Fender Bender (Dexter: Original Sin)

"Fender Bender"
Dexter: Original Sin episode
Episode no.Episode 4
Directed byMonica Raymund
Written byNick Zayas
Cinematography byEdward J. Pei
Editing byPerri Frank
Original air dateDecember 27, 2024 (2024-12-27)
Running time50 minutes
Guest appearances
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar as Tanya Martin (special guest star)
  • Joe Pantoliano as Mad Dog
  • Brittany Allen as Laura Moser
  • Raquel Justice as Sofia Rivera
  • Sarah Kinsey as Camilla Figg
  • Aaron Jennings as Clark Sanders
  • Isaac Gonzalez Rossi as Gio
  • Amanda Brooks as Becca Spencer
  • Eli Sherman as Young Dexter
  • London Thatcher as Nicky Spencer
  • Roberto Sanchez as Tony Ferrer

"Fender Bender" is the fourth episode of the American crime drama mystery television series Dexter: Original Sin, prequel to Dexter. The episode was written by producer Nick Zayas, and directed by Monica Raymund. It was released on Paramount+ with Showtime on December 27, 2024, and airing on Showtime two days later.

The series explores a young Dexter Morgan, as he begins working as a forensic blood spatter analyst at the Miami Metro Police Department. It also explores his inner conflicts, wherein he begins his days as serial killer. In the episode, Dexter is shaken upon discovering Jimmy Powell's corpse, and decides to track the killer, suspected of being a former mob contract killer.

The episode received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, although Joe Pantoliano received high praise for his guest appearance.