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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!

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.

Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:Showtime

Season 7 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Dexter" season 7 is "Are You...?", rated 9.4/10 from 10529 user votes. It was directed by John Dahl and written by Scott Buck. "Are You...?" aired on 9/30/2012 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Sunshine and Frosty Swirl".

  • Are You...?
    9.4/10 10,529 votes

    #1 - Are You...?

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2012

    After witnessing her brother kill Travis Marshall, Debra attempts to reconcile with Dexter while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder. Meanwhile, Detective Mike Anderson has an unfortunate run-in, Quinn and Batista begin to make amends, and LaGuerta finds evidence that causes her to re-think the closed Bay Harbor Butcher case.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Scott Buck

  • Sunshine and Frosty Swirl
    8.7/10 5,849 votes

    #2 - Sunshine and Frosty Swirl

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2012

    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

  • Buck the System
    8.5/10 5,393 votes

    #3 - Buck the System

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: Jace Richdale

  • Run
    8.8/10 6,141 votes

    #4 - Run

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Swim Deep
    8.4/10 5,066 votes

    #5 - Swim Deep

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Do the Wrong Thing
    8.1/10 5,140 votes

    #6 - Do the Wrong Thing

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chemistry
    8.4/10 5,076 votes

    #7 - Chemistry

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Argentina
    8.8/10 5,921 votes

    #8 - Argentina

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Helter Skelter
    8.5/10 5,065 votes

    #9 - Helter Skelter

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dark... Whatever
    8.3/10 4,891 votes

    #10 - The Dark... Whatever

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: Jace Richdale

  • Do You See What I See?
    8.9/10 5,429 votes

    #11 - Do You See What I See?

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/2012

    It's Christmas time, and Debra learns it may be better to receive when she gets a tip from Hannah's father... one that could lead to incriminating Dexter in a crime. Meanwhile, Dexter discovers that the man behind his mother's death has been released from prison.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Surprise, Motherfucker!
    9.3/10 8,620 votes

    #12 - Surprise, Motherfucker!

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 12/16/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A