| "Sin of Omission" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Ernest Dickerson |
| Written by | Arika Lisanne Mittman |
| Cinematography by | Romeo Tirone |
| Editing by | Keith Henderson |
| Original release date | November 20, 2011 |
| Running time | 52 minutes |
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"Sin of Omission" is the eighth episode of the sixth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 68th overall episode of the series and was written by Arika Lisanne Mittman, and directed by Ernest Dickerson. It originally aired on Showtime on November 20, 2011.
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 get Travis to help him find Gellar, while Debra wonders why LaGuerta wants to close a case.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.05 million household viewers and gained a 1.0 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized the pacing and writing of the episode.