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The Best Episodes of Dexter Season 7

Every episode of Dexter Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dexter Season 7!

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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 have slipped through the cracks of justice.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dexter Season 7 Episode 1 - Are You...?
    9.4/10(17321 votes)

    #1 - Are You...?

    S7:E1

    After witnessing her brother kill, Debra attempts to reconcile with Dexter while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Scott Buck

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  2. Dexter Season 7 Episode 2 - Sunshine and Frosty Swirl
    8.7/10(8977 votes)

    #2 - Sunshine and Frosty Swirl

    S7:E2

    Miami Metro sets out to unearth new evidence on a claim from a local convict that he has new information regarding a 15-year-old crime spree; Debra tries to cure Dexter of his killer tendencies.

    Director:Steve Shill
    Writer:Manny Coto

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  3. Dexter Season 7 Episode 3 - Buck the System
    8.5/10(8368 votes)

    #3 - Buck the System

    S7:E3

    Dexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. While the Ukrainian mob seeks revenge for the killing of one of their own, Quinn grows close to a dancer at their strip club.

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  4. Dexter Season 7 Episode 4 - Run
    8.8/10(9282 votes)

    #4 - Run

    S7:E4

    After capturing a deadly killer, things go awry for Miami Metro, sending Debra into a tailspin. In an effort to help his sister, Dexter enters into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, while the Ukrainian mob continues to seek revenge.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Wendy West

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  5. Dexter Season 7 Episode 5 - Swim Deep
    8.4/10(7946 votes)

    #5 - Swim Deep

    S7:E5

    While trying to uncover why someone was killed on his boat, Dexter must out-maneuver a vengeful Isaak. New leads are brought to light on the Wayne Randall case by Hannah McKay, Randall's alluring former accomplice who Dexter discovers has a secret.

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  6. Dexter Season 7 Episode 6 - Do the Wrong Thing
    8.1/10(8051 votes)

    #6 - Do the Wrong Thing

    S7:E6

    Debra gets to know a local crime writer who's dug up some incriminating dirt on Hannah McKay (Dexter's newest obsession). Quinn gets an offer he tries to refuse and Batista is drawn to a new business opportunity. LaGuerta keeps digging into the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

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  8. Dexter Season 7 Episode 7 - Chemistry
    8.3/10(7986 votes)

    #7 - Chemistry

    S7:E7

    Quinn falls back into his old ways as he makes some questionable choices to protect Nadia. Things heat up as Dexter and Hannah grow closer, but when Sal Price discovers the two are involved, he wants the exclusive story.

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  9. Dexter Season 7 Episode 8 - Argentina
    8.8/10(9231 votes)

    #8 - Argentina

    S7:E8

    Fresh out of jail, Isaak renews his pursuit of Dexter while Quinn continues his power struggle with the Koshkas. Dexter tries to keep Debra in the dark about his relationship with Hannah, but a surprise visit from Astor, Cody and Harrison throws a wrench into his plans.

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  10. Dexter Season 7 Episode 9 - Helter Skelter
    8.6/10(8063 votes)

    #9 - Helter Skelter

    S7:E9

    As Dexter scrambles to track down Isaak, a power struggle erupts among the Koshka Brotherhood, which could prove to Dexter's advantage. Meanwhile, Miami Dade tries to smoke out the Phantom Arsonist.

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  11. Dexter Season 7 Episode 10 - The Dark... Whatever
    8.3/10(7757 votes)

    #10 - The Dark... Whatever

    S7:E10

    Dexter is unnerved when Hannah's father pays him a surprise visit; the Phantom Arsonist's crimes become more vicious; and Quinn defends Nadia's honor and finds himself in a volatile situation. Meanwhile; LaGuerta asks a former superior for help on the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

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  12. Dexter Season 7 Episode 11 - Do You See What I See?
    8.9/10(8640 votes)

    #11 - Do You See What I See?

    S7:E11

    As Christmas approaches, Dexter tries to balance his life with Hannah and his relationship with Debra. Dexter learns the man responsible for ordering his mother's death has been released from jail.

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  13. Dexter Season 7 Episode 12 - Surprise, Motherfucker!
    9.3/10(13315 votes)

    #12 - Surprise, Motherfucker!

    S7:E12

    Dexter must protect himself when LaGuerta closes in on his secret.

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Are You...?" is the best rated episode of "Dexter" season 7. It scored 9.4/10 based on 17321 votes. Directed by John Dahl and written by Scott Buck, it aired on 9/30/2012. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Sunshine and Frosty Swirl".