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 make sure he doesn't fall into the same mistake again.
Air Time: December 12, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
Michael C. Hall stars in the fifth season of the popular series about a Miami forensics investigator hiding a secret life as a serial killer.
Air Time: November 28, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
While in the midst of hunting down their next victim, Dexter and Lumen are surprised by the return of an unannounced guest; Debra is assigned to the file room, but still manages to uncover new evidence in the Barrel Girl case.
Air Time: November 21, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
While attending a self-help seminar, Dexter and Lumen vet and stalk a violent killer; Debra gets into some unexpected trouble from the fallout of the Santa Muerte case, forcing Batista to make a difficult decision.
Air Time: November 14, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
While helping Lumen, Dexter finds himself on a collision course with Debra and the rest of Homicide when he is called to investigate a horrifying crime scene; the Santa Muerte case leads to a violent standoff between Debra and the killers
Air Time: November 7, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
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.
Air Time: October 31, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
After rescuing Lumen from her horrific imprisonment, Dexter tries to convince her to leave Miami and return home to her family.
Air Time: October 24, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
Dexter catches a mysterious woman who may have witnessed him in the act of killing a killer; Deb has a frightening run-in with a murder suspect in the Santa Muerte homicides; and Quinn uncovers more striking similarities between Kyle Butler and Dexter Morgan.
Air Time: October 15, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
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 his next victim. 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 Air Time: October 10, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
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.
Air Time: October 3, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
Rita's death has left Dexter feeling responsible, possibly even...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.
Air Time: September 26, 2010 9 p.m - Showtime
