Dexter

The Best Episodes of Dexter Season 5

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Every episode of Dexter Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dexter Season 5!

Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who...
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  1. 8.9/10(6.5k votes)

    #1 - Teenage Wasteland

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    S5:E9

    Dexter and Lumen hunt for their next victim; Debra uncovers new evidence in the Barrel Girl case

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    Director:N/A
  2. 8.9/10(6.4k votes)

    #2 - In the Beginning

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    S5:E10

    Homicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of Dexter's and Lumen's prior victims; Debra identifies two more suspects in the case.

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  3. 8.8/10(8.1k votes)

    #3 - My Bad

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    S5:E1

    Dexter must make a choice; Quinn stirs up trouble for Dexter but supports Deb.

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  4. 8.8/10(6.2k votes)

    #4 - Take It!

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    S5:E8

    Dexter and Lumen vet and stalk a violent killer; Debra gets into some unexpected trouble from the fallout of the Santa Muerte case

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  5. 8.8/10(6.1k votes)

    #5 - Hop a Freighter

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    S5:E11

    Dexter must do damage control; Debra's speculation begins to take shape; Quinn becomes involved in a homicide.

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  6. 8.8/10(7.3k votes)

    #6 - The Big One

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    S5:E12

    Dexter's situation grows desperate when he discovers that Lumen's been set up. Despite knowing he's being baited into a trap, Dexter risks everything to make sure he doesn't fall into the same mistake again. In the Barrel Girls case, Debra lets her personal feelings lead her instincts once she concludes that vigilantes are more than just a theory. Quinn finds himself in a troublesome situation, which only Dexter can help him out of.

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  8. 8.7/10(6.4k votes)

    #7 - Everything Is Illumenated

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    S5:E6

    Dexter is drawn into a precarious situation; Batista discovers an interesting lead; Quinn gets information about Dexter from a questionable source.

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    Director:Steve Shill
    Writer:Wendy West
  9. 8.3/10(6.0k votes)

    #8 - Practically Perfect

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    S5:E3

    Dexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed with her new partner; Quinn continues to investigate Rita's murder.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Manny Coto
  10. 8.3/10(6.0k votes)

    #9 - Beauty and the Beast

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    S5:E4

    Dexter must save a life; Deb has a confrontation with a key suspect; Quinn follows up on the similarities between Dexter and Kyle Butler.

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    Director:Milan Cheylov
  11. 8.3/10(5.9k votes)

    #10 - Circle Us

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    S5:E7

    Dexter is called to investigate a horrifying crime scene; the Santa Muerte case leads to a violent standoff between Debra and the Santa Muerte killers.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.1/10(6.1k votes)

    #11 - Hello, Bandit

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    S5:E2

    Dexter tries to focus on the children and fight his dark urges; Debra ends up on Quinn's doorstep.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Scott Buck
  13. 7.9/10(6.1k votes)

    #12 - First Blood

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    S5:E5

    Dexter is saddled with an unwanted conspirator; Dexter worries about how Rita's death will affect Harrison; Deb works alone; Quinn enlists an old friend's help.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Teenage Wasteland" is the best rated episode of "Dexter" season 5. It scored 8.9/10 based on 6467 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Lauren Gussis, it aired on 11/21/2010. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "In the Beginning".