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Dexter S1E1 — Dexter

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Dexter•Season 1•Episode 1

Dexter

8.7/10 · 25,248 votesOct 1, 200653 min

Ranked #6 of 12 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Dexter Morgan, a forensics expert who leads a secret life as a killer of unconvicted criminals, is impressed by the work of a new serial killer.

Directed byMichael Cuesta

Written byJames Manos Jr.

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Michael C. Hall

Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Julie Benz

Julie Benz

Rita Bennett

Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

Luna Lauren Vélez

Luna Lauren Vélez

Maria LaGuerta

Erik King

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James Doakes

David Zayas

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Angel Batista

James Remar

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Harry Morgan

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Michael Cuesta

Michael Cuesta

Director

James Manos Jr.

James Manos Jr.

Writer

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Jennifer L. Smith

Casting

Tricia Wood

Tricia Wood

Casting

Deborah Aquila

Deborah Aquila

Casting

D

Dennis Bishop

Producer

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Chad Tomasoski

Associate Producer

Terry Stacey

Terry Stacey

Director of Photography

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Elena Maganini

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Dexter" is episode 1 of Dexter season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 25,248 votes, ranking #6 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Michael Cuesta and written by James Manos Jr., it aired on October 1, 2006.

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