Dexter: Season 1
Dexter is an American crime television series that premiered on Showtime on October 1, 2006. Set in Miami, the show centers on the life of Dexter Morgan, a character portrayed by Michael C. Hall. By day, Dexter works as a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the Miami Metro Police Department. While he maintains a mild-mannered professional life solving crimes, he simultaneously leads a
Season overview
Dexter is an American crime television series that premiered on Showtime on October 1, 2006. Set in Miami, the show centers on the life of Dexter Morgan, a character portrayed by Michael C. Hall. By day, Dexter works as a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the Miami Metro Police Department. While he maintains a mild-mannered professional life solving crimes, he simultaneously leads a secret life as a serial killer. Dexter targets other murderers who have managed to slip through the cracks of the justice system. Created by James Manos Jr., the series explores the duality of a man who spends his days assisting law enforcement and his nights committing his own acts of violence. The cast also includes Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, and James Remar. As a television production, the series is categorized within the crime, drama, and mystery genres. The show concluded its initial run on September 22, 2013, after airing for seven years. Throughout the series, Dexter Morgan is often described as a serial killer with a heart, known for his intelligence and his ability to balance his professional responsibilities with his nocturnal activities.
Episodes
Dexter
Oct 1, 2006 · 53 min
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,
Crocodile
Oct 8, 2006 · 54 min
The Miami Metro Police Department investigate the murder of an undercover officer, while Dexter stalks another victim. Debra discovers a piece of evidence in the Ice Truck Killer C
Popping Cherry
Oct 15, 2006 · 50 min
While LaGuerta focuses the department's attention on a potential suspect in the Ice Truck Killer Case, Debra continues to look elsewhere. Doakes pays a visit to drug lord, Carlos G
Let's Give the Boy a Hand
Oct 22, 2006 · 57 min
The Ice Truck Killer's recent crime scenes send a secret message to Dexter Morgan, and lead him to remember his past.
Love American Style
Oct 29, 2006 · 55 min
The Homicide Division is buzzing after The Ice Truck Killer's latest victim is found mutilated, while Dexter stalks a murderous human trafficker.
Return to Sender
Nov 5, 2006 · 52 min
The Ice Truck Killer leaves a clue at the scene where Dexter has dispatched his latest victim, and Dexter is worried that someone might have witnessed his killing. Rita is trying t
Circle of Friends
Nov 12, 2006 · 52 min
Rita must deal with the return of her menacing, recently paroled husband, Paul Bennett. The Ice Truck Killer is supposedly identified, but Dexter is skeptical.
Shrink Wrap
Nov 19, 2006 · 53 min
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.
Father Knows Best
Nov 26, 2006 · 55 min
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 wi
Seeing Red
Dec 3, 2006 · 56 min
Dexter Morgan is sent to investigate a blood-soaked crime scene, and is gripped by a suppressed memory. Meanwhile, Rita is charged with assaulting Paul and could lose the children
Truth Be Told
Dec 10, 2006 · 53 min
The Ice Truck Killer sets a trap for Dexter by kidnapping someone close to him; Dexter's increasingly odd behavior piques Doakes's interest.
Born Free
Dec 17, 2006 · 56 min
Dexter figures out who the Ice Truck Killer is, along with a dark secret from his troubled past. Meanwhile, La Guerta is replaced with a new boss and Angel figures out a way how to