Slack Tide (Dexter)

"Slack Tide" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 43rd overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Scott Buck, and was directed by Tim Hunter. It originally aired on Showtime on November 8, 2009.

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 targets a photographer suspected of having killed models, while Debra returns to the field.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.76 million household viewers and gained a 0.9/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the ending and themes.