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The Worst Episodes of Dexter: Original Sin

Every episode of Dexter: Original Sin ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dexter: Original Sin!

Worst episode
S1E2 Kid in a Candy Store
7.77,848 votes
Best episode
S1E10 Code Blues
9.08,218 votes
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Season 1
8.3avg
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8h 30m
10 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 2 - Kid in a Candy Store
    7.7/10(7848 votes)

    S1:E2

    Dexter adjusts to his new job as a forensics intern at Miami Metro, as Harry returns to work after his medical leave. Deb lashes out at her dad by engaging in petty criminal behavior.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writers:Katrina Mathewson, Tanner Bean

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  2. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 4 - Fender Bender
    7.9/10(6864 votes)

    S1:E4

    Dexter targets a retired mob hitman (who may still be killing), as Harry works the gruesome murder case of a 10-year-old boy. Deb sneaks into a nightclub with Sofia and meets an exciting new friend.

    Director:Monica Raymund
    Writer:Nick Zayas

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  3. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 5 - F Is for Fuck-Up
    8.0/10(6655 votes)

    S1:E5

    After a kill goes wrong, Dexter is grounded by Harry. Deb deepens her relationship with Gio, and bonds with her brother on the anniversary of their mother's death.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writers:Alexandra Franklin, Marc Muszynski

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  4. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 1 - And in the beginning...
    8.2/10(9670 votes)

    S1:E1

    Young Dexter Morgan struggles to keep his urges in check while navigating life with his father, Harry, and sister, high-school senior Deb. After Harry has a health scare, Dexter realizes it may finally be time to fulfill his destiny.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Clyde Phillips

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  5. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 3 - Miami Vice
    8.2/10(7499 votes)

    S1:E3

    Dexter goes after a loan shark with ties to Batista, as Harry is told to keep an eye on Maria Laguerta, Miami Metro's newest homicide detective. Deb throws a party to win the favor of her volleyball teammates.

    Director:Monica Raymund
    Writer:Safura Fadavi

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  6. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 6 - The Joy of Killing
    8.2/10(6507 votes)

    S1:E6

    Miami Metro is shaken by a kidnapping that hits close to home, as Dexter sets his sights on a killer that slipped through the cracks of the justice system. But first, Dexter must survive a double date with Deb and her new boyfriend.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Terry Huang

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  7. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 7 - The Big Bad Body Problem
    8.5/10(6951 votes)

    S1:E7

    Dexter needs to find a new hiding place after his most recent dumping ground is blown. Harry and LaGuerta pitch a controversial theory to Spencer, as the hunt for a missing child continues. Deb gets in trouble for an outburst in volleyball practice.

    Director:Monica Raymund
    Writers:Katrina Mathewson, Tanner Bean, Alexandra Franklin

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  8. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 9 - Blood Drive
    8.9/10(7159 votes)

    S1:E9

    In the fallout of a SWAT raid gone wrong, Dexter closes in on the child kidnapper. Meanwhile, Deb goes to work with her Dad... and sees Miami Metro in a new light. Harry digs deeper into the serial killer case but keeps his theory from LaGuerta.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 8 - Business and Pleasure
    8.9/10(7541 votes)

    S1:E8

    Deb sneaks away for a trip with her mysterious boyfriend. Dexter is tasked with finding her. Harry and LaGuerta travel to Tampa to look into a potential serial killer on the loose, while Miami Metro closes in on suspects in the child kidnapping.

    Director:Monica Raymund
    Writers:Mary Leah Sutton, Johanna Ramm

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  10. Dexter: Original Sin Season 1 Episode 10 - Code Blues
    9.0/10(8218 votes)

    S1:E10

    Dexter races to find the missing kidnapped child before it's too late. Deb visits her godfather in the hospital and rethinks her future. Harry comes face-to-face with a serial killer... leading to a shocking result.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Kid in a Candy Store" is the worst rated episode of Dexter: Original Sin. It scored 7.7/10 from 7,848 votes. Directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Katrina Mathewson, Tanner Bean, it aired on December 22, 2024. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fender Bender".

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