The best episode written by Clyde Phillips is "Waiting to Exhale", rated 7.8/10 from 43 user votes. It was "directed by Marcos Siega". "Waiting to Exhale" aired on 10/7/2007 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Living the Dream".
Dexter is finding it hard to have closure on killing his brother. There is a new FBI agent to head the "Bay Harbor Butcher" case. Debra is finding it tough to put the past behind her.
Director: Marcos Siega
Writer: Clyde Phillips
Six months after the season finale, Dexter is now living with three kids and a wife in a new home. Along with his new son Harrison, the complexities of being a suburban father of three is making it difficult for Dexter to concentrate on his work. His lack of sleep leads him to let a murderer walk by bringing the wrong documents to court and causes him to get into a car crash. Now retired Agent Lundy has returned to finally capture the mythical "Trinity Killer" who has arrived in Miami.
Director: Marcos Siega
Writer: Clyde Phillips
As Dexter stalks his next victim, a drunk driver who is about to be acquitted for vehicular homicide that resulted in the death of a teenage boy, the Ice Truck Killer strikes again and later gets in touch with Dexter. Meanwhile, when a cop is found murdered, Dexter helps Doakes and Debra investigate a crime boss who they believe is responsible.
Director: Michael Cuesta
Writer: Clyde Phillips
Dexter has put his life back together but things may fall apart soon. His new victim is also being targeted by Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado. Deb has to decide how to handle Internal Affairs, as they want her to turn on her new partner.
Director: Keith Gordon
Writer: Clyde Phillips
Parker and Mikey both find the girl of their dreams-- the same girl.
Director: Thom Eberhardt
Writer: Clyde Phillips
Larry's college football scholarship is in jeopardy when it is discovered he can't add.
Director: Andy Tennant
Writer: Clyde Phillips