The BEST episodes of Dexter: New Blood season 1

Every episode of Dexter: New Blood season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dexter: New Blood season 1!

The world at large believes Dexter Morgan died in a tragic boating accident, and in a way the world at large isn’t wrong. Far from the life he knew, living under a false name in the small town of Iron Lake, NY, he’s successfully tamped down his Dark Passenger for nearly 10 years. With a normal job and a Chief of Police girlfriend, it seems he’s got life under control – until his son shows up and turns his world upside down. Rattled, Dexter yields to his homicidal urges and soon finds himself on a collision course with a very dangerous local.

Last Updated: 10/30/2024Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
The Family Business
star
8.22
2229 votes

#1 - The Family Business

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/2/2022

Dexter and Harrison find themselves closer than ever over Christmas break, which brings them into the crosshairs of a very violent and scary serial killer. Angela starts to wonder if Iron Lake is not the cozy and safe place she always thought it was.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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Too Many Tuna Sandwiches
star
8.11
2217 votes

#2 - Too Many Tuna Sandwiches

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2021

Someone in Iron Lake has discovered Jim Lindsay’s secret identity, sending Dexter on the prowl to find out who it was. This pursuit leads him to realize that he might not be the only serial killer in town. Meanwhile, Harrison spirals out of control during a wrestling match and Angela makes a dark discovery of her own.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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Unfair Game
star
8.00
2195 votes

#3 - Unfair Game

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/26/2021

Dexter fights for his life in the woods of Iron Lake, leading to a confrontation in an abandoned summer camp. Is there a better place for a serial killer to confront another violent killer? Harrison finds himself at a crossroads between two father figures who can lead him down two very different paths. Angela starts to make some disturbing discoveries of her own. 

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Skin of Her Teeth
star
7.99
2216 votes

#4 - Skin of Her Teeth

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/19/2021

Dexter is worried that a serial killer may have set its sights on someone he cares deeply about. So, he turns from predator to protector… a role he’s not comfortable playing. Meanwhile Angela arrests someone from Iron Lake who may be the culprit of a cold case that is near and dear to her heart.  Dexter and Harrison run into some more bumps in the road in their relationship, leading Harrison to turn to a very dangerous person as his father figure.

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Runaway
star
7.83
2219 votes

#5 - Runaway

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/5/2021

Dexter’s method of protecting his son from drugs unleashes his Dark Passenger in a very impulsive way. Meanwhile Angela and Molly take a trip to New York City that leaves them wondering about a well-respected member of the community.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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H is for Hero
star
7.81
2229 votes

#6 - H is for Hero

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/2021

The father of the person whom Dexter killed makes a surprising announcement which could prove to be a huge problem for Dexter. Meanwhile, Dexter discovers Harrison was involved in a serious incident at the high school. And now this young newcomer is considered a hero to the entire town. Angela digs deeper into a missing persons case.

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Cold Snap
star
7.80
2518 votes

#7 - Cold Snap

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2021

For the past decade, Dexter has been living a quiet, isolated life far away from the temptations of his past. He’s found comfort in a new identity and has assimilated into small town life as a beloved member of the Iron Lake community. When a local hotshot begins behaving recklessly, and a mysterious stranger seems to be on Dexter’s trail, he questions whether he can continue to suppress the murderous urgings of his Dark Passenger.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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Smoke Signals
star
7.79
2242 votes

#8 - Smoke Signals

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2021

Dexter hopes to have a chance to make things right with Harrison, which is proving to be tough to do when there’s a full-fledged crime investigation that Dexter himself has caused. Harrison joins the high school wrestling team and quickly makes a name for himself at school. Meanwhile, a true crime podcaster from LA arrives in Iron Lake and befriends Dexter’s police chief girlfriend.

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Storm of Fuck
star
7.67
2359 votes

#9 - Storm of Fuck

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2021

When a simple missing person case turns into a crime scene, Dexter’s cabin becomes home base for the search and rescue. Terrible timing for Dexter, who is trying to reunite with his long lost son, Harrison. As Angela and Harrison become acquainted, Dexter struggles to keep his old and new worlds separate.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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Sins of the Father
star
7.21
2450 votes

#10 - Sins of the Father

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/2022

Dexter and Harrison try to live a normal life in a place that they have discovered is not as normal as they thought it was. Will the two of them be able to live happily ever after, despite all the threats coming their way?

Directors: Marcos Siega
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