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The Best Episodes of Dexter

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Every episode of Dexter ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dexter!

The 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...

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  1. Background image for The Getaway
    9.8/10(27.8k votes)

    #1 - The Getaway

    S4:E12

    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.

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  2. Background image for Born Free
    9.6/10(21.6k votes)

    #2 - Born Free

    S1:E12

    Dexter figures out who the Ice Truck Killer is, along with a dark secret from his troubled past. Meanwhile, La Guerta is replaced with a new boss and Angel figures out a way how to track the killer while he's still in hospital.

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  3. Background image for Hello, Dexter Morgan
    9.5/10(12.7k votes)

    #3 - Hello, Dexter Morgan

    S4:E11

    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.

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  4. Background image for Resistance Is Futile
    9.4/10(12.1k votes)

    #4 - Resistance Is Futile

    S2:E9

    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.

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  5. Background image for Hungry Man
    9.4/10(11.7k votes)

    #5 - Hungry Man

    S4:E9

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

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Wendy West
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  6. Background image for Are You...?
    9.4/10(15.3k votes)

    #6 - Are You...?

    S7:E1

    After witnessing her brother kill, Debra attempts to reconcile with Dexter while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Scott Buck
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  8. Background image for Truth Be Told
    9.3/10(12.7k votes)

    #7 - Truth Be Told

    S1:E11

    The Ice Truck Killer sets a trap for Dexter by kidnapping someone close to him; Dexter's increasingly odd behavior piques Doakes's interest.

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  9. Background image for Surprise, Motherfucker!
    9.3/10(11.5k votes)

    #8 - Surprise, Motherfucker!

    S7:E12

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

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  10. Background image for The British Invasion
    9.2/10(11.5k votes)

    #9 - The British Invasion

    S2:E12

    Special Agent Lundy and the FBI finally settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but the heat's not entirely off Dexter as the flames literally close in.

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  11. Background image for Dex Takes a Holiday
    9.2/10(9.4k votes)

    #10 - Dex Takes a Holiday

    S4:E4

    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.

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  12. Background image for Lost Boys
    9.2/10(9.7k votes)

    #11 - Lost Boys

    S4:E10

    Dexter finally believes he understands the beast known as Trinity. But when a ten-year old boy goes missing, Dexter is forced to question everything he’s learned up to this point.

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  13. Background image for Seeing Red
    9.1/10(12.1k votes)

    #12 - Seeing Red

    S1:E10

    The Ice Truck Killer prepares a crime scene for Dexter: a hotel room all covered in his previous victim's blood. But Dexter does not appreciate this gift, because his childhood memories hunt him.

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  14. Background image for This Is the Way the World Ends
    9.1/10(10.3k votes)

    #13 - This Is the Way the World Ends

    S6:E12

    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.

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  15. Background image for Morning Comes
    9.0/10(9.7k votes)

    #14 - Morning Comes

    S2:E8

    Dexter is attacked by the man who murdered his mother. Meanwhile, Lila wants to get closer to Dex, and Debra and Lundy close in on the Bay Harbor Butcher.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Scott Buck
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  16. Background image for Left Turn Ahead
    9.0/10(9.5k votes)

    #15 - Left Turn Ahead

    S2:E11

    Dexter must make a massive decision that will have an effect on all those he holds close. Lila meanwhile is back with a secret to blackmail Dexter.

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  17. Background image for Go Your Own Way
    9.0/10(8.6k votes)

    #16 - Go Your Own Way

    S3:E10

    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. Elsewhere, Debra wonders if her relationship with Anton is worth the trouble.

    Director:John Dahl
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  18. Background image for Return to Sender
    8.9/10(11.8k votes)

    #17 - Return to Sender

    S1:E6

    The Ice Truck Killer leaves a clue at the scene where Dexter has dispatched his latest victim, and Dexter is worried that someone might have witnessed his killing. Rita is trying to deal with her ex-husband.

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  19. Background image for Shrink Wrap
    8.9/10(11.9k votes)

    #18 - Shrink Wrap

    S1:E8

    Dexter appears to be connected to a psychiatrist suspected of murdering a suicidal patient.

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  20. Background image for There's Something About Harry
    8.9/10(9.4k votes)

    #19 - There's Something About Harry

    S2:E10

    Doakes follows Dexter to his next crime scene and shocks him with a revelation about Harry. The Bay Harbor Butcher task force feels they are zeroing in on their man.

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  21. Background image for Dirty Harry
    8.9/10(8.5k votes)

    #20 - Dirty Harry

    S4:E5

    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.

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  22. Background image for Teenage Wasteland
    8.9/10(7.6k votes)

    #21 - Teenage Wasteland

    S5:E9

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

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  23. Background image for In the Beginning
    8.9/10(7.5k votes)

    #22 - In the Beginning

    S5:E10

    Homicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of Dexter's and Lumen's prior victims; Debra identifies two more suspects in the case.

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  24. Background image for Do You See What I See?
    8.9/10(7.3k votes)

    #23 - Do You See What I See?

    S7:E11

    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.

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  25. Background image for I Had a Dream
    8.8/10(8.2k votes)

    #24 - I Had a Dream

    S3:E11

    While preparing for his big wedding day, Dexter has to figure out a way to remove Miguel from his life for good. In the meantime, Rita has troubles of her own, when Syl reveals that Miguel has been seeing one of his old flames. Debra finds a new clue that brings her even closer to catching the Skinner.

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  26. Background image for Do You Take Dexter Morgan?
    8.8/10(8.8k votes)

    #25 - Do You Take Dexter Morgan?

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Scott Buck
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Getaway" is the best rated episode of "Dexter". It scored 9.8/10 based on 27756 votes. Directed by Steve Shill and written by Wendy West, Melissa Rosenberg, Scott Reynolds, it aired on 12/13/2009. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Born Free".