| "Finding Freebo" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Marcos Siega |
| Written by | Melissa Rosenberg |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Stewart Schill |
| Original release date | October 5, 2008 |
| Running time | 49 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Finding Freebo" is the second episode of the third season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 26th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Melissa Rosenberg, and was directed by Marcos Siega. It originally aired on Showtime on October 5, 2008.
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 sets out in finding Freebo before he can reveal his identity, while Miguel sets out in his own investigation.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.79 million household viewers and gained a 0.3/1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who considered it as an improvement over the season premiere.