Episode 1 | A Beautiful Day

Season 8 premiere. Six months after LaGuerta's death, Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother and serial killer. Meanwhile, Miami Metro investigates the murder of a man who's had pieces of his brain removed.

Episode 2 | Every Silver Lining...

Miami Metro continues their hunt for the Brain Surgeon, while Dr. Vogel enlists Dexter's help. While on a case, Debra has to take matters into her own hands.

Episode 3 | What's Eating Dexter Morgan?

Dexter continues his manhunt for the Brain Surgeon. Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he's perfect as a psychopath. Debra's PTSD kicks in and she makes a desperate plea.

Episode 4 | Scar Tissue

Dexter tracks down another potential serial killer from Dr. Vogel's list. Quinn celebrates passing the sergeant's exam by defending Debra's honor in a fight. Dr. Vogel begins treating Debra for her PTSD.

Episode 5 | This Little Piggy

Dr. Vogel comes into contact with the Brain Surgeon, while Dexter and Debra try to keep her safe. Masuka finds out he has a daughter.

Episode 6 | A Little Reflection

Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he meets the criteria of the code. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal, but are surprised when someone from Dexter's past pays them a visit.

Episode 7 | Dress Code

Dexter hunts down Hannah (Yvonne Strahovski) to figure out why she's back in Miami. Dexter takes on a protégé and starts teaching him the code.

Episode 8 | Are We There Yet?

Dexter tracks down Zach, concerned that he may have murdered an innocent person. Meanwhile, Dexter tries to help Hannah escape the country.

Episode 9 | Make Your Own Kind of Music

Dexter investigates a murder that hits close to home. Dr. Vogel gets the surprise of a lifetime when someone returns from her past.

Episode 10 | Goodbye Miami

With Dr. Vogel's help, Dexter tries to lure the Brain Surgeon into a trap so he can get him on his table. Dexter witnesses a murder.

Episode 11 | Monkey in a Box

Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with Hannah and Harrison or taking Saxon out for good. Dexter's inaction results in a grisly and unexpected consequence.

Episode 12 | Remember the Monsters?

Series finale. Dexter is faced with impossible odds as a brewing hurricane makes its way towards Miami.