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Castle S3E24 — Knockout
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Castle•Season 3•Episode 24

Knockout

9.2/10 · 2,577 votesMay 16, 201144 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 3•+1.0 vs season avg

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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

Directed byRob Bowman
Written byWill Beall
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Nathan Fillion

Nathan Fillion

Richard Castle

Stana Katic

Stana Katic

Kate Beckett

Molly C. Quinn

Molly C. Quinn

Alexis Castle

Jon Huertas

Jon Huertas

Javier Esposito

Seamus Dever

Seamus Dever

Kevin Ryan

Susan Sullivan

Susan Sullivan

Martha Rodgers

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Roy Montgomery

Tamala Jones

Tamala Jones

Lanie Parish

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Rob Bowman

Rob Bowman

Director

Will Beall

Will Beall

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Knockout" is episode 24 of Castle season 3. It scored 9.2/10 from 2,577 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Rob Bowman and written by Will Beall, it aired on May 16, 2011.

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