TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Dexter has put his life back together but things may fall apart soon. His new victim is also being targeted by Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado. Deb has to decide how to handle Internal Affairs, as they want her to turn on her new partner.
Directed by Keith GordonWritten by Clyde PhillipsGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Christina Robinson, Preston Bailey, Mary Alyce Kania, Liza Lapira, Mike Erwin
Episode 2
Debra and the homicide unit, Dexter and ADA Miguel Prado are all searching for the same serial killer, who is responsible for the death of Prado's younger brother. Meanwhile at home, Dexter is faced with a decision to make concerning Rita and her kid
Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Melissa RosenbergGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Christina Robinson, Preston Bailey, Valerie Cruz, Mary Scanlon, Liza Lapira
Episode 3
Dexter and a pedophile have a run-in; Dexter is unable to restore Freebo's good name after he is accused of a murder he didn't commit. Also, Dexter's friendship with Miguel weighs on his mind.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Christina Robinson, Preston Bailey, Valerie Cruz, Karina Michel, Mary Scanlon
Episode 4
After an unsuccessful marriage proposal, Dexter must convince Rita that he is looking for more than a convenient merger of finances and parenthood.
Directed by Keith GordonWritten by James Manos Jr., Adam FierroGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Christina Robinson, Preston Bailey, Mary Alyce Kania, Valerie Cruz, Gabriel Cordell
Episode 5
Dexter hears the story of a husband who has gotten away with murdering two wives for financial gain and tracks the man to Bimini, but Rita has a medical emergency while Dexter has disappeared.
Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Tim SchlattmannGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Christina Robinson, Preston Bailey, Valerie Cruz, Karina Michel, Sage Kirkpatrick
Episode 6
Dexter tests Miguel to see if he is on his dark-side job. Rita questions her career path after being fired from her job. Debra believes she in some way caused another homicide while working on her current case.
Directed by Ernest R. DickersonWritten by Charles H. EgleeGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Valerie Cruz, Margo Martindale, Liza Lapira, Jason Manuel Olazabal, Marc John Jefferies
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Steve ShillWritten by Lauren GussisGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Christina Robinson, Preston Bailey, Valerie Cruz, Margo Martindale, Liza Lapira
Episode 8
Dexter undertakes to teach Miguel Prado the Code, but doesn't realize he's whetting his thirst for blood; Debra is one step closer to finding the Skinner; Quinn reveals a secret about C.I. Anton Briggs.
Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Christina Robinson, Preston Bailey, Valerie Cruz, Anne Ramsay, Jesse Borrego
Episode 9
Dexter is happy to have someone to help him with his killings, but can his new accomplice really keep to the Code of Harry or will he become the very thing Dexter seeks to destroy? 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.
Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Melissa Rosenberg, Scott ReynoldsGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Valerie Cruz, Anne Ramsay, Jesse Borrego, Jerry Zatarain Jr., Kristin Dattilo
Episode 10
A series of chess-like moves ensues when Dexter and Miguel vie for the upper hand, with Miguel winning Rita's affection by presenting her with a lavish wedding gift; Debra wonders if her relationship with Anton is worth the trouble.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Tim SchlattmannGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Christina Robinson, Valerie Cruz, Jesse Borrego, Kristin Dattilo, Vincent Pagano
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Marcos SiegaWritten by Charles H. Eglee, Lauren GussisGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Jason Manuel Olazabal, Jesse Borrego, Kristin Dattilo, Vincent Pagano, Jane McLean
Episode 12
Dexter attempts to calm the unstable Ramon now that Miguel is out of the picture; Debra is about to receive her detective's shield but is blind-sided with information that could derail her promotion.
Directed by Keith GordonWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Desmond Harrington, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Christina Robinson, Preston Bailey, Mary Alyce Kania, Valerie Cruz, Sage Kirkpatrick
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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 Morgan
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