The BEST episodes of Dexter season 8

Every episode of Dexter season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dexter season 8!

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.

Last Updated: 8/31/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended
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Are We There Yet?
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8.02
6048 votes

#1 - Are We There Yet?

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/18/2013

Dexter tracks down his protégé in the belief that he murdered his neighbor. Meanwhile, Dexter tries to help Hannah escape the country.

Directors: Holly Dale
Writer: Wendy West
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A Little Reflection
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7.89
5801 votes

#2 - A Little Reflection

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/4/2013

Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he is suited for his table. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal.

Directors: John Dahl
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A Beautiful Day
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7.88
6409 votes

#3 - A Beautiful Day

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/30/2013

It’s been 6 months since LaGuerta’s murder – and Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. Debra now works as a PI for a private firm and Batista has replaced her as Lieutenant. Meanwhile, Miami Metro investigates the murder of a man who has had pieces of his brain removed.

Directors: Keith Gordon
Writer: Scott Buck
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Scar Tissue
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7.85
6042 votes

#4 - Scar Tissue

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2013

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

Directors: Stefan Schwartz
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Monkey in a Box
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7.83
5941 votes

#5 - Monkey in a Box

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/15/2013

Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with Hannah and Harrison, and taking Saxon out once and for all.

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What's Eating Dexter Morgan?
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7.83
5913 votes

#6 - What's Eating Dexter Morgan?

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/14/2013

Dexter continues his manhunt for the Brain Surgeon. Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he’s perfect as a psychopath. Debra’s PTSD kicks in and she makes a desperate plea to confess to LaGuerta’s murder.

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This Little Piggy
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7.82
5658 votes

#7 - This Little Piggy

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/28/2013

Dr. Vogel gets abducted by the Brain Surgeon, while Dexter and Debra try and rescue her. Masuka finds out he has a daughter.

Directors: Romeo Tirone
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Dress Code
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7.79
5737 votes

#8 - Dress Code

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/11/2013

Dexter hunts down Hannah to figure out why she’s back in Miami. Dexter also takes on a protégé and starts teaching him the Code.

Directors: Alik Sakharov
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Make Your Own Kind of Music
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7.77
6085 votes

#9 - Make Your Own Kind of Music

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/25/2013

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

Directors: John Dahl
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Every Silver Lining...
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7.73
6169 votes

#10 - Every Silver Lining...

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/7/2013

Miami Metro continues their hunt for the Brain Surgeon, while Dr. Vogel enlists Dexter to do her bidding based on her own personal experience with her previous patients. Debra continues to track down her PI case and has to take matters into her own hands.

Directors: Michael C. Hall
Writer: Manny Coto
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Goodbye Miami
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7.69
5949 votes

#11 - Goodbye Miami

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/8/2013

Dexter enlists Dr. Vogel's help to lure the Brain Surgeon to a location in order to get him on the table. Later, an important person in Dexter's life is murdered before his eyes.

Directors: Steve Shill
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Remember the Monsters?
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6.79
6949 votes

#12 - Remember the Monsters?

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/22/2013

With a hurricane threatening Miami, Dexter becomes determined to end things his way.

Directors: Steve Shill
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