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Dexter: Original Sin S1E6 — The Joy of Killing

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Dexter: Original Sin•Season 1•Episode 6

The Joy of Killing

8.2/10 · 6,478 votesJan 12, 202550 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Miami Metro is shaken by a kidnapping that hits close to home, as Dexter sets his sights on a killer that slipped through the cracks of the justice system. But first, Dexter must survive a double date with Deb and her new boyfriend.

Directed byMichael Lehmann

Written byTerry Huang

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Patrick Gibson

Patrick Gibson

Dexter Morgan

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Harry Morgan

Molly Brown

Molly Brown

Debra Morgan

Christina Milian

Christina Milian

Maria LaGuerta

James Martinez

James Martinez

Angel Batista

Alex Shimizu

Alex Shimizu

Vince Masuka

Reno Wilson

Reno Wilson

Bobby Watt

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

Aaron Spencer

Michael C. Hall

Michael C. Hall

Dexter's Inner Voice (voice)

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Michael Lehmann

Michael Lehmann

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Terry Huang

Writer

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Edward J. Pei

Director of Photography

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Louis F. Cioffi

Editor

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Christian Miglio

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Episode Summary

"The Joy of Killing" is episode 6 of Dexter: Original Sin season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 6,478 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Terry Huang, it aired on January 12, 2025.

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