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The Best Episodes of Castle

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Every episode of Castle ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 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...
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  1. 9.3/10(2.5k votes)

    #1 - Hunt (2)

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    S5:E16

    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.

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  2. 9.1/10(2.1k votes)

    #2 - Probable Cause

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    S5:E5

    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

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  3. 9.1/10(2.1k votes)

    #3 - Target (1)

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    S5:E15

    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.

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    Director:Bill Roe
  4. 9.1/10(2.1k votes)

    #4 - The Lives of Others

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    S5:E19

    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.

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  5. 9.0/10(2.3k votes)

    #5 - After the Storm

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    S5:E1

    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.

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    Director:Rob Bowman
  6. 8.8/10(1.8k votes)

    #6 - Murder, He Wrote

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    S5:E4

    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,

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    Director:Rob Bowman
    Writer:David Grae
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  8. 8.7/10(2.1k votes)

    #7 - The Final Frontier

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    S5:E6

    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.

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  9. 8.6/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Tick, Tick, Tick... (1)

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    S2:E17

    Federal Agent Jordan Shaw, an insightful and accomplished Federal investigator teams up with Castle & Beckett to hunt down a cunning and elusive serial killer.

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  10. 8.5/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Knockout

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    S3:E24

    Kate Beckett's investigation into her mother's death is reactivated when Hal Lockwood - a professional hitman with knowledge of Beckett's mother's murder - stages a spectacular escape during a court hearing. As police launch a manhunt for Lockwood, Castle and the team uncover evidence of a deeper conspiracy involving a mysterious figure with law enforcement connections who is linked to both Lockwood's escape and the killing of Johanna Beckett. The search for Lockwood and the quest to identify his co-conspirator leads to a shocking and deadly conclusion.

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    Director:Rob Bowman
    Writer:Will Beall
  11. 8.5/10(1.8k votes)

    #10 - Still

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    S5:E22

    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.

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    Director:Bill Roe
  12. 8.4/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Sucker Punch

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    S2:E13

    While investigating the death of an Irish mobster, Beckett and Castle uncover a local turf war that may be connected to both a late-night infomercial guru and an international drug smuggling operation. But the case turns agonizingly personal when evidence emerges that the killer they're chasing may have had a hand in Beckett's mother's murder.

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  13. 8.4/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Knockdown

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    S3:E13

    When the detective who investigated Beckett's mother's murder is shot before Beckett's eyes before he can give her new evidence in the case, Beckett's old wounds are reopened. The investigation of the detective's death leads the team to an old scheme which may provide the answer to why Beckett's mother was murdered and who ordered it. Beckett and Castle's relationship takes a new turn.

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  14. 8.4/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Heroes & Villains

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    S4:E2

    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?

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    Director:Jeff Bleckner
  15. 8.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #14 - The Wild Rover

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    S5:E18

    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.

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  16. 8.3/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Boom! (2)

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    S2:E18

    In the second part of the story begun in "Tick, Tick, Tick," the serial killer remains at large and is taunting Castle, Beckett and Jordan Shaw to catch him

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  17. 8.3/10(15 votes)

    #16 - 47 Seconds

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    S4:E19

    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.

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  18. 8.3/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Always

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    S4:E23

    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.

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  19. 8.2/10(19 votes)

    #18 - The Fifth Bullet

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    S2:E11

    Castle and Beckett uncover that a bullet is missing from the crime scene while investigating what happened when an art dealer was gunned down in his own gallery. However, when it turns out there was a witness to the murder, they need to refresh the man's memory, only to find out that he suffers from amnesia and can't even remember who he is.

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    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:David Grae
  20. 8.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #19 - Cloudy with a Chance of Murder

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    S5:E2

    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

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  21. 8.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #20 - Secret's Safe with Me

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    S5:E3

    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.

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  22. 8.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #21 - Recoil

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    S5:E13

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  23. 8.2/10(1.4k votes)

    #22 - Watershed

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    S5:E24

    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.

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  24. 8.1/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Fool Me Once

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    S2:E4

    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.

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    Director:Bryan Spicer
  25. 8.1/10(20 votes)

    #24 - 3XK

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    S3:E6

    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.

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    Director:Bill Roe
  26. 8.1/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Setup (1)

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    S3:E16

    Castle and Beckett investigate the apparent robbery-homicide of a New York cab driver, only to discover that the victim was involved in a mysterious conspiracy with unimaginable consequences. As the stakes continue to rise, hard-charging federal agent Mark Fallon takes over the investigation. Together, Fallon, Beckett and Castle must race to unmask the truth about the victim before it's too late.

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    Director:Rob Bowman

Best Episodes Summary

"Hunt (2)" is the best rated episode of "Castle". It scored 9.3/10 based on 2472 votes. Directed by Rob Bowman and written by Andrew W. Marlowe, it aired on 2/25/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Probable Cause".