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Dexter :: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (03x03)

Episode Information

Title:

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Episode #:

03x03

Original Airdate:

Sunday October 12th, 2008

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8.7/10 (34 Votes cast)

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Country:	Aired On:

UK (FX)	May 08, 2009

Episode Crew
Director:	John Dahl
Writer:	Scott Buck

Episode Summary

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Dexter and a pedophile have a run-in; Dexter is unable to restore Freebo's good name after he is accused of a murder he didn't commit. Also, Dexter's friendship with Miguel weighs on his mind.

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Guest Stars

Special Guest Stars
•Jimmy Smits	played	Miguel Prado	Recurring (third appearance)

Main Cast

•Michael C. Hall (3)	played	Dexter Morgan
•Julie Benz	played	Rita Bennett
•Jennifer Carpenter	played	Debra Morgan
•Lauren Velez	played	Lt. Maria Laguerta
•David Zayas	played	Angel Batista
•James Remar	played	Harry Morgan