Episode 1
Dexter
Dexter Morgan, a forensics expert who leads a secret life as a killer of unconvicted criminals, is impressed by the work of a new serial killer.
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Dexter
2006TV-MA8 seasons8.2 / 10
A serial killer with a heart..... just pray it's not yours.
Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.
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Synopsis
Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Crocodile
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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Episode 3
Popping Cherry
While LaGuerta focuses the department's attention on a potential suspect in the Ice Truck Killer Case, Debra continues to look elsewhere. Doakes decides to pay a visit to drug lord.
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Episode 4
Let's Give the Boy a Hand
The Ice Truck Killer's recent crime scenes send a secret message to Dexter Morgan, and lead him to remember his past.
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Episode 5
Love American Style
The Homicide Division is buzzing after The Ice Truck Killer's latest victim is found mutilated, while Dexter stalks a murderous human trafficker.
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Episode 6
Return to Sender
The Ice Truck Killer leaves a clue at the scene where Dexter has dispatched his latest victim, and Dexter is worried that someone might have witnessed his killing. Rita is trying to deal with her ex-husband.
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Episode 7
Circle of Friends
Rita must deal with the return of her menacing, recently paroled husband, Paul Bennett. The Ice Truck Killer is supposedly identified, but Dexter is skeptical.
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Episode 8
Shrink Wrap
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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Episode 9
Father Knows Best
While on a weekend getaway with Rita, his sister and her new beau, Dexter learns that his biological father, thought to be dead for 30 years, has just passed away, and that he's willed his son everything he owned.
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Episode 10
Seeing Red
Dexter Morgan is sent to investigate a blood-soaked crime scene, and is gripped by a suppressed memory. Meanwhile, Rita is charged with assaulting Paul and could lose the children in a custody battle. Angel investigates a hunch regarding The Ice Truck Killer.
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Episode 11
Truth Be Told
The Ice Truck Killer sets a trap for Dexter by kidnapping someone close to him; Dexter's increasingly odd behavior piques Doakes's interest.
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Episode 12
Born Free
Dexter figures out who the Ice Truck Killer is, along with a dark secret from his troubled past. Meanwhile, La Guerta is replaced with a new boss and Angel figures out a way how to track the killer while he's still in hospital.
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More about Dexter
Cast
Michael C. HallDexter Morgan
Julie BenzRita Bennett
Jennifer CarpenterDebra Morgan
Luna Lauren VélezMaria LaGuerta
Geoff PiersonTom Matthews
Erik KingJames Doakes
David ZayasAngel Batista
James RemarHarry MorganCredits
- Created by
- James Manos Jr.
- Written by
- Scott Buck, Tim Schlattmann, Lauren Gussis, Manny Coto, Wendy West, Scott Reynolds, Melissa Rosenberg
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 96
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ShowtimeUnited States
Showtime NetworksUnited States- John Goldwyn ProductionsUnited States
- The Colleton CompanyUnited States
- Clyde Phillips ProductionsUnited States
- Devilina ProductionsUnited States
Themes
admiringbased on novel or bookcrime investigationdarkdark secretdouble lifeforensic sciencehomicide
