Dexter (2006) Season 5

Dexter Season 5 Plot

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.

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Season 5 Episodes

12 episodes

My Bad

Sep 26, 2010

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

Hello, Bandit

Oct 3, 2010

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

Practically Perfect

Oct 10, 2010

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

Beauty and the Beast

Oct 17, 2010

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

First Blood

Oct 24, 2010

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.

Everything Is Illumenated

Oct 31, 2010

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

Circle Us

Nov 7, 2010

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.