S1·E9 Father Knows Best
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 9
- Air Date
- November 26, 2006
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Director
- Adam Davidson
- Writers
- Kevin Maynard, Melissa Rosenberg
- Score
- 7.9/10 (100 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
While on a weekend getaway with Rita, his sister and her new beau, Dexter learns that his biological father, thought to be dead for 30 years, has just passed away, and that he's willed his son everything he owned.
Episode recap
In this episode of Dexter, the main character embarks on a weekend getaway with Rita, his sister, and her new beau. During their trip, Dexter learns that his biological father, who he had believed to be dead for 30 years, has recently passed away. This news comes with the unexpected revelation that Dexter's father has left him everything he owned.
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When did Season 1 Episode 9 of Dexter air?
Season 1, Episode 9 ('Father Knows Best') originally aired on November 26, 2006.
How long is Season 1 Episode 9 ('Father Knows Best')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in Dexter Season 1 Episode 9?
While on a weekend getaway with Rita, his sister and her new beau, Dexter learns that his biological father, thought to be dead for 30 years, has just passed away, and that he's willed his son everything he owned....
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