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The Best Episodes of Castle Season 1

Every episode of Castle Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Castle Season 1!

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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 to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Castle Season 1 Episode 1 - Flowers for Your Grave
    8.3/10(3186 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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  2. Castle Season 1 Episode 10 - A Death in the Family
    8.2/10(1889 votes)

    S1:E10

    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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  3. Castle Season 1 Episode 5 - A Chill Goes Through Her Veins
    8.0/10(1988 votes)

    S1:E5

    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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  4. Castle Season 1 Episode 7 - Home Is Where the Heart Stops
    8.0/10(1958 votes)

    S1:E7

    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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  5. Castle Season 1 Episode 8 - Ghosts
    7.8/10(1885 votes)

    S1:E8

    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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  6. Castle Season 1 Episode 9 - Little Girl Lost
    7.7/10(1820 votes)

    S1:E9

    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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  7. Castle Season 1 Episode 2 - Nanny McDead
    7.6/10(2351 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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  8. Castle Season 1 Episode 3 - Hedge Fund Homeboys
    7.6/10(2167 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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  9. Castle Season 1 Episode 4 - Hell Hath No Fury
    7.6/10(2023 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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  10. Castle Season 1 Episode 6 - Always Buy Retail
    7.6/10(1931 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Flowers for Your Grave" is the best rated episode of "Castle" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 3186 votes. Directed by Rob Bowman and written by Andrew W. Marlowe, it aired on 3/9/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Death in the Family".