65.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Teenage Wasteland
(2010)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the midst of hunting their next victim, Dexter and Lumen are surprised by the return of an unannounced guest; Debra is assigned to the file room, but manages to uncover new evidence in the Barrel Girl case.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,886
66.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Buck the System
(2012)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. LaGuerta, convinced the Bay Harbor Butcher is still out there, attempts to enlist Batista to help her re-open the case.
Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,886
67.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Love American Style
(2006)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
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 when he stalks a murderous human trafficker.
Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 6,578
68.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Monkey in a Box
(2013)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with Hannah and Harrison or taking Saxon out for good. Dexter's inaction results in a grisly and unexpected consequence.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,683
69.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Left Turn Ahead
(2007)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter dodges bullets both figurative and real as he is forced to decide the fates of those he cares about most; Lila attempts to blackmail Dexter and makes a startling discovery.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 5,675
70.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Once Upon a Time...
(2011)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
To solve a macabre murder, Homicide consults Brother Sam, a minister whom Dexter recognizes as a fellow killer with an even better cover than his own; now a local hero, Debra is surprised by two life-changing proposals.
Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,598
71.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Remains to Be Seen
(2009)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter realizes that he has carelessly misplaced crucial evidence that could expose his dark side to the world, while helping to investigate new slayings that Agent Lundy insists are the work of Trinity.
Director: Brian Kirk | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 4,988
72.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Dark Defender
(2007)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter discovers that the man is still alive who murdered his mother in front of him as a boy, and confronts the killer as part of his recovery from addiction - but he also discovers that old impulses die hard.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 5,642
73.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
See-Through
(2007)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Rita finds herself threatened by Dexter's sexy new NA sponsor Lila, and stressed by a visit from her estranged mother, while Dexter tries to throw the dogged FBI Agent Lundy off his bloody trail.
Director: Nick Gomez | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 5,488
74.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Dirty Harry
(2009)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter is inspired to investigate the Trinity Killer on his own, while Debra blames herself for an event that was out of her control, and Rita realizes how little she knows her husband after discovering one of his secrets.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 5,219
75.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Sí Se Puede
(2008)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter tests Miguel to determine if his friend has discovered his secret, while Rita loses her job and wonders if she's meant to ever have a successful career.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,785
76.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Waiting to Exhale
(2007)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter remains on the trail of a dangerous new victim, while the traumatized Debra loses control on the job and a high-profile FBI agent arrives in Miami to investigate a newly discovered serial killer.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 5,765
77.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Swim Deep
(2012)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Trying to uncover why someone was killed on his boat, Dexter must out-maneuver a vengeful Isaak. New leads are brought to light on the Wayne Randall case by Hannah McKay, Randall's alluring former accomplice Dexter discovers has a secret.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,585
78.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
An Inconvenient Lie
(2007)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter's inability to deceive has him pursuing a slick liar as his next victim, while Rita believes he's concealing a drug problem and forces him into a 12-step program where he meets Lila, a seductive new woman.
Director: Tony Goldwyn | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 5,720
79.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Father Knows Best
(2006)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter is joined by Rita, Debra and Rudy for a weekend away when he learns that his biological father, whom he was told died thirty years ago, has just recently passed away and left him everything he owned, including his house.
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 6,303
80.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Crocodile
(2006)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter's world is rocked when a rival serial murderer, dubbed the Ice Truck Killer by the media, privately contacts him and reveals that he knows Dexter's grisly secret. Meanwhile, Dexter's sister Debra is transferred to Homicide.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 7,460
81.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Remember the Monsters?
(2013)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Series finale. Dexter is faced with impossible odds as a brewing hurricane makes its way towards Miami.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 21,925
82.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Sin of Omission
(2011)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter uses lessons he learned from Brother Sam to follow up on some new Doomsday leads; Debra butts heads with LaGuerta over the case of a dead call girl.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,311
83.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Hello Bandit
(2010)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter fights his dark urges, but a shocking discovery puts him on the trail of a new victim; Debra hosts her brother and his children but finds herself squeezed out of her own place.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,633
84.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Dex, Lies, and Videotape
(2007)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A new copycat killer openly mimics and claims to be inspired by the "Bay Harbor Butcher," driving the annoyed Dexter into the arms of Lila, a development that could spell the end of his relationship with Rita.
Director: Nick Gomez | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 5,486
85.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Goodbye Miami
(2013)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With Dr. Vogel's help, Dexter tries to lure the Brain Surgeon into a trap so he can get him on his table. Dexter witnesses a murder.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,386
86.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Shrink Wrap
(2006)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The strange suicide of a powerful woman leads Dexter to suspect her shrink of murder, but he gets a shock when a visit to the suspect opens up dark secrets from Dexter's past.
Director: Tony Goldwyn | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 7,270
87.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
My Bad
(2010)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season 5 premiere, Dexter reels from Rita's murder while Quinn stirs up trouble by suggesting that Rita's death doesn't fit Trinity's profile.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,924
88.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Every Silver Lining...
(2013)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Miami Metro continues their hunt for the Brain Surgeon, while Dr. Vogel enlists Dexter's help. While on a case, Debra has to take matters into her own hands.
Director: Michael C. Hall | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,792
89.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
It's Alive!
(2007)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season Two premiere, Dexter finds himself unable to kill again after the harrowing conclusion to the Ice Truck Killer case, and strays from his personal code with disastrous results; Debra returns to work but may not be ready.
Director: Tony Goldwyn | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 6,314
90.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
All in the Family
(2008)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter scrambles to convince Rita that his marriage proposal is sincere and romantic; Miguel's vengeful brother Ramon searches desperately for their sibling's murderer, who was secretly killed by Dexter.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,892
91.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
That Night, a Forest Grew
(2007)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A written manifesto from the "Bay Harbor Butcher" sends the task force in charge of capturing him into chaos, which is part of Dexter's plan for keeping Lundy off his trail.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 5,592
92.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Dress Code
(2013)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter hunts down Hannah (Yvonne Strahovski) to figure out why she's back in Miami. Dexter takes on a protégé and starts teaching him the code.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,651
93.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Turning Biminese
(2008)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter hears the story of a husband who has gotten away with murdering two wives for financial gain and tracks the man to Bimini, but Rita has a medical emergency while Dexter has disappeared.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,854
94.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Make Your Own Kind of Music
(2013)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter investigates a murder that hits close to home. Dr. Vogel gets the surprise of a lifetime when someone returns from her past.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,871
95.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Beauty And The Beast
(2010)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter has to save a life instead of taking 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.
Director: Milan Cheylov | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,534
96.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Are We There Yet?
(2013)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter tracks down Zach, concerned that he may have murdered an innocent person. Meanwhile, Dexter tries to help Hannah escape the country.
Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,966
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