"Backseat Driver" is the third episode of the American crime drama mystery television series Dexter: Resurrection, sequel to Dexter and Dexter: New Blood. The episode was written by supervising producer Nick Zayas, and directed by producer Monica Raymund. It was released on Paramount+ with Showtime on July 18, 2025, and aired on Showtime two days later.

The series is set following the events of Dexter: New Blood, and it follows Dexter Morgan, who has recovered from his near-fatal gunshot wound. After realizing that his son Harrison is now working as a hotel bellhop in New York City, he sets out to find him. During this, his old friend Angel Batista returns to talk with Dexter over unfinished business. In the episode, Dexter continues stalking Ronald Schmidt, while Harrison is questioned by Claudette and Melvin.

The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, tension, and character development.

Dexter Morgan begins working as a UrCar driver, but his cold nature does not sit well with his customers. He gets a 4.2 average, and Blessing warns that if he continues losing points, his account will be deactivated. While dining with his family, Dexter learns that Blessing's wife Constance ran a background check on him thanks to a paid website. He uses that website to identify Ronald Schmidt's apartment, which he inspects. He discovers his collection of trophies from his victims, concluding he must be killed.

Claudette questions Harrison over his alibi in Ryan's murder, as security cameras show him accompanying Ryan and Shauna to his apartment. He explains he left with a woman, but Claudette remains suspicious. Using her methods, she deduces how the killer disposed of Ryan's corpse before dismembering the body in the kitchen and throwing it in the trash. Claudette and Melvin meet again with Harrison, with Claudette explaining that his alibi does not work because he never left the hotel and he is never seen on camera after entering Ryan's room. When Claudette explains in detail how Harrison carried out the plan, they offer him the chance to fight to get the charge demoted to justifiable murder if he cooperates. Instead, Harrison claims that he lied because he is homeless and now lives in vacant hotel rooms. He provides his friend Elsa as an alibi, who corroborates his claim.

Having returned to Miami, Angel Batista meets with Vince Masuka and Joey Quinn, announcing that he plans to retire from Miami Metro. He had just found out from Teddy Reed that Dexter is in New York City, but does not disclose this with Quinn and Masuka, simply telling them he has something to take care of. Dexter undergoes acupuncture with Blessing's daughter Joy which restores Dexter's strength, while also using his old Doctor Patrick Bateman alias to obtain the M99 needed to sedate Ronald. During his shift, Ronald boards his car. However, Dexter's syringe slips before Ronald starts garroting him. As he questions Dexter, Dexter gains the upper hand and sedates him. Taking him to Ronald's apartment to kill him, Ronald believes he was responsible for an "invitation", but Dexter has no idea what it means. After Ronald explains how rideshare drivers are responsible for his father's suicide, Dexter kills him.

Checking Ronald's belongings, Dexter finds an invitation to a dinner for "like-minded individuals" like Ronald, which includes a case of money as an offering. He takes the body parts to a neighborhood avoided by the rideshare drivers and the police, and then burns them in a furnace. Despite claiming he must be alone, he takes an interest in a party filled with other serial killers. Upon discovering that he requires a thumbprint for entry, he retrieves Ronald's dismembered arm and chops off his finger.

In May 2025, the episode's title was revealed to be "Backseat Driver". The episode was written by supervising producer Nick Zayas, and directed by producer Monica Raymund. This marked Zayas' first writing credit, and Raymund's first directing credit.