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The Best Episodes of Dexter Season 8

Every episode of Dexter Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dexter Season 8!

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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 8 Episode 1 - A Beautiful Day
    8.3/10(12619 votes)

    S8:E1

    It's been 6 months since the tragic events of Season 7's finale unveiled – Debra now works as a PI for a private firm and Batista has replaced her as Lieutenant. While Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. Miami Metro is investigating the murder of a man who has had pieces of his brain removed.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Scott Buck

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  2. Dexter Season 8 Episode 3 - What's Eating Dexter Morgan?
    7.9/10(10161 votes)

    S8:E3

    Dexter continues his manhunt for The Brain Surgeon. Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he’s perfect as a psychopath. While Debra’s PTSD kicks in and her guilt from the past begins to creep up.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Lauren Gussis

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  3. Dexter Season 8 Episode 4 - Scar Tissue
    7.9/10(10211 votes)

    S8:E4

    Dexter tracks down another potential serial killer from Dr. Vogel’s list. Quinn celebrates his passing of the Sergeant’s exam by defending Debra’s honor in a fight. Dr. Vogel begins treating Debra for her PTSD.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writer:Tim Schlattmann

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  4. Dexter Season 8 Episode 8 - Are We There Yet?
    7.9/10(10644 votes)

    S8:E8

    Dexter tracks down Zach, concerned that he may have murdered an innocent person. Meanwhile, Dexter tries to help Hannah escape the country.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Wendy West

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  5. Dexter Season 8 Episode 2 - Every Silver Lining...
    7.8/10(10355 votes)

    S8:E2

    Miami Metro continues their hunt for The Brain Surgeon, while Dr. Vogel enlists Dexter's help. Debra continues to track down her PI case and has to take matters into her own hands.

    Director:Michael C. Hall
    Writer:Manny Coto

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  6. Dexter Season 8 Episode 5 - This Little Piggy
    7.7/10(9944 votes)

    S8:E5

    Dr. Vogel comes into contact with The Brain Surgeon. So Dexter and Debra come together to try and keep her safe.

    Director:Romeo Tirone
    Writer:Scott Reynolds

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  7. Dexter Season 8 Episode 6 - A Little Reflection
    7.6/10(9937 votes)

    S8:E6

    Dexter monitors a troubled young man. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Jace Richdale

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  8. Dexter Season 8 Episode 7 - Dress Code
    7.4/10(10027 votes)

    S8:E7

    Dexter hunts down Hannah to figure out why she’s back in Miami. Dexter also takes on a protégé and starts teaching him the Code.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Arika Lisanne Mittman

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  9. Dexter Season 8 Episode 9 - Make Your Own Kind of Music
    7.2/10(10330 votes)

    S8:E9

    Dexter investigates a murder that hits close to home. Meanwhile, Dr. Vogel gets the surprise of her life when someone from her past returns.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Karen Campbell

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  10. Dexter Season 8 Episode 11 - Monkey in a Box
    7.2/10(11649 votes)

    S8:E11

    Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with Hannah and Harrison or taking Saxon out for good. Dexter's inaction results in a grisly and unexpected consequence.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writers:Wendy West, Tim Schlattmann

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  11. Dexter Season 8 Episode 10 - Goodbye Miami
    6.9/10(11510 votes)

    S8:E10

    With Dr. Vogel's help, Dexter tries to lure The Brain Surgeon to a location in order to get him on the table. In the meanwhile, Dexter witnesses a murder.

    Director:Steve Shill
    Writers:Jace Richdale, Scott Reynolds

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  12. Dexter Season 8 Episode 12 - Remember the Monsters?
    4.9/10(35953 votes)

    S8:E12

    As a deadly hurricane closes in, Dexter must make a life-altering decision to protect those he loves.

    Director:Steve Shill
    Writers:Scott Buck, Manny Coto

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"A Beautiful Day" is the best rated episode of "Dexter" season 8. It scored 8.3/10 based on 12619 votes. Directed by Keith Gordon and written by Scott Buck, it aired on 6/30/2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "What's Eating Dexter Morgan?".