Truth Be Told (Dexter)

"Truth Be Told" is the eleventh episode of the first season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. The episode was written by producer Drew Z. Greenberg and Tim Schlattmann, and directed by Keith Gordon. It originally aired on Showtime on December 10, 2006.

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 finds a connection to Ice Truck Killer through his past, while Rudy proposes to Debra.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.76 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the performances, revelations and writing.