Season 5

2010 · 12 episodes

In season five, Dexter comes to terms with the aftermath of the Season 4 finale, stopping a group of serial rapists and avoiding a corrupt cop who learns his deadly secret.

1My BadDexter must make a choice; Quinn stirs up trouble for Dexter but supports Deb.
2Hello, BanditDexter tries to focus on the children and fight his dark urges; Debra ends up on Quinn's doorstep.
3Practically PerfectDexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed with her new partner; Quinn continues to investigate Rita's murder.
4Beauty and the BeastDexter must save a life; Deb has a confrontation with a key suspect; Quinn follows up on the similarities between Dexter and Kyle Butler.
5First BloodDexter 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.
6Everything Is IllumenatedDexter is drawn into a precarious situation; Batista discovers an interesting lead; Quinn gets information about Dexter from a questionable source.
7Circle UsDexter is called to investigate a horrifying crime scene; the Santa Muerte case leads to a violent standoff between Debra and the Santa Muerte killers.
8Take It!Dexter and Lumen vet and stalk a violent killer; Debra gets into some unexpected trouble from the fallout of the Santa Muerte case
9Teenage WastelandDexter and Lumen hunt for their next victim; Debra uncovers new evidence in the Barrel Girl case
10In the BeginningHomicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of Dexter's and Lumen's prior victims; Debra identifies two more suspects in the case.
11Hop a FreighterDexter must do damage control; Debra's speculation begins to take shape; Quinn becomes involved in a homicide.
12The Big OneDexter realizes that he and Lumen are being lured into a trap and risks everything to escape; Quinn needs help that only Dexter can provide.

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