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Sgt. James Doakes is a fictional character portrayed by Erik King in the TV series Dexter.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Dexter (season 1), they were 37 years old.
They appear in 25 episodes out of a total of 96 aired and have accumulated 9743 positive votes.
The character of Sgt. James Doakes is mainly associated with Dexter Morgan, Debra Morgan and Lt. Maria LaGuerta.

Sgt. James Doakes

by Erik King

character

Episodes25

  • 8.6
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    Dexter

    episode S1.E1 october 2006
    Dexter's world is rocked when a rival serial murderer, dubbed the Ice Truck Killer by the media, privately contacts him and reveals that he knows Dexter's grisly secret. Meanwhile, Dexter's sister Debra is transferred to Homicide.
  • 8.2
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    Crocodile

    episode S1.E2 october 2006
    Dexter's world is rocked when a rival serial murderer, dubbed the Ice Truck Killer by the media, privately contacts him and reveals that he knows Dexter's grisly secret. Meanwhile, Dexter's sister Debra is transferred to Homicide.
  • 8.2
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    Popping Cherry

    episode S1.E3 october 2006
    Dexter and Debra try to dissuade their boss from pursuing a security guard they believe he has wrongly identified as the Ice Truck Killer; Dexter's girlfriend receives an unwelcome visit from an associate of her imprisoned husband.
  • 8.6
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    Let's Give the Boy a Hand

    episode S1.E4 october 2006
    The Ice Truck Killer begins leaving body parts from his victims at sites that relate to memories from Dexter's childhood, forcing him to confront his dark personal history.
  • 8.4
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    Love American Style

    episode S1.E5 october 2006
    The Homicide Division is buzzing after the Ice Truck Killer's latest victim is found mutilated but alive, while Dexter gets in over his head when he stalks a murderous human trafficker.
  • 8.9
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    Return to Sender

    episode S1.E6 november 2006
    The Ice Truck Killer leaves Dexter a surprise at the scene of one of Dexter's recent kills, placing him firmly in the cross hairs of his own Homicide Division colleagues.
  • 8.6
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    Circle of Friends

    episode S1.E7 november 2006
    The Ice Truck Killer is finally identified, but something about the suspect doesn't sit right with Dexter, who must also deal with the menacing return of Rita's paroled ex-husband.
  • 8.9
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    Shrink Wrap

    episode S1.E8 november 2006
    The strange suicide of a powerful woman leads Dexter to suspect her shrink of murder, but he gets a shock when a visit to the suspect opens up dark secrets from Dexter's past.
  • 8.5
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    Father Knows Best

    episode S1.E9 november 2006
    Dexter is joined by Rita, Debra and Rudy for a weekend away when he learns that his biological father, whom he was told died thirty years ago, has just recently passed away and left him everything he owned, including his house.
  • 9.1
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    Seeing Red

    episode S1.E10 december 2006
    The Ice Truck Killer leaves Dexter the most horrifying crime scene imaginable, forcing him to confront a horrific suppressed memory from his past; Rita must hire a lawyer when her ex sues for sole custody of their children.
  • 9.2
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    Truth Be Told

    episode S1.E11 december 2006
    The Ice Truck Killer kidnaps someone close to Dexter, forcing him into a trap that will forever change his life, while Doakes begins to harbor suspicions about Dexter's odd behavior.
  • 9.6
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    Born Free

    episode S1.E12 december 2006
    In the Season One finale, Dexter follows the clues left for him by the Ice Truck Killer in an effort to rescue his kidnapped loved one, while Rita's ex tries to convince her that Dexter is too dangerous to be around their children.
  • 8.6
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    It's Alive!

    episode S2.E1 september 2007
    In the Season Two premiere, Dexter finds himself unable to kill again after the harrowing conclusion to the Ice Truck Killer case, and strays from his personal code with disastrous results; Debra returns to work but may not be ready.
  • 8.4
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    Waiting to Exhale

    episode S2.E2 october 2007
    Dexter remains on the trail of a dangerous new victim, while the traumatized Debra loses control on the job and a high-profile FBI agent arrives in Miami to investigate a newly discovered serial killer.
  • 8.6
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    An Inconvenient Lie

    episode S2.E3 october 2007
    Dexter's inability to deceive has him pursuing a slick liar as his next victim, while Rita believes he's concealing a drug problem and forces him into a 12-step program where he meets Lila, a seductive new woman.
  • 8.3
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    See-Through

    episode S2.E4 october 2007
    Rita finds herself threatened by Dexter's sexy new NA sponsor Lila, and stressed by a visit from her estranged mother, while Dexter tries to throw the dogged FBI Agent Lundy off his bloody trail.
  • 8.6
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    The Dark Defender

    episode S2.E5 october 2007
    Dexter discovers that the man is still alive who murdered his mother in front of him as a boy, and confronts the killer as part of his recovery from addiction - but he also discovers that old impulses die hard.
  • 8.5
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    Dex, Lies, and Videotape

    episode S2.E6 november 2007
    A new copycat killer openly mimics and claims to be inspired by the "Bay Harbor Butcher," driving the annoyed Dexter into the arms of Lila, a development that could spell the end of his relationship with Rita.
  • 8.7
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    That Night, a Forest Grew

    episode S2.E7 november 2007
    A written manifesto from the "Bay Harbor Butcher" sends the task force in charge of capturing him into chaos, which is part of Dexter's plan for keeping Lundy off his trail.
  • 9
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    Morning Comes

    episode S2.E8 november 2007
    Dexter decides that Lila is becoming too attached, decides "recovery" isn't working for him, and pays another visit to his mother's killer; Debra and Lundy find a clue that points to the "Bay Harbor Butcher" being right under their noses.
  • 9.3
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    Resistance Is Futile

    episode S2.E9 november 2007
    Dexter tries to distance himself from Lila, but discovers she is unwilling to let go of their relationship; Lundy's manhunt makes Dexter nervous as he tries to stay one step ahead - but it's Dexter's worst enemy that learns his secret.
  • 8.9
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    There's Something About Harry

    episode S2.E10 december 2007
    Dexter's world comes crumbling down when Doakes tracks him to the scene of his latest kill and reveals a devastating secret about Harry; the Miami Metro PD closes in on the "Bay Harbor Butcher."
  • 9
    /10

    Left Turn Ahead

    episode S2.E11 december 2007
    Dexter dodges bullets both figurative and real as he is forced to decide the fates of those he cares about most; Lila attempts to blackmail Dexter and makes a startling discovery.
  • 9.2
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    The British Invasion

    episode S2.E12 december 2007
    In the Season Two finale, Lundy and the FBI finally settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but the heat's not entirely off Dexter as his world literally becomes an inferno. Can he rise from the ashes once again?
  • 9.3
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    Surprise, Motherf**ker!

    episode S7.E12 december 2012
    Season 7 finale. As LaGuerta closes in on Dexter's secret, Dexter struggles to protect himself, Debra and the life he's built.

Best moments10

  • 9
    /10
    13% of the votes

    Left Turn Ahead

    episode S2.E11 december 2007
    Dexter dodges bullets both figurative and real as he is forced to decide the fates of those he cares about most; Lila attempts to blackmail Dexter and makes a startling discovery.
  • 8.9
    /10
    13% of the votes

    There's Something About Harry

    episode S2.E10 december 2007
    Dexter's world comes crumbling down when Doakes tracks him to the scene of his latest kill and reveals a devastating secret about Harry; the Miami Metro PD closes in on the "Bay Harbor Butcher."
  • 9.3
    /10
    12% of the votes

    Resistance Is Futile

    episode S2.E9 november 2007
    Dexter tries to distance himself from Lila, but discovers she is unwilling to let go of their relationship; Lundy's manhunt makes Dexter nervous as he tries to stay one step ahead - but it's Dexter's worst enemy that learns his secret.
  • 9.2
    /10
    8% of the votes

    The British Invasion

    episode S2.E12 december 2007
    In the Season Two finale, Lundy and the FBI finally settle the case of the Bay Harbor Butcher, but the heat's not entirely off Dexter as his world literally becomes an inferno. Can he rise from the ashes once again?
  • 9.3
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Surprise, Motherf**ker!

    episode S7.E12 december 2012
    Season 7 finale. As LaGuerta closes in on Dexter's secret, Dexter struggles to protect himself, Debra and the life he's built.
  • 8.6
    /10
    3% of the votes

    An Inconvenient Lie

    episode S2.E3 october 2007
    Dexter's inability to deceive has him pursuing a slick liar as his next victim, while Rita believes he's concealing a drug problem and forces him into a 12-step program where he meets Lila, a seductive new woman.
  • 9
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Morning Comes

    episode S2.E8 november 2007
    Dexter decides that Lila is becoming too attached, decides "recovery" isn't working for him, and pays another visit to his mother's killer; Debra and Lundy find a clue that points to the "Bay Harbor Butcher" being right under their noses.
  • 8.7
    /10
    2% of the votes

    That Night, a Forest Grew

    episode S2.E7 november 2007
    A written manifesto from the "Bay Harbor Butcher" sends the task force in charge of capturing him into chaos, which is part of Dexter's plan for keeping Lundy off his trail.
  • 8.3
    /10
    2% of the votes

    See-Through

    episode S2.E4 october 2007
    Rita finds herself threatened by Dexter's sexy new NA sponsor Lila, and stressed by a visit from her estranged mother, while Dexter tries to throw the dogged FBI Agent Lundy off his bloody trail.
  • 8.6
    /10
    2% of the votes

    It's Alive!

    episode S2.E1 september 2007
    In the Season Two premiere, Dexter finds himself unable to kill again after the harrowing conclusion to the Ice Truck Killer case, and strays from his personal code with disastrous results; Debra returns to work but may not be ready.

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