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Dexter: Season 1

1x09 Father Knows Best
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Aired2006-11-27T02:00:00Z on Showtime
Runtime56m
DirectorAdam Davidson

WritersKevin Maynard + 1 more, Melissa Rosenberg
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
GenresDrama, Mystery, Crime

While on a weekend getaway with Rita, his sister and her new beau, Dexter learns that his biological father, thought to be dead for 30 years, has just passed away, and that he's willed his son everything he owned.

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Dexter: Season 1

1x09 Father Knows BestTV-MA

ActorsAll Cast & Crew

Season Regulars 7

Guest Stars 15

Michael C. Hall

Dexter Morgan

Jennifer Carpenter

Debra Morgan

David Zayas

Angel Batista

James Remar

Harry Morgan

Luna Lauren Velez

Maria LaGuerta

Julie Benz

Rita Bennett

Erik King

James Doakes

Christian Camargo

Rudy Cooper

Christina Robinson

Astor Bennett

Dominic Janes

Young Dexter

Daniel Goldman

Cody Bennett

Frank Tedesco

Miami Dade Police Officer

Laura Marano

Young Debra

Kathrin Middleton

Doris Morgan

Dakin Matthews

Dr. Pittman

Joseph Lyle Taylor

Sgt. McKay

Jeanette Miller

Elderly Neighbor

Winston Story

Messenger

Andrew Caple-Shaw

Resident

Dion B. Vines

Security Guard

Lance Irwin

Off. Benson

Mark Pellegrino

Paul Bennett

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1x09 Father Knows Best
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