- 8.6/1016 votes
#1 - Knockout
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/16/2011
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 a deeper conspiracy involving a mysterious figure with law enforcement connections who is linked to both Lockwood's escape and the killing of Johanna Beckett. The search for Lockwood and the quest to identify his co-conspirator leads to a shocking and deadly conclusion.
Director: Rob Bowman
Writer: Will Beall
- 8.5/1015 votes
#2 - Knockdown
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2011
When the detective who investigated Beckett's mother's murder is shot before Beckett's eyes before he can give her new evidence in the case, Beckett's old wounds are reopened. The investigation of the detective's death leads the team to an old scheme which may provide the answer to why Beckett's mother was murdered and who ordered it. Beckett and Castle's relationship takes a new turn.
Director: Thomas J. Wright
Writer: Will Beall
- 8.4/1018 votes
#3 - Sucker Punch
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2010
While investigating the death of an Irish mobster, Beckett and Castle uncover a local turf war that may be connected to both a late-night infomercial guru and an international drug smuggling operation. But the case turns agonizingly personal when evidence emerges that the killer they're chasing may have had a hand in Beckett's mother's murder.
Director: Thomas J. Wright
Writer: Will Beall
- 7.7/103 votes
#4 - Graduation Day
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2020
When Los Angeles' newly elected sheriff dies, Bill Hollister is suddenly propelled into the role and must lead one of the largest police forces in the world.
Director: David Ayer
Writer: Will Beall
- 7.6/1019 votes
#5 - Den of Thieves
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/19/2010
Investigating the murder of a thief, Castle and Beckett are surprised to learn that Esposito has a personal connection to the suspected killer. Another surprise is in line for Castle when Beckett hits it off with the handsome Robbery detective assigned to the case, Tom Demming. Now this romantic triangle must work together to solve the case
Director: John Terlesky
Writer: Will Beall
- 7.5/1019 votes
#6 - 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
- 6.0/101 votes
#7 - Trigger Time
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/16/2017
The rift between Kyle and Frank grows when Kyle refuses to adhere to one of Frank's morally ambiguous rules, but the pair must put aside their differences when they learn the notorious hitman known as "El Cucuy" is targeting members of the Russian mob in Los Angeles.
Director: Nathan Hope
Writer: Will Beall