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Dexter Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2007 - 2007
The Bay Harbor Butcher is hunted in the second season of this addictive drama. Meanwhile, Rita (Julie Benz) suspects Dexter (Michael C. Hall) has a drug problem, Doakes (Erik King) heads a murder investigation involving a military special-ops ranger, and a copycat killer emerges. Keith Carradine joins the cast as Special Agent Lundy, while Jennifer Carpenter, Lauren Velez and David Zayas return in Season 2.
Episode 1
It's Alive!
Sun, Sep 30, 2007 54 mins
In the aftermath of the death of the Ice Truck Killer, Debra makes an uneasy return to work and Dexter finds that he's off his game and unable to kill; divers make a gruesome discovery; Rita's ex asks for her help in getting out of jail.
Episode 2
Waiting To Exhale
Sun, Oct 7, 2007 56 mins
Little Chino strikes again, so Dexter works up another plan to nail him; the FBI sends a special agent to work on the "Bay Harbour Butcher" case; and Debra freaks out on the job. Also, Rita confronts Dexter about his erratic and suspicious behaviour.
Episode 3
An Inconvenient Lie
Sun, Oct 14, 2007 53 mins
Dexter deals with a smooth-talking, despicable used-car salesman who's dying to do business with him; Rita suspects Dexter has a drug problem and insists that he get into a program, which throws him into the path of a mysterious and attractive woman.
Episode 4
See-Through
Sun, Oct 21, 2007 53 mins
Rita's estranged mother (JoBeth Williams) visits and senses something is wrong with Dexter; Masuka thinks he's developed a lead in the Bay Harbor Butcher case, which has Dexter concerned; Doakes heads a murder investigation involving a military special-ops ranger; Dexter's sponsor (Jaime Murray) has some unconventional ideas about helping him; Angel's interrogation of a witness crosses a line.
Episode 5
The Dark Defender
Sun, Oct 28, 2007 56 mins
Dexter learns that his mother's killer is still alive. Dexter's NA sponsor, Lila (Jaime Murray), encourages him to confront the man as one of the steps to his recovery.
Episode 6
Dex, Lies, And Videotape
Sun, Nov 4, 2007 54 mins
Dexter discovers he has some competition, a copycat killer who claims to be inspired by the Bay Harbor Butcher's dirty work; Dexter becomes romantically drawn to Lila.
Episode 7
That Night, A Forest Grew
Sun, Nov 11, 2007 56 mins
In an attempt to shake the task force off his trail, Dexter sends a manifesto to the newspaper detailing previously unreleased information and he also sets up Doakes in an effort to get him off his case. Also, Deb's relationship with Special Agent Lundy (Keith Carradine) takes a surprising turn; and Rita confronts her intrusive mother (JoBeth Williams).
Episode 8
Morning Comes
Sun, Nov 18, 2007 50 mins
Special Agent Lundy decides to investigate members of the Miami police force; a nosy neighbour supplies Deb and Batista with a lead in the case; Dexter is attacked by an assailant he recognises as the serial killer who murdered his mother.
Episode 9
Resistance Is Futile
Sun, Nov 25, 2007 50 mins
Dexter tries to stay one step ahead of Lundy's manhunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher, while also trying to distance himself from Lila (Jaime Murray), which she is determined not to allow.
Episode 10
There's Something About Harry
Sun, Dec 2, 2007 56 mins
The ever-persistent Doakes tracks down Dexter to the scene of his latest killing, where he devastates Dexter with a surprising revelation about Harry; Lundy's task force zeroes in on the Bay Harbor Butcher.
Episode 11
Left Turn Ahead
Sun, Dec 9, 2007 52 mins
Dexter dodges bullets both figurative and real as he is forced to decide the fates of those he cares about most; Lila attempts to blackmail Dexter and makes a startling discovery that changes the nature of their relationship.
Episode 12
The British Invasion
Sun, Dec 16, 2007 52 mins
Special Agent Lundy (Keith Carradine) and the task force believe they've solved the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but Dexter might not yet be out of the woods as Lila discovers his "enormous secret" and tries to use it against him.
