The best episodes of Dexter

Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.

1. 01

   S04E12 · December 13, 2009 · 1h

   The Getaway9.3

   Dexter is obsessed with getting the Trinity Killer himself, especially after Arthur has tracked him to Metro Homicide and learns his real identity.

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2. 02

   S01E12 · December 17, 2006 · 1h

   Born Free9.1

   While avoiding the misguided Sgt. Doakes, Dexter searches for the real Ice Truck Killer and his hostage before it's too late.

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3. 03

   S02E09 · November 25, 2007 · 1h

   Resistance is Futile9.1

   Dexter is in shock when he realizes that his blood slides are gone. It seems that Agent Lundy really has him now; but there's more going on than he knows.

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4. 04

   S04E11 · December 6, 2009 · 1h

   Hello, Dexter Morgan9.1

   Dexter's worst fears are finally realized. Meanwhile, Debra is on the verge of uncovering the identity of the Trinity Killer.

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5. 05

   S04E09 · November 22, 2009 · 1h

   Hungry Man9.0

   Dexter uses Thanksgiving as an opportunity to get closer to his most dangerous adversary yet.

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6. 06

   S01E11 · December 10, 2006 · 1h

   Truth Be Told8.9

   Just days before Christmas, the Ice Truck Killer leaves the body of a dead prostitute outside Santa's Cottage.

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7. 07

   S02E12 · December 16, 2007 · 1h

   The British Invasion8.8

   Lila makes a shocking discovery about Dexter and takes advantage of it in a desperate ploy to win him back, or rather, force him back.

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8. 08

   S04E10 · November 29, 2009 · 1h

   Lost Boys8.8

   Dexter makes a startling discovery while stalking the Trinity Killer.

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9. 09

   S05E09 · November 21, 2010 · 1h

   Teenage Wasteland8.8

   Dexter and Lumen are on the hunt for a new victim but get sidetracked by the arrival of a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, Debra digs up new evidence.

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10. 10

    S02E10 · December 2, 2007 · 1h

    There's Something About Harry8.7

    As Dexter keeps Doakes caged in Jimenez's cabin, Doakes reveals that he knows something about the death of Dexter's father. This clue leads Dexter to discover a shocking truth.

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11. 11

    S04E04 · October 18, 2009 · 1h

    Dex Takes a Holiday8.7

    While Rita and the kids are out of town for a wedding, a police officer comes onto Dexter's radar.

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12. 12

    S04E05 · October 25, 2009 · 1h

    Dirty Harry8.7

    Recent events spur Dexter into his own investigation of the Trinity Killer.

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13. 13

    S05E08 · November 14, 2010 · 1h

    Take It!8.7

    Dexter and Lumen take the opportunity to track a vicious murderer while attending a self-help seminar from Jordan Chase.

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14. 14

    S05E10 · November 28, 2010 · 1h

    In the Beginning8.7

    Just as Dexter discovers a possibly ally in the pursuit of Lumen's former captors, he and Lumen are forced to step down after some key evidence linked to one of their prior victims is discovered.

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15. 15

    S05E11 · December 5, 2010 · 1h

    Hop a Freighter8.7

    Dexter and Lumen's plans are momentarily thwarted when they come under scrutiny.

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16. 16

    S01E10 · December 3, 2006 · 1h

    Seeing Red8.6

    When Dexter is sent to investigate a bloody crime scene, deeply suppressed memories from his childhood begin to resurface.

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17. 17

    S02E08 · November 18, 2007 · 1h

    Morning Comes8.6

    Thanks to some deliberately bad blood work, Agent Lundy comes closer to uncovering the Bay Harbor Butcher.

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18. 18

    S02E11 · December 9, 2007 · 1h

    Left Turn Ahead8.6

    Dexter decides that he needs to turn himself in, but gives himself a day to get his life together. Meanwhile, he leaves Doakes in his cage.

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19. 19

    S07E01 · September 30, 2012 · 1h

    Are You...?8.6

    Having been caught in the act of eliminating Travis Marshall by his sister Deb, Dexter has to scramble to come up with an explanation. Deb is understandably shaken by what she's just seen but accepts, somewhat reluctantly, Dexter's explanation that he's suffered momentary madness. As she thinks about it, Dexter's explanation makes no sense and decides to dig deeper. Captain LaGuerta meanwhile is puzzled by a piece of evidence she found at the scene of the Marshall killing. When a member of the homicide squad is killed, Dexter goes all out to stop the killer before he ...

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20. 20

    S01E06 · November 5, 2006 · 1h

    Return to Sender8.5

    Dexter is called to the scene of the crime at the Castillo junkyard. The Ice Truck Killer has returned Valerie Castillo's body putting Dexter in danger of being caught. A boy is found who witnessed the crime.

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21. 21

    S01E08 · November 19, 2006 · 1h

    Shrink Wrap8.5

    Several wealthy women have apparently died of suicide, but Dexter suspects they were really murdered by their psychologist.

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22. 22

    S03E10 · November 30, 2008 · 1h

    Go Your Own Way8.5

    Dexter needs leverage against Miguel and goes looking for it - specifically the ring Miguel took from Ellen Wolf as a trophy.

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23. 23

    S03E11 · December 7, 2008 · 1h

    I Had a Dream8.5

    Maria suspects Miguel of Ellen Wolf's murder, and Dexter knows she suspects it. Dexter will have to make his move before Miguel goes after Maria.

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24. 24

    S03E12 · December 14, 2008 · 1h

    Do You Take Dexter Morgan?8.5

    As the wedding day approaches, Dexter still has Ramon to deal with. Meanwhile, the Skinner is still loose, and Dexter is his next intended victim.

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25. 25

    S04E06 · November 1, 2009 · 1h

    If I Had a Hammer8.5

    Dexter knows it's only a matter of time before police discover the Trinity Killer's latest act.

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