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Dexter

Dexter: Season 3

  • 2008
  • 12 episodes
  • 1h

After a runin with a man, Dexter initiates a friendship with his brother, Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado. In the meantime, Rita discovers that she is pregnant, and Debra investigates the murders of a new serial killer, called "The Skinner," hoping to gain a promotion to detective.

Season 3 of Dexter premiered on September 28, 2008 and has 12 episodes, from "Our Father" to "Do You Take Dexter Morgan?". The last episode aired on December 14, 2008.

Where to watch Dexter

In the United States, you can stream Dexter on fuboTV, Paramount Plus and Spectrum On Demand. You can also buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 105 countries.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1Our FatherAired September 28, 2008

    Dexter has put his life back together but things may fall apart soon. His new victim is also being targeted by Assistant District Attorney Miguel Prado. Deb has to decide how to handle Internal Affairs, as they want her to turn on her new partner.

    • 58m
    • Directed by Keith Gordon
    • Written by Clyde Phillips

    Guest stars

  2. Episode 2Finding FreeboAired October 5, 2008

    Debra and the homicide unit, Dexter and ADA Miguel Prado are all searching for the same serial killer, who is responsible for the death of Prado's younger brother. Meanwhile at home, Dexter is faced with a decision to make concerning Rita and her kid

    • 49m
    • Directed by Marcos Siega
    • Written by Melissa Rosenberg

    Guest stars

  3. Episode 3The Lion Sleeps TonightAired October 12, 2008

    Dexter and a pedophile have a run-in; Dexter is unable to restore Freebo's good name after he is accused of a murder he didn't commit. Also, Dexter's friendship with Miguel weighs on his mind.

    • 49m
    • Directed by John Dahl
    • Written by Scott Buck

    Guest stars

  4. Episode 4All in the FamilyAired October 19, 2008

    After an unsuccessful marriage proposal, Dexter must convince Rita that he is looking for more than a convenient merger of finances and parenthood.

    • 54m
    • Directed by Keith Gordon
    • Written by James Manos Jr. and Adam Fierro

    Guest stars

    • Desmond Harrington Joseph Quinn
    • Jimmy Smits Miguel Prado
    • David Ramsey Anton Briggs
    • Christina Robinson Astor
    • Preston Bailey Cody Bennett
    • Mary Alyce Kania Karen
    • Valerie Cruz Sylvia Prado
    • Gabriel Cordell Sketch Artist
  5. Episode 5Turning BimineseAired October 26, 2008

    Dexter hears the story of a husband who has gotten away with murdering two wives for financial gain and tracks the man to Bimini, but Rita has a medical emergency while Dexter has disappeared.

    • 48m
    • Directed by Marcos Siega
    • Written by Tim Schlattmann

    Guest stars

  6. Episode 6Sí Se PuedeAired November 2, 2008

    Dexter tests Miguel to see if he is on his dark-side job. Rita questions her career path after being fired from her job. Debra believes she in some way caused another homicide while working on her current case.

    • 54m
    • Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson
    • Written by Charles H. Eglee

    Guest stars

  7. Episode 7Easy as PieAired November 9, 2008

    Dexter angers Miguel Prado when he says no to his request for them to kill Ellen Wolf. Meanwhile, a deathly ill Camilla Figg asks Dexter to kill her. Anton Briggs is told that he is being used as bait to get at The Skinner.

    • 57m
    • Directed by Steve Shill
    • Written by Lauren Gussis

    Guest stars

  8. Episode 8The Damage a Man Can DoAired November 16, 2008

    Dexter undertakes to teach Miguel Prado the Code, but doesn't realize he's whetting his thirst for blood; Debra is one step closer to finding the Skinner; Quinn reveals a secret about C.I. Anton Briggs.

    • 54m
    • Directed by Marcos Siega
    • Written by Scott Buck

    Guest stars

  9. Episode 9About Last NightAired November 23, 2008

    Dexter is happy to have someone to help him with his killings, but can his new accomplice really keep to the Code of Harry or will he become the very thing Dexter seeks to destroy? Rita revolves to confront Miguel about his suspected infidelity. Debra searches furiously for Anton when it's revealed that he was abducted by the Skinner.

    • 51m
    • Directed by Tim Hunter
    • Written by Melissa Rosenberg and Scott Reynolds

    Guest stars

  10. Episode 10Go Your Own WayAired November 30, 2008

    A series of chess-like moves ensues when Dexter and Miguel vie for the upper hand, with Miguel winning Rita's affection by presenting her with a lavish wedding gift; Debra wonders if her relationship with Anton is worth the trouble.

    • 50m
    • Directed by John Dahl
    • Written by Tim Schlattmann

    Guest stars

  11. Episode 11I Had a DreamAired December 7, 2008

    Dexter must find a way to get rid of Miguel despite the fact that his friend is a highly placed district attorney and also Dexter's best man, and Debra finds a new clue to the Skinner's identity.

    • 50m
    • Directed by Marcos Siega
    • Written by Charles H. Eglee and Lauren Gussis

    Guest stars

  12. Episode 12Do You Take Dexter Morgan?Aired December 14, 2008

    Dexter attempts to calm the unstable Ramon now that Miguel is out of the picture; Debra is about to receive her detective's shield but is blind-sided with information that could derail her promotion.

    • 51m
    • Directed by Keith Gordon
    • Written by Scott Buck

    Guest stars

    • Desmond Harrington Joseph Quinn
    • Jimmy Smits Miguel Prado
    • David Ramsey Anton Briggs
    • Christina Robinson Astor
    • Preston Bailey Cody Bennett
    • Mary Alyce Kania Karen
    • Valerie Cruz Sylvia Prado
    • Sage Kirkpatrick Laura Moser

Season cast