Remember the Monsters?

"Remember the Monsters?" is the series finale of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the twelfth episode of the eighth season and the 96th overall episode of the series. The episode was written by executive producers Scott Buck and Manny Coto, and directed by Steve Shill. It originally aired on Showtime on September 22, 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. Subsequent seasons follow Dexter's journey as he becomes a father, but his relationship with Debra dwindles after she discovers his secret. In the final episode, Dexter searches for Saxon after learning of Debra's shooting, while a hurricane approaches Miami.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.80 million household viewers and gained a 1.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, becoming the most watched episodes of the series and the biggest telecast in Showtime's history. The finale received polarizing reviews from critics and audiences; Jennifer Carpenter received high praise for her performance in the episode, but there was criticism towards the writing, unresolved storylines, lack of closure, plot holes, logic, and final scene. Reception towards the finale grew more negative in subsequent years, with many naming it among the worst series finales of all time.