The BEST episodes of Castle (2009) season 8
Every episode of Castle (2009) season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Castle (2009) season 8!
Rick Castle is one of the world's most successful crime authors. But when his rock star lifestyle isn't enough, this bad boy goes looking for new trouble and finds it working with smart, beautiful Detective Kate Beckett. Inspired by her professional record and intrigued by her buttoned-up personality, Castle's found the model for his bold new character whether she likes it or not. Now with the mayor's permission, Castle is helping solve crime with his own twist.
#1 - XY (1)
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2015
After passing the Captain's exam last season, Beckett was surprised with an offer to run for State Senate. In the action packed season premiere, Castle and Beckett are adjusting to Beckett's career change, when a call from a mysterious stranger sets off an explosive chain of events. There are two sides to every story, and this unique two-parter will explore the same story from each of their perspectives, first from Castle's side as he searches for Beckett.
#2 - Hell to Pay
Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2016
When an axe-wielding, escaped psychiatric inmate drops dead in Castle’s P.I. office, Castle and Beckett’s investigation leads Castle to suspect the victim’s death could be the work of the Antichrist.
#3 - The Last Seduction
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2015
In order to hunt down the brutal murderer of a grifting seducer, Castle & Beckett must investigate New York’s elite. Meanwhile, Castle plans to surprise Beckett on their one-year wedding anniversary.
#4 - Dead Again
Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/25/2016
When a mild mannered safety inspector for the city miraculously survives a poisoning, it might be luck; but when he survives another, it's a mystery Castle and Beckett will have to solve.
#5 - Death Wish
Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/11/2016
The murder of a man connected to smuggling Turkish relics sends Castle, Beckett and the 12th Precinct on a search for a stolen antique believed to be Aladdin’s lamp, in hopes that it can lead them to the killer.
#6 - The Blame Game
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/22/2016
Castle is abducted and forced to work with strangers to solve deranged puzzles and mind games, while Beckett and the 12th Precinct must race against time to rescue Castle and catch a killer.
#7 - Witness for the Prosecution
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/14/2016
Castle finally gets his day in court when he takes the stand as the key witness to a murder from five months ago. But when new information suddenly arises, he and Beckett must race against the clock to prevent a miscarriage of justice.
#8 - The G.D.S.
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/7/2016
Castle returns to the City of Angels in search of answers about his missing time. But things take a deadly turn when he's recruited by the legendary Greatest Detective Society to help solve a murder.
#9 - The Nose
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2015
When a priceless work of art is stolen and its transporter murdered, Castle and Beckett must work with the key witness to track down the painting and sniff out the killer.
#10 - Fidelis Ad Mortem
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/21/2016
When a recruit officer at the NYPD Academy is killed, Beckett and the team go back to their old training ground to investigate. Meanwhile, Castle must reckon with a decision with profound consequences for him and Beckett.
#11 - Heartbreaker
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/4/2016
A clue at the scene of the death of an armored-car driver leads Beckett and Castle back to an old case solved by Esposito. But complications arise when they learn that Esposito might not have been telling them everything about his past with the culprit.
#12 - XX (2)
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2015
In part 2 of the premiere, Beckett's side of her abrupt disappearance is revealed. After receiving a mysterious tip from her past, Beckett is launched into a fight for her life, with a team of mercenaries hot on her trail. While Castle investigates why his wife is on the run, Beckett must figure out who wants her dead, before they can finish the job.
#13 - Backstabber
Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2016
When Hayley finds herself being implicated in a cyber-terror attack after doing an old friend a favor, Castle and Beckett rush to clear her name.
#14 - PhDead
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2015
When the body of a local college fraternity student is found gruesomely murdered, Castle has to go undercover as a professor in order to gain access to the victim's world. However, he and Beckett soon discover that behind the fun and games of college are some darker secrets the university wants to keep hidden.
#15 - Dead Red
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/15/2016
When the son of a Russian diplomat turns up murdered, Beckett and Castle find themselves in a dangerous game of international crime and punishment, with Castle having to entertain a jovial Russian security officer who winds up more involved than anyone planned.
#16 - Mr. & Mrs. Castle
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2015
Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a cruise ship entertainer, only to find themselves trapped at sea with the killer.
#17 - Cool Boys
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2015
Detective Slaughter returns to enlist Castle’s help in solving a high-stakes robbery case. But when a body is found linked to the crime, Slaughter becomes the number one suspect in the heist turned murder, while Castle has to determine whether he’s guilty or help to prove he’s innocent.
#18 - Crossfire
Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/2016
With their best lead in hand, Castle and Beckett are ready to take on LokSat. But an unforeseen twist puts their case – and their lives – in jeopardy.
#19 - And Justice for All
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/29/2016
Beckett and the 12th Precinct look into the murder of an English as a Second Language student. But when the victim's class won't talk to the police, Castle goes undercover as a French Canadian immigrant and learns that the victim was more than he seemed.
#20 - What Lies Beneath
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2015
When Castle's idol, a famously reclusive author, turns up dead, Castle is determined to solve his hero's murder. But as he and Beckett dig deeper, they discover that truth is stranger than fiction.
#21 - Tone Death
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/8/2016
When a body is found in the theater of Martha's latest show, Castle and Beckett's investigation leads them into the unexpectedly dangerous world of competitive a capella.
#22 - Much Ado About Murder
Season 8 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/2/2016
After a movie star turned theater actor is mysteriously killed, Castle and Beckett go backstage and learn the star had more to worry about than just his lines.