War Pigs

Black Sabbath

We’re introduced to a new serial killer known as ‘Red’ who targets ride-hailing drivers, using a chain round on his victims’ neck for a quick decapitation.

The Saint Of Lost Causes

Justin Townes Earle

Dexter arrives at the hotel where Harrison works at, and doing his own forensic investigation on how Harrison killed Ryan Foster.

No Feel Bad O

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

Dexter attends a party where he’s introduced to a ride-sharing driver who survived an attack from the “the Dark Passenger” and finds out he’s looks just like him.

Left Hand Free

alt-J

As the episode begins, Dexter is starting his new job as a rideshare driver. It's all part of catching the Dark Passenger, who has made these types of drivers his victims.

I'm A King Bee

The Stone Foxes

After seeing Ronald leave, Dexter breaks into his apartment, looking for any trophies. We can immediately see that this is the same apartment Charley was in during the first episode when she left an invitation.

Stayin Alive

Bee Gees

Detective Wallace is back at the hotel investigating the homicide. Wallace is piecing together a story and knows exactly how Harrison killed and dismembered Ryan.

Badoom

Scrounge

Dexter is brought by Charley to the high-rise penthouse hosting Leon Prater’s infamous serial killer gathering. To get in, Dexter has to scan his thumb; at first, the reader doesn't scan Dexter's thumbprint, but the third time is the charm, and the guy pretending to be a different Dark Passenger is let inside.

She's Leaving You

MJ Lenderman

Harrison goes to Elsa's place to not be alone, where they talk and Laugh, and Elsa tells Harrison he can stay and sleep on the couch. He goes in for a kiss, only to get rejected and walks out the door in shame.

Stayin Alive

Bee Gees

Detective Claudette Wallace is at her office, on the computer, still trying to piece together the homicide at the hotel.

T.W.B.

ATTACHMENT

Dexter tails Lowell to a tattoo parlor, using Lowell’s tools, he incapacitates him with anesthesia.

High Speed Changer

Orange 9mm

The track is played with Harrison walking on the street before getting a call from Detective Wallace.

Beggin'

Måneskin

Bowling alley scene – energetic, playful backdrop to Mia and Dexter's dynamic

Heads Will Roll

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Plays subtly in the background at the bowling alley.

All That We Perceive

Thievery Corporation

During a wine date, Red (Dexter) and Mia open up. Mia admits she doesn’t follow a code—shattering Dexter’s perception of her.

Pussy Liquor

Rob Zombie

Plays as Mia goes in search of her next victim; the lyrics (“One, two, three, who should I kill?”) are chilling foreshadowing of her lack of restraint.

Desire

MEG MYERS

At the bar, Mia seduces her target, Marc. The raw emotion in the song mirrors the seductive yet dangerous tension of the moment.

Eat an Eraser

Princess Goes

Plays over the end credits, thematically tying together Dexter’s sense of loss and longing.

ABENA

Kwan Pa

Heard at Blessing’s house during the memorial gathering for Prudence.

Open Sky

Ty Teg

Prater calls Dexter in front of Red's apartment. Harrison strolls through the city and passes a New York University kiosk and is shocked by their tuition costs.

I Can't Hear You

The Dead Weather

Dexter follows Gareth " The Gemini Killer" to the bookstore.

Misguided Soul (The 80s Version)

Almost an Artist

Dexter meets Harrison at a diner.

Sleep With Your Friends

Almost an Artist

Harrison leaves the café while Dexter generously tips the waitress.

Blood Makes Noise

Suzanne Vega

Dexter is in a state of shock in Prater's helicopter when Gareth " The Gemini Killer" arrived looking nonchalant. It turns out Gareth has a twin! Perfectly underscoring the shock of the moment, this track plays as Dexter discovers Gareth is a Gemini.

MR. TRAVELER

Kwan Pa

Heard at Blessing’s house during the memorial gathering for Prudence.

Satan Is His Name

Holly Golightly

Plays as Dexter approaches Gareth #2 at Prater’s Gardens after making a reckless choice.

U-Mass

Pixies

Transition from Charley tending to Dexter’s wound to Harrison anxiously waiting at Collings University for a tour.

Kill Your Ego

Pike Project

Dexter returns back to NYC and meets up with Harrison for a college tour. Harrison meets Gigi on campus, with this modern track underlining their chemistry.

Batista dances with Blessing as this lively classic fills the room, evoking Miami memories for Dexter who is surprised to learn that his former friend and colleague is persistent.

After an unbearably tense conversation between Dexter and Batista, this song plays—symbolizing the fracture in their relationship. It also replaces the usual end credits theme.

Showdown

Electric Light Orchestra

Dexter takes a drive with Bautista and discovers Bautista knows everything about Dexter's secrets.

Dexter realizes Bautista made a visit to Blessing's residence after hearing Miami-style music from his place.

Personality Crisis

New York Dolls

Dexter sets up a kill room for Al Joly inside a Manhattan wig shop that’s closed for vacation.

Stayin Alive

Bee Gees

Detective Claudette Wallace listens on her Bluetooth headphones while diving back into Miami Metro’s Bay Harbor Butcher articles on the web.

Searchin'

Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers

Dexter and Harrison share a quiet lunch at Applebee’s.

Plays as Dexter stalks Vinny and injects him with M99.

Love You Got

Kelly Lee Owens

Harrison takes Gigi on a date to a dance club.

Long Way Back From Hell

Danzig

After escaping the wig shop kill room, Dexter checks his car for tracking devices.

Jump Into The Fire

Harry Nilsson

After Prater leaves, Dexter rushes Harrison out through the back of the restaurant and enlightens him on what’s going on, who Prater really is. He also confesses that he killed The Dark Passenger and assumed his identity to infiltrate Prater’s group, then went on to kill The Tattoo Collector and The Gemini Killer.

Gimme Danger

The Stooges

Dexter rings and wants to organize a meet with Prater. With a pocket knife in hand, he’s not messing about. They arrange to meet before the gala the following morning. Unfortunately, Angel Batista shows up first and speaks to Leon Prater about the real Dexter Morgan. When Dexter does show up, Charley blindsides him with Leon, holding him at gunpoint and forcing the guy down to the wine cellar.

Mad World

Gary Jules

Instead of killing, Dexter lets Batista out of his restraint, who immediately bounces on Dexter and starts choking him out. Prater grabs a gun and shoots Batista dead before slipping away with Charley. Batista dies right there after uttering his final words “Dexter Morgan, fuck you”. Dexter is pissed that he’s lost another familiar face from the past, and screams to the heavens.

All Star

Smash Mouth

Batista’s ringtone. We hear it when Quinn calls him to check in, adding a lighthearted touch in a tense episode, that followed a major character death.

Dexter uses Batista’s phone to call Harrison and Gigi, interrupting their "moment" and heightening the urgency of his request for help.

Badoom

Scrounge

Dexter's outside now when Prater calls, telling Dexter to come back upstairs for the afterparty, where he's got Harrison in his vault. Dexter's back inside, riding up an elevator, as he thinks, "Things would be a lot easier if I didn't care. Is this the cost of loving someone?"

Forget Me Nots - Remastered

Patrice Rushen

Down at the gala, Wallace and Oliva are waiting for Leon to show up for a group photo, but he's nowhere to be seen.

Born to Be Alive - The Original

Patrick Hernandez

Keeping the retro energy alive, this disco anthem underscores the lively gala atmosphere.

Stayin Alive

Bee Gees

Detective Wallace was about to leave the gala until she hears this song being played by the DJ and returns back to the gala to dance with Melvin.

Cristo Redentor

Donald Byrd

A chilling, atmospheric jazz track that begins as Claudette, Melvin, and other NYPD officers uncover Prater’s vault. It continues through the final moments of the episode, accompanying Dexter’s inner monologue as he disposes of Prater’s body at the New York harbor.