The BEST episodes of Dexter season 5
Every episode of Dexter season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dexter season 5!
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.
#1 - The Big One
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/2010
Dexter's situation grows desperate when he discovers that Lumen's been set up. Despite knowing he's being baited into a trap, Dexter risks everything to make sure he doesn't fall into the same mistake again. In the Barrel Girls case, Debra lets her personal feelings lead her instincts once she concludes that vigilantes are more than just a theory. Quinn finds himself in a troublesome situation, which only Dexter can help him out of.
#3 - Teenage Wasteland
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2010
Dexter and Lumen hunt for their next victim; Debra uncovers new evidence in the Barrel Girl case
#4 - In the Beginning
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2010
Homicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of Dexter's and Lumen's prior victims; Debra identifies two more suspects in the case.
#5 - Take It!
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2010
Dexter and Lumen vet and stalk a violent killer; Debra gets into some unexpected trouble from the fallout of the Santa Muerte case
#6 - Everything Is Illumenated
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2010
Dexter is drawn into a precarious situation; Batista discovers an interesting lead; Quinn gets information about Dexter from a questionable source.
#7 - Beauty and the Beast
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2010
Dexter must save a life; Deb has a confrontation with a key suspect; Quinn follows up on the similarities between Dexter and Kyle Butler.
#8 - Circle Us
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2010
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.
#9 - Practically Perfect
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2010
Dexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed with her new partner; Quinn continues to investigate Rita's murder.
#10 - My Bad
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2010
Dexter must make a choice; Quinn stirs up trouble for Dexter but supports Deb.
#11 - Hello, Bandit
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2010
Dexter tries to focus on the children and fight his dark urges; Debra ends up on Quinn's doorstep.
#12 - First Blood
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2010
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.