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Dexter: Practically Perfect

Dexter hires a nanny; Debra is annoyed with her new partner; Quinn continues to investigate Rita's murder.

Source: Showtime


8.5/10 (46 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 5x3
Airdate: Sunday October 10th, 2010

Director: Ernest Dickerson
Writer: Manny Coto

Alternate Airdates:

NL (VPRO) May 15, 2011

Special Guest Stars
Julia StilesJulia Stiles
As Lumen Ann Pierce
Recurring

Guest Stars
April L. HernandezApril L. Hernandez
As Officer Cira Manzon (as April Hernandez Castillo)
Recurring
Maria Doyle Kennedy (1)Maria Doyle Kennedy (1)
As Sonya
Recurring
Raphael SbargeRaphael Sbarge
As Jim McCourt
Recurring
Shawn HatosyShawn Hatosy
As Boyd Fowler
Recurring
Vanessa Bell CallowayVanessa Bell Calloway
As Crisis Counselor

Co-Guest Stars
Adam HarringtonAdam Harrington
As Agent Walker
Recurring
Gabby SanalitroGabby Sanalitro
As Overweight Nanny
Gina MorelliGina Morelli
As Old Woman
Jen EldridgeJen Eldridge
As Young Nanny
Jill BaseyJill Basey
As Elderly Southern Nanny
Kim RobillardKim Robillard
As Dr. Lorre
Terry MaratosTerry Maratos
As Paramedic
Tonita CastroTonita Castro
As Venezuelan Woman

Uncredited
Jonny Lee Miller (1)Jonny Lee Miller (1)
voiced Jordan Chase
Recurring
Main Cast
Michael C. HallMichael C. Hall
As Dexter Morgan
Jennifer CarpenterJennifer Carpenter
As Det./Lt. Debra Morgan
Desmond HarringtonDesmond Harrington
As Joey Quinn
C. S. LeeC. S. Lee
As Vince Masuka
Lauren VelezLauren Velez
As Lt./Capt. Maria LaGuerta
David ZayasDavid Zayas
As Sgt. Angel Batista
James RemarJames Remar
As Harry Morgan

Recap

Deborah is questioning a nanny and it seems that she's interrogating. They go through plenty of different potential nannies. They meet an Irish woman that seems to get on with Harrison very well. Her name is Sonia. He thinks she is practically perfect in every way. He loves her and they decide on using her. Deb leaves for work and it is just Dexter and the kid at this point. He says he feels emptiness and while it was never a problem, he is there now. He is looking into Boyd Fowler and all of his murder victims...

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Other Episode Crew

DeveloperJames Manos, Jr.
Executive ProducerJohn Goldwyn  |  Sara Colleton  |  Manny Coto  |  Chip Johannessen  |  Michael C. Hall  |  Scott Buck
Co-Executive ProducerWendy West  |  Tim Schlattmann
Supervising ProducerLauren Gussis
ProducerRobert Lloyd Lewis (5)
Co-ProducerGary Law (1)  |  Chad Tomasoski
Consulting ProducerJim Leonard (1)
Production DesignerJessica Kender
EditorDavid Latham
CastingShawn Dawson
Unit Production ManagerGary Law (1)
First Assistant DirectorWarren Gray
Second Assistant DirectorDawn Stewart
MusicDaniel J. Licht
Music EditorMark Bensi
Music SupervisorGary Calamar
Costume DesignerJames Lapidus
Key GripJason Hodges
Set DesignerArthur Chadwick
Set DecoratorDavid A. Koneff
Location ManagerTerry Gusto
Transportation CoordinatorSergio Orozco
Property MasterJoshua Meltzer
Construction CoordinatorDaniel Brewer
Script SupervisorDanielle Snowdon
Production CoordinatorStan Szewczyk
Assistant EditorMike Grant
Post Production SupervisorShawn Petersen
Re-Recording MixerElmo Ponsdomenech  |  Kevin Roache
Director of PhotographyRomeo Tirone
Stunt CoordinatorWally Crowder
Art DirectorAdam Rowe
Post Production CoordinatorMegan Walsh
Sound MixerJames Clark
Based On The Works OfJeff Lindsay (1)
Executive Story EditorScott Reynolds
ConsultantClyde Phillips
Costume SupervisorKaren Bellamy
Makeup Department Head Keith Hall
Key Makeup ArtistGabriel De Cunto
Art Department CoordinatorSamantha Englender
Main Title ThemeRolfe Kent
Visual Effects SupervisorScott Milne
Production AccountantSusan Safer
Chief Lighting TechnicianCameron Smith
"A" Camera OperatorMartin J. Layton (1)
Sound SupervisorFred Judkins
Casting AssociateHelen Geier
Key HairstylistMichelle Ceglia
Original CastingDeborah Aquila  |  Jennifer L. Smith  |  Tricia Wood  |  Julie Tucker
Graphic DesignerKendall Bennett
ColoristJoe Cook (1)
ADR MixerJeremy Balko
Key CostumerTonya Barrett
Digital Imaging TechnicianDaniel Applegate
Best Boy GripBob Snowden
"B" Camera OperatorEric Fletcher
Set CostumerKat Williams
"b" Camera First AssistantJohn Sekula
Music ClearanceJeanne Fay
"a" Camera 1st AssistantSteve Hurson
Best Boy ElectricSteve Reinhardt (1)
Special Effects ForemanRon Rosegard
 

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