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Dexter S3E3 — The Lion Sleeps Tonight

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Dexter•Season 3•Episode 3

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

8.0/10 · 11,595 votesOct 12, 200849 min

Ranked #11 of 12 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

Dexter and a pedophile have a run-in; Dexter is unable to restore Freebo's good name after he is accused of a murder he didn't commit. Also, Dexter's friendship with Miguel weighs on his mind.

Directed byJohn Dahl

Written byScott Buck

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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

David Zayas

David Zayas

Angel Batista

James Remar

James Remar

Harry Morgan

C.S. Lee

C.S. Lee

Vince Masuka

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Scott Buck

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John Dahl

John Dahl

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David L. McGuire

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Matthew V. Colonna

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Episode Summary

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is episode 3 of Dexter season 3. It scored 8.0/10 from 11,595 votes, ranking #11 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by John Dahl and written by Scott Buck, it aired on October 12, 2008.

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