I may have descended completely into madness here, but would it not be awesome to have a season of television in which Dexter and Burn Notice crossover and we have an epic confrontation between the two titular characters? 
 
My logic (shallow as it runs) is that both shows are set in Miami, both are lighthearted procedurals  ( I am aware that Dexter kills people, but to me he runs into a new bad guy every week and takes them out in entertaining ways)  and both feature anti heroes trying to do the right thing while providing excellent narration. Preferably they would end up on the same side to take on the

interesting.  this would probably need 
 

That idea is freaking excellent!

Dexter isn't exactly the light romp you are making it out to me. It isn't so formulaic and deals with some pretty heavy issues and themes.  Especially in season 4
 
Having said that, I've never seen Burn Notice so that's all the contribution I have for this thread :X

" @csl316:  Dexter could definitely use some backup (tactical support in burn notice speak), but who could match Bruce Campbell? Good fucking luck Dexter. Actually I don't know who my money's on. "

Doake's actor was actually on Burn Notice so that would be kind of awkward.

" @Absurd:  You're on some serious drugs. Michael Weston always handles his shit. There's this one time, when he's being chased by a Ukranian crime lord, who brings him into the swamp. Homeboy goes all Arnold in the Predator on his ass, making weird traps and popping up out of the water with a knife.  No one fucks with Michael Weston, especially not some serial killer. "

Weston has a team, Dexter occasionally tries to form a team then changes his mind and kills everyone. 

Cross-overs usually run through the arc of misunderstanding, confrontation, a new enemy appears, team-up to face it, win, shake hands and walk away.

No, I don't think this would work, as awesome as it would be. Both shows are pretty different in tone.

burn notice is shit, i cant stand that show.
 
one thing you learn in the spy business is DURRRRRR BURRR HUR DURRRRRRR
 
dexter > usa networks filth...

Dexter is too careful.

Dexter would own Micheal Weston.  OWN HIM. 

This is pretty much the best thing.

Disclaimer: I love both of these shows. 
 
With that being said, I never could foresee a crossover happening in these two shows.  They both have opposite directions in the tones they take.  While Dexter is funny in his many peculiar ways, Burn Notice is a much lighter, funnier romp.  Michael would never team up with Dexter as Dexter's sole existence is relying on killing bad guys.  Michael (with one exception) never kills so they could never co-exist.  Plus, Dexter would never trust Michael enough and would end up tracking him down and killing him in the end.  I don't care how crazy Fii is, Dexter dealt with Lila and if he can dispatch her, he'll have no trouble with Fii and Sam.  He would prey on their weakness to have them drop their guard and BOOM, next thing they know they're naked, saran-wrapped, and waiting for their last words.  Michael is highly intelligent but Dexter rarely preys upon petty criminals that Michael deals with on a daily/weekly basis. 
 
@SJSchmidt93 said:

" Doake's actor was actually on Burn Notice so that would be kind of awkward. "

It's a shame only Betty White is still alive as I would have loved to see a Golden Girls/Dexter crossover.  Maybe they could have a crossover where Rose is out doing errands and sees Dexter abduct someone which leads to some hilarious hijinks and a cat and mouse game between Rose and Dexter.  The dead cast of Golden Girls could be assuaged with Rose "talking" to them on her cellphone about what to do about what she just witnessed.  It ends with Rose on the table regaling Dexter with tales of St. Olaf before he cuts her up. I smell an Emmy award here people.