The BEST episodes of Dexter season 3

Every episode of Dexter season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dexter season 3!

Dexter Morgan is a Miami-based blood spatter expert who doesn’t just solve murders; he commits them too. In fact, he’s a serial killer — but he only murders the guilty, so he feels justified with his lifestyle choices. His policewoman sister and his cop co-workers have no idea Dexter lives a double life; however, adoptive father Harry knows his secret, and does, in fact, help Dexter hone his “skills.” It’s a unique brand of justice for which charming Dexter feels a psychological hunger.

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Do You Take Dexter Morgan?
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8.14
6389 votes

#1 - Do You Take Dexter Morgan?

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/14/2008

It is the day before Dexter's wedding and Dexter must deal with two people targeting him, while preparing for his special occasion. Meanwhile, Angel tells Deb he's put her in for a promotion, but after he finds out some information her shield may be gone before she gets it.

Directors: Keith Gordon
Writer: Scott Buck
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Go Your Own Way
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8.13
6268 votes

#2 - Go Your Own Way

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/2008

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. Elsewhere, Debra wonders if her relationship with Anton is worth the trouble.

Directors: John Dahl
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I Had a Dream
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7.98
6279 votes

#3 - I Had a Dream

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2008

While preparing for his big wedding day, Dexter has to figure out a way to remove Miguel from his life for good. In the meantime, Rita has troubles of her own, when Syl reveals that Miguel has been seeing one of his old flames. Debra finds a new clue that brings her even closer to catching the Skinner.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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About Last Night
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7.96
6062 votes

#4 - About Last Night

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/2008

The friendship between Dexter and Miguel become strained even as Rita resolves to confront Miguel about his suspected infidelity. Meanwhile, Debra searches furiously for Anton when it's revealed that he was abducted by the Skinner.

Directors: Tim Hunter
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The Damage a Man Can Do
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7.80
5534 votes

#5 - The Damage a Man Can Do

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2008

Dexter undertakes to teach Miguel the Code, but doesn't realize he's whetting his partner's thirst for blood. Meanwhile, Debra is one step closer to finding the Skinner but a secret revealed about Anton sends him packing.

Directors: Marcos Siega
Writer: Scott Buck
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Easy as Pie
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7.78
5807 votes

#6 - Easy as Pie

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2008

Dexter begins working with Miguel but they quickly have differences in selecting a potential new victim. Meanwhile Rita discovers that Miguel's wife suspects him of an affair. And an old friend of Dexter's asks for help in ending her life.

Directors: Steve Shill
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Finding Freebo
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7.76
6221 votes

#7 - Finding Freebo

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2008

Dexter continues the hunt for Freebo, knowing he is still in town after finding Teegan's body. Dexter and Rita must make a decision about her pregnancy. Dexter isn't sure whether he can raise a child. Deb searches for the identity of her body, not knowing the link to the Freebo case. Dexter races to beat the rest of the police to Freebo.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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All in the Family
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7.75
6018 votes

#8 - All in the Family

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2008

After a failed marriage proposal, Dexter attempts to convince Rita that he wants more than a financial merger and fatherhood. He wants a family with Rita. Deb lands a new case. Miguel's brother, Ramon, is dead set on finding Oscar's murderer, which worries Dexter and Miguel.

Directors: Keith Gordon
Writer: Adam Fierro
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Turning Biminese
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7.69
5788 votes

#9 - Turning Biminese

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2008

While Dexter struggles with how to handle Rita’s desire for them to move in together before they get married, Miguel tells Dexter about a husband who has gotten away with killing two of his wives for financial gain. Meanwhile, Debra works with Anton, her confidential informant, to track down one of Freebo’s criminal confidants.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
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7.67
6146 votes

#10 - The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2008

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 on his mind.

Directors: John Dahl
Writer: Scott Buck
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Our Father
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7.66
6594 votes

#11 - Our Father

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2008

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 handle Internal Affairs, as they want her to turn on her new partner.

Directors: Keith Gordon
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Sí Se Puede
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7.60
6011 votes

#12 - Sí Se Puede

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2008

Miguel is put on test by Dexter. Meanwhile, Rita is forced to reconsider her choices. The Skinner strikes again, this time killing the young boy who worked as Freebo's doorman and Debra begins to feel like she had some part in it.

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