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Dexter S2E7 — That Night, a Forest Grew

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Dexter•Season 2•Episode 7

That Night, a Forest Grew

8.7/10 · 13,110 votesNov 11, 200755 min

Ranked #6 of 12 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

Dexter manages to get Doakes off his back. He devises a plan to get the police in another direction. Lila and Dex's relationship intensifies, and he has some interaction with Rita and the kids.

Directed byJeremy Podeswa

Written byDaniel Cerone

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Cast8

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

Erik King

James Doakes

David Zayas

David Zayas

Angel Batista

James Remar

James Remar

Harry Morgan

C.S. Lee

C.S. Lee

Vince Masuka

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Daniel Cerone

Daniel Cerone

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Jeremy Podeswa

Jeremy Podeswa

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Stewart Schill

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Episode Summary

"That Night, a Forest Grew" is episode 7 of Dexter season 2. It scored 8.7/10 from 13,110 votes, ranking #6 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.8). Directed by Jeremy Podeswa and written by Daniel Cerone, it aired on November 11, 2007.

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