The Best Episodes Written By Lauren Gussis

Every TV Episode Written by Lauren Gussis Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Pig
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Pig

    S2:E1

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

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  2. Background image for Hello, Dexter Morgan
    9.0/10(57 votes)

    #2 - Hello, Dexter Morgan

    S4:E11

    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.

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  3. Background image for Teenage Wasteland
    8.5/10(49 votes)

    #3 - Teenage Wasteland

    S5:E9

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

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  4. Background image for Poison Patty
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Poison Patty

    S2:E4

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

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  5. Background image for I Had a Dream
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    #5 - I Had a Dream

    S3:E11

    Dexter must find a way to get rid of Miguel despite the fact that his friend is a highly placed district attorney and also Dexter's best man, and Debra finds a new clue to the Skinner's identity.

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  6. Background image for Shrink Wrap
    8.3/10(83 votes)

    #6 - Shrink Wrap

    S1:E8

    The strange suicide of a powerful woman leads Dexter to suspect her shrink of murder, but he gets a shock when a visit to the suspect opens up dark secrets from Dexter's past.

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  7. Background image for If I Had a Hammer
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #7 - If I Had a Hammer

    S4:E6

    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.

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  8. Background image for Dex, Lies, and Videotape
    8.0/10(65 votes)

    #8 - Dex, Lies, and Videotape

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Nick Gomez
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  9. Background image for Easy as Pie
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    #9 - Easy as Pie

    S3:E7

    Dexter angers Miguel Prado when he says no to his request for them to kill Ellen Wolf. Meanwhile, a deathly ill Camilla Figg asks Dexter to kill her. Anton Briggs is told that he is being used as bait to get at The Skinner.

    Director:Steve Shill
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  10. Background image for A Horse of a Different Color
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #10 - A Horse of a Different Color

    S6:E4

    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.

    Director:John Dahl
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  11. Background image for The Most You You Can Be
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Most You You Can Be

    S2:E10

    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.

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  12. Background image for Pilot
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

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  13. Background image for Do the Wrong Thing
    7.5/10(52 votes)

    #13 - Do the Wrong Thing

    S7:E6

    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.

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  14. Background image for Ricochet Rabbit
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #14 - Ricochet Rabbit

    S6:E10

    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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  15. Background image for What's Eating Dexter Morgan?
    7.4/10(58 votes)

    #15 - What's Eating Dexter Morgan?

    S8:E3

    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.

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  16. Background image for Skinny Is Magic
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Skinny Is Magic

    S1:E2

    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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  17. Background image for Bikinis and Bitches
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Bikinis and Bitches

    S1:E5

    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.

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  18. Background image for Wieners and Losers
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Wieners and Losers

    S1:E8

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

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  19. Background image for Winners Win. Period.
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Winners Win. Period.

    S1:E11

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

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  20. Background image for Why Bad Things Happen
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Why Bad Things Happen

    S1:E12

    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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Lauren Gussis Ratings Summary

"Pig" is the best rated episode written by Lauren Gussis. It scored 9.2/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by Andrew Fleming. It aired on 10/11/2019 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Hello, Dexter Morgan".