Dexter

Season 2

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In season two, the bodies of Dexter's victims are uncovered and an investigation is launched in Dexter's own department to find the killer, dubbed the "Bay Harbor Butcher." Debra struggles to recover, and Rita sends Dexter to Narcotics Anonymous meetings when she suspects that he has an addiction. Sergeant James Doakes, stalks Dexter, suspecting that he is connected with the "Ice Truck Killer" killings.

12 Episodes

  • It's Alive!
    E1
    It's Alive!Things are really beginning to heat up for Dexter: Doakes' suspicions about him are growing, his victims are escaping, and his body dump site has been found. Meanwhile Paul is troubling Rita over the missing shoe and Debra is going through trauma over the Ice Truck killer incident.
  • Waiting to Exhale
    E2
    Waiting to ExhaleDexter remains on the trail of a dangerous new victim, while the traumatized Debra loses control on the job and a high-profile FBI agent arrives in Miami to investigate a newly discovered serial killer.
  • An Inconvenient Lie
    E3
    An Inconvenient LieDexter's inability to deceive has him pursuing a slick liar as his next victim, while Rita believes he's concealing a drug problem and forces him into a 12-step program where he meets Lila, a seductive new woman.
  • See-Through
    E4
    See-ThroughRita's estranged mother visits and senses something is wrong with Dexter. Masuka thinks he's developed a lead in the Bay Harbor Butcher case, which has Dexter concerned. Angel's interrogation of a witness crosses a line.
  • The Dark Defender
    E5
    The Dark DefenderDexter discovers that the man who murdered his mother in front of him as a boy is still alive and confronts the killer as part of his recovery from addiction - but he also discovers that old impulses die hard.
  • Dex, Lies, and Videotape
    E6
    Dex, Lies, and VideotapeA new copycat killer openly mimics and claims to be inspired by the "Bay Harbor Butcher," driving the annoyed Dexter into the arms of Lila, a development that could spell the end of his relationship with Rita.
  • That Night, a Forest Grew
    E7
    That Night, a Forest GrewDexter manages to get Doakes off his back. He devises a plan to get the police in another direction. Lila and Dex's relationship intensifies, and he has some interaction with Rita and the kids.
  • Morning Comes
    E8
    Morning ComesDexter decides that Lila is becoming too attached, decides "recovery" isn't working for him, and pays another visit to his mother's killer; Debra and Lundy find a clue that points to the "Bay Harbor Butcher" being right under their noses.
  • Resistance Is Futile
    E9
    Resistance Is FutileDexter realizes it won't be easy to end things completely with Lila. Dexter tries to stay ahead of the investigations as the manhunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher intensifies. An enemy of Dexter figures out his secret.
  • There's Something About Harry
    E10
    There's Something About HarryDoakes follows Dexter to his next crime scene and shocks him with a revelation about Harry. The Bay Harbor Butcher task force feels they are zeroing in on their man.
  • Left Turn Ahead
    E11
    Left Turn AheadDexter must make a massive decision that will have an effect on all those he holds close. Lila meanwhile is back with a secret to blackmail Dexter.
  • The British Invasion
    E12
    The British InvasionSpecial Agent Lundy and the FBI finally settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but the heat's not entirely off Dexter as the flames literally close in.

Cast of Dexter • Season 2

  • Michael C. HallDexter Morgan
  • Jennifer CarpenterDebra Morgan
  • David ZayasAngel Batista
  • James RemarHarry Morgan
  • Luna Lauren VelezMaria LaGuerta
  • Julie BenzRita Bennett
  • C.S. LeeVince Masuka
  • Erik KingJames Doakes
  • Jeff LindsayWriter
  • Robert Lloyd LewisProducer
  • Tim SchlattmannProducer
  • Wendy WestProducer
  • Lauren GussisProducer

Dexter • Season 2 Ratings & Reviews

  • Edward SchofieldMay 9, 2025
    Sgt. Doakes deserved better.

 

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