Dexter Born Free (Season 1, Episode 12)
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TV Episode | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Dexter

Born Free (Season 1, Episode 12)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In the Season One finale, Dexter follows the clues left for him by the Ice Truck Killer in an effort to rescue his kidnapped loved one, while Rita's ex tries to convince her that Dexter is too dangerous to be around their children.

Showrunner

Clyde Phillips

Director

Michael Cuesta

Writers

Jeff Lindsay (based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by) | James Manos Jr. (developed for television by) | Daniel Cerone (written by) | Melissa Rosenberg (written by) & 2 more

Producers

Drew Z. Greenberg | Robert Lloyd Lewis | Clyde Phillips

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 17, 2006

Release date

Dec 17, 2006 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 50 wins & 197 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
33 cast members

Name	Known for
Michael C. Hall Dexter Morgan Dexter Morgan See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Julie Benz Rita Bennett Rita Bennett See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Jennifer Carpenter Debra Morgan Debra Morgan See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Erik King Sgt. James Doakes Sgt. James Doakes See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Luna Lauren Velez Det. Maria LaGuerta (as Lauren Velez) Det. Maria LaGuerta (as Lauren Velez) See fewer	Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
David Zayas Det. Angel Batista Det. Angel Batista See fewer	Skyline (2010)
James Remar Harry Morgan Harry Morgan See fewer	Sex and the City: A Farewell (2004)
Geoff Pierson Capt. Tom Matthews Capt. Tom Matthews See fewer	Dexter (2006)
C.S. Lee Vince Masuka Vince Masuka See fewer	East New York (2022)
Mark Pellegrino Paul Bennett Paul Bennett See fewer	Mulholland Drive (2001)
Christian Camargo Brian Moser Brian Moser See fewer	The Hurt Locker (2008)
Judith Scott Lt. Esme Pascal Lt. Esme Pascal See fewer	Guess Who (2005)
Scott Atkinson Bob Hicks Bob Hicks See fewer	Windtalkers (2002)
Christina Robinson Astor Bennett Astor Bennett See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Daniel Goldman Cody Bennett Cody Bennett See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Maxwell Huckabee Little Dexter Little Dexter See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Brandon Killham Little Brian Little Brian See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Sage Kirkpatrick Laura Moser (as Katherine Kirkpatrick) Laura Moser (as Katherine Kirkpatrick) See fewer	Donna Stronger Than Pretty (2020)
Josh Phillips Indigent Man Indigent Man See fewer	Hellsing Ultimate (2006)
Josh Wingate Paramedic Paramedic See fewer	Priest (2011)
P.J. Marino Truck Driver Truck Driver See fewer	Captain Tsunami's Army
John C. McDonnell Dock Manager Dock Manager See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Jennifer Echols Nurse Nurse See fewer	My Name Is Khan (2010)
Kathleen Mary Carthy Doctor Doctor See fewer	She Said (2022)
Morgan H. Margolis Cop (as Morgan Margolis) Cop (as Morgan Margolis) See fewer	3000 Miles to Graceland (2001)
David Haley EMT EMT See fewer	Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Christie Lynn Smith Soccer Mom Soccer Mom See fewer	The Other Zoey (2023)
Mary Alyce Kania Karen Karen See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Francisco Viana Det. Jake Simms Det. Jake Simms See fewer	Dexter (2006)
Patrick Y. Malone Tech Tech See fewer	Grand Canyon (1991)
Bruce Holman Det. Michael Soderquist (uncredited) Det. Michael Soderquist (uncredited) See fewer	Air Force One (1997)
Chris Krauser Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited) See fewer	Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
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