Season pulse
Episodes
12 episodes
My Bad
Dexter must make a choice; Quinn stirs up trouble for Dexter but supports Deb.
Hello, Bandit
Dexter tries to focus on the children and fight his dark urges; Debra ends up on Quinn's doorstep.
Practically Perfect
Dexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed with her new partner; Quinn continues to investigate Rita's murder.
Beauty and the Beast
Dexter must save a life; Deb has a confrontation with a key suspect; Quinn follows up on the similarities between Dexter and Kyle Butler.
First Blood
Dexter is saddled with an unwanted conspirator; Dexter worries about how Rita's death will affect Harrison; Deb works alone; Quinn enlists an old friend's help.
Everything Is Illumenated
Dexter is drawn into a precarious situation; Batista discovers an interesting lead; Quinn gets information about Dexter from a questionable source.
Circle Us
Dexter is called to investigate a horrifying crime scene; the Santa Muerte case leads to a violent standoff between Debra and the Santa Muerte killers.
Take It!
Dexter and Lumen vet and stalk a violent killer; Debra gets into some unexpected trouble from the fallout of the Santa Muerte case
Teenage Wasteland
Dexter and Lumen hunt for their next victim; Debra uncovers new evidence in the Barrel Girl case
In the Beginning
Homicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of Dexter's and Lumen's prior victims; Debra identifies two more suspects in the case.
Hop a Freighter
Dexter must do damage control; Debra's speculation begins to take shape; Quinn becomes involved in a homicide.
The Big One
Dexter realizes that he and Lumen are being lured into a trap and risks everything to escape; Quinn needs help that only Dexter can provide.