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The Best Episodes Written By Melissa Rosenberg

Every TV Episode Written by Melissa Rosenberg Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - The Getaway
    9.2/10(103 votes)

    S4:E12

    Dexter and Arthur find themselves on a collision course, as Debra unearths a shocking long-hidden truth, Rita admits her marriage to Dexter is troubled, and Batista and LaGuerta face the consequences of an ethics breach.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Born Free
    8.9/10(115 votes)

    S1:E12

    Dexter follows the clues left for him by the Ice Truck Killer, while Paul tries to convince Rita that Dexter is dangerous.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Resistance Is Futile
    8.7/10(87 votes)

    S2:E9

    Dexter tries to distance himself from Lila, but discovers she is not so willing to let go of their relationship; Lundy's manhunt makes Dexter nervous as he tries to stay one step ahead.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Dex Takes a Holiday
    8.6/10(75 votes)

    S4:E4

    Rita goes to a wedding with the kids, allowing Dexter to have his own little vacation. He does what he does best when alone, hunt, and goes after an officer with a dark secret.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - The British Invasion
    8.5/10(85 votes)

    S2:E12

    Special Agent Lundy and the FBI finally settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but the heat's not entirely off Dexter as the flames literally close in.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - About Last Night
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    S3:E9

    The friendship between Dexter and Miguel becomes strained even as Rita revolves to confront Miguel about his suspected infidelity; Debra searches furiously for Anton when it's revealed that he was abducted by the Skinner.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Road Kill
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    S4:E8

    Dexter wonders if his father's Code is truly the right path, and hopes to get answers by accompanying Trinity on an out-of-town road trip to Tampa; Debra discovers that her single-minded pursuit of Trinity has blinded her to the true identity of her assailant.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - An Inconvenient Lie
    8.2/10(84 votes)

    S2:E3

    Dexter's sudden inability to deceive has him pursuing a slick liar as his next victim, while Rita believes he's concealing a drug problem and forces him into a 12-step program where he meets Lila, a seductive new woman.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Father Knows Best
    7.9/10(104 votes)

    S1:E9

    Dexter is joined by Rita, Debra and Rudy for a weekend away when he learns that his biological father, whom he was told died thirty years ago, has just recently passed away and left him everything he owned, including his house.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - AKA Smile
    7.9/10(104 votes)

    S1:E13

    Jessica and Luke get help from someone else in the neighborhood. Kilgrave gears up for a major test of powers against Jessica.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Love American Style
    7.9/10(107 votes)

    S1:E5

    The Homicide Division is buzzing after the Ice Truck Killer's latest victim is found mutilated but alive, while Dexter gets in over his head when he stalks a murderous human trafficker.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Outsider
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    S1:E5

    Ryan takes a job at the Crab Shack diner. A co-worker at the diner might mean bad news for the Newport kids. Ryan asks Marissa out on a date. Sandy attempts to help Jimmy sort out his life, and gives him some bad news. Julie reveals a long-held secret to Kirsten. Disaster strikes at another one of Holly's parties.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Rescue
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    S1:E8

    Everyone is back home in Newport, and Marissa is recovering. Julie points her finger at Ryan and forbids him from seeing Marissa, who does not appreciate the help. Sandy starts his new job, but finds himself surprised by the case work. Kirsten finds herself surprised by Sandy's new co-worker. Ryan enrolls at his new school, with conditions. Julie gets an intervention, and Jimmy gets a new roommate.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Finding Freebo
    7.7/10(88 votes)

    S3:E2

    Every cop in Miami is tasked with finding the fugitive Freebo, who is accused of killing the younger brother of Assistant D.A. Miguel Prado; Dexter and Rita move closer to making a big decision about their family.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - The Third Wheel
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S1:E15

    Hailey discovers she isn't as welcome as she might have thought. Perhaps the Cohen house is full? Luke makes some new friends, while Seth and Anna try to tell a friend about their decision. Rooney sings, a lot, and Oliver noses, a lot. Trouble brews.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - AKA Ladies Night
    7.5/10(138 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jessica Jones is hired to find a pretty NYU student who's vanished, but it turns out to be more than a simple missing persons case.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - AKA Everything
    7.3/10(47 votes)

    S3:E13

    An old friend visits Jessica as she sets out on an agonizing mission and learns the true cost of being a hero.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - AKA Playland
    7.2/10(63 votes)

    S2:E13

    Waking up in unfamiliar surroundings, Jessica once again finds herself torn between two worlds and facing an impossible choice.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - AKA The Perfect Burger
    7.2/10(51 votes)

    S3:E1

    As Jessica focuses on helping the helpless, Dorothy Walker shows up at Alias to beg for help finding a missing Trish.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - AKA Start at the Beginning
    7.1/10(78 votes)

    S2:E1

    While Jessica deals with a rival PI and a paranoid would-be client, Trish digs up a medical file that could unlock the mystery of Jessica's powers.

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    Writer:Melissa Rosenberg

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Melissa Rosenberg Ratings Summary

"The Getaway" is the best rated episode written by Melissa Rosenberg. It scored 9.2/10 from 103 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on December 13, 2009. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Born Free".