Dexter: Season 3
Dexter season 3 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The series features Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the police, who is a serial killer with a heart and a man in profound conflict with the world. Torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness, Dexter navigates his complex existence. The American crime television series was created by James Manos Jr. and initi
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Dexter Morgan works as a blood spatter pattern analyst.
- Dexter is a serial killer who lives with a profound conflict between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness.
- The series was created by James Manos Jr.
- Cast members include Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, and James Remar.
Season overview
Dexter season 3 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The series features Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the police, who is a serial killer with a heart and a man in profound conflict with the world. Torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness, Dexter navigates his complex existence. The American crime television series was created by James Manos Jr. and initially aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013. The cast includes Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, and James Remar.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Our Father
Sep 28, 2008 · 58 min
Dexter has put his life back together but things may fall apart soon. His new victim is also being targeted by Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado. Deb has to decide how to ha
Finding Freebo
Oct 5, 2008 · 49 min
Debra and the homicide unit, Dexter and ADA Miguel Prado are all searching for the same serial killer, who is responsible for the death of Prado's younger brother. Meanwhile at hom
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Oct 12, 2008 · 49 min
Dexter and a pedophile have a run-in; Dexter is unable to restore Freebo's good name after he is accused of a murder he didn't commit. Also, Dexter's friendship with Miguel weighs
All in the Family
Oct 19, 2008 · 54 min
After an unsuccessful marriage proposal, Dexter must convince Rita that he is looking for more than a convenient merger of finances and parenthood.
Turning Biminese
Oct 26, 2008 · 48 min
Dexter hears the story of a husband who has gotten away with murdering two wives for financial gain and tracks the man to Bimini, but Rita has a medical emergency while Dexter has
Sí Se Puede
Nov 2, 2008 · 54 min
Dexter tests Miguel to see if he is on his dark-side job. Rita questions her career path after being fired from her job. Debra believes she in some way caused another homicide whil
Easy as Pie
Nov 9, 2008 · 57 min
Dexter angers Miguel Prado when he says no to his request for them to kill Ellen Wolf. Meanwhile, a deathly ill Camilla Figg asks Dexter to kill her. Anton Briggs is told that he i
The Damage a Man Can Do
Nov 16, 2008 · 54 min
Dexter undertakes to teach Miguel Prado the Code, but doesn't realize he's whetting his thirst for blood; Debra is one step closer to finding the Skinner; Quinn reveals a secret ab
About Last Night
Nov 23, 2008 · 51 min
Dexter is happy to have someone to help him with his killings, but can his new accomplice really keep to the Code of Harry or will he become the very thing Dexter seeks to destroy?
Go Your Own Way
Nov 30, 2008 · 50 min
A series of chess-like moves ensues when Dexter and Miguel vie for the upper hand, with Miguel winning Rita's affection by presenting her with a lavish wedding gift; Debra wonders
I Had a Dream
Dec 7, 2008 · 50 min
Dexter must find a way to get rid of Miguel despite the fact that his friend is a highly placed district attorney and also Dexter's best man, and Debra finds a new clue to the Skin
Do You Take Dexter Morgan?
Dec 14, 2008 · 51 min
Dexter attempts to calm the unstable Ramon now that Miguel is out of the picture; Debra is about to receive her detective's shield but is blind-sided with information that could de