| "Every Silver Lining..." | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Michael C. Hall |
| Written by | Manny Coto |
| Cinematography by | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editing by | Amy E. Duddleston |
| Original release date | July 7, 2013 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Every Silver Lining..." is the second episode of the eighth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 86th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Manny Coto, and directed by lead actor Michael C. Hall. It originally aired on Showtime on July 7, 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. In the episode, Dexter discovers that Vogel was heavily involved in his childhood, while Debra is pursued by El Sapo while trying to locate the jewels.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.52 million household viewers and gained a 1.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who considered it an improvement over the season premiere.