The Best Episodes Written By Clyde Phillips

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Musso & Frank

   S1:E910/28/1990

   Parker constantly takes advantage of situations where he (or his buddies) can benefit. When Frank Lemmer finds himself stuck between a rock and a hard place, he turns to Parker. As Musso tries to hook Lemmer up with her 'unsuitable' (in Frank's opinion) niece, Lemmer cuts a deal with Parker for a more suitable date. As Jerry needs help for an upcoming test that Lemmer can help with, the deal seems simple enough. Naturally, this simple task for Parker hits a series of snags... and Parker only worsens the situation.

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   #2 - Jerry: Portrait of a Video Junkie

   S1:E162/3/1991

   Jerry's latest geeky obsession has taken him away from what matters most, leaving Parker and Mikey to get him back on the right track.

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   8.6/10(22 votes)

   #3 - Code Blues

   S1:E102/16/2025

   Dexter races to find the missing kidnapped child before it's too late. Deb visits her godfather in the hospital and rethinks her future. Harry comes face-to-face with a serial killer... leading to a shocking result.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Pilot

   S1:E19/2/1990

   Mikey finds love with a new girl in school at the same time Parker finds love with a new girl (it's the same girl). Being a true bud, Parker steps aside and helps Mikey by asking her out. However, complicating matters further, Robin is more interested in Parker. The final straw arrives in the form of football player Larry Kubiac, who wants to destroy Parker.

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   #5 - Operation Kubiac

   S1:E29/9/1990

   Parker takes on a new role as Larry Kubiac's agent. While Larry is a force to be reckoned with on the football field, his communication skills are lacking. When college-football scouts are on campus, Parker must help the giant impress them or else wind up a failure. Now Parker must find a way to help Kubiac or else risk a future of pain, courtesy of the Kube.

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   #6 - G.A.G. Dance

   S1:E610/7/1990

   With the upcoming G.A.G. Dance looming, the guys are all a bit worried. G.A.G. means "Girls Ask Guys", therefore worry of the wrong girls asking out guys is very real, and Parker intervenes with a motivational speech. While Parker might be able to inspire confidence to the students, who will inspire Parker? As everyone finds dates, Parker winds up the odd man out.

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   #7 - Teacher, Teacher

   S1:E1312/2/1990

   Ms. Donnelly is the definition of coolness as she not only makes class interesting, but she lets her students have fun. When pranks backfire, Ms. Donnelly usually covers for Parker, but this time, her patience begins to falter from the ensuing chaos. The heroic teacher finally resigns, leaving the students to fend for themselves.

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   #8 - Teens from a Mall

   S1:E245/5/1991

   When not in school, Parker and the guys hang out at the mall. In this outing, Jerry feels like the odd man out as he is the only jobless one. Mikey, on the other hand, finds that the promotion at his job is driving up his stress. Parker is after a girl who's always just out of reach, Musso deals with her shopaholicism, and Shelly is out to prove that Lemmer is a vampire.

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   #9 - Boy Meets Girl

   S2:E1211/10/1991

   Nick is where Parker turns to for advice when Annie breaks his heart.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Parker Chronicles

    S2:E910/13/1991

    Parker's diary falls into the wrong hands and he is afraid of the possible consequences if it gets out.

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    7.9/10(71 votes)

    #11 - Waiting to Exhale

    S2:E210/7/2007

    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.

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    7.9/10(62 votes)

    #12 - And in the beginning...

    S1:E112/15/2024

    Young Dexter Morgan struggles to keep his urges in check while navigating life with his father, Harry, and sister, high-school senior Deb. After Harry has a health scare, Dexter realizes it may finally be time to fulfill his destiny.

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    7.8/10(108 votes)

    #13 - Crocodile

    S1:E210/8/2006

    The Miami Metro Police Department investigate the murder of an undercover officer, while Dexter stalks another victim. Debra discovers a piece of evidence in the Ice Truck Killer Case that helps her get a promotion.

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    7.8/10(85 votes)

    #14 - Cold Snap

    S1:E111/7/2021

    For the past decade, Dexter has been living a quiet, isolated life far away from the temptations of his past. When a local hotshot begins behaving recklessly, and a mysterious stranger seems to be on Dexter's trail, he questions whether he can continue to suppress the murderous urgings of his Dark Passenger.

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    7.6/10(69 votes)

    #15 - Living the Dream

    S4:E19/27/2009

    Dexter sleeplessly struggles to balance his new family life with his dark, murderous drive for a fresh victim, and his busier-than-ever forensic career pursuing a new target, "The Trinity Killer."

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    7.5/10(57 votes)

    #16 - Storm of Fuck

    S1:E211/14/2021

    When a simple missing person case turns into a crime scene, Dexter's cabin becomes home base for the search and rescue. Terrible timing for Dexter, who is trying to reunite with his long lost son, Harrison. As Angela and Harrison become acquainted, Dexter struggles to keep his old and new worlds separate.

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    7.4/10(63 votes)

    #17 - Our Father

    S3:E19/28/2008

    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.

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    7.3/10(48 votes)

    #18 - And Justice for All...

    S1:E109/7/2025

    Dexter and Harrison face the consequences of their darkness.

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    7.1/10(62 votes)

    #19 - A Beating Heart...

    S1:E17/13/2025

    Dexter Morgan awakens from a ten-week coma.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Flamingo Graffiti

    S3:E17/16/1992

    Parker decides to change a few things his life. First on his list is to spend a night with Annie.

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    #21 - Cape Flamingo

    S3:E27/23/1992

    In a remake of the film Cape Fear, tough guy Brad Penny saves Parker's life and tries to befriend him. Parker becomes suspicious and vows to never let Brad get to him.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Parker's Got a Brand New Car

    S3:E113/21/1993

    Parker's father wrecks the classic car that Parker just bought.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - The B* is Back

    S3:E164/25/1993

    Parker is having an unusually lucky day until Mikey introduces him to his new girlfriend. A girl Parker once met at summer camp two years ago and whom broke his heart. Jerry tries to make a commercial for the diner that Kohler likes.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Close, But No Guitar

    S1:E59/30/1990

    After the day from Hell, Mikey has had enough. With no post-grad plans, he finally figures that he might as well drop out. Now he's trying to make it as a musician, and Parker and friends must intervene to help Mikey see the error of his ways.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Randall Without a Cause

    S1:E203/10/1991

    Mikey is the wild one, and temptation to leave his friends is always present. When some older guys offer Mikey a spot in their crew, he can't refuse. Good intentions and logic go out the window and Mikey finds himself on the wrong side of the law with his new gang. True friends will stick by you and Parker and Jerry must help out their friend. Mikey might have bitten off more than he can chew though as saving his own skin involves ratting on his new friends.

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