Home > Dexter > Season 7 « TV Series Page Dexter: Season 7 (2012) SEASON: Season 7 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 82% Average Rating: 7.56/10 Season Reviews: 22 Fresh: 18 Rotten: 4 Critics Consensus: Season seven represents a return to form for Dexter, characterized by a riveting storyline and a willingness to take some risks. 80% Average Rating: 8.5/10 Season Reviews: 5 Fresh: 4 Rotten: 1 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: Season seven represents a return to form for Dexter, characterized by a riveting storyline and a willingness to take some risks. AUDIENCE SCORE 79% liked it Average Rating: 3.8/5 User Ratings: 641 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Are You...? Air date: Sep 30, 2012 Season 7 premiere. After witnessing her brother kill Travis Marshall, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) attempts to reconcile with Dexter (Michael C. Hall) while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 2 Sunshine and Frosty Swirl Air date: Oct 7, 2012 HD Version. Debra attempts to cure Dexter of his killer tendencies. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 3 Buck the System Air date: Oct 14, 2012 HD Version. Dexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 4 Run Air date: Oct 21, 2012 HD Version. After capturing a deadly killer, things go awry for Miami Metro. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 5 Swim Deep Air date: Oct 28, 2012 HD Version. Dexter discovers that Hannah McKay is hiding a dark secret. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 6 Do the Wrong Thing Air date: Nov 4, 2012 Season 7. Debra gets to know a local crime writer who's dug up some incriminating dirt on Hannah McKay - Dexter's newest obsession. Quinn gets an offer he tries to refuse and LaGuerta keeps digging into the Bay Harbor Butcher case. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 7 Chemistry Air date: Nov 11, 2012 Things heat up as Dexter and Hannah grow closer, but when Sal Price discovers the two are involved, he wants the exclusive story. Quinn falls back into his old ways as he makes some questionable choices to protect Nadia. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 8 Argentina Air date: Nov 18, 2012 Dexter tries to keep Debra in the dark about his relationship with Hannah, but a surprise visit from Astor, Cody and Harrison throws a wrench into his plans. Fresh out of jail, Isaak renews his pursuit of Dexter. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 9 Helter Skelter Air date: Nov 25, 2012 HD Version. Dexter deals with Isaak; Miami Metro is on the hunt for an arsonist. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 10 The Dark...Whatever Air date: Dec 2, 2012 HD Version. A surprise visit from Hannah's father puts Dexter on alert. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More Show More Episodes Dexter: Season 7 Photos View All Photos (15) Tv Season Info Series 7 of the crime drama about a vigilante serial killer (Michael C. Hall) who works as a forensic expert for the Miami Metro Police Department picks up where the sixth series ended, with Dexter's stepsister Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) witnessing him murder Travis Marshall (Colin Hanks). He tries to convince her that it was self-defense, but the truth comes out. Deb is conflicted. She loves her brother, but she is also a detective who is sworn to uphold the law. Blood wins out and she willingly becomes an accessory by helping Dexter cover up the crime. Thus begins her struggle to understand Dexter's Dark Passenger and her efforts to cure him. Dexter's secret is also discovered by kindred spirit Hannah McKay (Yvonne Strahovski), a serial killer in her own right. The two fall for each other, but Deb's investigation into Hannah's past threatens to derail the relationship. Also, Travis Marshall's death leads Lt. LaGuerta (Lauren Vélez) to reinvestigate the Bay Harbor Butcher case; and the Ukrainian mob arrives to avenge a member's murder. Genre: Network: Showtime Premiere Date: Sep 30, 2012 Exec. Producers: John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, James Manos, Jr. Cast Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan Jennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan C.S. Lee as Vince Masuka Luna Lauren Vélez as Maria LaGuerta David Zayas as Angel Batista James Remar as Harry Morgan Desmond Harrington as Joey Quinn Yvonne Strahovski as Hannah McKay Ray Stevenson as Isaak Sirko Santiago Cabrera as Sal Price Katia Winter as Nadia Billy Brown as Mike Anderson Aimee Garcia as Jamie Batista Colin Hanks as Travis Marshall Geoffrey Pierson as Deputy Chief Tom Matthews Enver Gjokaj as Viktor Daniel Buran as Wayne Randal Show More Cast Episodes 1 Are You...? Air date: Sep 30, 2012 Season 7 premiere. After witnessing her brother kill Travis Marshall, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) attempts to reconcile with Dexter (Michael C. Hall) while struggling to cover up their involvement with the murder. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 2 Sunshine and Frosty Swirl Air date: Oct 7, 2012 HD Version. Debra attempts to cure Dexter of his killer tendencies. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 3 Buck the System Air date: Oct 14, 2012 HD Version. Dexter tries to bring Debra on board with his new target. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 4 Run Air date: Oct 21, 2012 HD Version. After capturing a deadly killer, things go awry for Miami Metro. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 5 Swim Deep Air date: Oct 28, 2012 HD Version. Dexter discovers that Hannah McKay is hiding a dark secret. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 6 Do the Wrong Thing Air date: Nov 4, 2012 Season 7. Debra gets to know a local crime writer who's dug up some incriminating dirt on Hannah McKay - Dexter's newest obsession. Quinn gets an offer he tries to refuse and LaGuerta keeps digging into the Bay Harbor Butcher case. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 7 Chemistry Air date: Nov 11, 2012 Things heat up as Dexter and Hannah grow closer, but when Sal Price discovers the two are involved, he wants the exclusive story. Quinn falls back into his old ways as he makes some questionable choices to protect Nadia. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 8 Argentina Air date: Nov 18, 2012 Dexter tries to keep Debra in the dark about his relationship with Hannah, but a surprise visit from Astor, Cody and Harrison throws a wrench into his plans. Fresh out of jail, Isaak renews his pursuit of Dexter. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 9 Helter Skelter Air date: Nov 25, 2012 HD Version. Dexter deals with Isaak; Miami Metro is on the hunt for an arsonist. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More 10 The Dark...Whatever Air date: Dec 2, 2012 HD Version. A surprise visit from Hannah's father puts Dexter on alert. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 1/15 More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Dexter Season 7 All Critics (22) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (4) It's a killer. Sep 30, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic The show is succeeding, perhaps like never before, because it is taking Deb's emotions and thought process very seriously. Jan 9, 2019 | Full Review… Cory Barker TV.com Kicks things off amazingly, allowing audiences to see a new side to the series' familiar characters. Jan 9, 2019 | Full Review… Anthony Ocasio ScreenRant The renaissance of a stagnant series. Jan 9, 2019 | Full Review… Kevin Fitzpatrick ScreenCrush The start of this transition feels true to the show and the characters. What is clear is that things have changed. Jan 9, 2019 | Full Review… Kelly West CinemaBlend The final few episodes of season seven are some of the tensest in the show€™s history. Jan 9, 2019 | Full Review… Liam Hoofe What Culture Not only did everything come brutally bubbling back to the surface as far as Dexter's past crimes, but Jennifer Carpenter was phenomenal in her performance. Aug 8, 2013 | Full Review… Matt Fowler IGN Movies The twist [has] been so elegantly assembled here. Sep 18, 2018 | Full Review… Billy Grifter Den of Geek The introduction of Hannah McKay and the building of her and Dexter's relationship has allowed the show to simmer after all of the heat that the writers showcased in the first quarter of the season. Apr 3, 2018 | Full Review… Nick Harley Den of Geek If the record-setting ratings for Dexter as of late get it extended for another season, or more, that will mark the end of my viewership, because this is one ship I'd rather not go down with. Sep 27, 2013 | Rating: 4/10 | Full Review… Travis Smith We Got This Covered View All Critic Reviews (22) Audience Reviews for Dexter: Season 7 Season 7 of Dexter delivers one of the most compelling story arcs of the series as Dexter and his sister Deb are set on a collision course. Jennifer Carpenter steps up and owns this season, delivering incredibly strong and compelling performances. After discovering Dexter's secret life of as a serial killer Deb tries to break him of his addiction to killing, but is eventually forced into choosing between accepting his killer natural or taking him down. Full of twists and turns, the episode arcs are extremely engaging. And, guest stars Ray Stevenson and Yvonne Strahovski create captivating characters that enrich the show's character dynamics. Dramatic and thrilling, Dexter: Season 7 is a little unconventional but extraordinarily powerful. 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