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Dexter: Father Knows Best

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Dexter receives notification that his biological father has recently passed away. Dexter is named as the sole heir of all his possessions including his house. Dexter goes for a weekend away with Rita, Deb, and Rudy. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Melissa Rosenberg

Director:: Adam Davidson

Stars:: David Zayas (Angel Batista); Erik King (Sgt. Doakes); Lauren Velez (Lt. Maria LaGuerta); Julie Benz (Rita Bennett); Jennifer Carpenter (Debra Morgan); James Remar (Harry Morgan); Michael C. Hall (Dexter Morgan)

Recurring Role:: Dominic Janes (Young Dexter); Mark Pellegrino (Paul); Christina Robinson (Astor); Christian Camargo (Rudy); C.S. Lee (Vince Masuka); Daniel Goldman (Cody)

Guest Star:: Dion Vines (Security Guard); Winston Story (Messenger); Kathrin Lautner Middleton (Doris); Lance Irwin (Uniformed Cop); Andrew Caple-Shaw (Resident); Dakin Matthews (Dr. Pittman); Joseph Lyle Taylor (Sgt. McKay); Jeanette Miller (Old Neighbor); Laura Marano (Young Debra)

In Dexter's flashback of the hospital, the doctors discuss a problem with his blood type. They say that he has a very rare blood type, AB negative, and therefore can't get a blood donor. However, this is incorrect.In reality AB negative can receive from any other negative blood type- A,B,O, or AB. edit »
When Dexter is about to see the body at the morgue, a digital clock over his shoulder reads "4:11." In the very next shot, however, it says "4:17." edit »
When Deb is waking up and starts talking to Rudy, there's an exceedingly quick shot where you can tell Jennifer Carpenter is wearing pasties. edit »
Dexter references his biological father living "five hours up I-95." However, Dade City is located in Pasco County, on the western side of Florida, and would actually be five hours up I-75, since Interstate 75 traverses mostly the western part of the state while Interstate 95 traverses the eastern part. edit »
Music in this episode:
"Slow Ride" by Foghat
"Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. edit »

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(Masuka calls Dexter's cell phone)
Deb: Morgan here.
Masuka: Wait, did I call the hot Morgan by mistake? Freudian. My subconscious has been exposed.
Deb: Well, zip it up and tell me what's going on. edit »
Rita: I hope tuna's alright.
Rudy: I do love me a little mercury. edit »
(Dexter calls Masuka)
Masuka: Masuka.
Dexter: Hey, it's Dexter Morgan.
Masuka: Dude, I know your last name.
Dexter: Yeah, I need a favor. A DNA comparison.
Masuka: I thought you were away for the weekend with the girlfriend. What, she surfin' the crimson wave? edit »
Dexter: (voice over) Luckily,I get up earlier than normal people.
(enters the kitchen)
Rudy: Coffee? edit »
Dexter: (voice over) How did a death turn into a couples weekend? edit »

Paul: Hey babe, it�s Paul. Just making sure dear Dexter is dealing decently with his dead dad.

This alliteration style is a reference to Dexter's narration in the books. The titles Darkly Dreaming Dexter and Dearly Devoted Dexter are alliterations, as well as many lines of narration in the book. edit »
Title: Father Knows Best:

The title is an allusion to a popular American TV series that ran from 1954 to 1962. It was a family sitcom. It began originally as a radio show in 1948. edit »

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Father Knows Best
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
Revealing... ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
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The Bottom Line: "Nothing happened"
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expatriot
member since: Apr 9, 2006
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The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
Dexter, Rita, Debs and Rudy (aka the ITK) all end up in the same house spending time together. ...Continue »
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shawnlunn2002
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The Bottom Line: "Well written"
Daddy Lied

Written by Melissa Rosenberg
Directed by Adam Davidson ...Continue »
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