Castle

CASTLE - Pilot (ABC/ERIC LIEBOWITZ) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Fool Me Once" - 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.

CASTLE - "The Mistress Always Spanks Twice" - 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, on "Castle," MONDAY, MARCH 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC. (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Den of Thieves" - 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, on "Castle," MONDAY, APRIL 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) STANA KATIC, MICHAEL TRUCCO

CASTLE - "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. (ABC/MITCH HADDAD) RUBEN SANTIAGO-HUDSON, NATHAN FILLION, STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Knockdown" - Old wounds are reopened when the retired lead detective on Beckett's mother's homicide case contacts her with new information, but then is gunned down right in front of Beckett before he can tell her what he knows. The investigation into his death leads back to a decades-old conspiracy that may hold the answer to who was behind Beckett's mother murder and why. With the stakes and emotions running high, Castle and Beckett take their partnership to the next level, on "Castle," MONDAY, JANUARY 24 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET). Max Martini guest stars. (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Countdown" (Part 2) -- With time running out, Castle and Beckett must put aside their differences with Agent Fallon (guest star Adrian Pasdar) to avert a city-wide catastrophe, on "Castle," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Knockout" - Kate Beckett's investigation into her mother's death is reactivated when Hal Lockwood (guest star Max Martini, "The Unit") - 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, on the Season Finale of "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 16 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/PETER "HOPPER" STONE) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Kick the Ballistics" - While investigating the mysterious shooting death of a young woman, Castle and Beckett face a cop's worst nightmare when they discover that the gun used in the killing is Det. Ryan's old service weapon - the one that was stolen by the serial killer, 3XK. Now with the clock ticking, the team must work to solve the murder, track down 3XK and retrieve Ryan's gun before the killer strikes again, on "Castle," MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/JORDIN ALTHAUS) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Cops & Robbers" -- When Castle and Martha are taken hostage by a crew of bank robbers dressed in hospital scrubs and using classic television doctor names (Trapper John M.D., Dr. Huxtable, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman and Dr. Doogie Howser), Beckett finds herself on the outside, desperately trying to rescue them -- which proves to be even more difficult with a by-the-book hostage negotiator (guest star Dean Norris, "Breaking Bad") watching her every move. Castle becomes the de facto leader of the hostages, which includes Barry Livingston ("My Three Sons"), and discovers that the robbery is actually a skillfully orchestrated distraction for an even more sinister plan. But with Castle stuck on the inside and Beckett on the outside, will either be able to foil the bank robbers' plans before it is too late? "Castle" airs MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/MITCH HADDAD) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Swan Song" - When the lead guitarist of a rock band is murdered, the documentary crew that were following the band turn their cameras on Castle, Beckett and the team as they try to solve the case. The result is a documentary style episode of "Castle," which offers us a unique glimpse at our characters as they navigate a world that goes far beyond the rock & roll stage, on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. C. Thomas Howell ("The Amazing Spider-Man," "Southland") guest stars as the leader of a cult that the victim belonged to and wanted to leave. (ABC/MICHAEL DESMOND) STANA KATIC, NATHAN FILLION, TAMALA JONES

CASTLE - "Recoil" - While investigating the murder of a young woman, Castle and Beckett find evidence that links her death with Senator William H. Bracken (guest star Jack Coleman returns), the man responsible for Beckett's mother's murder. Determined to finally bring Bracken to justice, Beckett soon realizes that things are far more complicated than they seem, on "Castle," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. (ABC/COLLEEN HAYES) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Home Is Where the Heart Stops" -- 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, on "Castle," MONDAY, APRIL 20 (10:02-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/VIVIAN ZINK) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "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?, on "Castle," MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Famous Last Words" -- 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, on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC. (ABC/RON TOM) STANA KATIC

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. (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR) STANA KATIC, JON HUERTAS

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. (ABC/MICHAEL DESMOND) STANA KATIC

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. (ABC/MICHAEL DESMOND) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "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. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Overkill" -- 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, on "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 10 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - 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. (ABC/ADAM LARKEY) NATHAN FILLION, STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Nikki Heat" - Castle's novel "Heat Wave" is being turned into a movie, and the Hollywood hottie cast as the movie's lead shows up at Beckett's invitation to better understand the character she's going to play. Laura Prepon ("October Road," "That '70s Show") guest stars as actress Natalie Rhodes. As our threesome investigates the murder of a high-class matchmaker, Natalie goes to extremes in the name of "character research," transforming herself into the spitting image of Beckett -- much to Castle's delight and Beckett's dismay. Also in the episode, Melody Thomas Scott ("Young & the Restless") and Thomas Calabro ("Melrose Place") guest star, on "Castle," MONDAY, JANUARY 3 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET). (ABC/KAREN NEAL) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Lucky Stiff" - The brutal murder of a lottery winner has Castle and Beckett up to their eyeballs in suspects, envious and angered by the victim's sudden move from the poorhouse to the penthouse. As the precinct buzzes with fantasies of what our cops would do if they won the lottery, Martha struggles with the reality of such a decision when she suddenly inherits money she feels she doesn't deserve, on "Castle," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "To Love and Die in L.A." - While investigating the shooting death of her ex-partner in New York, Beckett comes to believe the suspect has fled to Los Angeles. Against orders, she travels to L.A., going renegade to track down the killer, with Castle unexpectedly along for the ride. As they dig deeper into the motives, they uncover a trail that leads from a rooftop pool in Hollywood to the sandy beach of Santa Monica. Along the way, they visit the set of the "Heat Wave" movie (based on Castle's book) and enlist the cast to help break the case. But as they get closer to apprehending the killer, Castle begins to wonder whether Beckett is out for justice -- or revenge -- on "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ADAM LARKEY) STANA KATIC, NATHAN FILLION

CASTLE - "Rise" - In a riveting opening that picks up just moments after last season's climactic finale, Detective Beckett (Stana Katic) fights for her life as Castle (Nathan Fillion), plagued by guilt over his role in the events, struggles to uncover who's behind her brutal shooting. Meanwhile, back at the precinct, Ryan (Seamus Dever) and Esposito (John Huertas) have to adjust, as Victoria "Iron" Gates (Penny Johnson Jerald, "24") becomes the precinct's new uncompromising Captain. The Season 4 premiere of "Castle" airs MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Eye of the Beholder" - Castle & Beckett work a murder case around the theft of a valuable sculpture. Kristin Lehman ("The Killing") guest stars as Serena Kaye, a smart, sexy insurance investigator, who joins Castle & Beckett in the investigation, but she also has her eyes set on Castle, all the while hiding a very important secret from the team. Jessica Tuck ("True Blood") also guest stars as Joy McHugh, a wealthy museum benefactor who becomes a suspect in the murder investigation, on "Castle," MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) JON HUERTAS, STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Demons" - Castle & Beckett confront the possibility of paranormal foul play when a world renown ghost hunter is mysteriously murdered while investigating a haunting at a legendary New York mansion, on "Castle," MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/VIVIAN ZINK) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Kill Shot" -- A sniper on a killing spree is terrorizing New York City. With the clock ticking down to the next murder and nothing to go on except a killer with no apparent motive but to instill terror, this could prove the team's toughest case yet. The hunt is made even more complicated when Beckett begins to experience increasingly strong moments of PTSD - moments she tries hard to hide from Castle and the detectives -- on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/RANDY HOLMES) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "Food to Die For" - 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, on "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. Rocco Dispirito guest stars in the episode as a fan of the dead chef and a fan of Castle's books. (ABC/MICHAEL DESMOND) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "The Blue Butterfly" - When Castle and Beckett investigate the killing of a treasure hunter, they discover the case is linked to a mysterious homicide from 1947 involving a hard-boiled private detective. Castle realizes the only way to solve the present-day murder is to solve the murder from the past. The 1947 case comes to life through stylized flashbacks, featuring Castle as the private eye and Beckett as a femme fatale, on "Castle," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) STANA KATIC

CASTLE - "The Blue Butterfly" - When Castle and Beckett investigate the killing of a treasure hunter, they discover the case is linked to a mysterious homicide from 1947 involving a hard-boiled private detective. Castle realizes the only way to solve the present-day murder is to solve the murder from the past. The 1947 case comes to life through stylized flashbacks, featuring Castle as the private eye and Beckett as a femme fatale, on "Castle," MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/KAREN NEAL) NATHAN FILLION, STANA KATIC