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Dexter S4E12 — The Getaway

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Dexter•Season 4•Episode 12

The Getaway

9.8/10 · 46,671 votesDec 13, 200951 min

Ranked #1 of 12 in Season 4•+0.9 vs season avg

Dexter and Arthur find themselves on a collision course, as Debra unearths a shocking long-hidden truth, Rita admits her marriage to Dexter is troubled, and Batista and LaGuerta face the consequences of an ethics breach.

Directed bySteve Shill

Written byMelissa Rosenberg, Scott Reynolds

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The Getaway

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

David Zayas

David Zayas

Angel Batista

James Remar

James Remar

Harry Morgan

Desmond Harrington

Desmond Harrington

Joseph Quinn

C.S. Lee

C.S. Lee

Vince Masuka

Crew8

Melissa Rosenberg

Melissa Rosenberg

Writer

Steve Shill

Steve Shill

Director

S

Scott Reynolds

Writer

R

Romeo Tirone

Director of Photography

Melissa Rosenberg

Melissa Rosenberg

Story

M

Matthew V. Colonna

Editor

Melissa Rosenberg

Melissa Rosenberg

Teleplay

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Wendy West

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"The Getaway" is episode 12 of Dexter season 4. It scored 9.8/10 from 46,671 votes, ranking #1 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.9). Directed by Steve Shill and written by Melissa Rosenberg, Scott Reynolds, it aired on December 13, 2009.

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