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Season 8 - Best Episodes Of Dexter

Overall Rating: ★ 8.6

Season 8 - Best Episodes Of Dexter

(Overall Rating: ★ 8.6)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 8 episodes of Dexter. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.

8 Seasons
96 Episodes
Ended
Crime Drama Mystery
Best Episodes
S8E1 - A Beautiful Day ★ 8.4
S8E3 - What's Eating Dexter Morgan? ★ 8.0
S8E2 - Every Silver Lining... ★ 7.9
Worst Episodes
S8E12 - Remember the Monsters? ★ 4.8
S8E10 - Goodbye Miami ★ 6.9
S8E11 - Monkey in a Box ★ 7.2
★ 8.4/10 (7993 votes)
#1

A Beautiful Day

S8:E1

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.

★ 8.0/10 (5804 votes)
#2

What's Eating Dexter Morgan?

S8:E3

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.

★ 7.9/10 (5986 votes)
#3

Every Silver Lining...

S8:E2

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.

★ 7.9/10 (5858 votes)
#4

Scar Tissue

S8:E4

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.

★ 7.9/10 (6180 votes)
#5

Are We There Yet?

S8:E8

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

★ 7.8/10 (5717 votes)
#6

This Little Piggy

S8:E5

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

★ 7.6/10 (5705 votes)
#7

A Little Reflection

S8:E6

Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he is suited for his table. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal, but are surprised by his ex, Hannah.

★ 7.5/10 (5802 votes)
#8

Dress Code

S8:E7

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.

★ 7.3/10 (6047 votes)
#9

Make Your Own Kind of Music

S8:E9

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

★ 7.2/10 (6989 votes)
#10

Monkey in a Box

S8:E11

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

★ 6.9/10 (6714 votes)
#11

Goodbye Miami

S8:E10

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.

★ 4.8/10 (25207 votes)
#12

Remember the Monsters?

S8:E12

Season 8 and the series conclude with Dexter facing impossible odds. With a hurricane threatening Miami, Dexter becomes determined to end things.

★ 4.8/10 (25207 votes)
#1

Remember the Monsters?

S8:E12

Season 8 and the series conclude with Dexter facing impossible odds. With a hurricane threatening Miami, Dexter becomes determined to end things.

★ 6.9/10 (6714 votes)
#2

Goodbye Miami

S8:E10

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.

★ 7.2/10 (6989 votes)
#3

Monkey in a Box

S8:E11

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

★ 7.3/10 (6047 votes)
#4

Make Your Own Kind of Music

S8:E9

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

★ 7.5/10 (5802 votes)
#5

Dress Code

S8:E7

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.

★ 7.6/10 (5705 votes)
#6

A Little Reflection

S8:E6

Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he is suited for his table. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal, but are surprised by his ex, Hannah.

★ 7.8/10 (5717 votes)
#7

This Little Piggy

S8:E5

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

★ 7.9/10 (5986 votes)
#8

Every Silver Lining...

S8:E2

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.

★ 7.9/10 (5858 votes)
#9

Scar Tissue

S8:E4

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.

★ 7.9/10 (6180 votes)
#10

Are We There Yet?

S8:E8

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

★ 8.0/10 (5804 votes)
#11

What's Eating Dexter Morgan?

S8:E3

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.

★ 8.4/10 (7993 votes)
#12

A Beautiful Day

S8:E1

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.

★ 8.4/10 (7993 votes)

A Beautiful Day

S8:E1

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.

★ 7.9/10 (5986 votes)

Every Silver Lining...

S8:E2

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.

★ 8.0/10 (5804 votes)

What's Eating Dexter Morgan?

S8:E3

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.

★ 7.9/10 (5858 votes)

Scar Tissue

S8:E4

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.

★ 7.8/10 (5717 votes)

This Little Piggy

S8:E5

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

★ 7.6/10 (5705 votes)

A Little Reflection

S8:E6

Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he is suited for his table. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal, but are surprised by his ex, Hannah.

★ 7.5/10 (5802 votes)

Dress Code

S8:E7

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.

★ 7.9/10 (6180 votes)

Are We There Yet?

S8:E8

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

★ 7.3/10 (6047 votes)

Make Your Own Kind of Music

S8:E9

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

★ 6.9/10 (6714 votes)

Goodbye Miami

S8:E10

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.

★ 7.2/10 (6989 votes)

Monkey in a Box

S8:E11

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

★ 4.8/10 (25207 votes)

Remember the Monsters?

S8:E12

Season 8 and the series conclude with Dexter facing impossible odds. With a hurricane threatening Miami, Dexter becomes determined to end things.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
4 ★ 8.9 12
★ 9.8 The Getaway
★ 8.2 Blinded by the Light
2 ★ 8.8 12
★ 9.4 Resistance Is Futile
★ 8.3 See-Through
1 ★ 8.7 12
★ 9.6 Born Free
★ 8.2 Crocodile
7 ★ 8.7 12
★ 9.4 Are You...?
★ 8.1 Do the Wrong Thing
5 ★ 8.5 12
★ 8.9 Teenage Wasteland
★ 7.9 First Blood
3 ★ 8.4 12
★ 9.0 Go Your Own Way
★ 8.0 The Lion Sleeps Tonight
6 ★ 8.2 12
★ 9.1 This Is the Way the World Ends
★ 7.7 Nebraska
8 ★ 7.4 12
★ 8.4 A Beautiful Day
★ 4.8 Remember the Monsters?
Michael C. Hall
Jennifer Carpenter
Geoff Pierson
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