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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E18 8.3
All Hands on Dex

To get justice, Dex takes matters into her own hands after finding herself at the forefront of a murder investigation where she’s the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Hoffman struggles to remain impartial in the investigation and could lose everything if he continues to help Dex. Elsewhere, Grey attempts to work on his budding relationship with his estranged father while a familiar face from the past makes a surprise visit. Season finale.

#2
S1E5 8.0
Bad Alibis

Despite being ordered by Lieutenant Cosgrove to take time off, Hoffman enlists Dex’s help to investigate a case. Meanwhile, Tookie’s culinary skills come in handy at Bad Alibi, and Dex stresses over an interview to become a certified PI.

#3
S1E9 8.0
Dex Education

Dex goes undercover as a high school substitute teacher after an old classmate of hers enlists her help to find out who planted drugs on her daughter. Meanwhile, Dex and Liz’s relationship gets too close for comfort.

#4 At All Costs: The Conrad Costas Chronicles S1E15 7.9
#5 The Dex Files S1E17 7.9
#6 Missed Connections S1E2 7.8
#7 The Other Woman S1E8 7.8
#8 The Past and the Furious S1E11 7.8
#9 Til Dex Do Us Part S1E14 7.8
#10 Forget It Dex, It's Stumptown. S1E1 7.7

Lowlights

#18 S1E6 Dex, Drugs and Rock & Roll 7.0

When Dex’s ex Fiona, a famous musician, comes into town for a performance, Dex must protect her from a stalker. Meanwhile, Grey continues to receive the cold shoulder from Dex, and Tookie and Lieutenant Cosgrove develop a new friendship.

#17 November Surprise S1E7 7.4
#16 Reality Checks Don't Bounce S1E10 7.5
#15 All Quiet on the Dextern Front S1E16 7.7
#14 The Dex Factor S1E13 7.7

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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