The Best Episodes Written By Lauren Gussis

Patty and Bob work frantically to cover up her crimes and are met with a few surprises. The regionals queen is given her crown.

Dexter must buy time to protect himself when Debra's investigation brings the department one step away from identifying Arthur as the Trinity Killer; Rita confides in Dexter, but is disappointed in the result.

Coralee and Regina throw a feminist period party. Bob goes polyamorous speed dating. Patty is haunted by visions while mentoring a "little sister."

Dexter and Lumen hunt for their next victim; Debra uncovers new evidence in the Barrel Girl case

While preparing for his big wedding day, Dexter has to figure out a way to remove Miguel from his life for good. In the meantime, Rita has troubles of her own, when Syl reveals that Miguel has been seeing one of his old flames. Debra finds a new clue that brings her even closer to catching the Skinner.

Dexter doubles his efforts to stay ahead of the official Trinity investigation, and receives relationship advice about the friction between himself and Rita from a most unexpected source.

Dexter appears to be connected to a psychiatrist suspected of murdering a suicidal patient.

Much to his own surprise, an emergency with Harrison and a new tableau from Gellar and Travis has Dexter leaning on Brother Sam and an unexpected winged messenger for support as he questions the idea of faith; with proof of a religiously motivated killer, Homicide hunts for a zealot, with Debra giving her first official press conference.

A copy-cat killer follows the lead of the "Bay Harbor Butcher." Dexter must destroy an incriminating surveillance video.

Dexter begins working with Miguel but they quickly have differences in selecting a potential new victim; Rita discovers that Miguel's wife suspects him of an affair; an old friend of Dexter's asks for help in ending her life.

The Miss American Lady pageant declares its winner as shocking truths come to light, and Patty embraces her inner self, much to Bob's dismay.

Bullied teenager Patty goes to court to defend her fight with a homeless man. Defense attorney Bob sees a chance to redeem himself by helping her.

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.

Debra gets to know a local crime writer who's dug up some incriminating dirt on Hannah McKay (Dexter's newest obsession). Quinn gets an offer he tries to refuse and Batista is drawn to a new business opportunity. LaGuerta keeps digging into the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

Dexter continues his manhunt for the Brain Surgeon. Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he’s perfect as a psychopath. Debra’s PTSD kicks in and she makes a desperate plea to confess to LaGuerta’s murder.

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.

Someone hacks Patty's phone and frames her for cyberbullying. Magnolia has an idea on how to save the day. Brick has a heart-to-heart with his dad.

Patty has a very important decision to make about her future. Bob's father tells him to save his marriage with Coralee.

Patty tries to make amends. The Bobs struggle with how to move forward. Regina believes in Coralee's entrepreneurial plan.

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