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The Best Episodes Written By Daniel Cerone

Every TV Episode Written by Daniel Cerone Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Born Free
    8.9/10(114 votes)

    S1:E12

    Dexter follows the clues left for him by The Ice Truck Killer, in hopes of finding his lost sister Debra.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Red Queen
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    S3:E16

    Evidence in the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum indicates that the suspect may be a member of the CBI team.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - The British Invasion
    8.5/10(84 votes)

    S2:E12

    Special Agent Lundy and the FBI finally settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but the heat's not entirely off Dexter as the flames literally close in.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - The Director (1)
    8.4/10(42 votes)

    S3:E9

    Liz awaits trial as Red and Aram take risky measures to protect her.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Devil's Cherry
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    S5:E2

    While the team investigates the murder of a diamond cutter, Jane meets a girl who claims to be his late daughter, Charlotte.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Mr. Kaplan: Conclusion (2)
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    S4:E22

    Red sets a dangerous plan in motion to save himself and the Task Force as Kaplan engages in the final phase of her assault on his criminal empire. With the future of the Task Force in jeopardy, Liz confronts the biggest questions about her past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  7. undefined Season 10 Episode 4 - The Hyena
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    S10:E4

    Red attempts to secure a late financier's fortune locked by a series of challenging clues. When a deadly assassin pursues the money, the Task Force bands together to protect the endowment's rightful heirs.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Red Sails in the Sunset
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    S5:E8

    With the help of Brett Stiles, Jane orchestrates an elaborate plan to break Lorelei Martins out of prison in the hopes of her leading him to Red John.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Wedding in Red
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    S6:E3

    Jane gets the CBI involved in a case in Napa in order to focus on Sheriff McAllister, while Van Pelt and Rigsby take a trip down the aisle.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Mr. Solomon: Conclusion (2)
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    S3:E18

    A team member falls into grave danger due to a tragedy, leading the task force to rely on Red and his unorthodox methods. Meanwhile, an unforeseen complication impacts Tom and Liz.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - That Night, a Forest Grew
    8.1/10(83 votes)

    S2:E7

    A written manifesto from "The Bay Harbor Butcher" sends the task force in charge of capturing him into chaos, which is part of Dexter's plan for keeping Lundy off his trail.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - Red and Itchy
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    S5:E21

    J.J. LaRoche personally requests Jane’s help when the mysterious container he’s been hiding for nine years is stolen from his home.

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    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Circle of Friends
    8.0/10(104 votes)

    S1:E7

    The Ice Truck Killer is finally identified, but something about the suspect doesn't sit right with Dexter, who must also deal with the menacing return of Rita's paroled ex-husband.

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    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Witchstock
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S6:E11

    Paige finds herself transported back in time to an era of free love and free magic, where she discovers Grams, a peace-loving hippie, who is on a crusade to rid the world of evil through the magical power of love.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Red Carpet Treatment
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    S3:E4

    Patrick Jane and the CBI team are called in to investigate the murder of a convict who served nine years for rape and murder, but was recently released on DNA evidence.

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    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Requiem
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    S4:E17

    Memories of the past set Red on a dangerous collision course with an enemy determined to destroy his criminal empire.

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    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 21 - Womb Raider
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S4:E21

    The Seer plans to steal Phoebe's unborn baby so she can raise the child to become the next Source and prevent the throne from passing on to another demon. Meanwhile, the baby begins to take over control of Phoebe's body, which proves dangerous to Paige.

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    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - It's Alive!
    7.8/10(91 votes)

    S2:E1

    Dexter finds himself unable to kill again after the harrowing conclusion to The Ice Truck Killer case, and strays from his personal code with disastrous results; Debra returns to work but may not be ready.

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    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - Il Tavolo Bianco
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    S6:E20

    Jane’s freedom is at stake when a grand jury is empanelled to decide if he should be tried for the murder of Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon tries to find out how Jane feels about the possibility of her leaving Austin with Agent Pike, and Cho and Abbott follow new leads in the human smuggling ring they recently uncovered.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - The Djinn
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    S3:E4

    Red enlists a task force to locate the Djinn, an enigmatic woman who fulfills revenge fantasies. Red and Liz believe the Djinn can lead them to the Cabal and help them exonerate Liz.

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    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  21. undefined Season 10 Episode 11 - The Man in the Hat
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S10:E11

    When Red is identified as a possible hostage during a deli robbery in Philadelphia, Dembe and Ressler take action. Back in D.C., Sen. Panabaker evaluates The Task Force's dealings with Red while Siya digs deeper into her mother's past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - The Day the Magic Died
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S5:E15

    Phoebe and Paige go to a summit meeting with the leaders of evil and discover that all magic - both good and bad - has disappeared enabling the leaders to steal Piper's about-to-be-born baby and welcome the twice-blessed child into the kingdom of evil.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Popping Cherry
    7.7/10(124 votes)

    S1:E3

    Dexter and Debra try to dissuade their boss from pursuing a security guard they believe he has wrongly identified as the Ice Truck Killer; Dexter's girlfriend receives an unwelcome visit from an associate of her imprisoned husband.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Dr. Adrian Shaw: Conclusion (2)
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S4:E8

    Red pressures Dr. Shaw to locate a former patient. Liz contemplates the implications of her ties to an increasingly desperate and dangerous Alexander Kirk. Mr. Kaplan comes to a critical realization about her future.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Susan Hargrave
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S3:E21

    When Reddington links an elegant, powerful and extremely dangerous woman to the recent tragic events, the task force is forced to play a deadly cat and mouse game to stop her before she strikes again.

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    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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Daniel Cerone Ratings Summary

"Born Free" is the best rated episode written by Daniel Cerone. It scored 8.9/10 from 114 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on December 17, 2006. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Red Queen".