| Dexter season 5 | |
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| Series | Dexter |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Network | Showtime |
| Original run | September 26, 2010 – December 12, 2010 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Previous season | Season 4 |
| Next season | Season 6 |
The fifth season of Dexter premiered on September 26, 2010,[1] and consisted of 12 episodes.[2] The first episode of Season 5, which premiered on 26 September focuses primarily on how Dexter deals with his recent loss, coming to terms with the death of his spouse and allowing some human emotions to be expressed.
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As the police arrive at Dexter's house, he is obviously in shock and admits "it was me", feeling guilty that his relationship with Trinity caused her death and/or answering the officers question "sir, did you say that you called this in?". Quinn is already suspicious about the circumstances surrounding Rita's death, considering it was not Trinity's modus operandi. Astor takes the news particularly hard, and blames Dexter for her death. Unable to reconcile, Astor decides that she wants to live with her grandparents in Orlando, and she and Cody leave Miami.
Miami Metro begin investigating a severed head in a Venezuelan neighborhood, and also find several related cases. The suspect is quickly nicknamed the Santa Muerte Killer. The FBI, unable to find Arthur Mitchell, follows its only other lead, Kyle Butler. Quinn recognizes the similarities between sketches of Kyle Butler and Dexter. Dexter finds a Department of Sanitation worker, Boyd Fowler, who is responsible for the deaths of many women. Dexter hires a nanny named Sonya to care for Harrison. Dexter eventually kills Fowler, but the crime is witnessed by Fowler's next victim whom he had in captivity.
Dexter tries to care for the injured woman named Lumen (Julia Stiles), but she is understandably suspicious, asking Dexter if he is going to "sell her". Quinn approaches Jonah Mitchell, who is now in witness protection. He shows Mitchell a picture of Dexter and asks if it is Kyle Butler, but is interrupted by an undercover FBI agent before Mitchell can identify the picture. Quinn is suspended without pay by LaGuerta for disobeying her orders, and she continues to defend Dexter. Quinn seeks the help of a fellow officer to investigate Dexter. With Dexter's help, Deb closes in on the Santa Muerte killer, but he escapes during a hostage stand-off. Lumen tells Dexter that "there were others" with Fowler who did this to her.
Lumen asks Dexter to help her seek revenge, but he initially refuses. After Lumen continues on her own and targets the wrong suspect, Dexter teaches her the importance of knowing a person is guilty. Lumen falsely leads Dexter to believe she leaves Miami. Dexter soon learns that Lumen has remained in Miami after she shoots one of her attackers. Dexter is forced to help her cover it up, moments before Debra arrives to investigate the crime scene. She later reveals to Dexter that killing one of her attackers brought her a sense of peace, and she tearfully recognizes that it will not last, and she will have to find (and kill) the others to find that peace again. Dexter recognizes this as being her own "Dark Passenger", and decides (in part to forgive himself for failing Rita) to help her.
Also, the subplot throughout the season focuses on the relationship of Maria/Angel, who have now come out into the open about their marriage but since the beginning this marriage has been on the rocks. Also it focuses on Debra's growing feelings to Quinn after a one night stand, though she remains unaware that Quinn suspects her brother is Kyle Butler.
| № | # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
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| 49 | 1 | "My Bad" | Steve Shill | Chip Johannessen | September 26, 2010 | 1.77[3] |
| In the aftermath of last season's finale, Rita's death has left Dexter feeling responsible and guilty. Unable to deal with the trauma, Dexter makes a drastic decision that will impact everyone around him. Quinn stirs up trouble at the station when he notes that Rita's murder, which is being pinned on the Trinity Killer, doesn't fit his normal murder profile. Things get even more heated when Quinn suggests to LaGuerta that they look at Rita's husband: Dexter Morgan. Meanwhile, Quinn offers Debra support, causing her to see Quinn in a new light. | ||||||
| 50 | 2 | "Hello, Bandit" | John Dahl | Scott Buck | October 3, 2010 | 1.70[4] |
| In his new role as single father, an anxious Dexter tries to get his family's routine back on track, to begin the process of moving on from Rita's death. Dexter attempts to focus all his attention on the kids while curbing his dark urges. But when evidence of foul play falls into his lap, Dexter makes a horrific discovery, setting him on the trail of his next victim, Boyd Fowler. Debra, trying to be the good sister, shares her apartment with Dexter and the kids only to find there's no room for her. Miami Metro has their work cut out when a grisly scene is found in a Venezuelan neighborhood. | ||||||
| 51 | 3 | "Practically Perfect" | Ernest Dickerson | Manny Coto | October 10, 2010 | 1.86[5] |
| Dexter finds himself in a strange new world when he attempts to hire a nanny for Harrison so he can continue to stalk and kill Boyd Fowler. Meanwhile, Debra, who takes the lead on a bizarre double homicide, is displeased when Batista suggests bringing in an annoying rookie officer who has her own theories on the case. Things heat up for Dexter when Quinn notices strange similarities between Trinity Killer suspect 'Kyle Butler' and Dexter Morgan. | ||||||
| 52 | 4 | "Beauty and the Beast" | Milan Cheylov | Jim Leonard | October 17, 2010 | 1.79[6] |
| Dexter finds himself in a strange situation when, instead of taking a life, he has to save one. Deb has a scary confrontation with a key suspect in the Santa Muerte murder cases. Quinn continues following up on the strange similarities between 'Kyle Butler' and Dexter Morgan. | ||||||
| 53 | 5 | "First Blood" | Romeo Tirone | Tim Schlattmann | October 24, 2010 | 1.94[7] |
| When Dexter is saddled with an unwanted conspirator, he is forced to make some hard decisions about her fate. Meanwhile, Dexter wonders if Rita's death has awakened a darkness inside Harrison. Due to Quinn's recent suspension, Debra works the Santa Muerte case alone, leaving Quinn time to enlist an old friend to look into Dexter. | ||||||
| 54 | 6 | "Everything is Illumenated" | Steve Shill | Wendy West | October 31, 2010 | 1.63[8] |
| Striving to bring some normalcy back into his shattered life, Dexter figures the answer lies in finding a new serial killer to bring down, but his quest gets thrown off course when his troubled new acquaintance requires his help. Meanwhile, Batista uncovers a revealing new lead in the Santa Muerte homicides, and Quinn gets a tip about Dexter, but is not sure he can trust his source. | ||||||
| 55 | 7 | "Circle Us" | John Dahl | Scott Buck | November 7, 2010 | 1.90[9] |
| By aiding Lumen, Dexter puts himself on a collision course with Debra and the homicide division, and things get worse when he's brought in to work a horrific crime scene; and Debra's investigation into the Santa Muerte killings leads her into a deadly confrontation with the killers. Meanwhile, Quinn begins to question his accomplice in his investigation of Dexter. | ||||||
| 56 | 8 | "Take It!" | Romeo Tirone | Manny Coto & Wendy West | November 14, 2010 | 1.94[10] |
| Dexter and Lumen take the opportunity to track a vicious murderer while attending a self-help seminar; fallout from the Santa Muerte homicides puts Debra in hot water and places Batista in a difficult situation. Things tense up between Quinn and Liddy as Liddy begins to grow more obsessive and greedy. | ||||||
| 57 | 9 | "Teenage Wasteland" | Ernest Dickerson | Lauren Gussis | November 21, 2010 | 2.11[11] |
| Dexter and Lumen are on the hunt for a new victim but get sidetracked by the arrival of a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, as a result of fallout from the Santa Muerte case, Debra gets reassigned to the file room, where she is still able to dig up new evidence in the Barrel Girl investigation. | ||||||
| 58 | 10 | "In the Beginning" | Keith Gordon | Scott Reynolds | November 28, 2010 | 2.54[12] |
| Just as Dexter discovers a possible ally in the pursuit of Lumen's former captors, he and Lumen are forced to step down as Homicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of their prior victims. Debra, who's been reassigned to the Barrel Girls murders, positively identifies two more suspects in the case. | ||||||
| 59 | 11 | "Hop a Freighter" | John Dahl | Teleplay by: Scott Buck & Tim Schlattman Story by: Karen Campbell |
December 5, 2010 | 2.26[13] |
| Dexter and Lumen's plans are momentarily thwarted when Dexter's forced to do damage control after he concedes that someone, outside of Miami Metro, has taken an interest in them. Debra's speculation on the missing Barrel Girl suspects begins to take shape. Quinn finds himself more involved in a homicide than he'd like to be. | ||||||
| 60 | 12 | "The Big One" | Steve Shill | Chip Johannessen & Manny Coto | December 12, 2010 | |
| In the season finale, Dexter's situation grows desperate when he discovers that Lumen's been set up. Despite knowing he's being baited into a trap, Dexter risks everything to save Lumen. In the Barrel Girls case, Debra lets her personal feelings lead her instincts once she concludes that vigilantes are more than just a theory. Debra closes in on Jordan after receiving a tip about his whereabouts. | ||||||
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