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Dexter S4E1 — Living the Dream
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Dexter•Season 4•Episode 1

Living the Dream

8.6/10 · 12,803 votesSep 27, 200954 min

Ranked #7 of 12 in Season 4•−0.3 vs season avg

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Dexter sleeplessly struggles to balance his new family life with his dark, murderous drive for a fresh victim, and his busier-than-ever forensic career pursuing a new target, "The Trinity Killer."

Directed byMarcos Siega
Written byClyde Phillips
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Michael C. Hall

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Dexter Morgan

Julie Benz

Julie Benz

Rita Bennett

Jennifer Carpenter

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Debra Morgan

Luna Lauren Vélez

Luna Lauren Vélez

Maria LaGuerta

David Zayas

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Angel Batista

James Remar

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Harry Morgan

Desmond Harrington

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Joseph Quinn

C.S. Lee

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Vince Masuka

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Marcos Siega

Marcos Siega

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Clyde Phillips

Clyde Phillips

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Aaron A. Goffman

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Romeo Tirone

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Episode Summary

"Living the Dream" is episode 1 of Dexter season 4. It scored 8.6/10 from 12,803 votes, ranking #7 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.9). Directed by Marcos Siega and written by Clyde Phillips, it aired on September 27, 2009.

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