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10 Best Episodes of Castle - Season 4

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.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Castle - S4E11

#15 - Till Death Do Us Part (Season 4 - Episode 11)

When a lothario is killed, Castle and Beckett suspect that the victimโ€™s mysterious double life holds the key to his murder. Their investigation leads to a shocking twist that threatens to disrupt Ryanโ€™s wedding with Jenny

The episode was rated 8.13 from 748 votes.

Castle - S4E2

#14 - Heroes & Villains (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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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 โ€“ and may indeed be a Superhero. Can they capture and unmask the killer before he strikes again?

The episode was rated 8.16 from 784 votes.

Castle - S4E4

#13 - Kick the Ballistics (Season 4 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 745 votes.

Castle - S4E17

#12 - Once Upon a Crime (Season 4 - Episode 17)

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When a woman dressed as Red Riding Hood is found dead in the woods with claw marks covering her body, and soon after a murdered Snow White is discovered with a poison apple in her hand, Castle & Beckett find themselves on a Grimm hunt to catch a fairytale killer before he kills again. But nothing is as it seems in a case filled with deceit, betrayal, secrets and murder

The episode was rated 8.19 from 744 votes.

Castle - S4E14

#11 - The Blue Butterfly (Season 4 - Episode 14)

When Castle and Beckett investigate the killing of a treasure hunter, they discover the case is linked to a mysterious homicide from 1947 involving a hard-boiled private detective. Castle realizes the only way to solve the present-day murder is to solve the murder from the past. The 1947 case comes to life through stylized flashbacks, featuring Castle as the private eye and Beckett as a femme fatale.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 797 votes.

Castle - S4E1

#10 - Rise (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 870 votes.

Castle - S4E5

#9 - Eye of the Beholder (Season 4 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 770 votes.

Castle - S4E21

#8 - Headhunters (Season 4 - Episode 21)

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With tensions rising between Castle and Beckett, Castle finds himself a new partner -- Detective Ethan Slaughter (guest star Adam Baldwin, "Firefly"), a tough and colorful cop from the city's gang unit. But Castle gets more than he bargained for when Slaughter shows him a grittier side of police work that puts Castle in the line of fire like never before

The episode was rated 8.23 from 755 votes.

Castle - S4E19

#7 - 47 Seconds (Season 4 - Episode 19)

When a bomb explodes at a protest rally killing five people, Castle and Beckett realize the key to solving the case is to reconstruct the 47 seconds prior to the explosion. Using video and witness accounts, they uncover the shocking truth about who planted the bomb.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 757 votes.

Castle - S4E10

#6 - Cuffed (Season 4 - Episode 10)

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When Castle and Beckett wake up in bed, handcuffed together, in a locked room with no memory of how they got there, they must piece together the mystery of where they are and why, all while trying to escape. But as the two of them adjust to being shackled together, what's the biggest threat they face... the people who abducted them or each other? Meanwhile, Ryan, Esposito and Gates are left to investigate their disappearance in a case where all is not what it seems.

The episode was rated 8.30 from 782 votes.

Castle - S4E16

#5 - Linchpin (2) (Season 4 - Episode 16)

Castle & Beckett race to find the "Linchpin" in order to stop the first domino in a chain of events which will plunge the United States into war. Their efforts continue to put Castle in contact with Sophia Conrad - a smart, commanding and sexy CIA operative who was Castle's inspiration for Clara Strike in the "Derrick Storm" series of books; and intelligence officer Martin Danberg is back.

The episode was rated 8.35 from 785 votes.

Castle - S4E15

#4 - Pandora (1) (Season 4 - Episode 15)

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Castle and Beckett pursue a ruthless killer who, they discover, is part of a sinister, international conspiracy. Castle and Beckett are joined on the case by Sophia Conrad, a smart, sexy CIA operative who has a complicated past with Castle.

The episode was rated 8.36 from 805 votes.

Castle - S4E22

#3 - Undead Again (Season 4 - Episode 22)

When Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man with human bite marks on his body, Castle's wild theories start flying. But none are as wild as what their only witness insists happened - a Zombie attack. As the evidence pointing towards an undead assailant piles up, the team plunges into New York's Zombie subculture to find the killer and bring him in -- dead, undead or alive

The episode was rated 8.43 from 819 votes.

Castle - S4E7

#2 - Cops & Robbers (Season 4 - Episode 7)

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A crew of bank robbers disguised as classic television doctors take hostages which include Castle and Martha. But things are complicated by the fact that Beckett's on the outside having her every move scrutinized by a hostage negotiator and Castle's on the inside with information that the hostages are just a distraction for a more ominous plan.

The episode was rated 8.45 from 820 votes.

Castle - S4E23

#1 - Always (Season 4 - Episode 23)

When the murder of an Army veteran puts Beckett on the trail of the man who shot her, Castle must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to keep her safe. As secrets are revealed and feelings are put on the table, the lives of the detectives at the 12th Precinct may never be the same.

The episode was rated 8.72 from 933 votes.

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