#1
S1E4
Call Me Red
Dexter attends a mysterious gathering as Harrison struggles at work.
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#2
S1E9
Touched by an Ángel
Prater and Charley's revelation forces Dexter to go to extreme lengths.
#3
S1E6
Cats and Mouse
As Dexter closes in on a murderer, Harrison faces a crisis of identity.
#4
Course Correction
S1E7
#5
And Justice for All...
S1E10
#6
Backseat Driver
S1E3
#7
Murder Horny
S1E5
#8
The Kill Room Where It Happens
S1E8
#9
A Beating Heart...
S1E1
#10
Camera Shy
S1E2
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Dexter tracks down a serial killer in NYC as Harrison spirals from guilt.
#9
A Beating Heart...
S1E1
#8
The Kill Room Where It Happens
S1E8
#7
Murder Horny
S1E5
#6
Backseat Driver
S1E3
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