Season 5

12 episodes · 2010

In season five, Dexter comes to terms with the aftermath of the Season 4 finale, stopping a group of serial rapists and avoiding a corrupt cop who learns his deadly secret.

Episodes

E1 · My Bad

2010 · 54m · 8.3 TMDB

Dexter must make a choice; Quinn stirs up trouble for Dexter but supports Deb.

E2 · Hello, Bandit

2010 · 49m · 7.8 TMDB

Dexter tries to focus on the children and fight his dark urges; Debra ends up on Quinn's doorstep.

E3 · Practically Perfect

2010 · 49m · 8.0 TMDB

Dexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed with her new partner; Quinn continues to investigate Rita's murder.

E4 · Beauty and the Beast

2010 · 50m · 7.9 TMDB

Dexter must save a life; Deb has a confrontation with a key suspect; Quinn follows up on the similarities between Dexter and Kyle Butler.

E5 · First Blood

2010 · 51m · 7.6 TMDB

Dexter is saddled with an unwanted conspirator; Dexter worries about how Rita's death will affect Harrison; Deb works alone; Quinn enlists an old friend's help.

E6 · Everything Is Illumenated

2010 · 50m · 8.0 TMDB

Dexter is drawn into a precarious situation; Batista discovers an interesting lead; Quinn gets information about Dexter from a questionable source.

E7 · Circle Us

2010 · 48m · 7.7 TMDB

Dexter is called to investigate a horrifying crime scene; the Santa Muerte case leads to a violent standoff between Debra and the Santa Muerte killers.