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Deputy Chief Tom Matthews is a fictional character portrayed by Geoff Pierson in the TV series Dexter.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Crocodile (season 1), they were 57 years old.
They appear in 43 episodes out of a total of 96 aired

Deputy Chief Tom Matthews

by Geoff Pierson

character

Episodes43

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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.
  • 8.6
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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.
  • 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.
  • 8.4
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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.
  • 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."
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    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?
  • 8.9
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    Dirty Harry
    episode S4.E5 october 2009
    Dexter is inspired to investigate the Trinity Killer on his own, while Debra blames herself for an event that was out of her control, and Rita realizes how little she knows her husband after discovering one of his secrets.
  • 8.6
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    If I Had a Hammer
    episode S4.E6 november 2009
    Dexter doubles his efforts to stay ahead of the official Trinity investigation, and receives relationship advice about the friction between himself and Rita from a most unexpected source.
  • 9.5
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    Hello, Dexter Morgan
    episode S4.E11 december 2009
    Dexter must buy time to protect himself when Debra's investigation brings the department one step away from identifying Arthur as the Trinity Killer; Rita confides in Dexter, but is disappointed in the result.
  • 9.8
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    The Getaway
    episode S4.E12 december 2009
    Dexter and Arthur find themselves on a collision course, as Debra unearths a shocking long-hidden truth, Rita admits her marriage to Dexter is troubled, and Batista and LaGuerta face the consequences of an ethics breach. Season Finale.
  • 8.7
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    Everything Is Illumenated
    episode S5.E6 october 2010
    Trying to get his life back on track, Dexter hunts a new target, but is distracted and drawn into a precarious situation while helping his troubled acquaintance; Batista discovers an interesting lead in the Santa Muerte murder cases.
  • 8.3
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    Circle Us
    episode S5.E7 november 2010
    While helping Lumen, Dexter finds himself on a collision course with Homicide when he is called to investigate a horrifying crime scene; the Santa Muerte case leads to a violent standoff between Debra and the killers.
  • 8.4
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    Those Kinds of Things
    episode S6.E1 october 2011
    In the Season 6 premiere, Dexter attends his high school reunion to hunt a former Prom King; an investigation into a faith-based murder causes Dexter to ask some spiritual questions; Debra becomes an unexpected hero.
  • 7.9
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    Once Upon a Time...
    episode S6.E2 october 2011
    To solve a macabre murder, Homicide consults Brother Sam, a minister whom Dexter recognizes as a fellow killer with an even better cover than his own; now a local hero, Debra is surprised by two life-changing proposals.
  • 8.3
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    A Horse of a Different Color
    episode S6.E4 october 2011
    Disturbing events cause Dexter to lean on Brother Sam during a crisis of faith, while Debra gives her first press conference on the new religiously motivated serial killer.
  • 8.4
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    Get Gellar
    episode S6.E9 november 2011
    Dexter receives help from an unexpected source while hunting the Doomsday Killers; Debra makes a self-discovery in therapy.
  • 8.2
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    Talk to the Hand
    episode S6.E11 december 2011
    Dexter finds that in order to catch the Doomsday Killers, he must create a macabre tableau of his own; Debra's battle with LaGuerta boils over, and her therapist makes an unnerving suggestion.
  • 8.5
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    Helter Skelter
    episode S7.E9 november 2012
    Dexter, preoccupied with Isaak, gains an advantage thanks to an internal struggle within the Koshka brotherhood. Miami Metro is on the hunt for an arsonist and Dexter goes to great lengths to protect his relationship with Hannah.
  • 8.3
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    The Dark...Whatever
    episode S7.E10 december 2012
    Surprise visit from Hannah's father puts Dexter on alert. Phantom Arsonist's crimes become more gruesome. Defending Nadia's honor forces Quinn into a dangerous situation. LaGuerta brings Matthews to help with the Bay Harbor Butcher case.
  • 8.9
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    Do You See What I See?
    episode S7.E11 december 2012
    As Christmas approaches, Dexter tries to balance his life with Hannah and his relationship with Debra. Dexter learns the man responsible for ordering his mother's death has been released from jail.
  • 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.
  • 8.4
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    A Beautiful Day
    episode S8.E1 june 2013
    Season 8 premiere. Six months after LaGuerta's death, Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother and serial killer. Meanwhile, Miami Metro investigates the murder of a man who's had pieces of his brain removed.
  • 7.9
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    Every Silver Lining...
    episode S8.E2 july 2013
    Miami Metro continues their hunt for the Brain Surgeon, while Dr. Vogel enlists Dexter's help. While on a case, Debra has to take matters into her own hands.
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    What's Eating Dexter Morgan?
    episode S8.E3 july 2013
    Dexter continues his manhunt for the Brain Surgeon. Dr. Vogel tries to prove to Dexter that he's perfect as a psychopath. Debra's PTSD kicks in and she makes a desperate plea.
  • 7.9
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    Scar Tissue
    episode S8.E4 july 2013
    Dexter tracks down another potential serial killer from Dr. Vogel's list. Quinn celebrates passing the sergeant's exam by defending Debra's honor in a fight. Dr. Vogel begins treating Debra for her PTSD.
  • 7.8
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    This Little Piggy
    episode S8.E5 july 2013
    Dr. Vogel comes into contact with the Brain Surgeon, while Dexter and Debra try to keep her safe. Masuka finds out he has a daughter.
  • 7.6
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    A Little Reflection
    episode S8.E6 august 2013
    Dexter monitors a young psychopath to see if he meets the criteria of the code. Dexter and Debra finally get back to normal, but are surprised when someone from Dexter's past pays them a visit.
  • 7.5
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    Dress Code
    episode S8.E7 august 2013
    Dexter hunts down Hannah (Yvonne Strahovski) to figure out why she's back in Miami. Dexter takes on a protégé and starts teaching him the code.
  • 8
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    Are We There Yet?
    episode S8.E8 august 2013
    Dexter tracks down Zach, concerned that he may have murdered an innocent person. Meanwhile, Dexter tries to help Hannah escape the country.
  • 7.3
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    Make Your Own Kind of Music
    episode S8.E9 august 2013
    Dexter investigates a murder that hits close to home. Dr. Vogel gets the surprise of a lifetime when someone returns from her past.
  • 6.9
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    Goodbye Miami
    episode S8.E10 september 2013
    With Dr. Vogel's help, Dexter tries to lure the Brain Surgeon into a trap so he can get him on his table. Dexter witnesses a murder.
  • 7.2
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    Monkey in a Box
    episode S8.E11 september 2013
    Dexter is torn between fleeing the country with Hannah and Harrison or taking Saxon out for good. Dexter's inaction results in a grisly and unexpected consequence.
  • 4.7
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    Remember the Monsters?
    episode S8.E12 september 2013
    Series finale. Dexter is faced with impossible odds as a brewing hurricane makes its way towards Miami.