Jump to content

List of Dexter episodes

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 68.199.219.134 (talk) at 22:38, 29 June 2009 (→Season 1: 2006). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Dexter is an American television series that is broadcast on the premium cable channel Showtime in the United States. The series is based on the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, and was first broadcast on October 1, 2006.[1] The series follows the life of protagonist Dexter Morgan, a Miami Metro Police Department blood spatter analyst with a double life.[2] While investigating murders in the homicide division, Dexter also hunts and kills murderers and criminals who have escaped the justice system.[2] While the first season is based on the events of Darkly Dreaming Dexter, the series' second and third seasons do not follow the respective novels.[3] Writer Daniel Cerone said that the writers "didn't see the opportunity in the second book", Lindsay's second Dexter novel, Dearly Devoted Dexter, to adapt it, and departed from its narrative.[3]

The series has received positive critical acclaim throughout its run.[4] The pilot episode attracted over a million viewers, giving Showtime its highest ratings in nearly two years.[5] Encouraged by its critical success and high ratings, CBS, a national terrestrial broadcast network, announced in December 2007 that it was considering Dexter for free-to-air broadcast. This would make Dexter the first program in 20 years to air on a broadcast network after being shown on a premium cable channel.[6] CBS began to broadcast Dexter on February 17, 2008.[7] Three seasons, each comprising twelve episodes, have been broadcast in the United States. The fourth and fifth seasons have also been confirmed for broadcast.[8][9]

Overview

Seasons Episodes Originally Aired in the US DVD Release
Season premiere Season finale Region 1 Region 2 Region 3
Season 1 12 October 1, 2006 December 17, 2006 August 21, 2007[10] May 19, 2008[11] February 14, 2008[12]
Season 2 12 September 30, 2007 December 16, 2007 August 18, 2008[13] March 30, 2009[14] August 21, 2008[15]
Season 3 12 September 28, 2008 December 14, 2008 August 18, 2009[16] TBA TBA
Season 4 12 September 27, 2009 TBA TBA TBA TBA

Season 1: 2006

The first season of Dexter aired from October 1, 2006 to December 17, 2006.[5][17] The season follows Dexter as he investigates the identity of "The Ice Truck Killer", a serial killer who targets prostitutes and leaves their bodies severed and bloodless, who is introduced in the first episode "Dexter".[2] At the same time, Dexter's foster sister, Debra Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter), a vice squad officer, aspires to work in the homicide department, and Dexter's girlfriend, Rita Bennett (Julie Benz), wants to their relationship to be more intimate.[2]

Christian Camargo appears as Dr. Rudy Cooper and is a recurring character until the end of the season.[18] Season One received high ratings for Showtime; the pilot episode attracted over a million viewers, giving the channel its highest ratings in nearly two years,[5] while the finale "Born Free" drew an audience of 1.1 million American viewers.[19] The season was watched by an average 2 million viewers per episode.[20]

# Series # Title Writer(s) Director Original airdate
1011"Dexter"James Manos, Jr.Michael CuestaOctober 1, 2006
Dexter Morgan is introduced as a serial killer who kills people who have escaped the justice system. By day he is a blood spatter analyst, working for the Miami Metro Police Department. He is called to mysterious murder scenes involving mutilated bodies, but with no blood visible. The murderer, nicknamed the "Ice Truck Killer", intrigues Dexter with this intricate methodology as well as a personal message. At the same time, Dexter's sister Debra, a vice squad officer, tries to gain a transfer into the Homicide Department.
1022"Crocodile"Clyde PhillipsMichael CuestaOctober 8, 2006
Dexter assists detectives Batista (David Zayas) and Doakes (Erik King) in investigating the murder of an officer, who was working undercover investigating drug baron Carlos Guerrero (Rudolf Martin). Doakes is personally involved in the case, since he was having an affair with the officer's wife, who has also been attacked. Meanwhile, Debra discovers the refrigerated truck in which the Ice Truck Killer dismembers his victims, and is promoted by her superior, Lieutenant Maria LaGuerta (Lauren Vélez), to the Homicide Department. Inside the truck, Debra, Batista and Dexter find a block of ice with five fingertips in it, left deliberately by the Ice Truck Killer.
1033"Popping Cherry"Daniel CeroneMichael CuestaOctober 15, 2006
After the discovery of another victim of the Ice Truck Killer at an ice rink, the missing guard, Tony Tucci, becomes a potential suspect. Rita receives an unpleasant visit from her ex-husband's drug dealer who confiscates her car, leading her to take the bus to and from her job as a hotel receptionist. Here, Dexter selects his next murder victim while having flashbacks of his first killing: a nurse who was caring for Dexter's sick father, but was overdosing and slowly killing her patients. Elsewhere, Sergeant Doakes continues to harass Guerrero, but is over-committed as a group of corrupt police officers decide to take matters involving Guerrero into their own hands.
1044"Let's Give the Boy a Hand"Drew Z. GreenbergRobert LiebermanOctober 22, 2006
As the hunt for Ice Truck Killer continues, posed body parts are discovered; these appear to be the irritated killer's calling cards. The Ice Truck Killer escalates his killing spree, leaving body parts of his latest victim at sites connected to Dexter's childhood, which leads Dexter to confront his dark personal history. As Halloween approaches, Rita takes drastic steps to silence a barking dog with a cynical owner, who keeps her children up at night. Lieutenant Laguerta seeks a way to comfort the mother of the latest Ice Truck victim and the pressure on Sergeant Doakes escalates when Guerrero's associates begin following him.
1055"Love American Style"Melissa RosenbergRobert LiebermanOctober 29, 2006
Dexter finds the Ice Truck Killer's latest victim mutilated but alive and strapped to a table for Dexter to kill. Instead, Dexter reports the crime scene, and finds a partial fingerprint of the Ice Truck Killer. Rita learns that her colleague's fiancé, who was immigrating from Cuba illegally, is missing, and asks Dexter to investigate the problem using his police connections. He investigates Jorge Castillo, a salvage yard owner, and discovers that Castillo is murdering the smuggled immigrants who cannot pay for their freedom. Dexter discovers that Castillo's wife is also involved in the murders, and decides to kill both of them. Afterwards, he dumps their bodies in the ocean and frees their Cuban prisoners, not noticing the person watching him from the trunk of a car in the yard.
1066"Return to Sender"Timothy SchlattmanTony GoldwynNovember 5, 2006
The body of one of Dexter's previous female victims has been found, despite Dexter having thrown both of the corpses into the ocean. A young Cuban boy had witnessed the previous night's events, and Dexter dismisses his colleagues' leads that could direct them towards him. Eventually, Dexter frames the husband, whose body is still missing, with his wife's murder, pretending that the witness has described Jesus rather than Dexter. During this time, Rita dissuades her abusive husband Paul from attending their daughter's birthday party after he is released early from prison.
1077"Circle of Friends"Daniel CeroneSteve ShillNovember 12, 2006
Dexter must deal with Rita's menacing husband. Debra goes on a date with the prosthetics expert who worked on the limbs of an Ice Truck Killer survivor. Debra and Angel are investigating the Ice Truck Killer and discover a familiar name with speeding violations near the scene of the Ice Truck Killer's third murder. Dexter is investigating Sergeant Doakes's knife victim; Dexter already knows the killer's identity but needs time to locate him. The Ice Truck Killer is finally apprehended, but Dexter doubts whether they have caught the correct man.
1088"Shrink Wrap"Lauren GussisTony GoldwynNovember 19, 2006
The strange suicide of a wealthy and powerful woman leads Dexter to suspect that her psychiatrist, Dr. Emmett Meridian, may have killed her. But he gets a shock when a visit to the suspect reveals dark secrets from Dexter's past. Elsewhere, Rita becomes warmer towards her ex-husband Paul, who claims to have reformed. She also wants to progress into intimacy her relationship with Dexter, who is afraid of physically consummating it. At the same time, Debra is falling in love with her new boyfriend who is revealed as the real Ice Truck Killer.
1099"Father Knows Best"Melissa RosenbergAdam DavidsonNovember 26, 2006
Dexter learns that his biological father, Joe Driscoll, whom he was told had died thirty years ago, has recently died and left everything to Dexter, including his house. Dexter travels to the house with Rita and packs its contents. Later, Debra and Rudy arrive at the house to help out. Dexter gets on well with Rudy, but suspects there is something strange about Joe Driscoll's death, and about the identity of Dexter's biological mother. Rudy is insistent about attending the weekend trip, and one of Joe's neighbors thinks that Rudy looks familiar. Flashbacks to Dexter's childhood show him questioning his foster father Harry (James Remar) about his real parents, and Dexter finds that Mr. Driscoll donated some of his blood to the young Dexter for surgery. Meanwhile, Paul begins to slide back into his old habits when he suspects Rita is preventing him from having unsupervised visits to their children.
11010"Seeing Red"Kevin MaynardMichael CuestaDecember 3, 2006
Dexter is sent to investigate a horrific blood-soaked crime scene, which he usually enjoys, but he is gripped by a long-suppressed memory of a childhood trauma. Rita is charged with assaulting Paul and could lose her children in a custody battle. But when Dexter finds out, he decides to remove Paul from his and Rita's lives, but only temporarily. During a briefing at the station it is suggested that Sgt. Doakes had read Dexter's mind. Dexter had an internal monologue which Doakes responded to. Angel investigates a hunch regarding the Ice Truck Killer, which leads him to Rudy becoming a suspect.
11111"Truth Be Told"Timothy Schlattmann and Drew Z. GreenbergKeith GordonDecember 10, 2006
The Ice Truck Killer strikes again, leaving a real nightmare before Christmas at Santa's Cottage. Sergeant Doakes becomes more suspicious about Dexter after uncovering a series of Dexter's lies about his connection to the Ice Truck Killer. Dexter finally finds he is connected to the Ice Truck Killer over a past case involving Harry Morgan and a blood-bath crime scene in 1973 involving Dexter's biological mother. Lieutenant Maria Laguerta braces herself as Captain Matthews blames her for the department's failure to find the Ice Truck Killer, and he has her replaced. Rudy and Debra spend some quality time together, and Rudy proposes marriage to the smitten detective. Rita decides to take her children, Astor and Cody, to visit Paul who has been sent back to prison.
11212"Born Free"Daniel Cerone and Melissa RosenbergMichael CuestaDecember 17, 2006
Doakes and LaGuerta begin to suspect Rudy is the Ice Truck Killer, while Dexter finds a suspicious picture of the shipping container where his mother was killed. Meanwhile, a call from her ex-husband makes Rita suspicious of Dexter and his behavior. Dexter finds Rudy at Dexter's childhood home and finds that Rudy, the alleged Ice Truck Killer, is in fact Dexter's biological brother, Brian Moser, who grew up in a mental institution. Brian intends to kill Debra and Dexter in a family reunion, but Dexter stops him. As the police close in, Brian escapes and Dexter is left with Debra, appearing to have saved her. The same night, Brian breaks into Dexter's apartment and attempts to stab Debra, but Dexter captures him. After an emotionally charged conversation, Dexter slices his brother's throat and leaves him upside down to drain, staging it as a suicide, while wondering what it would be like if everyone knew the truth about him.

Season 2: 2007

The second season of Dexter premiered on September 30, 2007,[21] and ended on December 16, 2007.[22] In the season, the bodies of Dexter's victims are uncovered and an investigation is launched in Dexter's own department to find the killer, dubbed the "Bay Harbor Butcher".[23] During this time, Debra struggles to recover after surviving "The Ice Truck Killer's" attempts to murder her, and Rita sends Dexter to Narcotics Anonymous meetings when she suspects that he has an addiction.[23] Sergeant James Doakes (Erik King), follows Dexter, suspecting that he is connected with the "Ice Truck Killer" killings.[24]

In the second season of Dexter, two new characters are introduced:[25] Keith Carradine appears as Special Agent Frank Lundy, an FBI agent who heads the "Bay Harbor Butcher" investigation,[26] and Jaime Murray guest-starred as Lila Tournay, Dexter's psychotically unbalanced Narcotics Anonymous sponsor.[27] "It's Alive", the season premiere, attracted 1.09 million viewers in the United States,[28] making Dexter the first Showtime series to attract over a million viewers with a season premiere.[29] The season finale, "The British Invasion", attracted 1.4 million viewers,[20] making it the program's most-watched episode until the airing of the season three finale, "Do You Take Dexter Morgan?".[30] Including digital video recorder (DVR) usage, season two was watched by an average 2.4 million viewers a week, outperforming season one by 21%.[20]

# Series # Title Writer(s) Director Original airdate
20113"It's Alive!"Daniel CeroneTony GoldwynSeptember 30, 2007
38 days have passed since the previous season's finale. A suspicious Doakes is following Dexter at all times, making it impossible for Dexter to kill. With his first opportunity, though, he finds himself unable to kill gang leader Little Chino (Matthew Willig). An emotionally unstable Debra returns to work in the Homicide Department. She tries to resume a normal lifestyle, but finds herself under scrutiny from the public. Paul tries to convince Rita that he was framed by Dexter, but she refuses to believe him in spite of the evidence presented to her. Scuba divers discover the bodies of thirty of Dexter's mutilated victims on the ocean floor.
20214"Waiting to Exhale"Clyde PhillipsMarcos SiegaOctober 7, 2007
The hunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher begins, led by FBI Special Agent Frank Lundy. Both Dexter and the Miami Police Department hunting for Little Chino, and Dexter is determined to kill him properly when he gets a second chance. Dexter and Debra struggle to overcome their experiences with Brian; Dexter is haunted by his memory and Debra feels unsafe when her memories of Brian resurface. After Paul's funeral, Rita confronts Dexter about his involvement in Paul's death, and he admits his addiction. LaGuerta's new boss, Lieutenant Esmee Pascal, played by Judith Scott, is grateful when she ignores the fact that Pascal is using department resources to research her fiancé.
20315"An Inconvenient Lie"Melissa RosenbergTony GoldwynOctober 14, 2007
Rita threatens to leave Dexter if he does not commit to a program to deal with his drug addiction. He starts attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings, while still trying to evade Doakes' constant surveillance. At the meeting, he meets a mysterious and flirtatious woman named Lila (Jamie Murray), who volunteers to be his sponsor. Dexter hunts down a new victim, Roger Hicks (Don McManus), a used-car salesman who targets beautiful brunettes. Lundy invites Debra to join the new task force investigating the Bay Harbor Butcher, and she discovers that there is a pattern to the murders.
20416"See-Through"Scott BuckNick GomezOctober 21, 2007
Dexter begins to question Lila's suitability as his sponsor, and Rita encourages him to find a male sponsor. When Rita's mother, Gail (JoBeth Williams), visits, she becomes sure that Dexter is hiding something from the family. Cody starts having nightmares about the Bay Harbor Butcher. When Vince announces that he has found a way to identify the marina where the Bay Harbor Butcher moors his boat, Dexter attempts to destroy some of the evidence. Debra brings home Gabriel (Dave Baez), whom she met at the gym. La Guerta returns to her job as lieutenant.
20517"The Dark Defender"Timothy SchlattmanKeith GordonOctober 28, 2007
Dexter discovers that one of the men who murdered his mother in front of him as a boy is still alive. After he dreams that a comic-book hero, based on the Bay Harbor Butcher, saves his mother, Lila encourages Dexter to seek closure by confronting his mother's killer, Santos Jimenez (Tony Amendola). Doakes and LaGuerta investigate a homicide in a comic-book store, and reminisce about their days as partners. Rita's mother continues her visit and warns Dexter to leave Rita and her children alone. Debra begins to doubt her relationship with Gabriel, suspecting that he is taking advantage of her.
20618"Dex, Lies, and Videotape"Lauren GussisNick GomezNovember 4, 2007
Dexter learns that he was filmed while cleaning his boat at the marina and must destroy the videotape before it is viewed by his colleagues. A mock killer mimics and claims to be inspired by the Bay Harbor Butcher, whom the police must find, otherwise the FBI will take over the case completely. Since learning about his mother's secret relationship with his foster father, Dexter questions Harry's motives in taking him in. Rita's mother suggests that Dexter brings Lila to dinner, and when Rita hears that Lila accompanied Dexter on his road trip, she breaks up with him. Dexter and Lila leave together and later have sex.
20719"That Night, a Forest Grew"Daniel CeroneJeremy PodeswaNovember 11, 2007
A written manifesto sent to a local newspaper from the Bay Harbor Butcher sends Lundy's special task force into chaos. Doakes almost discovers the truth about Dexter's past, and Dexter devises a plan to get Doakes suspended from the police force. Lila and Dexter have a romantic dinner together, but Lila takes drastic action when she learns that Dexter plans to attend one of Cody's school events where he will see Rita. Rita stands up to her mother and tells her to move out of the house. Debra breaks up with Gabriel and decides to pursue a relationship with Lundy, not knowing whether her feelings are reciprocated.
20820"Morning Comes"Scott BuckKeith GordonNovember 18, 2007
Lila sets her loft alight in an effort to sustain her relationship with Dexter, but when she claims it was an accident, Dexter realizes that Lila is lying. Jimenez visits Dexter. Doakes gets a job offer, but is preoccupied with his suspicions about Dexter, and breaks into Dexter's apartment to search for evidence. Lundy decides to re-examine all of the department's old cases when he suspects that the Bay Harbor Butcher has a history in law enforcement. Rita tells Dexter that he is no longer welcome to visit her house, even to visit her children.
20921"Resistance Is Futile"Melissa RosenbergMarcos SiegaNovember 25, 2007
Under constant surveillance by federal agents, Dexter is unable to dispose of his latest victim's remains. He apologizes to Rita, admitting that his affair with Lila was a mistake, but she is still hesitant to let Dexter back into her life. Lila retaliates by pursuing Angel. After finding Dexter's collection of blood slides, Doakes seeks the advice of an old friend in Haiti to determine their value. The department begins to suspect Doakes involvement in the Bay Harbor Butcher case when he cannot be found for questioning. Debra and Lundy spend the night together and contemplate whether they should make their relationship public.
21022"There's Something About Harry"Scott ReynoldsSteve ShillDecember 2, 2007
Having imprisoned Doakes in Jimenez's cabin after their latest confrontation, Dexter finds Doakes unsure of what to do next. Doakes reveals information that leads Dexter to a startling discovery about his foster father's death. While the FBI continues its search for Doakes, LaGuerta refuses to understand his involvement and tries to prove his innocence. With the investigation coming to a close, Debra confronts Lundy about the future of their relationship when she realizes that Lundy will have to leave Miami after the investigation ends. Rita and Dexter are reconciled and they visit the beach together. Angel continues his affair with Lila, but she is plotting to accuse him of raping her.
21123"Left Turn Ahead"Timothy Schlattman and Scott BuckMarcos SiegaDecember 9, 2007
Dexter begins to put his affairs in order as he contemplates admitting to the Bay Harbor Butcher killings. Doakes escapes from his cell but runs afoul of two drug smugglers. The FBI is displeased with the lack of progress in the Bay Harbor Butcher case and assigns a deputy director to take over Lundy's role in the investigation. Angel is arrested for the sexual assault of Lila, who offers to drop the charges if Dexter will resume their relationship. Debra investigates Lila's past and discovers that Lila is an illegal immigrant. Meanwhile, Lila discovers the cabin in the Florida Everglades, where Doakes is being held, using Dexter's satellite navigation system.
21224"The British Invasion"Daniel Cerone (teleplay); Daniel Cerone and Melissa Rosenberg (story)Steve ShillDecember 16, 2007
Lila finds Doakes imprisoned in the cabin, but ignores his pleas for help even though Doakes reveals to her that Dexter is the Bay Harbor Butcher. There is a gas explosion in the cabin, killing Doakes. All of the evidence points to Doakes, and following his death, the Bay Harbor Butcher case is closed. After being forced to cancel an ice fishing holiday, Debra and Lundy try to resolve their relationship problems. Dexter reconciles with Rita, but he realizes that he needs to find a solution to Lila's obsession with him when Lila threatens Rita's children. After Lila attempts to kill Dexter, he seeks her out in Paris.

Season 3: 2008

The third season of Dexter premiered on September 28, 2008,[31] and ended on December 14, 2008.[32] In this season, Dexter mistakenly kills an innocent man for the first time, but strikes up a friendship with the man's brother, ADA Miguel Prado (Jimmy Smits).[33] In the meantime, Rita discovers that she is pregnant, and Debra investigates the murders of a new serial killer, called "The Skinner", in order to gain promotion to a detective.[34]

In addition to Smits, Dexter's third season introduces two recurring characters: Desmond Harrington as Det. Joey Quinn, who becomes Debra's partner when he is transferred from the narcotics department to homicide, and Anne Ramsay as Ellen Wolf, a defense attorney whom Miguel detests.[35] "Our Father", the season premiere, attracted 1.22 million viewers in the United States,[28] becoming Showtime's highest-rated drama season premiere since Nielsen Media Research began compiling ratings in 2004.[36] This record was exceeded by the season's finale, "Do You Take Dexter Morgan?", which attracted 1.5 million viewers.[37] Season Three was watched by an average 1.1 million viewers a week.[37]

# Series # Title Writer(s) Director Original airdate
30125"Our Father"Clyde PhillipsKeith GordonSeptember 28, 2008
Several months after the second season finale, Dexter hunts down drug dealer Fred "Freebo" Bowman (Mike Erwin), but in the resulting affray, Dexter mistakenly kills an innocent man and begins to question the necessity of his father's code. The man is the younger brother of ADA Miguel Prado, who has a history with LaGuerta. Debra has reformed her life and is determined to become a detective. An Internal Affairs officer asks her to co-operate in an investigation of Quinn, who has been transferred from Narcotics, but she refuses. Rita realizes that she is pregnant.
30226"Finding Freebo"Melissa RosenbergMarcos SiegaOctober 5, 2008
Dexter and Rita must make a decision about her pregnancy, and Dexter wonders whether he is fit to raise a child and commit to a family. Debra tries to identify the body of her "Jane Doe", whom Dexter recognizes as Freebo's girlfriend, Teegan Campbell (Jelly Howie). Knowing that Freebo must have killed her, Dexter realizes that Freebo is still in town, and races to find him before the police. Miguel also searches for Freebo, seeking revenge for his brother Oscar's death. Quinn introduces Debra to his informant, Anton Briggs (David Ramsey), with hopes of finding clues to Freebo's whereabouts.
30327"The Lion Sleeps Tonight"Scott BuckJohn DahlOctober 12, 2008
Dexter questions the inclusiveness of Harry's code when he meets Nathan Marten (Jason Kaufman), a pedophile who has selected Astor as a victim. A second murder victim, skinned similarly to Debra's Jane Doe, is discovered. Knowing that the victim cannot have been killed by Freebo, Dexter helps Debra to identify the body, to prove that Freebo was not the culprit. After Dexter tells Debra that Rita is pregnant, Debra offers Dexter some advice on fatherhood. Debra arrests Anton when he refuses to co-operate in the investigation and he lights a joint of cannabis in front of her, but later apologizes.
30428"All In The Family"Adam FierroKeith GordonOctober 19, 2008
After an unsuccessful marriage proposal, Dexter must convince Rita that he is looking for more than a convenient merger of finances and fatherhood. Miguel's brother, Ramon (Jason Manuel Olazabal), criticizes the police for not finding his brother's killer, and when Miguel suggests telling Dexter the truth, Dexter must prove that Ramon cannot be trusted. Debra and Quinn are assigned to the case of a man who was killed by his fiancée. Angel becomes entangled in a sting operation when he picks up a prostitute who is really Vice Detective Barbara Gianna (Kristin Dattilo).
30529"Turning Biminese"Timothy SchlattmanMarcos SiegaOctober 26, 2008
Miguel tells Dexter of Ethan Turner (Larry Sullivan), a man who has killed three of his wives. After he decides that Turner fits Harry's code, Dexter tries to find Turner in Bimini. Rita is hospitalized after a medical emergency and Dexter is nowhere to be found. When Dexter returns, and Turner is reported to be missing, Miguel asks Dexter whether he killed Turner. Debra finds herself oddly attracted to Anton while working with him to find one of Freebo's confidants. Dexter is hesitant to agree when Rita suggests that they buy a house and move in together.
30630"Sí Se Puede"Charles H. EgleeErnest DickersonNovember 2, 2008
Miguel discovers Dexter has killed at least two people and is accepting of his unique viewpoints. Dexter's true body count is still a secret to Miguel though and so is his alternate identity. Dexter tries to distract Miguel with a plan to release a jailed murderer and kill him, but Dexter soon realizes that Miguel has a far darker plan for his vigilantism than Dexter could have imagined. Debra is upset when she realizes that she may be partially responsible for the death of Freebo's skinned doorman, Wendell Owens (Marc John Jefferies). After a short-tempered outburst at a hotel guest, Rita is dismissed from her job, leaving her wondering whether she will ever have a real career. Angel calls Barbara and asks her out on a dinner date.
30731"Easy As Pie"Lauren GussisSteve ShillNovember 9, 2008
While talking with Dexter, Miguel offers up Ellen as a potential victim, but after properly vetting her, Dexter believes that she is simply doing her job and does not fit Harry's code. Miguel's wife, Sylvia (Valerie Cruz), tells Rita that she suspects Miguel of having an extramarital affair. Debra revels to Anton that he is being used as bait to lure The Skinner, but she decides to find the murderer another way. Dexter's old friend Camilla Figg (Margo Martindale), who is dying of cancer, asks him for help in ending her life. Dexter struggles to write a list of his friends to invite to the wedding.
30832"The Damage a Man Can Do"Scott BuckMarcos SiegaNovember 16, 2008
Miguel finds Dexter another victim, a debt enforcer called Billy Fleeter (Jeff Chase), whom Miguel wishes to kill. Debra discovers that The Skinner is a tree-trimmer. She learns from Quinn that Anton was never registered as an informant and she was never legally obliged to work for him, but when she tells Anton this he disappears. Rita loses control because of her pregnancy hormones and is angry with Dexter's refusal to help organize their wedding. After Ellen expresses her concern about Miguel's behavior towards her, he makes an unannounced visit to her house.
30933"About Last Night"Melissa Rosenberg (teleplay); Scott Reynolds (story)Tim HunterNovember 23, 2008
In the wake of Ellen's disappearance, Dexter fears that Miguel may have strayed from Harry's code and killed her, in spite of what Dexter tried to teach him. Dexter tries to show Miguel that Dexter is in control, but he realizes that Miguel was dishonest from the beginning of their friendship. Rita confronts Miguel about his actions when Sylvia becomes convinced that Miguel is having an affair. Debra realizes that Anton has been kidnapped by The Skinner, whom the police believe to be George King (Jesse Borrego), but their only witness, King's employee Mario (Jerry Zatarain), is too afraid to talk to the police.
31034"Go Your Own Way"Timothy SchlattmanJohn DahlNovember 30, 2008
After realizing that he was manipulated by Miguel, Dexter still cannot gain the upper hand as Miguel threatens to launch an ethics investigation into Debra's relationship with Anton, a key witness in her case. Having rescued Anton after his encounter with The Skinner, she wonders whether their relationship is worth jeopardizing her career for. Dexter takes Ellen's ring, a mememto of the kill, from Miguel's house to use as evidence against him. Rita tells Sylvia that Miguel is having an affair with LaGuerta. Miguel contacts The Skinner, telling him that Dexter is the only person who knows Freebo's whereabouts.
31135"I Had a Dream"Lauren Gussis and Charles H. EgleeMarcos SiegaDecember 7, 2008
Dexter struggles to distance himself from Miguel, who will be his best man at his wedding, and starts plotting to kill him. LaGuerta begins to believe that Miguel is Ellen's killer, and searches his car for forensic evidence after inviting him over for dinner. Miguel realizes that LaGuerta suspects him of Ellen's murder, and decides to kill her. When Debra starts avoiding Anton, Dexter tells her of their father's affair with his informant, Laura Moser (Katherine Kirkpatrick), who Debra does not know is Dexter's biological mother. Debra discovers The Skinner's whereabouts, but he manages to escape when Quinn is injured.
31236"Do You Take Dexter Morgan?"Scott BuckKeith GordonDecember 14, 2008
After killing Miguel and framing The Skinner, Dexter is targeted by Ramon. LaGuerta tries to persuade Dexter to expose Miguel as a murderer when she learns that a highway will be named after Miguel. Angel recommends Debra for her promotion to detective, but this is threatened when Angel learns that Debra once spent a night with Anton. Dexter discovers that Rita has been married twice before, once when she was sixteen, but Rita does not tell Dexter this herself. Dexter is imprisoned by The Skinner, who demands to know Freebo's whereabouts, but Dexter escapes in time for his wedding.

Season 4: 2009

On October 21, 2008, Showtime commissioned the fourth and fifth seasons of Dexter, each consisting of 12 episodes.[8] The show's writers convened during February and March 2009 to brainstorm ideas for the fourth season. Filming is scheduled to begin in June 2009.[38] On May 27, 2009, Showtime announced John Lithgow will guest star in all 12 episodes as Miami's latest and deadliest serial killer, while Carradine will return as Lundy. The fourth season will premiere on September 27, 2009.[39]

References

  1. ^ Ward, Kendra (September 29, 2008). "'Dexter' book series similar to TV". The Review. Washburn University. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
  2. ^ a b c d Writer: Manos, Jr., James; Director: Cuesta, Michael (2006-10-01). "Dexter". Dexter. Season 1. Episode 1. Showtime. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b Goldman, Eric (March 8, 2007). "Paley Fest: Dexter". IGN. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
  4. ^ "Dexter (Showtime)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  5. ^ a b c Mitovich, Matt (October 4, 2006). "Short Cuts: Dexter Slays the Ratings, and More!". TV Guide. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
  6. ^ Stelter, Brian (February 20, 2008). "Dexter Gains a Wider Audience". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-02-04.
  7. ^ Claustro, Lisa (February 17, 2008). "CBS Welcomes Dexter Tonight". BuddyTV. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
  8. ^ a b Goldman, Eric (October 21, 2008). "Dexter Keeps Killing". IGN. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
  9. ^ Ryan, Maureen (October 21, 2008). "Dexter's renewal: A bad idea?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
  10. ^ "Dexter - The 1st Season". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
  11. ^ "Dexter : Complete Season 1 (DVD)". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
  12. ^ "Buy Dexter - Season 1 DVD". DVD Orchard. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
  13. ^ "Dexter - The 2nd Season". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
  14. ^ Foster, Dave (2009-02-18). "Dexter Season 2 (R2) in March". DVD Times. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
  15. ^ "Buy Dexter - Season 2 DVD". DVD Orchard. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
  16. ^ "Dexter - The 3rd Season". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
  17. ^ Goldman, Eric (December 18, 2006). "Dexter: "Born Free" Review". IGN. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
  18. ^ Zulkey, Claire (December 16, 2007). "Dexter: Doakes is gone in a bang". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  19. ^ "Dexter Slays Showtime Records". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services. December 20, 2006. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  20. ^ a b c Nordyke, Kimberly; Gough, Paul (December 19, 2007). "Dexter kills in second-season finale". Reuters. Retrieved 2009-03-20.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ Goldman, Eric (September 28, 2007). "Dexter: "It's Alive!" Advance Review". IGN. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
  22. ^ Goldman, Eric (December 17, 2007). "Dexter: "The British Invasion" Review". IGN. Retrieved 2009-03-19.
  23. ^ a b Tallerico, Brian. "Dexter: Dexter Review". UGO Networks. Retrieved 2009-03-19.
  24. ^ Dehnart, Andy (December 14, 2007). "Dexter is poised for a graceful, conflicted finale". MSNBC. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  25. ^ Deggans, Eric (December 15, 2007). "Dexter thrills, and wraps up dexterously". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  26. ^ Donnelly, G.J. (October 15, 2007). "Keith Carradine: From Serial Killer to Dexter Nemesis". TV Guide. p. 87. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  27. ^ Bellafante, Ginia (November 23, 2007). "Sympathy for the Devil: The Nice-Guy Serial Killer Next Door". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  28. ^ a b Mitovich, Matt (October 3, 2007). "Dexter's Ratings Are Bloody Good". TV Guide. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
  29. ^ Lafayette, Jon (October 2, 2007). "Dexter Debut Is Showtime's First to Draw 1 Million Viewers". TV Week. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  30. ^ Martin, Denise (December 16, 2008). "Dexter finale makes off with killer ratings". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  31. ^ Fowler, Matt (September 26, 2008). "Dexter: "Our Father" Review". IGN. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
  32. ^ Goldman, Eric (December 15, 2008). "Dexter: "Do You Take Dexter Morgan?" Review". IGN. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
  33. ^ Writer: Phillips, Clyde; Director: Gordon, Keith (2008-09-28). "Our Father". Dexter. Season 3. Episode 1. Showtime. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  34. ^ Writer: Buck, Scott; Director: Dahl, John (2008-10-12). "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Dexter. Season 3. Episode 3. Showtime. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  35. ^ del Castillo, Valerie Anne (August 28, 2008). "'Dexter' Executive Producer Talks About Upcoming Season's Supporting Characters". BuddyTV. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
  36. ^ Mittovich, Matt (October 2, 2008). "Ratings: Dexter Slays Last Season's Premiere". TV Guide. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
  37. ^ a b Frankel, Daniel (December 16, 2008). "'Dexter' kills for Showtime". Variety. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
  38. ^ Ahlborn, Kate (October 24, 2008). "Q&A: Dexter Executive Producer Sara Colleton". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
  39. ^ Fowler, Matt (2009-05-27). "Big Dexter Casting News". IGN. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
Wikiquote has quotations related to Dexter (TV series).
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=List_of_Dexter_episodes&oldid=299400305"