Dex, Lies, and Videotape

Episode aired Nov 4, 2007
TV-MATV-MA
53min

8.6/10

S2.E6

A 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 rela... Read allA 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.A 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.

8.6/10

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Director
- Nick Gomez
Writers
- James Manos Jr.(developed for television by)
- Jeff Lindsay(based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by)
- Lauren Gussis
Stars

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Michael C. Hall and Preston Bailey in Dexter (2006)

Director
- Nick Gomez
Writers
- James Manos Jr.(developed for television by)
- Jeff Lindsay(based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by)
- Lauren Gussis
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Trivia
After having sex with his sponsor Lila, Dexter asks "what step was that," and Lila replies "the naughty one". The slang term "thirteenth step" is used by people in 12-Step programs to refer to a sexual/romantic relationship between someone who's been clean for a while and someone who's relatively new. It is generally frowned upon, and often viewed as predatory. It could be said that Lila thirteenth stepped Dexter. While Dexter takes the initiative in this particular scene, Lila has been trying to entice him for a little while.

Goofs
Dexter pulls the fire alarm switch down and then pushes it back up again. After deploying the fire alarm switches can only be returned into the armed position by a special key.

Quotes
Dexter Morgan: The full force of the FBI, that's the last thing I need. I've got to make sure Lundy gets his man. After I figure out a way to erase the marina files. And make up with my girlfriend. And then maybe I'll tackle world hunger because things can't really get much worse.

Connections
References Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989)

Soundtracks
Dexter Main Title
(uncredited)
Written by Rolfe Kent
Performed by Rolfe Kent

Top review

9/10

Another Great Dexter Episode!

This is the sixth episode of the second season of Dexter and it's another thing of beauty. The tension increases and so does the excitement. Each storyline is worth watching and there are several surprises perhaps things I should have seen coming. Once again, the acting is top-notch and I like the exotic chemistry between Michael C. Hall and Jaime Murray.

In this episode, "Dex, Lies, and Videotape," there is a Bay Butcher wannabe killer on the loose and unless he is caught, the FBI will take total control of the case. Dexter learns that he was filmed cleaning his boat so he tries to delete the evidence. Meanwhile, Gail suggests that Rita invite Lila over to dinner which in return results in the end of Rita's and Dexter's relationship.

Overall, this is a very engaging and enthralling episode and it's very interesting how Dexter tries to cover his footsteps as the Bay Butcher investigation gets more in-depth. I'm very interested to see what happens next. I rate this episode 9/10.

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