Talk to the Hand (Dexter)

"**Talk to the Hand**"
"Talk to the Hand"
Dexter episode
Episode no.	Season 6; Episode 11
Directed by	Ernest Dickerson
Written by	Manny Coto; Tim Schlattmann;
Cinematography by	Romeo Tirone
Editing by	Keith Henderson
Original release date	December 11, 2011
Running time	48 minutes
Guest appearances
	Colin Hanks as Travis Marshall (special guest star); Geoff Pierson as Thomas Matthews; Aimee Garcia as Jamie Batista; Billy Brown as Mike Anderson; Josh Cooke as Louis Greene; Kyle Davis as Steve Dorsey; Jordana Spiro as Beth Dorsey; Rya Kihlstedt as Dr. Michelle Ross;
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"Talk to the Hand" is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 71st overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Manny Coto and co-executive producer Tim Schlattmann, and directed by Ernest Dickerson. It originally aired on Showtime on December 11, 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 prevents a biochemical attack on Miami Metro on his pursuit of Travis, while Debra gets an upsetting revelation during a therapy session.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.92 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with Debra's subplot receiving negative reactions.