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Castle S3E11 — Nikki Heat
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Castle•Season 3•Episode 11

Nikki Heat

8.7/10 · 2,071 votesJan 3, 201143 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byJeff Bleckner
Written byDavid Grae
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Richard Castle

Stana Katic

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Molly C. Quinn

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Alexis Castle

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Episode Summary

"Nikki Heat" is episode 11 of Castle season 3. It scored 8.7/10 from 2,071 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Jeff Bleckner and written by David Grae, it aired on January 3, 2011.

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