The Best Episodes of Dexter Season 7

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.4/10(17321 votes)

   #1 - Are You...?

   S7:E19/30/2012

   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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   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Scott Buck
2. 

   8.7/10(8977 votes)

   #2 - Sunshine and Frosty Swirl

   S7:E210/7/2012

   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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   Director:Steve Shill

   Writer:Manny Coto
3. 

   8.5/10(8368 votes)

   #3 - Buck the System

   S7:E310/14/2012

   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.

   Director:Stefan Schwartz

   Writer:Jace Richdale

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   Director:Stefan Schwartz

   Writer:Jace Richdale
4. 

   8.8/10(9282 votes)

   #4 - Run

   S7:E410/21/2012

   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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   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Wendy West
5. 

   8.4/10(7946 votes)

   #5 - Swim Deep

   S7:E510/28/2012

   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.

   Director:Ernest R. Dickerson

   Writer:Scott Reynolds

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   Director:Ernest R. Dickerson

   Writer:Scott Reynolds
6. 

   8.1/10(8051 votes)

   #6 - Do the Wrong Thing

   S7:E611/4/2012

   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.

   Director:Alik Sakharov

   Writer:Lauren Gussis

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   Director:Alik Sakharov

   Writer:Lauren Gussis
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7. 

   8.3/10(7986 votes)

   #7 - Chemistry

   S7:E711/11/2012

   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.

   Director:Holly Dale

   Writers:Manny Coto, Karen Campbell

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   Director:Holly Dale

   Writers:Manny Coto, Karen Campbell
8. 

   8.8/10(9231 votes)

   #8 - Argentina

   S7:E811/18/2012

   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.

   Director:Romeo Tirone

   Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

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   Director:Romeo Tirone

   Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman
9. 

   8.6/10(8063 votes)

   #9 - Helter Skelter

   S7:E911/25/2012

   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.

   Director:Steve Shill

   Writer:Tim Schlattmann

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   Director:Steve Shill

   Writer:Tim Schlattmann
10. 

    8.3/10(7757 votes)

    #10 - The Dark... Whatever

    S7:E1012/2/2012

    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.

    Director:Michael Lehmann

    Writer:Jace Richdale

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    Director:Michael Lehmann

    Writer:Jace Richdale
11. 

    8.9/10(8640 votes)

    #11 - Do You See What I See?

    S7:E1112/9/2012

    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.

    Director:John Dahl

    Writers:Wendy West, Manny Coto

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    Director:John Dahl

    Writers:Wendy West, Manny Coto
12. 

    9.3/10(13315 votes)

    #12 - Surprise, Motherfucker!

    S7:E1212/16/2012

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

    Director:Steve Shill

    Writers:Scott Buck, Tim Schlattmann

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    Director:Steve Shill

    Writers:Scott Buck, Tim Schlattmann