Castle poster
★ 8.1
Castle poster

Overall Rating

★ 8.1
S7 E15
#1
★ 9.1

Reckoning (2)

Stakes rise as the 12th Precinct matches wits with serial killers Jerry Tyson (3XK) and Dr. Kelly Nieman. With the clock ticking, Castle and the team must crack the case before the killers claim their next victim.

S7 E14
#2
★ 9.0

Resurrection (1)

When clues in a murder implicate Castle and Beckett's nemesis, Dr. Kelly Nieman, Castle is called in to consult on the case.

S7 E23
#3
★ 8.6

Hollander's Woods

A death in the woods draws Castle back to a terrifying and defining event in his childhood. Investigation leads to obsession, as he attempts to unearth answers that have eluded him for decades, all while Beckett faces a crossroads of her own.

S7 E6
#4
★ 8.5

The Time of Our Lives

A murder investigation launches Castle into what seems to be an alternate universe where he's never met Kate Beckett. Castle has to convince Beckett, Esposito and Ryan -- now complete strangers -- to let him participate in their investigation so he can find his way back to his own world. This inspires Castle & Beckett to finally take a trip to the altar.

S7 E11
#5
★ 8.5

Castle, P.I.

After being banned from the 12th precinct, Castle works his first case as a private investigator.

S7 E7
#6
★ 8.1

Once Upon a Time in the West

When Castle and Beckett learn that a murder victim may have been poisoned at an Old West-style resort, they visit the resort posing as newlyweds to uncover the truth.

S7 E18
#7
★ 8.1

At Close Range

Detective Kevin Ryan is on the security detail of a charismatic congressman attending a charity event when shots suddenly ring out. Driven to apprehend the killer, Ryan must revisit the events that led up to the shooting, with the help of Castle and Beckett.

S7 E21
#8
★ 8.1

In Plane Sight

As Castle and Alexis travel to London, their routine flight turns deadly when the plane’s Air Marshal is found murdered. With the help of Beckett on the ground, Castle and Alexis race against time to find the killer before he carries out his fateful plan.

S7 E2
#9
★ 8.0

Montreal

While the team investigates the murder of a toy company CEO, Castle uncovers a lead to his mysterious disappearance, launching him into a dangerous investigation of his own.

S7 E8
#10
★ 8.0

Kill Switch

When subway passengers, including Detective Esposito, are taken hostage by a mysterious gunman, Castle, Beckett and the team must uncover the gunman's agenda before it’s too late.

S7 E22
#1
★ 7.3

Dead From New York

When Sid Ross, the powerful creator of a long-running sketch comedy show is killed, Castle and Beckett are called to investigate. But as they delve into the victim’s life and the colorful world of “Saturday Night Tonight,” they uncover a shocking secret that may explain Sid’s murder.

S7 E9
#2
★ 7.5

Last Action Hero

When the star of Castle’s favorite ‘80’s action movie is mysteriously murdered, Castle and Beckett delve into the victim’s secret past and pursue his killer with help from a team of aging action heroes.

S7 E20
#3
★ 7.6

Sleeper

A mysterious recurring dream drives Castle and Beckett to seek answers about the two-month period when he went missing. But their search for the truth has deadly consequences.

S7 E17
#4
★ 7.7

Hong Kong Hustle

After a man is mysteriously murdered in a park, Castle and Beckett team up with a competitive, high-powered female detective from Hong Kong, who has information about the victim. But as Beckett digs deeper into the case, she realizes neither her Hong Kong colleague nor the victim may be quite who they seem.

S7 E19
#5
★ 7.7

Habeas Corpse

When Richie “The Pitbull” Falco, a larger-than-life personal-injury attorney is found dead, Beckett and Castle investigate the many clients and competitors who had motive to kill him. But the mystery deepens when they discover a shocking secret that may be linked to Richie’s murder.

S7 E3
#6
★ 7.8

Clear & Present Danger

When a pool shark is murdered by an unseen force, Castle and Becket uncover evidence that the killer may have paranormal powers. Meanwhile, Castle and Beckett attempt to get their lives back to normal following his disappearance.

S7 E10
#7
★ 7.8

Bad Santa

When an ER physician is gunned down in the street, Castle and Beckett soon discover that the victim was a mob doctor to a Mafia family run by an old friend of Castle's. Also, against this backdrop of Christmas, Esposito and Lanie reach a defining moment in their relationship.

S7 E12
#8
★ 7.8

Private Eye Caramba!

When a young actress is murdered, the investigation leads Beckett and Castle into the flamboyant world of a telenovela.

S7 E1
#9
★ 7.9

Driven

Beckett is called to an accident scene to find Castle's car in a ravine, engulfed in flames.

S7 E4
#10
★ 7.9

Child's Play

When an ice cream vender is shot, evidence leads Beckett and Castle to believe that an unknown second-grader may have vital information about the case. Castle goes undercover at an elementary school to try and identify the second-grader but nothing goes as planned.

S7 E1
★ 7.9

Driven

Beckett is called to an accident scene to find Castle's car in a ravine, engulfed in flames.

S7 E2
★ 8.0

Montreal

While the team investigates the murder of a toy company CEO, Castle uncovers a lead to his mysterious disappearance, launching him into a dangerous investigation of his own.

S7 E3
★ 7.8

Clear & Present Danger

When a pool shark is murdered by an unseen force, Castle and Becket uncover evidence that the killer may have paranormal powers. Meanwhile, Castle and Beckett attempt to get their lives back to normal following his disappearance.

S7 E4
★ 7.9

Child's Play

When an ice cream vender is shot, evidence leads Beckett and Castle to believe that an unknown second-grader may have vital information about the case. Castle goes undercover at an elementary school to try and identify the second-grader but nothing goes as planned.

S7 E5
★ 7.9

Meme is Murder

When a web celebrity is murdered, Castle and Beckett explore the flashy world of internet fame. But when the killer posts pictures from the crime scene on a photo-sharing site, they realize they are up against a social media sociopath who may strike again.

S7 E6
★ 8.5

The Time of Our Lives

A murder investigation launches Castle into what seems to be an alternate universe where he's never met Kate Beckett. Castle has to convince Beckett, Esposito and Ryan -- now complete strangers -- to let him participate in their investigation so he can find his way back to his own world. This inspires Castle & Beckett to finally take a trip to the altar.

S7 E7
★ 8.1

Once Upon a Time in the West

When Castle and Beckett learn that a murder victim may have been poisoned at an Old West-style resort, they visit the resort posing as newlyweds to uncover the truth.

S7 E8
★ 8.0

Kill Switch

When subway passengers, including Detective Esposito, are taken hostage by a mysterious gunman, Castle, Beckett and the team must uncover the gunman's agenda before it’s too late.

S7 E9
★ 7.5

Last Action Hero

When the star of Castle’s favorite ‘80’s action movie is mysteriously murdered, Castle and Beckett delve into the victim’s secret past and pursue his killer with help from a team of aging action heroes.

S7 E10
★ 7.8

Bad Santa

When an ER physician is gunned down in the street, Castle and Beckett soon discover that the victim was a mob doctor to a Mafia family run by an old friend of Castle's. Also, against this backdrop of Christmas, Esposito and Lanie reach a defining moment in their relationship.

S7 E11
★ 8.5

Castle, P.I.

After being banned from the 12th precinct, Castle works his first case as a private investigator.

S7 E12
★ 7.8

Private Eye Caramba!

When a young actress is murdered, the investigation leads Beckett and Castle into the flamboyant world of a telenovela.

S7 E13
★ 8.0

I, Witness

Castle takes on a routine P.I. case, but the investigation turns deadly when he witnesses a murder.

S7 E14
★ 9.0

Resurrection (1)

When clues in a murder implicate Castle and Beckett's nemesis, Dr. Kelly Nieman, Castle is called in to consult on the case.

S7 E15
★ 9.1

Reckoning (2)

Stakes rise as the 12th Precinct matches wits with serial killers Jerry Tyson (3XK) and Dr. Kelly Nieman. With the clock ticking, Castle and the team must crack the case before the killers claim their next victim.

S7 E16
★ 7.9

The Wrong Stuff

When an astronaut, training for a trip to Mars, is mysteriously killed inside a Mars simulation, Castle and Beckett don spacesuits to investigate. But when they discover no one inside the sealed simulation could have committed the murder and no one from the outside could get in, the case takes a shocking turn

S7 E17
★ 7.7

Hong Kong Hustle

After a man is mysteriously murdered in a park, Castle and Beckett team up with a competitive, high-powered female detective from Hong Kong, who has information about the victim. But as Beckett digs deeper into the case, she realizes neither her Hong Kong colleague nor the victim may be quite who they seem.

S7 E18
★ 8.1

At Close Range

Detective Kevin Ryan is on the security detail of a charismatic congressman attending a charity event when shots suddenly ring out. Driven to apprehend the killer, Ryan must revisit the events that led up to the shooting, with the help of Castle and Beckett.

S7 E19
★ 7.7

Habeas Corpse

When Richie “The Pitbull” Falco, a larger-than-life personal-injury attorney is found dead, Beckett and Castle investigate the many clients and competitors who had motive to kill him. But the mystery deepens when they discover a shocking secret that may be linked to Richie’s murder.

S7 E20
★ 7.6

Sleeper

A mysterious recurring dream drives Castle and Beckett to seek answers about the two-month period when he went missing. But their search for the truth has deadly consequences.

S7 E21
★ 8.1

In Plane Sight

As Castle and Alexis travel to London, their routine flight turns deadly when the plane’s Air Marshal is found murdered. With the help of Beckett on the ground, Castle and Alexis race against time to find the killer before he carries out his fateful plan.

S7 E22
★ 7.3

Dead From New York

When Sid Ross, the powerful creator of a long-running sketch comedy show is killed, Castle and Beckett are called to investigate. But as they delve into the victim’s life and the colorful world of “Saturday Night Tonight,” they uncover a shocking secret that may explain Sid’s murder.

S7 E23
★ 8.6

Hollander's Woods

A death in the woods draws Castle back to a terrifying and defining event in his childhood. Investigation leads to obsession, as he attempts to unearth answers that have eluded him for decades, all while Beckett faces a crossroads of her own.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
4 ★ 8.3 23
★ 9.3 Always
★ 7.5 A Dance with Death
5 ★ 8.3 24
★ 9.3 Hunt (2)
★ 7.4 Death Gone Crazy
3 ★ 8.2 24
★ 9.2 Knockout
★ 7.5 Almost Famous
6 ★ 8.1 23
★ 9.1 Veritas
★ 7.3 Law & Boarder
2 ★ 8.1 24
★ 9.0 Tick, Tick, Tick... (1)
★ 7.5 Suicide Squeeze
7 ★ 8.0 23
★ 9.1 Reckoning (2)
★ 7.3 Dead From New York
1 ★ 7.8 10
★ 8.3 Flowers for Your Grave
★ 7.6 Nanny McDead
8 ★ 7.7 22
★ 8.5 The Blame Game
★ 7.0 Crossfire