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Dexter

Summary Based on Jeff Lindsay's novels Darkly Dreaming Dexter and Dearly Devoted Dexter this crime thriller follows Dexter Morgan. Dexter is a forensic blood spatter expert for the Miami Dade Police Department. He is the main support for his sister. He has a steady girlfriend, with two kids who adore him. He also has an active "night life". Base...

Directed By: Michael Cuesta

Written By: Jeff Lindsay, James Manos Jr.

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  • SHOWTIME
  • Oct 1, 2006
  • 53 m
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  • SHOWTIME
  • Oct 1, 2006
  • 53 m
Dexter
S1 • Episode 1
Dexter
Air Date: Oct 1, 2006
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Summary Based on Jeff Lindsay's novels Darkly Dreaming Dexter and Dearly Devoted Dexter this crime thriller follows Dexter Morgan. Dexter is a forensic blood spatter expert for the Miami Dade Police Department. He is the main support for his sister. He has a steady girlfriend, with two kids who adore him. He also has an active "night life". Base...

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Episode 1 • Oct 1, 2006 • 53 m
Dexter
Dexter's world is rocked when a rival serial murderer, dubbed the Ice Truck Killer by the media, privately contacts him and reveals that he knows Dexter's grisly secret. Meanwhile, Dexter's sister Debra is transferred to Homicide.
Episode 2 • Oct 8, 2006 • 55 m
Crocodile
Dexter's world is rocked when a rival serial murderer, dubbed the Ice Truck Killer by the media, privately contacts him and reveals that he knows Dexter's grisly secret. Meanwhile, Dexter's sister Debra is transferred to Homicide.
Episode 3 • Oct 15, 2006 • 51 m
Popping Cherry
Dexter and Debra try to dissuade their boss from pursuing a security guard they believe has been wrongly identified as the Ice Truck Killer. Dexter's girlfriend receives an unwelcome visit from an associate of her imprisoned husband.
Episode 4 • Oct 22, 2006 • 58 m
Let's Give the Boy a Hand
The Ice Truck Killer begins leaving body parts from his victims at sites that relate to memories from Dexter's childhood, forcing him to confront his dark personal history.
Episode 5 • Oct 29, 2006 • 56 m
Love American Style
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.
Episode 6 • Nov 5, 2006 • 53 m
Return to Sender
The Ice Truck Killer leaves Dexter a surprise at the scene of one of Dexter's recent kills, placing him firmly in the cross hairs of his own Homicide Division colleagues.
Episode 7 • Nov 12, 2006 • 52 m
Circle of Friends
The Ice Truck Killer is finally identified, but something about the suspect doesn't sit right with Dexter, who must also deal with the menacing return of Rita's paroled ex-husband.
Episode 8 • Nov 19, 2006 • 53 m
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.
Episode 9 • Nov 26, 2006 • 55 m
Father Knows Best
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.
Episode 10 • Dec 3, 2006 • 56 m
Seeing Red
The Ice Truck Killer leaves Dexter the most horrifying crime scene imaginable, forcing him to confront a horrific suppressed memory from his past; Rita must hire a lawyer when her ex sues for sole custody of their children.
Episode 11 • Dec 10, 2006 • 54 m
Truth Be Told
The Ice Truck Killer kidnaps someone close to Dexter, forcing him into a trap that will forever change his life, while Doakes begins to harbor suspicions about Dexter's odd behavior.
Episode 12 • Dec 17, 2006 • 56 m
Born Free
In the Season One finale, Dexter follows the clues left for him by the Ice Truck Killer in an effort to rescue his kidnapped loved one, while Rita's ex tries to convince her that Dexter is too dangerous to be around their children.
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Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

David Zayas

Sgt. Angel Batista, Det. Angel Batista, Lt. Angel Batista

James Remar

Harry Morgan

C.S. Lee

Vince Masuka

Luna Lauren Velez

Lt. Maria LaGuerta, Capt. Maria LaGuerta, Det. Maria LaGuerta

Desmond Harrington

Det. Joseph 'Joey' Quinn

Julie Benz

Rita Bennett, Rita Morgan

Christina Robinson

Astor Bennett, Astor

Geoff Pierson

Deputy Chief Tom Matthews, Capt. Tom Matthews, Tom Matthews

Preston Bailey

Cody Bennett

Aimee Garcia

Jamie Batista

Luke Andrew Kruntchev

Harrison Morgan

Erik King

Sgt. James Doakes

Evan George Kruntchev

Harrison Morgan

Jimmy Star

Detective, FBI Agent, Police Officer

Dana L. Wilson

Det. Angie Miller

Yvonne Strahovski

Hannah McKay

David Ramsey

Anton Briggs

Keith Carradine

Special Agent Frank Lundy, Frank Lundy

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