Dexter Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast #298

Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia

298 | Dexter Trivia

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Ready for more Halloween trivia? Good, because this week we’ve got Dexter Trivia. The horror/crime drama was popular during its time (though fans remain divided on the finale).

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Episode Intro

Ready for more Halloween trivia? Good, because this week we’ve got Dexter Trivia. The horror/crime drama was popular during its time (though fans remain divided on the finale).

Whichever camp you fall into, it’s three rounds of ten questions each. Feedback, suggestions, and comments can be sent to host@dorkygeekynerdy.com or via the Contact form on DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

I’m your host, Brian Rollins, this is the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, and let the hunt begin.

The Dorky Round

Who played the title character, Dexter Morgan?
a. Michael C Hall
What was the name of Dexter’s sister?
a. Debra Morgan
What Emmy and Tony Award winner played The Trinity Killer, Arthur Mitchell?
a. John Lithgow
What was the name of Dexter’s girlfriend and later wife?
a. Rita Bennet
Throughout much of the series, who was Dexter’s police lieutenant?
a. María LaGüerta
Throughout the series, Dexter is haunted by visions of what deceased family member?
a. His father, Harry
Dexter takes place in what US state?
a. Florida
What Handmaid’s Tale actress joined the show in its final two seasons as Hannah McKay?
a. Yvonne Strahovski
What “trophies” did Dexter keep from his kills?
a. A blood sample on a slide.
What is Dexter’s forensics specialty?
a. He’s a blood-spatter analyst

The Geeky Round

What network initially ran Dexter?
a. Showtime
What was the name of Dexter’s boat?
a. Slice of Life
What is the name of the sequel series beginning in 2022?
a. Dexter: New Blood
What was the nickname for the serial killer Dexter is hunting in the first season?
a. The Ice Truck Killer
What Florida city does the show call home?
a. Miami
Who is the Lead Forensics Specialist that works alongside Dexter?
a. Vince Masuka
What detective was framed by Dexter as the Bay Harbor Butcher?
a. James Doakes
What is the name of Dexter’s son?
a. Harrison
Which police sergeant marries and later divorces LaGuerta?
a. Angel Batista
In the reboot series, New Blood, who does Dexter see instead of his father, Harry?
a. His sister, Deb

The Nerdy Round

In what year did the show begin?
a. It started in 2006.
Not counting the new reboot series, how many seasons did Dexter have?
a. Eight.
Which two series regulars were married in real life on New Year’s Eve, 2008?
a. Michael C Hall and Jennifer Carpenter. Yes, they played brother and sister on the show.
Debuting in December of 2024, what is the name of the upcoming prequel series?
a. Dexter: Original Sin
The character, Dexter, is based on novels by what author?
a. Jeff Lindsay.
Played by Julia Stiles, what was the name of Dexter’s partner-in-crime during Season Five?
a. Lumen Pierce
What was the name Dexter gave to his need to kill?
a. His Dark Passenger
What was the name of Dexter’s murdered mother?
a. Laura Moser. Witnessing her death is what sets Dexter down his “career path”.
What was the nickname of the final serial killer that Dexter faced in the series?
a. The Brain Surgeon
Who is credited with creating the series, Dexter?
a. James Manos, Jr.

Episode Conclusion

Make sure you clean up your…mess…because we’re done with Dexter Trivia. How did you do? I’ll have another spooky thirty questions again next week. Here’s a clue for you to mull over in the meantime.

Running a staggering 327 episodes, what series followed the adventures of brothers Sam and Dean?

I believe at least two listeners requested this one. Good luck and I’ll see you back here on Wednesday.

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