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After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
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Episode 1
Picking up the morning after, Castle and Beckett now have to decide if they're a couple or was it just a onetime deal. But before they can tackle that, they must deal with those responsible for Kate's mother's death who are now a threat to Beckett.
Directed by Rob BowmanWritten by David AmannGuest stars Jack Coleman, Tahmoh Penikett, Valerie Azlynn, Nick Hoffa, Amy Vorpahl, Michael Duisenberg, Janet Song, Geoff Pierson
Episode 2
On Beckett's first day back from her suspension, she and Castle are thrown into the salacious world of local TV news when WHNY's veteran weather girl is found dead. As if navigating an industry full of backstabbing and ruthless ambition weren't difficult enough, they have to do it while hiding their new relationship from their coworkers
Directed by Kate WoodsWritten by Elizabeth Davis BeallGuest stars Shannon Lucio, Josh Randall, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Kevin Daniels, Tyrees Allen, Louis Mandylor, Laura Niemi, Scott Subiono
Episode 3
A repossessed storage unit, treasure seekers and Manhattan socialites all come together in the case of a woman inexplicably murdered. Castle decides to enter the storage unit auction to see if anything inside might have led to her killing.
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Terence Paul WinterGuest stars Caroline Lagerfelt, Shaun Duke, Chad Lindberg, Kevin Brown, Rob Nagle, John Littlefield, Carlease Burke, Dennis Cockrum
Episode 4
Castle and Beckett’s plans for a romantic weekend in the Hamptons are interrupted when a dying man stumbles into Castle’s backyard, collapsing into his pool. Unable to escape the lure of the investigation they join up with the small town’s well-intentioned, but inexperienced sheriff to find the killer,
Directed by Rob BowmanWritten by David GraeGuest stars David Burke, Brian Howe, Tamara Braun, Shane Johnson, Natacha Roi, Don Stark, J.R. Nutt, Patrick Robert Smith
Episode 5
While investigating a shocking ritualistic murder, Beckett and her team uncover surprising evidence linking Castle to the killing. As the evidence against him mounts, loyalties are tested. And when surprising revelations come to light, Beckett begins to wonder how well she really knows her new lover and partner of four years
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Andrew W. MarloweGuest stars Alexa Havins, Romi Dias, Gerald Downey, Dasha Flynn, Jason Sims-Prewitt, Norman Deesing, Jessica Franz, Heidi Germaine Schnappauf
Episode 6
When a body is found at a sci-fi convention, Castle and Beckett are warped into the heart of fandom -- a world of egotistic celebrities, diehard costumed fans and enough drama for two galaxies.
Directed by Jonathan FrakesWritten by Kate SargeantGuest stars Ed Quinn, Christina Moore, Armin Shimerman, Erin Way, John Bobek, Chris L. McKenna, Juan Monsalvez, Melinda Y. Cohen
Episode 7
A documentary crew follows Castle, Beckett and the team as they investigate the murder of a rock band's lead guitarist.
Directed by David BarrettWritten by Rob HanningGuest stars Andrew J. West, C. Thomas Howell, Daniel Roebuck, Nick Thurston, Chris Coy, Amir Talai, Kristen Miller, Lydia Hull
Episode 8
In the aftermath of a disastrous "Meet the Parents" dinner, a bickering Castle and Beckett are sent to retrieve the only witness to a murder, but they get ambushed and are forced to take the witness on the run. Stranded in the middle of the night in a bad part of town, with no phone, badge or gun, Castle and Beckett must find a way to protect him from a team of mobsters -- that is, if they don't kill each other first.
Directed by David BarrettWritten by Shalisha FrancisGuest stars Tony Denison, Patrick Fischler, Bonita Friedericy, Jamison Haase, Joshua Feinman, Daniel Steven Gonzalez, Bart Braverman, Scott Paulin
Episode 9
Castle and Beckett investigate when a bearded man named Kris Kringle falls from the sky in Central Park; Beckett and Castle work on a Christmas list together.
Directed by Paul HolahanWritten by Christine RoumGuest stars Dakin Matthews, Leslie Hope, Steven Eckholdt, Tembi Locke, Titus Makin Jr., Andrew Borba, Christine McLain, Laura Parker
Episode 10
When a powerful divorce attorney who only represented women is murdered, Castle and Beckett are confronted with a plethora of angry ex-husbands, any one of whom could be the murderer. Meanwhile, Castle's ex-wife (Darby Stanchfield), Meredith, moves into the loft to take care of Alexis while she recovers from Mono, and to make matters worse, Beckett is also forced to move in while her apartment is being fumigated, causing tension, humor and more than a little awkwardness
Directed by Holly DaleWritten by Terence Paul WinterGuest stars Darby Stanchfield, Mark Deklin, Jack Wagner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Victoria Pratt, Allan Wasserman, Deji LaRay, Adrian LaTourelle
Episode 11
When an up and coming DJ is killed at a pop star's album release party, Beckett and Castle must dive into the raucous world of New York's music industry. Then, when the investigation leads to a troubled teenager, Esposito takes the kid under his wing, hoping to put him on the right track before it's too late.
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Elizabeth Davis BeallGuest stars Michael Irby, Nadji Jeter, Taylor Cole, James Black, Ursula Burton, Geno Monteiro, Travis Wester, Katrina Norman
Episode 12
When Beau Randolf, the founder of hit adult video franchise "College Girls Gone Crazy," is murdered, Castle and Beckett are confronted with a lengthy list of husbands, fathers and ex-college girls who all have motive. So to find the killer, they must delve deep into the victim’s life, where they find surprises at every turn. Also Alexis starts a video blog, but Castle is not happy that personal and intimate details about her life are being made public.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Jason WilbornGuest stars Jordan Belfi, Chad Donella, Gillian Alexy, Conor O'Farrell, Lex Medlin, Spencer Garrett, Anthony Starke, Vail Bloom
Episode 13
While investigating the murder of a young woman, Castle and Beckett find evidence that links her death with Senator William H. Bracken (Jack Coleman), the man responsible for Beckett's mother's murder. Determined to finally bring Bracken to justice, Beckett soon realizes that things are far more complicated than they seem.
Directed by Thomas J. WrightWritten by Rob Hanning, Cooper McMains, Rob HanningGuest stars Jack Coleman, Brett Rickaby, Erin Krakow, Matt Kaminsky, David Grant Wright, Kristin Carey, Darren Dupree Washington, Aaron Norvell
Episode 14
Castle & Beckett get an up-close-and-personal view of a "Real Housewives"-esque reality TV series, "The Wives of Wall Street," when they investigate the murder of the show's rising young star. Meanwhile, Castle's attempt to give Beckett a Valentine's Day gift goes horribly wrong.
Directed by Larry ShawWritten by David GraeGuest stars Gina Torres, Gail O'Grady, Chris Butler, Lachlan Buchanan, Patrick Fabian, Julian Stone, Joe Williamson, Makinna Ridgway
Episode 15
In the first of a two-episode story arc, Castle and Beckett begin a murder investigation that also exposes a plot to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy Middle Eastern businessman. FBI Agent Harris, an even-keeled professional is brought in to help find the kidnappers.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by David AmannGuest stars Dylan Walsh, Bernard White, Katherine Kamhi, Skyler Stone, Eric Jungmann, Morgan Peter Brown, Amy K. Harmon, Serdar Kalsin
Episode 16
In the powerful conclusion of a two-episode story arc, when the FBI fails to get his daughter back, Castle takes matters into his own hands, reaching out to a shadowy fixer to help him recover Alexis. But Castle soon learns that his daughter's kidnapping may be part of an even more sinister agenda.
Directed by Rob BowmanWritten by Andrew W. MarloweGuest stars Dylan Walsh, Bernard White, Katherine Kamhi, Nestor Serrano, Christopher Heyerdahl, Crystal Allen, Christopher Curry, Paul Rogan
Episode 17
When a young woman appears to have literally been scared to death three days after watching a "haunted" DVD, Castle and Beckett delve into one of their creepiest cases yet. To make matters worse, Castle becomes convinced that he too is marked for death when he accidentally watches the cursed video.
Directed by Ron UnderwoodWritten by Shalisha FrancisGuest stars Wes Craven, Brad William Henke, Romy Rosemont, Bob Bancroft, Jeffrey Nicholas Brown, Sean Whalen, Vivian Kerr, Bill Parks
Episode 18
When a man is found dead in an industrial cake mixer, Castle and Beckett trace the murder to an Irish gang in Staten Island and a beautiful bar owner named Siobhan O’Doul. Much to everyone’s surprise, Detective Ryan has a complicated history with Siobhan and the Staten Island crime family from his days working undercover in narcotics. When the case hits a dead end, Ryan must go back undercover to expose the killer, complicating his relationship with his wife.
Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Terence Paul WinterGuest stars Cara Buono, Benito Martinez, Brian Letscher, Christina Cox, Michael Rodrick, Jeremy Ray Valdez, Patrick Scott Lewis, Will McFadden
Episode 19
In the show’s 100th episode, Castle finds himself in the unfortunate position of NOT being able to work a case. While he’s holed up in the loft with a broken leg, Beckett goes off to investigate the death of an IRS agent without him, leaving Castle miserable and bored. But when he thinks he witnesses the murder of a young woman in the apartment across the street, he is thrown into a "Rear Window"-esque murder mystery that hits much too close to home.
Directed by Larry ShawWritten by Terri Edda Miller, Andrew W. MarloweGuest stars John Griffin, Raquel Alessi, William deVry, Eric Nenninger, Sal Viscuso, Jason Mac, Lauriane Gilliéron, Lou George
Episode 20
When Castle and Beckett find giant footprints at the site of a vicious murder, the team is forced to confront the unlikely theory that Bigfoot is the killer. But as they trek into the world of primate research, big game hunting and mythological creatures, they realize that finding the man (or beast) responsible may put them on the endangered species list.
Directed by Jonathan FrakesWritten by Christine RoumGuest stars Raphael Sbarge, Aaron Hill, Albie Selznick, Matthew Holmes, James Madio, Paul S. Tracey, Palmer Davis, Marisa Quinn
Episode 21
When Beckett is assigned to protect Erik Vaughn, a charming billionaire entrepreneur whose life is in danger, she's forced to reflect on her relationship with Castle which has begun to plateau. Meanwhile, consumed with jealousy, Castle goes to extraordinary lengths to solve the case and separate the two of them.
Directed by Paul HolahanWritten by Adam Frost, Jason Wilborn, Jason WilbornGuest stars Ioan Gruffudd, Erin Cardillo, Scott Rinker, Russ Bain, Andy Wagner, Robert Craighead, Michael Buonomo, Mark Bloom
Episode 22
Beckett's life is on the line when she steps on a pressure sensitive bomb. While the team searches for a way to disarm the explosive, Castle distracts Beckett by arguing with her about who fell for whom first.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by Rob HanningGuest stars Allan Louis, Adam Rose, Andy Goldenberg, Stefan Marks, Jerry Ying, Kasey Mahaffy, Scott Paulin
Episode 23
When Homeland Security inexplicably seals the crime scene of a car bombing, Castle and Beckett find themselves with two mysteries on their hands: who murdered the victim, a government whistleblower, and why are federal agents trying to take over the case? The plot thickens when they discover that the victim wasn't killed by a car bomb but by a missile from a military drone.
Directed by Bill RoeWritten by David AmannGuest stars Carlos Bernard, Eric Lange, Catherine Dent, Shane Coffey, Hrach Titizian, Steven M. Gagnon, Jeffrey Meek, Paul Keith
Episode 24
In the season finale, an interview with a high-profile federal law enforcement agency forces Beckett to reconsider what she wants out of her job and out of her relationship with Castle. Meanwhile, the body of a young woman is found floating inside the water tank of a skid row flop house, but as the team investigate, they discover that her final resting place is just one of many strange things about her death.
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Andrew W. MarloweGuest stars Kyle Secor, Stacy Edwards, Mekenna Melvin, Niko Nicotera, Jim Garrity, Penny Peyser, Scott Paulin, Michael Gambino
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Nathan FillionRichard Castle
Stana KaticKate Beckett
Molly C. QuinnAlexis Castle
Jon HuertasJavier Esposito
Seamus DeverKevin Ryan
Susan SullivanMartha Rodgers
Ruben Santiago-HudsonRoy Montgomery
Tamala JonesLanie Parish
ABCUnited States
Beacon PicturesUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
