| "Hello, Bandit" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | John Dahl |
| Written by | Scott Buck |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Louis Cioffi |
| Original release date | October 3, 2010 |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Hello, Bandit" is the second episode of the fifth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 50th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Scott Buck, and was directed by John Dahl. It originally aired on Showtime on October 3, 2010.
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 raise Astor and Cody, while also pursuing a man who left blood in a rented van.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.70 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised Dexter's storyline, but expressing criticism for the subplots.