| Screenshot |
Title |
Writer(s) |
Director |
Original airdate |
Ep. # |
 |
"Dexter" |
James Manos, Jr. |
Michael Cuesta |
October 1, 2006 |
1 |
| Dexter Morgan: blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro P.D. by day, serial killer by night. Dexter preys upon criminals who have escaped justice. (Pilot episode) |
 |
"Crocodile" |
Clyde Phillips |
Michael Cuesta |
October 8, 2006 |
2 |
| Dexter assists Detectives Batista and Doakes in investigating the murder of an undercover officer. Debra discovers a piece of evidence in the Ice Truck Killer case that helps her get ahead. |
 |
"Popping Cherry" |
Daniel Cerone |
Michael Cuesta |
October 15, 2006 |
3 |
| While Lt. LaGuerta focuses the department's attenion on a potential suspect in the Ice Truck Killer case, Debra continues to look elsewhere. Sgt. Doakes pays a visit to crime boss Carlos Guerrero. |
 |
"Let's Give the Boy a Hand" |
Drew Z. Greenberg |
Robert Lieberman |
October 22, 2006 |
4 |
| The Ice Truck Killer's recent crime scenes send a secret message to Dexter, leading him to think about the past. Lt. LaGuerta's investigation changes course. Sgt. Doakes continues to have run-ins with Carlos Guerrero and his associates. |
 |
"Love American Style" |
Melissa Rosenberg |
Robert Lieberman |
October 29, 2006 |
5 |
| The Homicide Division is buzzing after the Ice Truck Killer's latest victim is found mutilated but alive, while Dexter gets in over his head as he stalks a murderous human trafficker. |
 |
"Return to Sender" |
Timothy Schlattmann |
Tony Goldwyn |
November 5, 2006 |
6 |
| Dexter must find a way to cover up his last kill, even if it means using his sister's lack of experience against her. |
 |
"Circle of Friends" |
Daniel Cerone |
Steve Shill |
November 12, 2006 |
7 |
| Dexter must deal with the menacing return of Rita's paroled ex-husband. Debra goes on a date with the prosthetist who worked on the limbs of an Ice Truck Killer survivor. The Ice Truck Killer is finally apprehended, but something about him doesn't sit right with Dexter. |
 |
"Shrink Wrap" |
Lauren Gussis |
Tony Goldwyn |
November 19, 2006 |
8 |
| The strange suicide of a powerful woman leads Dexter to suspect her shrink of murder, but he gets a shock when a visit to the suspect opens up dark secrets from Dexter's past. Meanwhile, Debra is falling for her new boyfriend. The true identity of the Ice Truck Killer is finally revealed. |
 |
"Father Knows Best" |
Melissa Rosenberg |
Adam Davidson |
November 26, 2006 |
9 |
| Dexter learns that his biological father–whom he was told had died thirty years ago–has just recently passed away and left him everything he owned, including his house. |
 |
"Seeing Red" |
Kevin Maynard |
Michael Cuesta |
December 3, 2006 |
10 |
| Dexter, sent to investigate a blood soaked crime scene, is gripped by a suppressed memory. Meanwhile, Rita is charged with assaulting Paul and could lose the children in a custody battle. Angel investigates a hunch regarding the Ice Truck Killer. |
 |
"Truth Be Told" |
Timothy Schlattmann and Drew Z. Greenberg |
Keith Gordon |
December 10, 2006 |
11 |
| The Ice Truck Killer strikes again, leaving a real nightmare before Christmas at Santa's Cottage. Lt. LaGuerta braces for dramatic changes in the department. Rudy and Debra spend some quality time together. |
 |
"Born Free" |
Daniel Cerone and Melissa Rosenberg |
Michael Cuesta |
December 17, 2006 |
12 |
| Dexter and the Ice Truck Killer have a final confrontation. |
