Dexter 2006
“A serial killer with a heart..... just pray it's not yours.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 1, 2006
- Last Aired
- September 22, 2013
- Format
- 8 seasons · 96 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~96 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S4E12 "The Getaway" (★ 9.1/10)
- Created By
- James Manos Jr.
- Network
- Showtime
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
What is Dexter?
Dexter is an American crime television series that premiered on Showtime on October 1, 2006, and concluded on September 22, 2013. Created by James Manos Jr., the show is set in Miami and features Michael C.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 96
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 2006
- Last aired
- Sep 22, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 from 5,655 votes
- Format
- 8 seasons · 96 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Showtime
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 96 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Dexter is an American crime television series that premiered on Showtime on October 1, 2006, and concluded on September 22, 2013. Created by James Manos Jr., the show is set in Miami and features Michael C. Hall in the titular role of Dexter Morgan. The series follows the life of Dexter, a forensic technician who specializes in bloodstain pattern analysis for the Miami Metro Police Department. While he maintains a professional career during the day, he leads a secret life at night as a serial killer. Dexter targets and hunts down criminals who have managed to slip through the cracks of the justice system. The program features a cast that includes Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, and James Remar. As the main protagonist of the franchise, Dexter is characterized as an anti-hero. The series is currently available for viewers to stream on various platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. The show maintains a reputation for focusing on the dual nature of its lead character as he balances his police work with his nocturnal activities.
Should you watch it?
“A Miami police blood analyst leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer.”
- compelling lead character
- unique premise
- intense narrative
- contains graphic violence
- moral ambiguity
Watch it if you enjoy dark crime dramas centered on complex anti-heroes.
The series features graphic violence and mature themes suitable for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dexter Mytharc Oct 1, 2006
- E2 Crocodile Core Oct 8, 2006
- E3 Popping Cherry Core Oct 15, 2006
- E4 Let's Give the Boy a Hand Core Oct 22, 2006
- E5 Love American Style Core Oct 29, 2006
- E6 Return to Sender Core Nov 5, 2006
- E7 Circle of Friends Core Nov 12, 2006
- E8 Shrink Wrap Core Nov 19, 2006
- E9 Father Knows Best Core Nov 26, 2006
- E10 Seeing Red Core Dec 3, 2006
- E11 Truth Be Told Mytharc Dec 10, 2006
- E12 Born Free Mytharc Dec 17, 2006
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 It's Alive! Mytharc Sep 30, 2007
- E2 Waiting to Exhale Core Oct 7, 2007
- E3 An Inconvenient Lie Core Oct 14, 2007
- E4 See-Through Core Oct 21, 2007
- E5 The Dark Defender Mytharc Oct 28, 2007
- E6 Dex, Lies, and Videotape Core Nov 4, 2007
- E7 That Night, a Forest Grew Core Nov 11, 2007
- E8 Morning Comes Mytharc Nov 18, 2007
- E9 Resistance Is Futile Core Nov 25, 2007
- E10 There's Something About Harry Mytharc Dec 2, 2007
- E11 Left Turn Ahead Mytharc Dec 9, 2007
- E12 The British Invasion Mytharc Dec 16, 2007
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Our Father Mytharc Sep 28, 2008
- E2 Finding Freebo Core Oct 5, 2008
- E3 The Lion Sleeps Tonight Core Oct 12, 2008
- E4 All in the Family Core Oct 19, 2008
- E5 Turning Biminese Core Oct 26, 2008
- E6 Sí Se Puede Core Nov 2, 2008
- E7 Easy as Pie Core Nov 9, 2008
- E8 The Damage a Man Can Do Mytharc Nov 16, 2008
- E9 About Last Night Core Nov 23, 2008
- E10 Go Your Own Way Core Nov 30, 2008
- E11 I Had a Dream Mytharc Dec 7, 2008
- E12 Do You Take Dexter Morgan? Mytharc Dec 14, 2008
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Living the Dream Mytharc Sep 27, 2009
- E2 Remains to Be Seen Core Oct 4, 2009
- E3 Blinded by the Light Core Oct 11, 2009
- E4 Dex Takes a Holiday Core Oct 18, 2009
- E5 Dirty Harry Core Oct 25, 2009
- E6 If I Had a Hammer Core Nov 1, 2009
- E7 Slack Tide Core Nov 8, 2009
- E8 Road Kill Core Nov 15, 2009
- E9 Hungry Man Core Nov 22, 2009
- E10 Lost Boys Core Nov 29, 2009
- E11 Hello, Dexter Morgan Mytharc Dec 6, 2009
- E12 The Getaway Mytharc Dec 13, 2009
Season 5 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 My Bad Mytharc Sep 26, 2010
- E2 Hello, Bandit Core Oct 3, 2010
- E3 Practically Perfect Core Oct 10, 2010
- E4 Beauty and the Beast Core Oct 17, 2010
- E5 First Blood Core Oct 24, 2010
- E6 Everything Is Illumenated Core Oct 31, 2010
- E7 Circle Us Core Nov 7, 2010
- E8 Take It! Core Nov 14, 2010
- E9 Teenage Wasteland Core Nov 21, 2010
- E10 In the Beginning Core Nov 28, 2010
- E11 Hop a Freighter Mytharc Dec 5, 2010
- E12 The Big One Mytharc Dec 12, 2010
Season 6 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Those Kinds of Things Mytharc Oct 2, 2011
- E2 Once Upon a Time... Core Oct 9, 2011
- E3 Smokey and the Bandit Core Oct 16, 2011
- E4 A Horse of a Different Color Core Oct 23, 2011
- E5 The Angel of Death Core Oct 30, 2011
- E6 Just Let Go Core Nov 6, 2011
- E7 Nebraska Core Nov 13, 2011
- E8 Sin of Omission Core Nov 20, 2011
- E9 Get Gellar Core Nov 27, 2011
- E10 Ricochet Rabbit Core Dec 4, 2011
- E11 Talk to the Hand Mytharc Dec 11, 2011
- E12 This Is the Way the World Ends Mytharc Dec 18, 2011
Season 7 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Are You...? Mytharc Sep 30, 2012
- E2 Sunshine and Frosty Swirl Core Oct 7, 2012
- E3 Buck the System Core Oct 14, 2012
- E4 Run Core Oct 21, 2012
- E5 Swim Deep Core Oct 28, 2012
- E6 Do the Wrong Thing Core Nov 4, 2012
- E7 Chemistry Core Nov 11, 2012
- E8 Argentina Core Nov 18, 2012
- E9 Helter Skelter Core Nov 25, 2012
- E10 The Dark... Whatever Core Dec 2, 2012
- E11 Do You See What I See? Mytharc Dec 9, 2012
- E12 Surprise, Motherfucker! Mytharc Dec 16, 2012
Season 8 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Beautiful Day Mytharc Jun 30, 2013
- E2 Every Silver Lining... Core Jul 7, 2013
- E3 What's Eating Dexter Morgan? Core Jul 14, 2013
- E4 Scar Tissue Core Jul 21, 2013
- E5 This Little Piggy Core Jul 28, 2013
- E6 A Little Reflection Core Aug 4, 2013
- E7 Dress Code Core Aug 11, 2013
- E8 Are We There Yet? Mytharc Aug 18, 2013
- E9 Make Your Own Kind of Music Core Aug 25, 2013
- E10 Goodbye Miami Core Sep 8, 2013
- E11 Monkey in a Box Mytharc Sep 15, 2013
- E12 Remember the Monsters? Mytharc Sep 22, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is Dexter's profession?
Dexter Morgan works as a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police.
What is the premise of the show?
Dexter is a serial killer who targets other criminals who have escaped the justice system.
How many seasons are there?
The series consists of eight seasons.
Who plays the lead character?
The series stars Golden Globe winner Michael C. Hall.
Where can I watch the series?
The show is available to stream on platforms including Paramount+.
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