8.5/1016 votes#1 - Heroes & Villains
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2011
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?
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: David Amann
8.0/102 votes#2 - Tortured Souls
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/2005
Shirley asks Alan Shore to use his odious lawyering to help her defend a police officer accused of torture. Donny Crane returns and is the opposing counsel in Denny's case, with Chelina Hall as second chair, where a woman wants to sue her former boyfriend for saying no to her at the alter. For Denny, this is an easy case, for Donny this is to settle a score with Denny for letting him believe for 25 years that he was his father. Meanwhile, Bernard Ferrion is befriended by Catherine and Alan finds variance with that.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: David E. Kelley
8.0/102 votes#3 - The Verdict
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2006
A shocking allegation of Oedipal proportions in the Scott Little case threatens to torpedo Coho's defense; Alan seeks outside help to breathe some life into his relationship with Sally.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: David E. Kelley
8.0/101 votes#4 - The Gods Must Be Crazy
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 5/14/2008
Jerry comes to the aid of his ex-girlfriend when she's collared for prostitution; Carl and Shirley help a woman who's suing the church for prohibiting her from becoming a priest; Denny is wooed by power brokers to run for president.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: David E. Kelley
8.0/101 votes#5 - Close Encounters
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2012
When Jim and Carlos investigate the death of a millionaire who bequeathed all his wealth to an organization of UFO enthusiasts, the organization's leader accuses the FDLE of covering up the true cause of death: an alien abduction. Meanwhile, Jim and Callie's relationship heats up, but Callie's job search to keep her in Palm Glade falters.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Tom Garrigus
7.8/104 votes#6 - A Couple of Choices
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2005
Allison has a dream of a husband and wife committing a murder/suicide. D.A. Devalos introduces her to a friend of his, Detective Lee Scanlon, who's sister and brother in-law's deaths were also ruled a murder/suicide, and sees a connection. After learning about Allison's methods of investigation, Scanlon decides he doesn't want her help.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Glenn Gordon Caron
7.6/1019 votes#7 - Nikki Heat
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/2011
When Castle's novel ''Heat Wave'' becomes a movie, actress Natalie Rhodes accepts Beckett's invitation to visit and learn about the character she will play; Natalie observes Castle and Beckett's investigation of the murder of a matchmaker.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: David Grae
7.6/1014 votes#8 - Once Upon a Crime
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 2/27/2012
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
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Kate Sargeant
7.5/102 votes#9 - Steele Waters Run Deep
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/1982
A video game genius disappears just before a merger, with $5 million and the plans for his company's latest video game.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: N/A
7.5/102 votes#10 - Shock and Owww!
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/7/2006
Shirley covertly asks Alan for help when nude photographs of her surface for auction. Paul sends Brad in undercover when he suspects his daughter is once again using drugs, and Denny is inspired by a case involving self-defense electrocution.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Sanford Golden
7.5/102 votes#11 - Gibtown
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2011
Longworth investigates a murder in Gibtown, a community populated with human sideshow descendants, and everyone is a suspect. Jim and Callie try to figure out the exact meaning of their relationship.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Alfonso H. Moreno
7.3/1016 votes#12 - Law & Murder
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 3/28/2011
During the high profile trial of a murdered socialite, a juror tumbles out of the jury box....dead.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Terence Paul Winter
7.2/1017 votes#13 - Till Death Do Us Part
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2012
When a lothario is killed, Castle and Beckett suspect that the victim’s mysterious double life holds the key to his murder. Their investigation leads to a shocking twist that threatens to disrupt Ryan’s wedding with Jenny
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: David Grae
7.0/102 votes#14 - Second Choices
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/22/2010
After her open-ended escape to Costa Rica, Violet has finally returned home and to the practice. Everyone treads a little lightly around her, especially Pete and Addison who have mixed feelings about Violet's desire to reconnect with Lucas. Meanwhile Amelia butts into Sam's personal life, pointing out that he can mend hearts in the OR but can't seem to do that for himself; and Sheldon encourages Charlotte to reconcile with Cooper, while Cooper deals with a young patient who eats everything in sight.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: N/A
7.0/102 votes#15 - If I Hadn't Forgotten...
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2011
Charlotte's painful memories of a horrible tragedy are triggered as Amelia continues her downward spiral; Addison takes one step closer to motherhood when she finally chooses a sperm donor; Cooper faces a difficult decision when he realizes his patient's parents have been drugging their son in an effort to control his supposed ADHD; and Pete's trust issues prevent him from repairing his fragile relationship with Violet.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Krista Vernoff
7.0/102 votes#16 - Deep End of the Poole
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/2/2006
Name partner Edwin Poole returns from a mental institution to Crane, Poole and Schmidt, ready to jump back in, but Shirley has reservations when he decides to sue a candy company. An A.D.A. with a grudge against Alan brings charges, accusing him of advising his client to flee when a guilty verdict was inevitable. Meanwhile, Brad and Denise decide where to take their relationship.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Michael Reisz
7.0/101 votes#17 - Tea and Sympathy
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 5/1/2007
Denny lusts after Judge Weldon when Alan defends her in a drug case; a sorority girl's expulsion pits Clarence against Jerry; Brad expresses a desire for a military wedding, but it puts Denise in a fighting mood; and Shirley helps a former HIV patient hold on to his most-prized possession.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Sanford Golden
6.9/1017 votes#18 - Pretty Dead
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/9/2011
During rehearsal for "Baron's All-American Beauty Pageant," the contestants are shocked to discover the body of Miss Illinois - strangled, but by whom? As Castle and Beckett delve into the cut-throat competition of the pageant world, they learn that a number suspects had motive for murder, including jealous fellow contestants, the pageant's larger-than-life millionaire sponsor, Victor Baron, and the show's host -- hedonistic TV personality, Bobby Stark.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Terri Edda Miller
6.8/1010 votes#19 - Mr. & Mrs. Castle
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2015
Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a cruise ship entertainer, only to find themselves trapped at sea with the killer.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Christine Roum
6.4/105 votes#20 - Full Disclosure
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/26/2013
Karen begins her deposition into her possible role in the death and cover-up of her lover, Thomas Grey, where his son, Sam, has promised to be her alibi. Dominic surprises Karen when he brings in private detective Anthony Newsome to testify. After Joss tells Harry that Savi has yet to open up her paternity results, he decides to go to the clinic to find out for himself. And April and Richard, who have broken up, remember they made an amusement park date with their kids they have to keep. Meanwhile, Joss's feelings for Olivier are stirred up when Alex asks her if she misses sleeping with a man.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Josh Reims
4.0/101 votes#21 - Yielding
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2009
Christina creates a makeshift ICU bed for a woman whose son isn't ready to let her go; Bobbie helps Kelly with a case involving an infant swallowing rubbing alcohol; Ray tries to spend time with Candy.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: John Masius
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"Heroes & Villains" is the best rated episode directed by Jeff Bleckner. It scored 8.5/10 based on 16 votes. It was written by David Amann. It aired on 9/26/2011 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Tortured Souls".