Father Knows Best (Dexter episode)
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| “Father Knows Best” | |
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| Dexter episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 9 |
| Written by | Melissa Rosenberg |
| Directed by | Adam Davidson |
| Production no. | 109 |
| Original airdate | November 26, 2006 |
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"Father Knows Best" is the 9th episode of the Showtime series Dexter and first aired on 2006-11-26.
[edit] Plot
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Rita, Debra and Rudy join Dexter for a weekend away when Dexter finds out that his biological father, whom Dexter thought had died 30 years ago, has just recently passed away and left him his belongings...and his house.
[edit] Guest Stars
- C. S. Lee as Vince Masuka
- Christian Camargo as Rudy
- Mark Pellegrino as Paul
- Dominic Janes as Young Dexter
- Dakin Matthews as Dr. Pittman
- Joseph Lyle Taylor as Sgt. McKay
- Jeanette Miller as Old Neighbor
[edit] Trivia
- When Dexter views the body of his supposed biological father, a digital clock in the background reads 4:11 as Dexter bends over to get a better look. After briefly examining the face of the deceased, Dexter stands back up, and the clock reads 4:17.
- Joe Driscoll is the name of Dexter's biological father.
- When Rudy is packing, he ties together the records in the same way he ties the body parts. This is found during the dancing scene.
- Music from this episode includes "Slow Ride" by Foghat and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
