'Dexter' Quotes

'Wanna Play?'

[voiceover about finding doll parts in his freezer] "I suppose I should be upset, even feel violated, but I'm not. No, in fact, I think this is a friendly message, like 'Hey, wanna play?' and yes I want to play. I really really do." — Dexter (Michael C. Hall)

Sergeant James Doakes

"The only real question I have is why in a building full of cops, all supposedly with a keen insight to the human soul, is Doakes the only one who gets the creep from me." — Dexter

Blood -- What Else?

"Blood. Sometimes it sets my teeth on edge, other times it helps me control the chaos." — Dexter

The Folks

"Harry and Dorris Morgan did a wonderful job raising me. But they're both dead now. I didn't kill them. Honest." — Dexter

Harry Morgan

"Keeping the truth from the people closest to you is how you'll survive, and how you'll protect them if anything ever goes wrong." — Harry Morgan (James Remar)

'Daylight of Miami'

"There's something strange and disarming about looking at a homicide scene in the daylight of Miami. It makes the most grotesque killings look staged, like you're in a new and daring section of Disney World: Dahmerland!" — Dexter

Lt. Maria Laguerta

Lt. Maria Laguerta (Lauren Velez): "So then he must have already had the head with him in the front seat. Huh, that's weird. Why would he keep it there?"Dexter Morgan: "I don't know. So he could use a carpool lane."

'I'm Going to Have to Deal with Miguel'

"Just what I ordered: feigned civility with a heaping side of betrayal. It's becoming more and more clear that I'm going to have to deal with Miguel... Option one: I kill him. But he's too high profile. A popular A.D.A. disappears. The manhunt would be endless. Everyone he knows would be scrutinized. And that includes me. He's also my best man. I'd be expected to grieve... Option two: get him the hell out of my life. But its not that simple. He taught me how to golf. I taught him how to kill. I'm responsible if he takes another innocent life... So much for option two. He won't let our partnership dissolve. He's trying to get me under his thumb. And he's using Rita to do it. It's working... Which leaves option three: get him under MY thumb and keep him there." — Dexter

'Helpful Handyman'

"I'm the helpful handyman. How evil can I be?" — Dexter

Vince Masuka

Vince Masuka (C.S. Lee): "Most of them have been underwater for years. But some, it's awesome, you can't even tell. The temperature on the ocean floor, and the airtight bags kept them intact. I mean, a little gelatinous residue, sure. But..." Dexter: [voiceover] "I'd rather remember my old playmates as they were. Neat, clean little packages."

Trinity Killer

"Born in blood, both of us, Harry was right. I thought I could change what I am, keep my family safe. But it doesn't matter what I do, what I choose. I'm what's wrong-This is fate. Hello, Arthur Mitchell." — Dexter

Special Agent Frank Lundy

Special Agent Frank Lundy (Keith Carradine): "So... the Rodrigo case. Let's talk about that one." Dexter: "Okay." Lundy: "Kind of blew it, didn't you?" Dexter: "I'm sorry?" Lundy: "Anthony Rodrigo: crack dealer with an apparent habit of killing people who got in his way. I believe this was... yes, Doakes' and Batista's case. They finally tied Rodrigo to one of his victims, built a solid manslaughter case, would have got him off the street for a few years. But the case largely rested on the blood work that you did. Blood work that in the course of the trial was proven to be, well... wrong. So, you-one of the most cautious and precise forensic specialists I've had the pleasure to work with-you performed blood work that directly led to Rodrigo walking free. I asked myself, 'How the hell did that happen?'" Dexter: [voiceover] "And did you answer, 'Dexter blew the case on purpose so that he could get Rodrigo off the streets for good with a cordless reciprocating saw?'"

Debra Morgan

"I will not kill my sister. I will not kill my sister. I will not kill my sister." — Dexter

Having a Baby

Dexter: "Rita's pregnant." De bra Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter): "Say it again." Dexter: "Rita's pregnant." Debra: "You're lying." Dexter: "I'm not lying." Debra: "A baby? A motherf**king rolly-poly, chubby, cheeked, sh*t machine? Are you kidding me?" Dexter: "I've never heard it described in quite those words before, but yeah."

Rita Bennett

Rita Bennett (Julie Benz): "Deb must be a mess. I mean, falling for a serial killer?" Dexter: "What are the odds?"

'Everyone Needs a Vacation'

"Everyone needs a vacation. In my case it's time off... for bad behavior. But I intend to make the most of this family trip... that they're taking without me." — Dexter

Sgt. Angel Batista

Angel Batista (David Zayas): "Don't forget. Tell the universe what you need." Dexter: [voiceover] "I really need... to kill somebody."

'Dark Passenger'

"I just know there's something dark in me and I hide it. I certainly don't talk about it, but it's there always, this Dark Passenger. And when he's driving, I feel alive, half sick with the thrill of complete wrongness. I don't fight him, I don't want to. He's all I've got. Nothing else could love me, not even... especially not me. Or is that just a lie the Dark Passenger tells me? Because lately there are these moments when I feel connected to something else... someone. It's like the mask is slipping and things... people... who never mattered before are suddenly starting to matter. It scares the hell out of me." — Dexter

'A Gross, English, Titty Vampire'

"You are not allowed to talk about anyone I date as long as you're seeing little miss 'pardon my tits.' I'm sorry Dex, but she is gross! And pale, and nobody is pale in Miami. She is obviously a vampire. A gross, English, titty Vampire." — Debra about Dexter's girlfriend Lila (Jaime Murray).

'Normal People'

"Needless to say I have some unusual habits, yet all these socially acceptable people can't wait to pick up hammers and publicly smash their food to bits. Normal people are so hostile." — Dexter

TV's Fresh Faces of 2010

James Wolk

Show: FOX's "Lone Star" How we know him: Wolk's past acting experience includes a few small TV parts, so "Lone Star" marks his breakthrough role. Why he's fresh: Wolk's charismatic turn as a Texas con man living a double life is a standout of the new fall TV season. Coincidentally, he is also co-starring in the comedy "You Again."

Melissa McCarthy

Show: CBS' "Mike & Molly" How we know her: This comedian isn't new to television. She's probably best known for her portrayal of Sookie St. James on "The Gilmore Girls" and Dena on "Samantha Who?" She also starred in the film "The Back-Up Plan" with Jennifer Lopez. Why she's fresh: Although she's been a hilarious supporting character, "Mike & Molly" is her first TV series on her shoulders. She gives a funny and sweet performance as grade school teacher Molly Flynn, who finds love with Mike ("My Name Is Earl's" Billy Gardell).

Will Estes

Show: CBS' "Blue Bloods" How we know him: Early in Estes' career, he did many commercials and numerous guest-starring roles in shows like "Highway to Heaven" and the soap "Santa Barbara." Then he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the series "The New Lassie" in 1989. His first breakout film role was in the war film "U-571." Why he's fresh: Estes plays Jamie, the youngest son of a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. As the family's "golden boy" — and now a newly-minted cop — Jamie's life takes an abrupt turn when he's asked to become part of a clandestine police investigation even his father knows nothing about, and one that could impact the family's legacy.

Grace Park

Show: CBS "Hawaii Five-0" How we know her: This Canadian actress starred in a few Canadian TV series, but is best known as humanoid Cylon Number Eight on "Battlestar Galactica." She also co-starred with Benjamin Bratt in A&E's "The Cleaner." Why she's fresh: As the Kona Kalakaua — a role originally played by a male in the '70s "Hawaii Five-0" — Park shows her mettle opposite the all-male cast, including Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan and Daniel Dae Kim.

Maggie Q

Show: The CW's "Nikita" How we know her: This Hawaii-born actress got her film start working with Jackie Chan in Hong Kong. But American audiences probably know her best from her turns in the actioners "Mission: Impossible III" and "Live Free or Die Hard." Why she's fresh: Holding her own with the likes of Tom Cruise and Bruce Willis, it's pretty clear Maggie knows how to kick ass, so starring as a female assassin out for blood in "Nikita" is a no-brainer.

Alyson Michalka

Show: The CW's "Hellcats" How we know her: As an actress, singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist, Michalka did a few Disney Channel series and starred in the film "Bandslam" with "High School Musical's" Vanessa Hudgens, and "Easy A," with Emma Stone. She is also one-half of the musical duo 78violet (formerly Aly & AJ) with her sister Amanda Michalka. Why she's fresh: The multi-talented Michalka is a perfect fit as a college student forced to join the cheerleading squad in order to keep her scholarship. Seeing her go toe-to-toe with that other "High School Musical" alum Ashley Tisdale is fun.

Lucas Neff

Show: FOX's "Raising Hope" Why he's fresh: "Raising Hope" is newcomer Neff's first major acting role. As Jimmy, he gives a unique take on a 25-year-old who finds himself taking care of his infant daughter when her mother, who Jimmy had a one-night stand with, ends up on death row. How his caring but dysfunctional family deals with the situation makes this hilarious sitcom a standout of the season.

Boris Kodjoe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Show: NBC's "Undercovers" How we know them: Kodjoe is best known for his role in the TV series "Soul Food" and in the Bruce Willis sci-fi thriller "Surrogates." Mbatha-Raw got her start in British television and starred in the Broadway production of "Hamlet," playing Ophelia to Jude Law's Hamlet. She'll also be seen in the upcoming Tom Hanks film "Larry Crowne." Why they are fresh: These two gorgeous actors really makes "Undercovers" zing, playing the married Blooms — former CIA agents who try to go straight but are dragged back into the spy business.

Kelly MacDonald

Show; HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" How we know her: This Scottish actress saw her breakout role in Danny Boyle's "Trainspotting" in 1996. Since then, she has appeared in several films, including "No Country for Old Men," "Gosford Park" and "Elizabeth." She won an Emmy for her role in the HBO movie "A Girl in the Cafe." Why she's fresh: MacDonald gives a stellar performance as a 1920s battered woman who turns to a gangster for help in "Boardwalk Empire." Watch for her storyline to get more convoluted.

Jaime King

Show: ABC's "My Generation" How we know her: King's first major role was in the 2001 WWII epic romance "Pearl Harbor," and she's appeared in choice indies such as "Bulletproof Monk," "Pretty Persuasion" and "Sin City." She also starred in the short-lived TV series "Kitchen Confidential" with Bradley Cooper. Why she's fresh: King plays a former Texas high school cheerleader who comes back to her hometown after 10 years. She rediscovers that just because she's not where she planned to be doesn't mean she's not right where she needs to be.

Sarah Roemer

Show: NBC's "The Event" How we know her: You might remember this lovely actress as Shia LaBeouf's girl-next-door love interest in the thriller "Disturbia." She also played a cheerleader in the comedy "Fired Up!" Why she's fresh: In "The Event's" twisty opening episode, Roemer's Leila mysteriously disappears while on a Hawaiian vacation with her boyfriend, played by Jason Ritter. Guess you'll have to tune in to find out what happens to her.

Kelli Giddish

Show: NBC's "Chase" How we know her: The actress got her start on the soap opera "All My Children" and has gone on to star in a few short-lived TV series such as "The Burg" and "Past Life." Why she's fresh: Giddish stars as U.S. Marshal Annie Frost, who likes to stay one step ahead of the outlaws. As far as this cowboy boot-wearing girl is concerned, they can run, but they can't hide from her forever. It's all about the thrill of the chase.