| "Dress Code" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Alik Sakharov |
| Written by | Arika Lisanne Mittman |
| Cinematography by | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editing by | Louis Cioffi |
| Original release date | August 11, 2013 |
| Running time | 53 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Dress Code" is the seventh episode of the eighth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 91st overall episode of the series and was written by producer Arika Lisanne Mittman, and directed by Alik Sakharov. It originally aired on Showtime on August 11, 2013.
Set in Miami, the series centers on Dexter Morgan, a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department, who leads a secret parallel life as a vigilante serial killer, hunting down murderers who have not been adequately punished by the justice system due to corruption or legal technicalities. In the episode, Dexter tries to find out why Hannah returned, while also trying to guide Zach in controlling his urge.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.90 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with criticism aimed towards Hannah's storyline.