The Big One (Dexter)

"**The Big One**"
"The Big One"
Dexter episode
Episode no.	Season 5; Episode 12
Directed by	Steve Shill
Written by	Chip Johannessen & Manny Coto
Production code	512
Original air date	December 12, 2010
Running time	55 min.
Guest appearances
	Julia Stiles as Lumen Pierce; Jonny Lee Miller as Jordan Chase; Peter Weller as Stan Liddy; Maria Doyle Kennedy as Sonya; Christina Robinson as Astor Bennett; Preston Bailey as Cody Bennett; Steve Eastin as Bill Bennett; Kathleen Noone as Maura Bennett;
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"The Big One" is the fifth season finale of the American television drama series Dexter, and the 60th overall episode of the show. It originally aired on Showtime on December 12, 2010. In the episode, Dexter attempts to save Lumen from Jordan Chase, as his sister, Debra, comes closer to uncovering the truth in her investigation. Meanwhile, Quinn falls under suspicion for Dexter's murder of Stan Liddy.

The episode was directed by Steve Shill, and the teleplay was written by former showrunner Chip Johannessen and executive producer Manny Coto. It marked the conclusion of the season-long subplot pertaining to Lumen seeking revenge against Jordan Chase, and marked the last in a string of regular guest appearances by Julia Stiles and Jonny Lee Miller, who played Lumen and Chase, respectively.