The Best Episodes of Castle Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(2997 votes)

   #1 - Flowers for Your Grave

   S1:E13/9/2009

   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.

   Director:Rob Bowman

   Writer:Andrew W. Marlowe

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   Director:Rob Bowman

   Writer:Andrew W. Marlowe
2. 

   7.6/10(2211 votes)

   #2 - Nanny McDead

   S1:E23/16/2009

   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.

   Director:John Terlesky

   Writer:Barry Schindel

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   Director:John Terlesky

   Writer:Barry Schindel
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   7.6/10(2055 votes)

   #3 - Hedge Fund Homeboys

   S1:E33/23/2009

   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.

   Director:Rob Bowman

   Writer:David Grae

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   Director:Rob Bowman

   Writer:David Grae
4. 

   7.6/10(1926 votes)

   #4 - Hell Hath No Fury

   S1:E43/30/2009

   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.

   Director:Rob Bowman

   Writer:Andrew W. Marlowe

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   Director:Rob Bowman

   Writer:Andrew W. Marlowe
5. 

   8.0/10(1895 votes)

   #5 - A Chill Goes Through Her Veins

   S1:E54/6/2009

   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.

   Director:Bryan Spicer

   Writer:Charles Murray

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   Director:Bryan Spicer

   Writer:Charles Murray
6. 

   7.6/10(1837 votes)

   #6 - Always Buy Retail

   S1:E64/13/2009

   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.

   Director:Jamie Babbit

   Writers:Gabrielle Stanton, Harry Werksman

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   Director:Jamie Babbit

   Writers:Gabrielle Stanton, Harry Werksman
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   8.0/10(1859 votes)

   #7 - Home Is Where the Heart Stops

   S1:E74/20/2009

   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.

   Director:Dean White

   Writer:Will Beall

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   Director:Dean White

   Writer:Will Beall
8. 

   7.8/10(1796 votes)

   #8 - Ghosts

   S1:E84/27/2009

   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.

   Director:Bryan Spicer

   Writer:Moira Kirland

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   Director:Bryan Spicer

   Writer:Moira Kirland
9. 

   7.7/10(1734 votes)

   #9 - Little Girl Lost

   S1:E95/4/2009

   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.

   Director:John Terlesky

   Writer:Elizabeth Davis Beall

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   Director:John Terlesky

   Writer:Elizabeth Davis Beall
10. 

    8.2/10(1804 votes)

    #10 - A Death in the Family

    S1:E105/11/2009

    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.

    Director:Bryan Spicer

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Bryan Spicer

    Writer:Unknown