In season two, the bodies of Dexter's victims are uncovered and an investigation is launched in Dexter's own department to find the killer, dubbed the "Bay Harbor Butcher." Debra struggles to recover, and Rita sends Dexter to Narcotics Anonymous meetings when she suspects that he has an addiction. Sergeant James Doakes, stalks Dexter, suspecting that he is connected with the "Ice Truck Killer" killings.
Cast
Michael C. Hall
Dexter Morgan
Jennifer Carpenter
Debra Morgan
Geoff Pierson
Thomas Matthews
David Zayas
Angel Batista
James Remar
Harry Morgan
Luna Lauren Velez
Maria LaGuerta
Keith Carradine
Special Agent Frank Lundy
Julie Benz
Rita Bennett
Jaime Murray
Lila Tournay
Christina Robinson
Astor Bennett
Preston Bailey
Cody Bennett
C.S. Lee
Vince Masuka
Erik King
James Doakes
Max Gail
Banana Boat Tour Guide
Tony Amendola
Santos Jimenez
Tony Colitti
Dr. Hill
Kiko Ellsworth
Bertrand
Ron Roggé
Blue-Collar Guy
Glenn Plummer
Jimmy
Jim Hanks
Annoyed Man
George Tovar
Lawyer
Julia Vera
Old Cuban Woman
Jonathan Banks
FBI Deputy Director Max Adams
Darryl Sivad
Minister
Cedric Duplechain
Peters
Gilbert Saldivar
Esteban
Mary Alyce Kania
Karen
Margo Martindale
Camilla
Dominic Janes
Young Dexter
Kathrin Middleton
Doris Morgan
Christian Camargo
Brian Moser
Maxwell Huckabee
Little Dexter
Brandon Killham
Little Brian
Sage Kirkpatrick
Laura Moser
Chris Krauser
Cop
Pablo Soriano
Det. Robert Ramos
Mark Pellegrino
Paul Bennett
Devon Graye
Teenage Dexter
Silas Weir Mitchell
Ken Olson
JoBeth Williams
Gail Brandon
Judith Scott
Esme Pascal
Salvator Xuereb
John Henry
Alistair Tober
Borelli
Mary Ostrow
Marlene
Wilmer Calderon
Teo
Bruce Holman
Det. Michael Soderquist
Matthew Willig
Little Chino
Anna Maganini
Eva
Jillian Bruno
Marissa
Marco De Luca
Priest
Kevin Buitrago
Joey
Dave Baez
Gabriel
Martin Papazian
Mack
Jeremy Nichols
Anxious Man
Timothy T Tyler
FBI Agent
John Marshall Jones
Curtis Barnes
Bertila Damas
Soto's Widow
Albie Selznick
Psychiatrist
Mario Marcelino
Dr. Pena
Charles Perez
Male Commentator
Calvin Hughes
Male News Show Host
Jimmy Star
FBI Agent
Travis Winfrey
Reynolds
Eddie Kehler
Droning Man
Tasia Sherel
Female Clerk
Charlene Amoia
Young Woman
Vince Pavia
Lipsey
Brian Gattas
Welsh
Kim Delgado
Desk Sergeant
Roman Mitichyan
Santos Hamanes
Mike Cochrane
Bar Patron
Dan Wickline
Dead Denny Foster
Elisa Perry
Computer Tech
John Ciccolini
Phillip Novik
Luis Valentin
Resturant Patron / Police Detective / Beach Goer
Wendy Wells-Gunkel
Nosy Neighbor
Dale Midkiff
Mr. Wilson
S.A. Griffin
Don of Miami Tribune
Paul Keeley
FBI Guy 1
Daya Vaidya
FBI Guy 2
Petrea Burchard
Art Buyer
Cori Bright
Hostess
Kelley Hazen
Lawyer
Lou Volpe
Manager
Jennifer Courtney
Mother
Kent Hagan
Frightened Lumberjack #1
John Bartlebaugh
Cody's Classmate
Neil Ironfield
Cody's Classmate
Eli Goodman
Det. Weiss
Stephanie Y. Wang
Lexi
Troy Metcalf
Cabbie
Manny Suárez
Mayor
Gary Kraus
Sheriff
L.T. Tolliver
Uniform Cop
Doby Daenger
Radio Reporter
Episodes
It's Alive!
Things are really beginning to heat up for Dexter: Doakes' suspicions about him are growing, his victims are escaping, and his body dump site has been found. Meanwhile Paul is troubling Rita over the missing shoe and Debra is going through trauma over the Ice Truck killer incident.
Waiting to Exhale
Dexter is finding it hard to have closure on killing his brother. There is a new FBI agent to head the "Bay Harbor Butcher" case. Debra is finding it tough to put the past behind her.
An Inconvenient Lie
Dexter sets his sights on a new victim: a murderer so repulsive it seems only fitting that he's a used-car salesman. Dexter's been unable to lie to Rita about his midnight activities, which has her thinking that he's a drug addict. She's threatened to leave him if he doesn't commit to a 12-step program to deal with his supposed addiction. While in this recovery, though, Dexter meets a sexy, mysterious woman named Lila.
See-Through
Rita's estranged mother 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. Angel's interrogation of a witness crosses a line.
The Dark Defender
Dexter finds out that the man who killed his mother, right in front of him, is still alive. When he tells this to Lila, she suggests he face the man, as part of his road to addiction recovery. But then as his sponsor she insists on tagging along.
Dex, Lies, and Videotape
A copy-cat killer follows the lead of the "Bay Harbor Butcher." Dexter must destroy an incriminating surveillance video.
That Night, a Forest Grew
Dexter manages to get Doakes off his back. He devises a plan to get the police in another direction. Lila and Dex's relationship intensifies, and he has some interaction with Rita and the kids.
Morning Comes
Dexter is attacked by the man who murdered his mother. Meanwhile, Lila wants to get closer to Dex, and Debra and Lundy close in on the Bay Harbor Butcher.
Resistance Is Futile
Dexter realizes it won't be easy to end things completely with Lila. Dexter tries to stay ahead of the investigations as the manhunt for the Bay Harbor Butcher intensifies. An enemy of Dexter figures out his secret.
There's Something About Harry
Doakes follows Dexter to his next crime scene and shocks him with a revelation about Harry. The Bay Harbor Butcher task force feels they are zeroing in on their man.
Left Turn Ahead
Dexter must make a massive decision that will have an effect on all those he holds close. Lila meanwhile is back with a secret to blackmail Dexter.
The British Invasion
Lila Tournay finds Sgt. James Doakes imprisoned in an Everglades cabin and learns from him that her object of affection, Dexter Morgan, is the serial killer known as the "Bay Harbor Butcher". She decides to help Dexter and kills Doakes by setting the cabin on fire. Meanwhile, Dexter's sister Debra questions whether her career is more important than her relationship with FBI Special Agent Frank Lundy.
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