The Best Episodes Written By Lauren Gussis

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(67 votes)

   #1 - Hello, Dexter Morgan

   S4:E1112/6/2009

   Dexter must buy time to protect himself when Debra's investigation brings the department one step away from identifying Arthur as the Trinity Killer; Rita confides in Dexter, but is disappointed in the result.

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   8.3/10(68 votes)

   #2 - I Had a Dream

   S3:E1112/7/2008

   Dexter must find a way to get rid of Miguel despite the fact that his friend is a highly placed district attorney and also Dexter's best man, and Debra finds a new clue to the Skinner's identity.

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   8.3/10(56 votes)

   #3 - Teenage Wasteland

   S5:E911/21/2010

   Dexter and Lumen hunt for their next victim; Debra uncovers new evidence in the Barrel Girl case

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   8.2/10(94 votes)

   #4 - Shrink Wrap

   S1:E811/19/2006

   The strange suicide of a powerful woman leads Dexter to suspect her shrink of murder, but he gets a shock when a visit to the suspect opens up dark secrets from Dexter's past.

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   8.2/10(61 votes)

   #5 - If I Had a Hammer

   S4:E611/1/2009

   Dexter doubles his efforts to stay ahead of the official Trinity investigation, and receives relationship advice about the friction between himself and Rita from a most unexpected source.

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   7.9/10(72 votes)

   #6 - Dex, Lies, and Videotape

   S2:E611/4/2007

   A copy-cat killer follows the lead of the "Bay Harbor Butcher." Dexter must destroy an incriminating surveillance video.

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   7.9/10(67 votes)

   #7 - Easy as Pie

   S3:E711/9/2008

   Dexter angers Miguel Prado when he says no to his request for them to kill Ellen Wolf. Meanwhile, a deathly ill Camilla Figg asks Dexter to kill her. Anton Briggs is told that he is being used as bait to get at The Skinner.

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   7.9/10(53 votes)

   #8 - A Horse of a Different Color

   S6:E410/23/2011

   Much to his own surprise, an emergency with Harrison and a new tableau from Gellar and Travis has Dexter leaning on Brother Sam and an unexpected winged messenger for support as he questions the idea of faith; with proof of a religiously motivated killer, Homicide hunts for a zealot, with Debra giving her first official press conference.

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9. 

   7.7/10(34 votes)

   #9 - Pilot

   S1:E18/10/2018

   Bullied teenager Patty goes to court to defend her fight with a homeless man. Defense attorney Bob sees a chance to redeem himself by helping her.

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    7.5/10(54 votes)

    #10 - Ricochet Rabbit

    S6:E1012/4/2011

    Dexter tries to figure out the Doomsday Killers' next victim before it's too late; Debra has a strong reaction to a crime scene, which leads her to the realization that she leans too heavily on her brother.

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    7.4/10(63 votes)

    #11 - What's Eating Dexter Morgan?

    S8:E37/14/2013

    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.

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12. 

    7.4/10(58 votes)

    #12 - Do the Wrong Thing

    S7:E611/4/2012

    Debra gets to know a local crime writer who's dug up some incriminating dirt on Hannah McKay (Dexter's newest obsession). Quinn gets an offer he tries to refuse and Batista is drawn to a new business opportunity. LaGuerta keeps digging into the Bay Harbor Butcher case.

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13. 

    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Pig

    S2:E110/11/2019

    Patty and Bob work frantically to cover up her crimes and are met with a few surprises. The regionals queen is given her crown.

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14. 

    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #14 - Skinny Is Magic

    S1:E28/10/2018

    After a suspicious fire at a motel, Patty wonders whether she was at fault. She and Nonnie try to solve the mystery on the first day of senior year.

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    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Bikinis and Bitches

    S1:E58/10/2018

    Someone hacks Patty's phone and frames her for cyberbullying. Magnolia has an idea on how to save the day. Brick has a heart-to-heart with his dad.

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    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Wieners and Losers

    S1:E88/10/2018

    Patty has a very important decision to make about her future. Bob's father tells him to save his marriage with Coralee.

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    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Poison Patty

    S2:E410/11/2019

    Coralee and Regina throw a feminist period party. Bob goes polyamorous speed dating. Patty is haunted by visions while mentoring a "little sister."

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    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Why Bad Things Happen

    S1:E128/10/2018

    Nonnie and Brick search for Patty when she goes missing. Bob is faced with a seemingly impossible decision. Regina gives Christian advice.

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    5.8/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Winners Win. Period.

    S1:E118/10/2018

    Patty tries to make amends. The Bobs struggle with how to move forward. Regina believes in Coralee's entrepreneurial plan.

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    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #20 - The Most You You Can Be

    S2:E1010/11/2019

    The Miss American Lady pageant declares its winner as shocking truths come to light, and Patty embraces her inner self, much to Bob's dismay.

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