Ep 1. Our Father

Dexter season 3 episode 1 titled "Our Father" opens with Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) finding himself in a good place. He has finally managed to balance his family life with his secret life as a serial killer, and is living with his girlfriend Rita (Julie Benz) and her kids. But things don't stay calm for long as his past comes back to haunt him.

The episode begins with Dexter preparing for his sister Deborah's (Jennifer Carpenter) promotion to detective. He goes to the station to meet her, but they’re immediately interrupted by a blood spatter expert, who has been called in for a crime scene.

As soon as Dexter arrives at the crime scene, he realizes that the killer had created the scene specifically for him. He follows the clues and it leads him to a young boy who had witnessed the murder. Dexter decides to take the boy under his wing and helps him escape from the killer.

Meanwhile, a new prosecutor named Miguel Prado (Jimmy Smits) has come into town, and Dexter finds himself drawn to him due to his ruthless nature. Miguel is a man who wants to get things done his way and is not afraid to break the rules to do so. Dexter is intrigued by his approach, but soon realizes that he might have met his match in Miguel.

The episode also introduces a new villain, The Skinner, who is abducting and killing women in Miami. Miami Metro detectives are chasing him, but the Skinner seems to always be one step ahead.

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that Dexter has two cases to solve. One involves the young boy and the other involves the Skinner. The young boy's case takes a personal turn for Dexter as he begins to see himself in the young boy. He feels like he is the only one who can truly understand him and save him from his terrible fate.

The Skinner case, on the other hand, is more complex. The Skinner is clever and methodical, and it presents a unique challenge to Dexter. He feels drawn to the case, but also realizes that it could be a trap set specifically for him.

Throughout the episode, there are several intense moments of suspense and drama. Dexter is constantly on edge, trying to stay ahead of the game. He knows that he needs to solve both cases to keep himself and his family safe.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving fans eager to see what happens next. Overall, "Our Father" is a great start to the third season of Dexter. It sets the tone for a season filled with suspense, drama, and unexpected twists and turns. Fans of the show will not be disappointed with this episode.