| "Do the Wrong Thing" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Alik Sakharov |
| Written by | Lauren Gussis |
| Cinematography by | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editing by | Keith Henderson |
| Original release date | November 4, 2012 |
| Running time | 54 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Do the Wrong Thing" is the sixth episode of the seventh season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 78th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Lauren Gussis, and directed by Alik Sakharov. It originally aired on Showtime on November 4, 2012.
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 incriminating evidence against Hannah, while Isaak gets George to use everything to get him out of prison.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.99 million household viewers and gained a 1.0 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, although many were polarized over the episode's ending.