The series premiere of , titled "Dexter," aired on October 1, 2006, and serves as an essential introduction to Dexter Morgan—a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department by day and a vigilante serial killer by night. Episode Overview
: Dexter navigates a relationship with Rita Bennett, a domestic abuse survivor. He chose her specifically because her trauma makes her uninterested in sex, helping him maintain his "normal" facade. Primary Characters DexterDexter : Season 1 Episode 1
: The Lieutenant who flirts with Dexter but treats Debra with open disdain. The series premiere of , titled "Dexter," aired
: Through flashbacks, we learn about Dexter's late foster father, Harry Morgan, who recognized Dexter’s sociopathic tendencies and taught him a "Code" to channel his urges toward those who escape traditional justice. Primary Characters : The Lieutenant who flirts with
: Dexter’s fragile girlfriend and mother to Astor and Cody. Notable Quotes & Trivia