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Dexter S8E1 — A Beautiful Day
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Dexter•Season 8•Episode 1

A Beautiful Day

8.3/10 · 12,618 votesJun 30, 201353 min

Ranked #1 of 12 in Season 8•+0.9 vs season avg

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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

Directed byKeith Gordon
Written byScott Buck
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Michael C. Hall

Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

Geoff Pierson

Geoff Pierson

Tom Matthews

David Zayas

David Zayas

Angel Batista

James Remar

James Remar

Harry Morgan

Aimee Garcia

Aimee Garcia

Jamie Batista

Desmond Harrington

Desmond Harrington

Joseph Quinn

C.S. Lee

C.S. Lee

Vince Masuka

Crew3

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Scott Buck

Writer

Keith Gordon

Keith Gordon

Director

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Louis F. Cioffi

Editor

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Episode Summary

"A Beautiful Day" is episode 1 of Dexter season 8. It scored 8.3/10 from 12,618 votes, ranking #1 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Keith Gordon and written by Scott Buck, it aired on June 30, 2013.

Next: E2 · Every Silver Lining...Best of Season 8