The Best Episodes Written By Jace Richdale

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(62 votes)

   #1 - The Dark... Whatever

   S7:E1012/2/2012

   A surprise visit from Hannah's father puts Dexter on alert, and the Phantom Arsonist's crimes become more gruesome. Defending Nadia's honor forces Quinn into a dangerous situation, and LaGuerta brings on former Deputy Chief Matthews to help her with the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

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   7.8/10(52 votes)

   #2 - Kindness

   S1:E911/20/2015

   With time running out, a desperate Frank is forced to put his life on the line to help Joe. The pieces finally fall into place for Smith as he uncovers who was behind the assassination attempt. Tagomi is devastated when he's confronted with the consequences of his scheming, and Kido's investigation takes a dramatic turn when he makes an important discovery.

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   7.8/10(64 votes)

   #3 - Just Let Go

   S6:E611/6/2011

   Dexter is caught up in a very personal case that awakens the needs of his Dark Passenger; Debra feels overwhelmed by her new Lieutenant duties, made all the more complicated when she finds out Quinn slept with a witness in the Doomsday case.

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   7.8/10(72 votes)

   #4 - Buck the System

   S7:E310/14/2012

   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 the mob's strip club, and LaGuerta attempts to enlist Batista to help her with re-opening the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, who she believes is still out there.

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   7.7/10(41 votes)

   #5 - Burns' Heir

   S5:E184/14/1994

   Bart is picked to be Burns' heir and moves into the Burns mansion, prompting Homer and Marge to hire a deprogrammer to get him back.

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   7.6/10(63 votes)

   #6 - Ricochet Rabbit

   S6:E1012/4/2011

   Dexter tries to figure out the Doomsday Killers' next victim before it's too late; Debra has a strong reaction to a crime scene, which leads her to the realization that she leans too heavily on her brother.

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   7.4/10(56 votes)

   #7 - Revelations

   S1:E411/20/2015

   Joe is increasingly torn between duty and his growing feelings for Juliana. While Ed tries to stop Frank from making an irrevocable decision, Smith's investigation is interrupted when he has trouble with his witness, and Tagomi's plan goes awry as events take a dramatic turn at the Crown Prince's speech.

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   7.1/10(78 votes)

   #8 - A Little Reflection

   S8:E68/4/2013

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

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   6.7/10(19 votes)

   #9 - Skinny Is Magic

   S1:E28/10/2018

   After a suspicious fire at a motel, Patty wonders whether she was at fault. She and Nonnie try to solve the mystery on the first day of senior year.

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    6.5/10(75 votes)

    #10 - Goodbye Miami

    S8:E109/8/2013

    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.

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    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Dunk 'N' Donut

    S1:E68/10/2018

    Nonnie comes to terms with what she wants. Meanwhile, Patty struggles to decide between two love interests and prepares for her baptism.

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    6.2/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Bad Kitty

    S1:E98/10/2018

    Pastor Mike convinces Patty she has a demon inside of her and Christian offers up a suggestion. Bob grapples with his feelings.

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    5.9/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Why Bad Things Happen

    S1:E128/10/2018

    Nonnie and Brick search for Patty when she goes missing. Bob is faced with a seemingly impossible decision. Regina gives Christian advice.

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