Shrink Wrap (Dexter)

"Shrink Wrap"
Dexter episode
Rudy Cooper (Christian Camargo) revealed as the Ice Truck Killer.
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 8
Directed byTony Goldwyn
Written byLauren Gussis
Cinematography byRomeo Tirone
Editing byScott Wallace
Original release dateNovember 19, 2006 (2006-11-19)
Running time53 minutes
Guest appearances

"Shrink Wrap" is the eighth episode of the first season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. The episode was written by Lauren Gussis, and directed by Tony Goldwyn, with the latter guest starring in the episode. It originally aired on Showtime on November 19, 2006.

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 investigates a therapist after three of his patients suspiciously die by suicide. Meanwhile, LaGuerta is skeptical over Perry's confession, while Debra continues her relationship with Rudy.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.57 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised the revelation of the Ice Truck Killer.