Dexter: Season 5
Dexter Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The American crime television series initially aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013, created by James Manos Jr. The show stars Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, and James Remar. The title character, Dexter Morgan, works as a blood spatter pattern analyst for the police department while secretly harboring a dead
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Dexter Morgan is a blood spatter pattern analyst for the police.
- Dexter is a serial killer with a heart.
- Dexter is a man in profound conflict with the world.
- Dexter is torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness.
Season overview
Dexter Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The American crime television series initially aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013, created by James Manos Jr. The show stars Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, and James Remar. The title character, Dexter Morgan, works as a blood spatter pattern analyst for the police department while secretly harboring a deadly compulsion as a serial killer with a heart, and he is a man in profound conflict with the world as he remains torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness. The series falls under the genres of crime, drama, and mystery, and viewers can watch Dexter and other popular TV shows and movies including new releases, classics, and Hulu Originals on platforms such as Hulu, Paramount+, and The Movie Database.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
My Bad
Sep 26, 2010 · 54 min
Dexter must make a choice; Quinn stirs up trouble for Dexter but supports Deb.
Hello, Bandit
Oct 3, 2010 · 49 min
Dexter tries to focus on the children and fight his dark urges; Debra ends up on Quinn's doorstep.
Practically Perfect
Oct 10, 2010 · 49 min
Dexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed with her new partner; Quinn continues to investigate Rita's murder.
Beauty and the Beast
Oct 17, 2010 · 50 min
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
Oct 24, 2010 · 51 min
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
Oct 31, 2010 · 50 min
Dexter is drawn into a precarious situation; Batista discovers an interesting lead; Quinn gets information about Dexter from a questionable source.
Circle Us
Nov 7, 2010 · 48 min
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!
Nov 14, 2010 · 52 min
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
Nov 21, 2010 · 55 min
Dexter and Lumen hunt for their next victim; Debra uncovers new evidence in the Barrel Girl case
In the Beginning
Nov 28, 2010 · 54 min
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
Dec 5, 2010 · 47 min
Dexter must do damage control; Debra's speculation begins to take shape; Quinn becomes involved in a homicide.
The Big One
Dec 12, 2010 · 55 min
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.