| "Dex Takes a Holiday" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | John Dahl |
| Written by | |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Stewart Schill |
| Original release date | October 18, 2009 |
| Running time | 55 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Dex Takes a Holiday" is the fourth episode of the fourth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 40th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Melissa Rosenberg and supervising producer Wendy West, and was directed by John Dahl. It originally aired on Showtime on October 18, 2009.
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 targets a police officer while Rita and the kids go out of town. Meanwhile, Debra decides to go back with Lundy.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.51 million household viewers and gained a 0.7/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the ending.