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12 episodes

Dexter - Season 8

First aired Jun 30, 2013Season 8

As Deb struggles to deal with the consequences of her actions, a mysterious woman comes to work with Miami Metro, offering first-hand information on Dexter's past.

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Community reviews for Dexter, shown here with its season details.

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VanVliet

10.0

One of the great TV series of all time. To achieve this it has to be original so you don't think the scripts have been written by a computer programming that cuts and pastes the "best" bits out of other series or just rehashes something that's already been done but long enough ago that the key audience won't have seen the original. So it's original by creating a lead character that's a serial killer but he has to be a hero as well or it's going to be a villain in a slasher series. So he's given the **code** which only allows him to kill the really bad guys. He's very intelligent but how's he going to get the information he needs so he can be sure he's targeting a real bad guy who deserves what's coming to him or her? So even though he smart enough to become a top doctor he chooses to become a forensic scientist and work for the police. Access to police records and forensic evidence that allows him to make a correct choice for his next victim. With the excellent scripts you have the basis for a hit series. When you add a set of very good actors who are asked to play superb characters it all falls into place. Intricate plots and twists and turns in every story keeps your attention akin to a book that's a great page turner. It's always a good idea to quit when you're on top but I was disappointed that Dexter had to end but at least it didn't suffer a slow and lingering death with main characters bailing as the end becomes clearer and clearer. If you check the discussions you'll see a number of people who watched all seasons of the show in a binge approach of viewing all episodes one after the other. To give people the incentive to do that it's got to be an exceptional TV show.

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LovingStory

8.0

My wife and I absolutely loved this show. Just watch it if you enjoy very dark, suspenseful stuff with good characters and almost a casual light attitude even though the whole thing is so dark and gory. I just need to warn you, stop watching after season 5. I loved season 5 but after that my wife and I were devastated by the last seasons. We think it went down the wrong path and ruined the show for us. Go through season 5 and then just read the endings of the next seasons on some blog or something and forget about watching it. This will make your memories of the show stay great. Trust me, don't watch those final seasons.

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willhess17

10.0

One of my favorite TV series of all-time, possibly one of the best ever made for a time. The acting, writing, and plot are all so well-done and unique. The only problem is the unreasonable expectations from the first seasons make people hyper-critical of the latter ones. In my opinion, the only "bad" season was 8, and a lot of that has to do with the manner in which the writers end the story (no real finality). If you have yet to watch Dexter, I envy you as I wish I could go back 15 years and watch the first episodes again. I can't recommend this show enough, it's the series that made me love television.

Episodes

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Episode 1

A Beautiful Day

7.7
Jun 30, 201353 min85 votes

It's been 6 months since the tragic events of Season 7's finale unveiled – Debra now works as a PI for a private firm and Batista has replaced her as Lieutenant. While Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. Miami Metro is investigating the murder of a man who has had pieces of his brain removed.

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Episode 2

Every Silver Lining...

7.2
Jul 7, 201357 min76 votes

Miami Metro continues their hunt for The Brain Surgeon, while Dr. Vogel enlists Dexter's help. Debra continues to track down her PI case and has to take matters into her own hands.

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Episode 3

What's Eating Dexter Morgan?

7.4
Jul 14, 201349 min73 votes

Dexter continues his manhunt for The Brain Surgeon. Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he’s perfect as a psychopath. While Debra’s PTSD kicks in and her guilt from the past begins to creep up.

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Episode 4

Scar Tissue

7.2
Jul 21, 201350 min74 votes

Dexter tracks down another potential serial killer from Dr. Vogel’s list. Quinn celebrates his passing of the Sergeant’s exam by defending Debra’s honor in a fight. Dr. Vogel begins treating Debra for her PTSD.

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Episode 5

This Little Piggy

7.2
Jul 28, 201348 min73 votes

Dr. Vogel comes into contact with The Brain Surgeon. So Dexter and Debra come together to try and keep her safe.

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Episode 6

A Little Reflection

7.1
Aug 4, 201355 min78 votes

Dexter monitors a troubled young man. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal.

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Episode 7

Dress Code

7.2
Aug 11, 201353 min73 votes

Dexter begins mentoring Zach to pass on the Code, attempting to shape the boy's dark urges into a disciplined outlet for his instincts.

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Episode 8

Are We There Yet?

7.3
Aug 18, 201352 min75 votes

Dexter tracks down Zach, concerned that he may have murdered an innocent person. Meanwhile, Dexter tries to help Hannah escape the country.

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Episode 9

Make Your Own Kind of Music

6.9
Aug 25, 201355 min71 votes

Dexter investigates a murder that hits close to home. Meanwhile, Dr. Vogel gets the surprise of her life when someone from her past returns.

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Episode 10

Goodbye Miami

6.5
Sep 8, 201353 min75 votes

Dexter enlists Dr. Vogel's help to lure The Brain Surgeon to a location in order to get him on the table.

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Episode 11

Monkey in a Box

6.4
Sep 15, 201352 min78 votes

Dexter is torn trying to choose between fleeing the country to go to Argetina with Hannah and Harrison or taking out The Brain Surgeon once and for all.

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Episode 12

Remember the Monsters?

5.3
Sep 22, 201356 min114 votes

Dexter is faced with impossible odds as a brewing hurricane makes its way towards Miami.