TV Show

Castle

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.

TV Show Stats +8%

8 seasons

173 episodes total

Status

Canceled

First Aired

2009

Rating

TV Show

8.0/10

1,982 votes • HD

Season 1

10 episodes
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Flowers for Your Grave
Episode 1

Flowers for Your Grave

Episode 1 • Mar 09, 2009

Author Richard Castle joins NYC Detective Kate Beckett to help solve the case of a serial killer who is reenacting murders from Castle's novels; Castle becomes very intrigued with the murders and continues to shadow Beckett, much to her chagrin.

7.6
44m
Nanny McDead
Episode 2

Nanny McDead

Episode 2 • Mar 16, 2009

When a body of a young woman is found inside the dryer at a laundry room, Castle and Beckett uncover that the young woman worked as a nanny in the upscale building. Meanwhile, as Castle works on his "Nikki Heat" novel series he watches Beckett's actions as she works the murder case.

7.6
42m
Hedge Fund Homeboys
Episode 3

Hedge Fund Homeboys

Episode 3 • Mar 23, 2009

When a teenaged boy whose family has recently fallen on hard times is found dead in a boat in Central Park, Castle and Beckett must piece together the mystery behind the boy's final moments. Meanwhile, Castle mulls over leaving Martha home while he chaperones Alexis' trip to Washington, D.C.

7.4
42m
Hell Hath No Fury
Episode 4

Hell Hath No Fury

Episode 4 • Mar 30, 2009

The investigation behind a body found wrapped in a rug on the sidewalk leads Castle and Beckett deep inside the world of New York City politics. The partners discover a world of expensive escorts, arrogant tycoons, corrupt investigators, and the effects of betrayal.

7.5
43m
A Chill Goes Through Her Veins
Episode 5

A Chill Goes Through Her Veins

Episode 5 • Apr 06, 2009

Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a women found frozen and tangled in steel bars at a construction site. The case leads them to look into an old case and also has Beckett thinking about some memories of her past.

7.6
44m
Always Buy Retail
Episode 6

Always Buy Retail

Episode 6 • Apr 13, 2009

A man is killing people and posing them in Vodun (Voodoo) tradition. Castle's ex-wife announces her plans to move back to New York.

7.1
43m
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Season 2

24 episodes
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Deep in Death
Episode 1

Deep in Death

Episode 1 • Sep 21, 2009

When the new season begins, Castle is wrestling with how to repair his relationship with Beckett, while struggling to finish his soon-to-be-published bestseller, Heat Wave. But circumstances force the pair back together to investigate the mysterious murder of a man found dead, tangled in the limbs of a tree.

7.7
42m
The Double Down
Episode 2

The Double Down

Episode 2 • Sep 28, 2009

When two separate murders are committed on the same night, Castle wagers Ryan and Esposito that he and Beckett will solve theirs first. The frenzied race to catch their respective killers and win the bet leads each investigative duo to a likely suspect, only to find that they both have airtight alibis. But bizarre twists in both cases force the two teams to work together to unravel the mind-bending mystery behind each murder.

7.9
43m
Inventing the Girl
Episode 3

Inventing the Girl

Episode 3 • Oct 05, 2009

Castle and Beckett get an inside look at the cutthroat world of the New York fashion industry when they investigate the brutal murder of a young model during Fashion Week.

7.5
44m
Fool Me Once
Episode 4

Fool Me Once

Episode 4 • Oct 12, 2009

When an Arctic explorer is killed during a polar expedition, the mysterious circumstances of his death take Castle and Beckett from the penthouses of Park Avenue to the halls of the CIA. But Castle's delight at the case's many twists and turns soon turns to frustration as he realizes that their elusive killer might just be fooling them all.

8.1
44m
When the Bough Breaks
Episode 5

When the Bough Breaks

Episode 5 • Oct 19, 2009

Castle has a new book agent, Paula Haas, but she talks with him when he has gotten an opportunity that may change his career. The downside is that taking the opportunity would mean the end of his relationship with Beckett. Meanwhile, an unidentified woman is found dead in a manhole.

7.7
44m
Vampire Weekend
Episode 6

Vampire Weekend

Episode 6 • Oct 26, 2009

As Halloween approaches, Castle and Beckett are called to a graveyard where the body of a young man sporting vampire fangs has been discovered with a wooden stake driven through his heart. Their investigation takes them deep into the heart of New York's underground vampire fetish community, where they learn that the motive for the victim's murder may be hiding within the pages of the graphic novel he was writing before his death.

7.8
44m
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Season 3

24 episodes
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A Deadly Affair
Episode 1

A Deadly Affair

Episode 1 • Sep 20, 2010

When Beckett and her team burst into an apartment on a murderer's trail, they see Castle standing over a dead woman's body holding a gun; Beckett arrests Castle as he asserts his innocence.

8.0
44m
He's Dead, She's Dead
Episode 2

He's Dead, She's Dead

Episode 2 • Sep 27, 2010

Beckett and Castle search for a psychic's killer while debating the existence of extrasensory abilities.

7.7
44m
Under the Gun
Episode 3

Under the Gun

Episode 3 • Oct 04, 2010

When a coded document attracts Castle's attention, Beckett must steer the case back to the violent felons who populated their victim's world; when Beckett's ex-partner arrives, Castle must watch the relationship become romantic.

7.8
44m
Punked
Episode 4

Punked

Episode 4 • Oct 11, 2010

Castle and Beckett look into the murder of a young mathematician gunned down with a 200-year-old bullet, sparking some wild theories by Castle about a time-traveling killer. When their investigation uncovers a tricked-out DeLorean and a suspect in Victorian clothing, is it possible Castle's crazy idea has some validity? This winding tale twists through the towers of Wall Street and into the world of a secret steampunk society that embraces the romance and simplicity of the past, while coupling it with the hope and promise of the future.

8.0
44m
Anatomy of a Murder
Episode 5

Anatomy of a Murder

Episode 5 • Oct 18, 2010

An unknown woman falls out of a casket along with the original deceased when pallbearers lose control of the casket at a funeral; the investigation takes Beckett and Castle into the world of amorous, bed-hopping physicians.

7.9
44m
3XK
Episode 6

3XK

Episode 6 • Oct 25, 2010

When a beautiful woman is found dead in an alley, all clues point to her being a victim of the notorious Triple Killer. The Triple Killer, or 3XK, terrorized New York City four years ago, then mysteriously disappeared. Now he's back. In a deadly battle of wits, Castle and Beckett race against time to stop 3XK before he claims his next victims.

8.1
44m
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Season 4

23 episodes
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Rise
Episode 1

Rise

Episode 1 • Sep 19, 2011

Detective Beckett fights for her life as Castle, plagued by guilt over his role in the events, struggles to uncover who's behind her brutal shooting. Meanwhile, back at the precinct, Ryan and Esposito have to adjust, as Victoria "Iron" Gates becomes the precinct's new uncompromising Captain.

7.9
44m
Heroes & Villains
Episode 2

Heroes & Villains

Episode 2 • Sep 26, 2011

When an ex-con is mysteriously slain in an alley, Castle and Beckett believe a vigilante is behind the murder. But efforts to identify their suspect are thwarted when they discover that he roams the city in a Superhero costume – and may indeed be a Superhero. Can they capture and unmask the killer before he strikes again?

8.5
44m
Head Case
Episode 3

Head Case

Episode 3 • Oct 03, 2011

A murder scene complete with lots of blood but no victim and high tech life-extension science are all part of the investigation as Castle and Beckett try to solve a murder without a body. Meanwhile, Alexis waits to hear news about her application to Stanford

7.7
44m
Kick the Ballistics
Episode 4

Kick the Ballistics

Episode 4 • Oct 10, 2011

While investigating the mysterious shooting death of a young woman, Castle and Beckett face a cop's worst nightmare when they discover that the gun used in the killing is Det. Ryan's old service weapon - the one that was stolen by the serial killer, 3XK. Now with the clock ticking, the team must work to solve the murder, track down 3XK and retrieve Ryan's gun before the killer strikes again.

7.7
44m
Eye of the Beholder
Episode 5

Eye of the Beholder

Episode 5 • Oct 17, 2011

A wealthy museum patron is a suspect when a valuable sculpture is stolen. Castle and Beckett investigate the theft with the help of an insurance investigator who sets her sights on Castle.

7.6
44m
Demons
Episode 6

Demons

Episode 6 • Oct 24, 2011

While doing some investigative work at a New York mansion, a prominent ghost hunter is murdered. Castle and Beckett must figure out if paranormal activities are to blame.

8.0
44m
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Season 5

24 episodes
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After the Storm
Episode 1

After the Storm

Episode 1 • Sep 24, 2012

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.

8.2
44m
Cloudy with a Chance of Murder
Episode 2

Cloudy with a Chance of Murder

Episode 2 • Oct 01, 2012

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

7.4
43m
Secret's Safe with Me
Episode 3

Secret's Safe with Me

Episode 3 • Oct 08, 2012

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.

7.8
44m
Murder, He Wrote
Episode 4

Murder, He Wrote

Episode 4 • Oct 15, 2012

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,

7.5
44m
Probable Cause
Episode 5

Probable Cause

Episode 5 • Oct 29, 2012

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

8.4
44m
The Final Frontier
Episode 6

The Final Frontier

Episode 6 • Nov 05, 2012

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.

8.1
44m
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Season 6

23 episodes
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Valkyrie (1)
Episode 1

Valkyrie (1)

Episode 1 • Sep 23, 2013

Last season ended with Beckett wrestling over whether to take a high-profile job in DC -- a dilemma made more complicated when Castle proposed to her. In the Season 6 Premiere of "Castle," Castle and Beckett will deal with the consequences of their decisions against the backdrop of a high-stakes investigation.

7.8
44m
Dreamworld (2)
Episode 2

Dreamworld (2)

Episode 2 • Sep 30, 2013

Continuing from the season premiere episode, Beckett races against time to find a stolen toxin capable of killing tens of thousands of people. To make matters worse, Castle was exposed, leaving him with less than 24 hours to live.

7.3
43m
Need to Know
Episode 3

Need to Know

Episode 3 • Oct 07, 2013

With Beckett still in D.C., Castle and the boys investigate the murder of former child star Charlie Reynolds, who rose to fame playing the lovable nerd on an early 90s High School sitcom. But the case takes a turn for the strange when Agents Beckett and McCord arrive from Washington to take over the investigation, creating competitive tension in the precinct. But why would a washed-up actor's death warrant Federal scrutiny? Whatever the reason, Beckett and McCord aren't telling. Meanwhile, Castle has to contend with a new face at the 12th, NYPD Detective Frank "Sully" Sullivan.

7.5
44m
Number One Fan
Episode 4

Number One Fan

Episode 4 • Oct 14, 2013

A desperate young murder suspect, Emma Briggs, takes hostages at gunpoint then mysteriously insists that she will only negotiate with one person: Richard Castle.

7.8
44m
Time Will Tell
Episode 5

Time Will Tell

Episode 5 • Oct 21, 2013

A grisly murder investigation leads Castle and Beckett to a suspect who claims he's traveled back in time to stop terrible events from unfolding, events that will change the course of human history. Is he simply a deluded killer, or is it possible that he's telling the truth?

7.8
44m
Get a Clue
Episode 6

Get a Clue

Episode 6 • Oct 28, 2013

As Castle and Beckett investigate the ritualistic murder of a young woman, they find strange symbols in the victim's apartment; Castle struggles with Alexis' decision to move in with Pi.

7.3
44m
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Season 7

23 episodes
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Driven
Episode 1

Driven

Episode 1 • Sep 29, 2014

Beckett is called to an accident scene to find Castle's car in a ravine, engulfed in flames.

6.9
43m
Montreal
Episode 2

Montreal

Episode 2 • Oct 06, 2014

While the team investigates the murder of a toy company CEO, Castle uncovers a lead to his mysterious disappearance, launching him into a dangerous investigation of his own.

7.3
44m
Clear & Present Danger
Episode 3

Clear & Present Danger

Episode 3 • Oct 13, 2014

When a pool shark is murdered by an unseen force, Castle and Becket uncover evidence that the killer may have paranormal powers. Meanwhile, Castle and Beckett attempt to get their lives back to normal following his disappearance.

7.4
44m
Child's Play
Episode 4

Child's Play

Episode 4 • Oct 20, 2014

When an ice cream vender is shot, evidence leads Beckett and Castle to believe that an unknown second-grader may have vital information about the case. Castle goes undercover at an elementary school to try and identify the second-grader but nothing goes as planned.

6.9
43m
Meme is Murder
Episode 5

Meme is Murder

Episode 5 • Oct 27, 2014

When a web celebrity is murdered, Castle and Beckett explore the flashy world of internet fame. But when the killer posts pictures from the crime scene on a photo-sharing site, they realize they are up against a social media sociopath who may strike again.

7.2
44m
The Time of Our Lives
Episode 6

The Time of Our Lives

Episode 6 • Nov 10, 2014

A murder investigation launches Castle into what seems to be an alternate universe where he's never met Kate Beckett. Castle has to convince Beckett, Esposito and Ryan -- now complete strangers -- to let him participate in their investigation so he can find his way back to his own world. This inspires Castle & Beckett to finally take a trip to the altar.

7.6
44m
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Season 8

22 episodes
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XY (1)
Episode 1

XY (1)

Episode 1 • Sep 21, 2015

After passing the Captain's exam last season, Beckett was surprised with an offer to run for State Senate. In the action packed season premiere, Castle and Beckett are adjusting to Beckett's career change, when a call from a mysterious stranger sets off an explosive chain of events. There are two sides to every story, and this unique two-parter will explore the same story from each of their perspectives, first from Castle's side as he searches for Beckett.

7.6
44m
XX (2)
Episode 2

XX (2)

Episode 2 • Sep 28, 2015

Beckett's side of her abrupt disappearance is revealed. After receiving a mysterious tip from her past, Beckett is launched into a fight for her life, with a team of mercenaries hot on her trail. While Castle investigates why his wife is on the run, Beckett must figure out who wants her dead, before they can finish the job.

6.9
44m
PhDead
Episode 3

PhDead

Episode 3 • Oct 05, 2015

When the body of a local college fraternity student is found gruesomely murdered, Castle has to go undercover as a professor in order to gain access to the victim's world. However, he and Beckett soon discover that behind the fun and games of college are some darker secrets the university wants to keep hidden.

6.8
44m
What Lies Beneath
Episode 4

What Lies Beneath

Episode 4 • Oct 12, 2015

When Castle's idol, a famously reclusive author, turns up dead, Castle is determined to solve his hero's murder. But as he and Beckett dig deeper, they discover that truth is stranger than fiction.

7.2
44m
The Nose
Episode 5

The Nose

Episode 5 • Oct 19, 2015

When a priceless work of art is stolen and its transporter murdered, Castle and Beckett must work with the key witness to track down the painting and sniff out the killer.

7.7
44m
Cool Boys
Episode 6

Cool Boys

Episode 6 • Nov 09, 2015

Detective Slaughter returns to enlist Castle’s help in solving a high-stakes robbery case. But when a body is found linked to the crime, Slaughter becomes the number one suspect in the heist turned murder, while Castle has to determine whether he’s guilty or help to prove he’s innocent.

7.6
44m
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