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Dexter S5E5 — First Blood

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Dexter•Season 5•Episode 5

First Blood

7.8/10 · 10,742 votesOct 24, 201051 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 5•−0.7 vs season avg

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.

Directed byRomeo Tirone

Written byTim Schlattmann

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Michael C. Hall

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Dexter Morgan

Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

Luna Lauren Vélez

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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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Romeo Tirone

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Tim Schlattmann

Tim Schlattmann

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Louis F. Cioffi

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Martin J. Layton

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Episode Summary

"First Blood" is episode 5 of Dexter season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 10,742 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Romeo Tirone and written by Tim Schlattmann, it aired on October 24, 2010.

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