| "Monkey in a Box" | |
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| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 11 |
| Directed by | Ernest Dickerson |
| Written by | |
| Cinematography by | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editing by | Amy E. Duddleston |
| Original release date | September 15, 2013 |
| Running time | 52 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Monkey in a Box" is the eleventh episode of the eighth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 95th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producers Tim Schlattmann and Wendy West, and directed by Ernest Dickerson. It originally aired on Showtime on September 15, 2013.
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 find Saxon before leaving for Argentina, while Debra returns to Miami Metro as detective.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.40 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 writing, pacing, logic, characters' actions and plot holes.