8.3/102,756 votes#1 - Flowers for Your Grave
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2009
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
7.6/102,013 votes#2 - Nanny McDead
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2009
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
7.6/101,868 votes#3 - Hedge Fund Homeboys
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2009
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
7.6/101,754 votes#4 - Hell Hath No Fury
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2009
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
8.0/101,730 votes#5 - A Chill Goes Through Her Veins
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2009
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
7.6/101,674 votes#6 - Always Buy Retail
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2009
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
Writer: Harry Werksman, Gabrielle Stanton
8.0/101,683 votes#7 - Home Is Where the Heart Stops
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2009
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
7.8/101,630 votes#8 - Ghosts
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2009
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
7.7/101,564 votes#9 - Little Girl Lost
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/4/2009
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
8.2/101,638 votes#10 - A Death in the Family
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2009
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: N/A
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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...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:ABC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Flowers for Your Grave" is the best rated episode of "Castle" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 2756 votes. Directed by Rob Bowman and written by Andrew W. Marlowe, it aired on 3/9/2009. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Nanny McDead".