Castle

10 Best Episodes of Castle - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Castle - S1E6

#10 - Always Buy Retail (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 878 votes.

Castle - S1E4

#9 - Hell Hath No Fury (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 929 votes.

Castle - S1E2

#8 - Nanny McDead (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 1131 votes.

Castle - S1E3

#7 - Hedge Fund Homeboys (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 1013 votes.

Castle - S1E8

#6 - Ghosts (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a woman found drowned in motor oil in a motel bathtub. They seek the help of a true crime journalist who might have a connection to the victim.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 845 votes.

Castle - S1E9

#5 - Little Girl Lost (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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When a two-year-old girl is discovered missing from her home, Beckett is called in to assist with the investigation only to discover that the FBI agent in charge is, in fact, her ex-boyfriend. The two of them try to put aside their unresolved feelings as they race to find the girl, but when Castle inserts himself into the investigation, competition quickly heats up for Beckett’s attention.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 844 votes.

Castle - S1E5

#4 - A Chill Goes Through Her Veins (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 938 votes.

Castle - S1E7

#3 - Home Is Where the Heart Stops (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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After discovering a young woman's body stuffed awkwardly into a jewelry safe, Beckett and Castle investigate numerous cases involving murders and home invasion jewel heists.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 892 votes.

Castle - S1E1

#2 - Flowers for Your Grave (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 1487 votes.

Castle - S1E10

#1 - A Death in the Family (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a missing plastic surgeon who is found dead in the front seat of his car after a week of being parked curbside. As they delve into the twisted world of surgery obsessed patients and secret operations, Castle experiences a fatherly rite of passage as Alexis attends her first prom. And while looking into Beckett’s past, he unearths information that could end his relationship with her forever.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 861 votes.

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