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CASTLE & BECKETT'S CASE OF A YOUNG MAN KILLED BY A 200-YEAR-OLD BULLET TAKES THEM INTO A SECRET STEAMPUNK SOCIETY, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

Victor Webster, Ken Baumann and Eden Riegel Guest Star

"Punked" - Castle and Beckett look into the murder of a young mathematician gunned down with a 200-year-old bullet, sparking some wild theories by Castle about a time-travelling killer. When their investigation uncovers a tricked-out DeLorean and a suspect in Victorian clothing, is it possible Castle's crazy idea has some validity? This winding tale twists through the towers of Wall Street and into the world of a secret steampunk society that embraces the romance and simplicity of the past, while coupling it with the hope and promise of the future, on "Castle," MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Victor Webster (as Beckett's new boyfriend), Ken Baumann (as Alexis' first boyfriend) and Eden Riegel (as the sister of the murder victim) guest star in the episode.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Victor Webster as Josh Davidson, Ken Baumann as Ashley, Eden Riegel as Rachel Goldstein, Andrew Leeds as Adam Murphy, Ramon De Ocampo as Owen Peterson, Thomas Kopache as Abe Sandrich, Jen Lilley as Julia Foster.

"Punked" was written by David Grae and directed by Rob Bowman.

"Under the Gun" - When a coded document hidden by a murdered bail bondsman gets Castle's imagination running wild, Beckett must steer the case back to the violent felons who populated their victim's world - only to discover that maybe Castle's crazy theories aren't so crazy after all. Complicating matters is the surprise arrival of Beckett's ex-partner (now a bounty hunter). As the two reunite over a history that Castle has no part of, Castle is forced to watch the relationship take a turn towards the romantic, on "Castle," MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Jason Beghe as Mike Royce, Sophina Brown as Gayle Carver, Keith Robinson as Random Pierce, James Handy as Clifford Stuckey, Brian Krause as Father Arron Roe.

"Under the Gun" was written by Alexi Hawley and directed by Bryan Spicer.

"He's Dead, She's Dead" - When a famous psychic is murdered, Beckett and Castle search for her killer while also carrying on a spirited debate on the existence of extrasensory abilities. Evidence mounts on both sides, especially when a letter arrives from the victim, penned the day she was killed and predicting her own death -- or was it written by a clever killer, hoping to throw off the investigation? -- on "Castle," MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Rachel Boston as Penny Marchand, Paige Rowland as Loreen Carter, David Gianopoulos as Albert Moreno, Rick Ravanello as Steve Adams, Kieren Hutchison as Cody Donnelly.

"He's Dead, She's Dead" was written by Moira Kirland and directed by John Terlesky.

SEASON PREMIERE

NATHAN FILLION AND STANA KATIC RETURN FOR SEASON THREE
OF "CASTLE," PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 20 ON ABC

When the new season of "Castle" begins, Beckett hasn't heard from Castle since he left for the Hamptons months ago to finish writing his second Nikki Heat novel, "Naked Heat" (on sale September 28). The most Beckett, Ryan and Esposito have seen of Castle is a bookstore standee of him advertising an upcoming book signing. So when Beckett and her team burst into a shadowy apartment on the trail of a murderer, the last thing they expect to see is the real-life Castle standing over a dead woman's body holding a gun! As Castle protests his innocence, Beckett has no choice but to arrest him on suspicion of murder, on the Season Three premiere of "Castle," MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Michael Rady as Evan Murphy, Charlene Amoia as Ana Marie, Gino Cafarelli as Dean Carbino, Justice Gamble as bartender, Lisa O'Hare as Kitty Canary, Craig Gellis as Earl Moreland.

"A Deadly Affair" was written by Andrew Marlowe and directed by Rob Bowman.

Episode F034 - “A Deadly Game”

CASTLE AND BECKETT INVESTIGATE AN APPARENT ASSASSINATION, AS BECKETT’S FEELINGS FOR DEMMING THREATEN HER RELATIONSHIP WITH CASTLE, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF “CASTLE”
Nothing is as it seems when Castle and Beckett investigate what appears to be the assassination of an intelligence operative. Meanwhile, Beckett’s romance with Demming threatens her relationship with Castle, forcing them to confront their feelings for each other.

Written by Andrew Marlowe
Directed by Rob Bowman

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Michael Trucco as Tom Demming
Monet Mazur as Gina
Michael Connelly as himself
James Patterson as himself
Mitch Pileggi as Hans Bremel

Episode F033 - “Overkill”

WHEN BECKETT INVITES DEMMING TO HELP ON A CASE, IT’S CASTLE VS. DEMMING, ON A “CASTLE”
A robbery-homicide prompts Beckett to invite Demming to assist on a case, giving Castle a ringside seat to their budding romance. When it becomes clear that the two men have very different ideas about how to proceed, the investigation becomes an unspoken competition for Beckett's attention, one in which each man races to solve the case, as Beckett referees between her two admirers.

Written by Rene Echevarria
Directed by John Terlesky

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Michael Trucco as Tom Demming
William R. Moses as Blake Wilder
Julie Claire as Lisa Jenkins

Episode F032 - “Food To Die For”

CASTLE & BECKETT INVESTIGATE THE RECIPE FOR MURDER OF A HEAD CHEF, ON “CASTLE”
Rocco Dispirito Guest Stars
A high profile chef is found frozen to death in the kitchen of a hot New York restaurant. Complications ensue when Castle and the restaurant owner, an old high school girlfriend of Beckett’s, share an attraction. Meanwhile, Beckett's relationship with Det. Demming continues to grow.

Written by Terri Miller
Directed by Ron Underwood

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Rocco Dispirito as himself
Arye Gross as Perlmutter
Julie Gonzalo as Madison
Suzy Nakamura as Jennifer Wong
Max Greenfield as David Nicolaides
Erin Cahill as Cecily

Episode F031 - “Den Of Thieves”

BECKETT CONNECTS WITH A HANDSOME NEW DETECTIVE AS SHE AND CASTLE
INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A THIEF, ON “CASTLE”
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 (Michael Trucco in a recurring role rest of season). Now this romantic triangle must work together to solve the case.

Written by Will Beall
Directed by John Terlesky

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Michael Trucco as Tom Demming
Scott Cohen as Lt. Stan Holliwell
Abby Brammell as Carol Thornton

Episode F030 - “The Late Shaft”

A LATE-NIGHT TALK SHOW HOST (GUEST STAR TOM BERGERON) MYSTERIOUSLY DIES
HOURS AFTER CASTLE APPEARS ON HIS SHOW, ON “CASTLE”

Kelly Carlson, Fred Willard, Dan Cortese, French Stewart,
Beth Broderick, Bill Bellamy All Guest Star
When Castle appears on a late-night talk show to promote his book, Heat Wave, legendary host Bobby Mann (guest star Tom Bergeron) leans in during a commercial break and whispers, “They want me dead.” When Mann dies later that night, seemingly of natural causes, Castle has to convince Beckett that there was foul play. During the investigation, Castle is seduced by a Hollywood hottie (guest star Kelly Carlson), who was the other guest on Bobby Mann’s show the night he died.

Written by David Grae
Directed by Bryan Spicer

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Tom Bergeron as Bobby Mann
Kelly Carlson as Ellie Monroe
Fred Willard as Hank McPhee
Bill Bellamy as Mickey Reed
Dan Cortese as Howard Weisberg
French Stewart as Zach Robinson
Beth Broderick as Barbara Mann
Nika Williams as Angel Santana

Episode F029 - “Wrapped Up In Death”

CASTLE’S LIFE IS IN DANGER -- FROM A CURSE?
The investigation into the shocking death of a museum curator, crushed by a falling gargoyle, takes a bizarre turn when Castle and Beckett learn that he isn’t the first member of a recent archeological expedition to die. It turns out there was a legend inscribed over the burial chamber the team unearthed warning that “all who gaze upon the face of the mummy are doomed.” Was the curator just the latest victim of “The Mummy’s Curse”? And if so, what does that mean for Castle, who snuck a peek at the mummy when no one was looking?

Written by Alexi Hawley
Directed by Bill Roe

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Currie Graham as Stanford Oakes
Navi Rawat as Rachel Walters
Erick Avari as Austin Bentley
Gil Birmingham as Chaac Te

Episode F028 - “Boom!”

THE EXPLOSIVE TWO-PARTER OF “CASTLE” CONCLUDES

Dana Delany Guest Stars
In the second part of the story begun in “Tick, Tick, Tick…,” the serial killer remains at large and is taunting Castle, Beckett and Jordan Shaw (guest star Dana Delany) to catch him, on “Castle.” Delany plays Federal Agent Jordan Shaw, an insightful and accomplished Federal Investigator who teams up with Castle and Beckett to hunt down this cunning and elusive serial killer

Written by Elizabeth Davis
Directed by John Terlesky

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Dana Delany as Federal Agent Jordan Shaw
Leonard Roberts as Jason Avery
Dameon Clarke as the killer

Episode F027 - “Tick, Tick, Tick”

DANA DELANY TO GUEST STAR IN TWO EPISODES OF “CASTLE”

Reunites With Nathan Fillion from Time on “Desperate Housewives”
In the special two-part storyline, Delany plays Federal Agent Jordan Shaw, an insightful and accomplished Federal investigator who teams up with Castle & Beckett to hunt down a cunning and elusive serial killer. This will reunite her and Nathan Fillion, who played Dr. Adam Mayfair, the younger husband of Katherine Mayfair (Delany) on “Desperate Housewives.”

Written by Moira Kirland
Directed by Bryan Spicer

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Dana Delany as Federal Agent Jordan Shaw
Leonard Roberts as Jason Avery
Andrew Rothenberg as Donald Salt
Dameon Clarke as the killer
Jim Hoffmaster as Clerk

Episode F026 - “The Mistress Always Spanks Twice”

CASTLE AND BECKETT WORK A CRIME OF PASSION
When a half-naked woman is found covered in caramel sauce and hanging by bondage cuffs in a public park, Castle and Beckett’s investigation takes them into New York’s underground world of sexual domination. Naturally the case serves as sexy fodder for their already charged relationship banter.

Written by Kate Sargeant
Directed by Rob Bowman

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Paul Shackman as Barry
Gil McKinney as Tyler Benton
Amy Gumenick as Danielle
Mark Damon Espinoza as Professor Stevenson
Keiko Agena as Kelly
Devon Gummersall as Matt Haley

CASTLE AND BECKETT INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A
FORMER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

Joe Torre Appears in Episode
"Suicide Squeeze" - A beloved former major league baseball player is found dead after a goodwill trip to Cuba. The investigation, which includes running into Joe Torre (guest starring as himself), leads the detectives into New York's Cuban community to solve the murder. Meanwhile, Alexis' genealogy project forces Castle to consider the identity of his unknown father, on "Castle," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest cast: Ray Wise as Bobby Fox, Don Franklin as Tommy Zane, Jose Zuniga as Alfredo Quintana and Joe Torre as himself.

"Suicide Squeeze" was written by Jose Molina and directed by David Barrett.

CASTLE AND BECKETT TRY TO SOLVE A MURDER CASE
TIED TO A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR HEIST, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

"The Third Man" - Mysteries abound when a family returns from vacation to discover a dead man in their daughter's bed. Thinking they're investigating the murder of a squatter, Castle and Beckett soon find themselves unraveling a multi-million dollar heist. Meanwhile, Castle tries to keep Beckett from finding out that they've been romantically linked when he's featured as one of New York's 10 most eligible bachelors, on "Castle," MONDAY, JANUARY 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest cast: Scott Elrod as Clyde Dekker, Sarah Brown as Amanda Livingston, Jack McGee as Dale Fickas and Rick Gonzalez as Mickey Carlson.

"The Third Man" was written by Terrence Paul Winter and directed by Rosemary Rodriguez.

CASTLE BECOMES A HOSTAGE FOR A KILLER LINKED TO
THE MURDER OF BECKETT’S MOTHER, ON ABC’S “CASTLE”
“Sucker Punch” – 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, on “Castle,” MONDAY, JANUARY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest cast: Jay R. Ferguson as Dick Coonan, James Cosmo as Finn Rourke and Scott Paulin as Jim Beckett.

“Sucker Punch” was written by Will Beall and directed by Tom Wright.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

ALYSSA MILANO GUEST STARS AS RICHARD CASTLE'S
EX-GIRLFRIEND, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

"A Rose for Everafter" - When Castle and Beckett are called to a wedding to investigate the death of a bridesmaid, Castle is stunned to discover that the soon-to-be bride is his old flame, Kyra, "the one that got away" (guest starring Alyssa Milano). Complications ensue as Kyra, caught off-guard by Castle's reappearance in her life, wonders if she's marrying the right guy. With the nuptials forestalled and the entire wedding party under suspicion, Beckett questions Castle's ability to be objective about the case. But when it looks to Beckett like Castle and Kyra might rekindle their romance, her judgment may be compromised as well, on "Castle," MONDAY, JANUARY 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest cast: Alyssa Milano as Kyra Blaine, Brady Smith as Greg Murphy and Graham Beckel as Uncle Teddy.

"A Rose for Everafter" story was by Alexi Hawley with teleplay by Terri Miller & Terence Paul Winter and directed by Brian Spicer.

"Castle" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L,V parental guideline.

CASTLE & BECKETT'S KEY MURDER WITNESS SAW EVERYTHING AND CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

"The Fifth Bullet" - When an art dealer is gunned down in his gallery, Castle & Beckett discover that a bullet is inexplicably missing from the crime scene. The mystery is deepened by an amnesiac who witnessed the crime but can't remember what he saw or even who he is... on "Castle," MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest cast: Marc Blucas as Jeremy Preswick, Anne Dudek as Emma Carnes, Carlo Rota as Bahir "Bobby" Harun.

"The Fifth Bullet" was written by David Grae and directed by John Terlesky.

WHEN A MAN IS FOUND DEAD INSIDE A GARBAGE CHUTE, CASTLE & BECKETT
HAVE THEIR HANDS FULL WITH HIS WIFE & FIANCƒE, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

"One Man's Treasure" - When a murdered man is found stuffed in the garbage chute of an apartment building and two women arrive to ID his body -- one his wife and the other his fiancŽe -- Castle and Beckett have their hands full keeping the women from killing each other as they work to peel back the layers of the victim's double life. Was it a jilted woman, corporate espionage, or a much darker secret that led to his demise?, on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest cast: DB Woodside as Lance Carlberg, Abigail Spencer as Sarah Reid, Perrey Reeves as Helen Parker, Alex Skuby as Charlie DePetro.
"One Man's Treasure" was written by Elizabeth Davis and directed by Helen Shaver

CASTLE & BECKETT ARE THRUST INTO THE WORLD OF EX-CONS AND ESCORTS, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

"Love Me Dead" -- The murder of an Assistant District Attorney thrusts Castle and Beckett into the world of ex-cons and escorts. But when Castle's desire to help a vulnerable call girl endangers the case, Beckett is forced to decide between honoring promises and putting a killer behind bars. Matters are complicated even further when Castle's daughter shares a potentially explosive secret with Beckett instead of her father, on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest cast: Jonathan LaPaglia as John Knox, Michaela McManus as Scarlett Price, J.B. Smoove as Norman Jessup.
"Love Me Dead" was written by Alexi Hawley and directed by Bryan Spicer.

Production # F018 - “Kill the Messenger”

CASTLE & BECKETT UNCOVER SECRETS AND SCANDALS OF A PROMINENT FAMILY
NOW TIED TO A MURDER INVESTIGATION, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"


"Kill the Messenger" -- Castle and Beckett investigate the hit-and-run death of a bike messenger, brutally murdered to prevent him from delivering a package, the contents of which could free a wrongly convicted man from prison. In a surprising twist, this tragic death is linked to a murder case that Captain Montgomery investigated a decade earlier. To solve the present murder, Castle and Beckett must dredge up the past by uncovering the secrets and scandals of a prominent New York family, on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC.

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest cast: Sonya Leslie as Valerie Thompson, Arye Gross as M.E. Sidney Perlmutter, Ron Melendez as Jeff Dilahunt, Josh Daugherty as Trent Wellesley and Jill Andre as Lenanne Wellesley.

"Kill the Messenger" was written by Terrence Paul Winter and directed by Jonathan Frakes.

Production # F017 - “Famous Last Words”

WHEN AN UP-AND-COMING ROCK STAR IS FOUND DEAD, ALEXIS HELPS TO UNCOVER CLUES TO THE KILLER’S INDENTITY

When an up-and-coming rock star’s dead body is found staged in a scene straight out of her hit music video, Castle and Beckett delve into the world of obsessed fans, sleazy managers and jealous band members. But it’s only when Alexis uncovers the true meaning behind the lyrics of the final song that clues to the killer’s identity begin to surface.

Written by Jose Molina
Directed by Rob Bowman

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Robert Curtis Brown as Ian Busch
Anne Ramsay as Bree Busch
Erin Foster as Sky Blue

Production # F016 - “Vampire Weekend”

As Halloween approaches, Castle and Beckett are called to a graveyard where the body of a young man sporting vampire fangs has been discovered with a wooden stake driven through his heart. Their investigation takes them deep into the heart of New York's underground vampire fetish community, where they learn that the motive for the victim’s murder may be hiding within the pages of the graphic novel he was writing before his death.

Written by Terri Miller
Directed by Karen Gaviola

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Anita Barone as Janice Freeman
Robin Thomas as Alan Freeman
Samantha Shelton as Vixen

Production # F015 - “When the Bough Breaks”

Castle’s book agent, Paula Haas (guest star Debi Mazar), approaches him with a career changing opportunity, but taking it would mean the end of his relationship with Beckett. Will the murder of an unidentified woman found dead in a manhole be their last case together?

Written by Rene Echevarria
Directed by John Terlesky

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Debi Mazar as Paula Haas
Reed Diamond as Dr.Cameron Talbot
Elaine Hendrix as Melissa Talbot

Production # F013 - “Fool Me Once”

CASTLE AND BECKETT BECOME FRUSTRATED OVER TWISTS AND TURNS IN A MURDER CASE

When an Arctic explorer is killed during a polar expedition, the mysterious circumstances of his death take Castle and Beckett from the penthouses of Park Avenue to the halls of the CIA. But Castle’s delight at the case’s many twists and turns soon turns to frustration as he realizes that their elusive killer might just be fooling them all.

Written by Alexi Hawley
Directed by Bryan Spicer

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Kathleen Rose Perkins as Elise Finnegan
Robert Pine as Gerry Finnegan
David Ramsey as Jim Wheeler

Production # F012 - “Inventing the Girl”

CASTLE AND BECKETT WORK THE CASE OF A YOUNG FASHION MODEL FOUND DEAD IN A FOUNTAIN

Castle and Beckett get an inside look at the cutthroat world of the New York fashion industry when they investigate the brutal murder of a young model during Fashion Week.

Written by Moira Kirkland
Directed by Dwight Little

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Julian Sands as Teddy Farrow
Matt Barr as Travis McBoyd
Shanna Collins as Rina

Production # F014 - “The Double Down”

When two separate murders are committed on the same night, Castle wagers Ryan and Esposito that he and Beckett will solve theirs first. The frenzied race to catch their respective killers and win the bet leads each investigative duo to a likely suspect, only to find that they both have airtight alibis. But bizarre twists in both cases force the two teams to work together to unravel the mind-bending mystery behind each murder.

Written by David Grace
Directed by Rob Bowman

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Arye Gross as M.E. Perlmutter
Brennan Elliot as Jason Cosway
Diana-Maria Riva as Detective Roselyn Karpowski

Production # F011 - “Deep in Death”

When the new season begins, Castle (Nathan Fillion) is wrestling with how to repair his relationship with Beckett (Stana Katic), while struggling to finish his soon-to-be-published bestseller, Heat Wave. But circumstances force the pair back together to investigate the mysterious murder of a man found dead, tangled in the limbs of a tree.

Written by Andrew Marlowe
Directed by Rob Bowman

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Stephen J. Cannell as himself
Michael Connelly as himself
Laurel Holloman as Sandy Allen
Elizabeth Ho as Amy Saunders
Robert Grant as Ron Bigby

Production # F001 - “Flowers for Your Grave”

NATHAN FILLION AND STANA KATIC STAR NEW MIDSEASON SERIES "CASTLE"

Authors James Patterson and Stephen J. Cannell Guest Star

A wildly famous mystery novelist, Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion, "Desperate Housewives"), who is bored with his own success, learns that a real-world copycat killer has started staging murders from scenes depicted in his novels. Castle is questioned by NYPD Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic, "The Spirit"), a bright and aggressive detective who keeps her investigations under a tight rein. Though they instantly clash, sparks of another sort also begin to fly, leading both to danger and a hint of romance as Castle steps in to help find the killer.

Written by Andrew Marlowe
Directed by Rob Bowman

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
James Patterson as Himself
Stephen J. Cannell as Himself
Monet Mazur as Gina Cowel Keir Dullea as Jonathan Tisdale
Dan Castellaneta as Judge Markway

Production # F003 - “Nanny McDead”

CASTLE AND BECKETT TAKE A PEEK UNDER THE SHEETS OF A MANHATTAN COUPLE WHEN A YOUNG NANNY IS FOUND DEAD

The body of a young woman is found spinning inside the dryer in the laundry room of an upscale apartment building. When Castle and Beckett discover that the woman, in her 20s, worked as a Nanny in the building, their investigation leads them to a world of sex, lies and "playdates." Meanwhile, while writing the first novel to his "Nikki Heat" series, Castle delves into the thoughts and actions of Beckett, as she navigates the murder case while revealing more of her own mysteries.

Written by Barry Schindel
Directed by John Terlesky

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Jayne Brook as Claudia Peterson
Michael Graziadei as Brent Johnson
Sarah Drew as Chloe Richardson
Melinda Page Hamilton as Diana Harris
George Newbern as Howard Peterson

Production # F004 - “Hedge Fund Homeboys”

CASTLE AND BECKETT UNCOVER THE DARK SIDE OF PREP SCHOOL TEEN CULTURE WHEN A BODY TURNS UP IN CENTRAL PARK

A once wealthy teenage boy whose family has fallen on hard times is found dead in a rowboat floating along the lake in Central Park. As Castle and Beckett try to piece together the events leading up to his death, his friends do everything in their power to thwart the investigation. As they unravel the truth from the lies, a story of betrayal and obsession emerges. Meanwhile, Castle debates whether he can leave Martha home alone while he chaperones Alexis' class trip to Washington, DC. Martha might be an aspiring "Life Coach," but that doesn't mean she's trustworthy.

Written by David Grae
Directed by Rob Bowman

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Jamie Chung as Romy Lee
Julia Nickson as Mrs. Lee
Nolan Gerard as Brandon
Michelle Page as Amanda
Kunal Sharma as Spencer

Production # F002 - “Hell Hath No Fury”

WHEN A BODY FOUND WRAPPED IN A RUG TURNS OUT TO BE A CITY COUNCILMAN, CASTLE AND BECKETT DISCOVER THAT DIRTY POLITICS CAN BE DEADLY

When the dead body of a New York City Councilman running for re-election rolls out of a rug and into Beckett's case files, she and Castle are thrown into the world of dirty politics. Meanwhile, Castle's final novel in the Derrick Storm series hits the bookstores, causing his mother to search for any and all signs of failure. And at one of his book readings, Beckett tries to throw Castle off his game, only to learn that he has flipped the script on her once again.

Written by Andrew W. Marlowe
Directed by Rob Bowman

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Bruno Campos as Calvin Creason
Joshua LeBar as Jason Bollinger
Lisa Waltz as Laurie Horn
Michael Reilly Burke as Frank Nesbit
Jonathan Banks as Bruce Kirby

Production # F005 - “A Chill Goes Through Her Veins”

A COLD CASE HEATS UP WHEN CASTLE AND BECKETT FIND THE FROZEN BODY
OF A MISSING WOMAN AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE

A frozen woman found tangled in steel bars at a construction site leads Castle and Beckett to a years-old mystery and a long abandoned case. As the two uncover startling revelations about the victim’s past, the investigation forces Beckett to face some difficult memories of her own, which provides Castle insight into his muse and additional material for his novel.

Written by Charles Murray
Directed by Bryan Spicer

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Charles Malik Whitfield as Charles Wyler
Bill Smitrovich as Ben Davidson
Peter Jason as Sheriff Sloan
Channon Roe as Kevin Henson

Production # F007 - “Always Buy Retail”

WHEN A BIZARRE MURDER SCENE POINTS TO A RITUALISTIC KILLING, CASTLE AND BECKETT MUST CAPTURE THE KILLER BEFORE HE FINDS HIS NEXT VICTIM

When an immigrant is found tortured and murdered in a ritualistic killing, Beckett navigates the uncharted territory of the mysterious Vodun religion with Castle leading the way. Having researched similar deaths for one of his books, Castle’s knowledge and sources prove valuable, but only their apt teamwork can unravel the murderer's motives. Meanwhile, Castle is confronted with the possible return of his first wife, Alexis’s mother, whose dizzying personality threatens to upend the tranquility of the entire family.

Written by Gabrielle Stanton & Harry Werksman
Directed by Jamie Babbit

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Darby Stanchfield as Meredith
Nicki Micheaux as Michelle
Aldis Hodge as Azi
Dohn Norwood as Charles Oni

Production # F006 - “Home Is Where the Heart Stops”

WHEN A WEALTHY SOCIALITE IS FOUND BRUTALLY MURDERED AND STUFFED
INSIDE A WALL SAFE, THE HOME INVASION INVESTIGATION LEADS BECKETT
INTO CASTLE’S HIGH SOCIETY WORLD

When a string of high-end home invasions end in murder, Castle and Beckett must determine who is orchestrating these violent robberies before they strike again. But to catch this deadly thief, Beckett must go way out of her comfort zone to enter Castle's glamorous, paparazzi filled world as his date to a charity ball. Meanwhile, Castle seeks the counsel of a dangerous ex-jewel thief who had once threatened to kill him.

Written by Will Beall
Directed by Dean White

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Patrick Bauchau as Caine Powell
Caterina Scorsone as Joanne Delgado
Nick Chinlund as Evan Mitchell
Joseph C. Phillips as Mayor

Production # F008 - “Ghosts”

A MURDERED WOMAN FOUND DROWNED IN A TUB OF MOTOR OIL LEADS TO A MAZE OF LIES AND REVENGE FOR A HORRENDOUS CRIME COMMITTED YEARS EARLIER

Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a woman found drowned in a bathtub of motor oil at a transient hotel. But when they uncover a dark secret about the woman’s past, they must unravel a 20-year-old mystery with the help of a true crime journalist who may have been stalking the victim. Meanwhile, Beckett puts her poker face to the test as she squares off against Castle, with her money and pride at stake.

Written by Moira Kirkland
Directed by Bryan Spicer

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Joanne Kelly as Lee Wax
Alex Carter as Michael Goldman
Jillian Armenante as Susan Mailer
Dan Castellaneta as Judge Markway
Joseph C. Phillips as Mayor

Production # F009 - “Little Girl Lost”

CASTLE CONTENDS WITH BECKETT’S EX-BOYFRIEND, A HANDSOME FBI AGENT
INVESTIGATING THE DISAPPEARANCE OF A LITTLE GIRL

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.

Written by Elizabeth Davis
Directed by John Terlesky

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Bailey Chase as Will Sorenson
Judy Reyes as Theresa Candela
Julian Acosta as Alfred Candela
Francis Capra as Juan Restrepo
Todd Waring as Dave Ellers

Production # F010 - “A Death in the Family”

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE BRUTAL MURDER OF A PLASTIC SURGEON, CASTLE AND BECKETT THREATEN TO UPEND A FEDERAL CASE IN ORDER TO FIND THE KILLER

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, on the season finale of “Castle.”

Written by Andrew Marlowe
Directed by Bryan Spicer

Cast
Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle
Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett
Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers
Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle
Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery
Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish
Jon Huertos as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito
Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan

Guest Cast
Bailey Chase as Will Sorenson
Ion Overman as Candace Robinson
Robert Picardo as Clark Murray
Robert Costanzo as Sal Tenor
Delane Matthews as Jacey Goldberg
Joe Marinelli as Jimmy Moran