Dexter: Season 5
- 2010
- 12 episodes
- 1h
In season five, Dexter comes to terms with the aftermath of the Season 4 finale, stopping a group of serial rapists and avoiding a corrupt cop who learns his deadly secret.
Season 5 of Dexter premiered on September 26, 2010 and has 12 episodes, from "My Bad" to "The Big One". The last episode aired on December 12, 2010.
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.
Episodes
Episode 1My BadAired September 26, 2010
Dexter must make a choice; Quinn stirs up trouble for Dexter but supports Deb.
Guest stars
- Julie Benz Rita Bennett
- Preston Bailey Cody Bennet
- Bill Brochtrup Funeral Director
- Brad Carter Rankin
- Donna Pieroni Large Woman
- Michael Gambino Marcetti
- Kasey Wilson Waitress
- Robert Mammana Cop
Episode 2Hello, BanditAired October 3, 2010
Dexter tries to focus on the children and fight his dark urges; Debra ends up on Quinn's doorstep.
Guest stars
- Christina Robinson Astor
- Preston Bailey Cody Bennett
- Marty Ryan Rental Agent
- Patrika Darbo Landlady
- Annabelle Gurwitch FBI Agent Ross
- Shawn Hatosy Boyd Fowler
- Adam J. Harrington Agent Walker
- Gino Montesinos Sgt. Lopez
Episode 3Practically PerfectAired October 10, 2010
Dexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed with her new partner; Quinn continues to investigate Rita's murder.
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- Juan Carlos Cantu Fauzi
- Shawn Hatosy Boyd Fowler
- Vanessa Bell Calloway Crisis Counselor
- Kim Robillard Dr. Lorre
- Gina Morelli Old Woman
- Terry Maratos Paramedic
- Maya Goodwin Med Tech
Episode 4Beauty and the BeastAired October 17, 2010
Dexter must save a life; Deb has a confrontation with a key suspect; Quinn follows up on the similarities between Dexter and Kyle Butler.
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- Adam J. Harrington Agent Walker
- Gino Montesinos Sgt. Lopez
- Angel Oquendo FBI Handler
- Carlos Linares Gawker
- Bryan Lugo Young Man
- Eddy Martin Teenage Boy
- Derek DuChesne Frat Guy #1
Episode 5First BloodAired October 24, 2010
Dexter is saddled with an unwanted conspirator; Dexter worries about how Rita's death will affect Harrison; Deb works alone; Quinn enlists an old friend's help.
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- Raphael Sbarge Jim McCourt
- Kate Moennig Michael Angelo
- Chris Payne Gilbert Robert Brunner
- Saxon Trainor Hotel Clerk
- Erica Shaffer Teddy’s Mom
- Henree Alyse Second Mom
- Annie Tedesco Playgroup Director
Episode 6Everything Is IllumenatedAired October 31, 2010
Dexter is drawn into a precarious situation; Batista discovers an interesting lead; Quinn gets information about Dexter from a questionable source.
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- Geoff Pierson Tom Matthews
- Gina Comparetto Hot Blonde
- Jessica Camacho Yasmin
- April Hernandez Castillo Off. Cira Manzon
- Sean O'Bryan Dan Mendell
- Maria Doyle Kennedy Sonya
- Peter Weller Stan Liddy
Episode 7Circle UsAired November 7, 2010
Dexter is called to investigate a horrifying crime scene; the Santa Muerte case leads to a violent standoff between Debra and the Santa Muerte killers.
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- Geoff Pierson Tom Matthews
- J. J. Soria Carlos Fuentes
- Josue Aguirre Marco
- Jessica Camacho Yasmin
- Randa Walker Female Club-Goer
- April Hernandez Castillo Off. Cira Manzon
- Chris Vance Cole Harmon
Episode 8Take It!Aired November 14, 2010
Dexter and Lumen vet and stalk a violent killer; Debra gets into some unexpected trouble from the fallout of the Santa Muerte case
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- David Paetkau Owen
- Liza Colón-Zayas Paloma Aragon
- Brad Grunberg Heavyset Man
- Deborah Carson Reporter #1
- Gregory Itto Hashimoto Reporter #2
- Marissa Skell Groupie
- April Hernandez Castillo Off. Cira Manzon
Episode 9Teenage WastelandAired November 21, 2010
Dexter and Lumen hunt for their next victim; Debra uncovers new evidence in the Barrel Girl case
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- Christina Robinson Astor
- April Hernandez Castillo Off. Cira Manzon
- Daniel Travis Barry Kurt
- Tabitha Morella Olivia
- Rick Peters Elliot
- Tasia Sherel Francis
- David Vegh Detective Linker
Episode 10In the BeginningAired November 28, 2010
Homicide uncovers some key evidence linked to one of Dexter's and Lumen's prior victims; Debra identifies two more suspects in the case.
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- Scott Grimes
- Michael Durrell
- Sean O'Bryan Dan Mendell
- Chris Vance Cole Harmon
- Roma Chugani Receptionist
- Maria Doyle Kennedy Sonya
- Peter Weller Stan Liddy
Episode 11Hop a FreighterAired December 5, 2010
Dexter must do damage control; Debra's speculation begins to take shape; Quinn becomes involved in a homicide.
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- Maria Doyle Kennedy Sonya
- Jonny Lee Miller Jordan Chase
- Peter Weller Stan Liddy
- Angela Bettis
- Leslie Grossman
- Don Fischer Pilot
- Joseph Bertót Vendor
Episode 12The Big OneAired December 12, 2010
Dexter realizes that he and Lumen are being lured into a trap and risks everything to escape; Quinn needs help that only Dexter can provide.
Guest stars
- Julia Stiles Lumen Ann Pierce
- Preston Bailey Cody Bennet
- Maria Doyle Kennedy Sonya
- Jonny Lee Miller Jordan Chase
- Peter Weller Stan Liddy
- Michael Ray Escamilla
- Derek Basco
- Kathleen Noone Maura Bennett
