The Best Episodes Directed By Ernest R. dickerson

Every TV Episode Directed by Ernest R. dickerson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Too Far Gone
    9.2/10(177 votes)
    S4:E8

    Just when everything started to calm down at the prison, Rick and his group now face imminent danger and destruction. This time, they might not win.

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Beside the Dying Fire
    9.1/10(172 votes)
    S2:E13

    Rick and Carl return from the woods to find the farm in jeopardy. The group is split up in the ensuing chaos. With things looking grim, Rick's leadership is questioned.

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Seed
    8.9/10(172 votes)
    S3:E1

    With the world growing increasingly more dangerous and Lori’s pregnancy advancing, Rick discovers a potentially safe haven. But first he must secure the premises, pushing his group to its limit.

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Coda
    8.7/10(152 votes)
    S5:E8

    Rules and morals have been tossed aside by new enemies. Rick will try to find a peaceful agreement, but they might prefer violence.

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Welcome to the Tombs
    8.5/10(161 votes)
    S3:E16

    Rick and the group have to seriously consider if the prison is worth defending as the Governor's impending attack looms over their heads.

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - 18 Miles Out
    8.4/10(165 votes)
    S2:E10

    Rick and Shane are in conflict over the fate of an outsider; Andrea helps Hershel's daughter face a crucial decision.

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Teenage Wasteland
    8.4/10(65 votes)
    S5:E9

    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.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - What Lies Ahead
    8.3/10(182 votes)
    S2:E1

    Rick leads the group out of Atlanta. On the highway, they are stopped by a threat unlike anything they have seen before. The group searches for someone who has gone missing.

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Bloodletting
    8.3/10(171 votes)
    S2:E2

    Coming to the aid of another, Rick discovers a possible safe haven. Shane must go on a dangerous mission to get badly-needed medical supplies.

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Alone
    8.3/10(149 votes)
    S4:E13

    As one group finds what may be an ideal shelter, another group comes to realize that the best protection comes from those around them.

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Road Kill
    8.2/10(75 votes)
    S4:E8

    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 to Tampa; Debra discovers that her single-minded pursuit of Trinity has blinded her to the true identity of her assailant.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Wildfire
    8.2/10(202 votes)
    S1:E5

    Rick leads the group to the CDC after the attack. Jim must make a terrible life and death decision.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - L.D.S.K.
    8.2/10(33 votes)
    S1:E6

    The BAU is asked to identify a killer who is shooting at victims in broad daylight, and the team works with local law enforcement officers to recreate one of the shootings.

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Self Help
    8.2/10(149 votes)
    S5:E5

    A new set of issues confront our group while on a mission. Will they be able to push through and survive these challenges? Or better yet, each other?

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Practically Perfect
    8.1/10(63 votes)
    S5:E3

    In an effort to create more free time to stalk and kill victims, Dexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed by her new partner, a rookie with her own theories on a bizarre double homicide; Quinn pursues the theory that Trinity did not kill Rita.

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Talk to the Hand
    7.8/10(63 votes)
    S6:E11

    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.

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  17. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - Swim Deep
    7.8/10(71 votes)
    S7:E5

    While trying to uncover why Louis was killed on his boat, Dexter must out-maneuver Isaak, who's after Dexter - and Debra. New leads are brought to light on the Wayne Randall killing spree case by his alluring former accomplice, Hannah McKay, who Dexter discovers has a secret.

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Sí Se Puede
    7.5/10(82 votes)
    S3:E6

    Dexter tests Miguel to see if he is on his dark-side job. Rita questions her career path after being fired from her job. Debra believes she in some way caused another homicide while working on her current case.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Haunted
    7.4/10(26 votes)
    S1:E7

    As Vicki’s behavior becomes more dangerous, Stefan tries to help her. Elena tries to convince Jeremy to stay away from Vicki. Caroline gives Bonnie a necklace she took from Damon to wear with her Halloween costume, and when Damon tries to take it back, he is surprised by Bonnie’s abilities. Bonnie discusses the incident with Grams and learns more about her family’s past. Trying to cheer Vicki up, Matt takes her to the high school’s haunted house, but the evening soon takes a terrifying turn.

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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - What's Eating Dexter Morgan?
    7.4/10(74 votes)
    S8:E3

    Dexter continues his search for The Brain Surgeon. Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he's perfect. Debra's guilt begins to creep up

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  21. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Sin of Omission
    7.4/10(65 votes)
    S6:E8

    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.

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Infestation
    6.6/10(36 votes)
    S2:E2

    When Rebecca discovers an infestation of butterfly eggs on the crops, Barbie risks his life to help her save the town's food supply.

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  23. undefined Season 8 Episode 11 - Monkey in a Box
    6.5/10(82 votes)
    S8:E11

    Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with Hannah and Harrison or taking Saxon out for good.

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Ernest R. Dickerson Ratings Summary

"Too Far Gone" is the best rated episode directed by Ernest R. Dickerson. It scored 9.2/10 from 177 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on December 1, 2013. It is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Beside the Dying Fire".