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The Best Episodes of Dexter Season 8

Every episode of Dexter Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dexter Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dexter Season 8 Episode 1 - A Beautiful Day
    8.3/10(12662 votes)
    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.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Scott Buck

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  2. Dexter Season 8 Episode 3 - What's Eating Dexter Morgan?
    7.9/10(10198 votes)
    S8:E3

    Dexter continues his manhunt for The Brain Surgeon. Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he’s perfect as a psychopath. While Debra’s PTSD kicks in and her guilt from the past begins to creep up.

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  3. Dexter Season 8 Episode 4 - Scar Tissue
    7.9/10(10251 votes)
    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.

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  4. Dexter Season 8 Episode 8 - Are We There Yet?
    7.9/10(10681 votes)
    S8:E8

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

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Wendy West

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  5. Dexter Season 8 Episode 2 - Every Silver Lining...
    7.8/10(10393 votes)
    S8:E2

    Miami Metro continues their hunt for The Brain Surgeon, while Dr. Vogel enlists Dexter's help. Debra continues to track down her PI case and has to take matters into her own hands.

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  6. Dexter Season 8 Episode 5 - This Little Piggy
    7.7/10(9980 votes)
    S8:E5

    Dr. Vogel comes into contact with The Brain Surgeon. So Dexter and Debra come together to try and keep her safe.

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  8. Dexter Season 8 Episode 6 - A Little Reflection
    7.6/10(9973 votes)
    S8:E6

    Dexter monitors a troubled young man. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal.

    Director:John Dahl

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  9. Dexter Season 8 Episode 7 - Dress Code
    7.4/10(10062 votes)
    S8:E7

    Dexter and Debra’s newly healed relationship is threatened. Dex adjusts to being a mentor.

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  10. Dexter Season 8 Episode 9 - Make Your Own Kind of Music
    7.2/10(10366 votes)
    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.

    Director:John Dahl

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  11. Dexter Season 8 Episode 11 - Monkey in a Box
    7.2/10(11689 votes)
    S8:E11

    Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with Hannah and Harrison or taking Saxon out for good. Dexter's inaction results in a grisly and unexpected consequence.

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  12. Dexter Season 8 Episode 10 - Goodbye Miami
    6.9/10(11545 votes)
    S8:E10

    With Dr. Vogel's help, Dexter tries to lure The Brain Surgeon to a location in order to get him on the table. In the meanwhile, Dexter witnesses a murder.

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  13. Dexter Season 8 Episode 12 - Remember the Monsters?
    4.9/10(36016 votes)
    S8:E12

    As a deadly hurricane closes in, Dexter must make a life-altering decision to protect those he loves.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"A Beautiful Day" is the best rated episode of Dexter season 8. It scored 8.3/10 from 12,662 votes. Directed by Keith Gordon and written by Scott Buck, it aired on June 30, 2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "What's Eating Dexter Morgan?".