Castle: Season 2
- 2009
- 24 episodes
Best-selling mystery novelist Rick Castle’s unique approach to crime solving may have won over Detective Kate Beckett, but after crossing her, Castle is going to have to do his best work to get her back on his side.
Season 2 of Castle premiered on September 21, 2009 and has 24 episodes, from "Deep in Death" to "A Deadly Game". The last episode aired on May 17, 2010.
Where to watch Castle
In the United States, you can stream Castle on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and Philo. It is also free on The Roku Channel. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 63 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Deep in DeathAired September 21, 2009
When the new season begins, Castle is wrestling with how to repair his relationship with Beckett, 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.
Guest stars
- Stephen J. Cannell Stephen J. Cannell
- Bill Tangradi Hank
- Dmitri S. Boudrine Ilya
- David Bowe Max Haverstock
- David Meunier Sasha
- Elizabeth Ho Amy Saunders
- Laurel Holloman Sandy Allen
- Robert Gant Ron Bigby
Episode 2The Double DownAired September 28, 2009
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.
Guest stars
- Diana Maria Riva Roselyn Karpowski
- Brennan Elliott Jason Cosway
- Matt Winston Evan Hinkle
- Gareth Williams Wesley Grovner
- Amy Stewart Brandy Rossi
- Jim O'Heir Hal Rossi
- Linara Washington Christina Marx
- Marco Martinez Eric Marx
Episode 3Inventing the GirlAired October 5, 2009
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.
Guest stars
- Torrey DeVitto Sierra Goodwin
- Julian Sands Teddy Farrow
- Matt Barr Travis McBoyd
- Jeffrey Pierce Wyatt Monroe
- Shanna Collins Rina
- Jon Fleming Will James
- Candice Patton Young Woman
- Jason E. Kelley Event Organizer
Episode 4Fool Me OnceAired October 12, 2009
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.
Guest stars
- Robert Pine Gerry Finnegan
- Stephanie Faracy Patty Schultz
- Tyler Hoechlin Dylan Fulton
- David Ramsey Jim Wheeler
- Ilene Graff Gayle Finnegan
- Will Beinbrink Steven Fletcher
- Kahlil Joseph Bank Manager
- Kathleen Rose Perkins Elise Finnegan
Episode 5When the Bough BreaksAired October 19, 2009
Castle has a new book agent, Paula Haas, who tells him of an exciting opportunity that may change his career. The downside is that taking the opportunity would mean the end of his relationship with Beckett. Meanwhile, an unidentified woman is found dead in a manhole.
Guest stars
- Elaine Hendrix Melissa Talbot
- Reed Diamond Cameron Talbot
- Diana Maria Riva Roselyn Karpowski
- Debi Mazar Paula Haas
- Jeff Doucette Super
- Timi Prulhiere Talbot's Nurse
- Ivo Nandi Teodor Hajek
- Griffin Cleveland Zane Talbot
Episode 6Vampire WeekendAired October 26, 2009
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.
Guest stars
- Anita Barone Janice Freeman
- Amy Hill Alma
- Samantha Shelton Vixen
- Robin Thomas Alan Freeman
- Erin Sanders Rosie Freeman
- Glenn Taranto Douglas Lawson
- Phil LaMarr Dr. Holloway
- Jim Gleason Dr. Barry Frank
Episode 7Famous Last WordsAired November 2, 2009
An up-and-coming rock star's body is found in a scene that appears staged from her recent music video.
Guest stars
- Jesse Head Zack Metzger
- Erin Foster Sky Blue
- Clayton Rohner John McGinnis
- Robert Curtis Brown Ian Busch
- Anne Ramsay Bree Busch
- Rashawn Underdue Tony
- Bernardo de Paula Franco Marquez
- Brianna Haynes Hayley Blue
Episode 8Kill the MessengerAired November 9, 2009
After a bike messenger, carrying a package with content that is able to free a wrongly convicted man from prison, is brutally murdered, Castle and Beckett need to investigate the case. But they are surprised to find out that the tragic death is linked to another murder case previously investigated by Captain Montgomery. Now, in order to solve the new murder, Castle and Beckett must dig deep and discover all the secrets of a prominent New York family.
Guest stars
- Gregg Henry Winston Wellesley
- Hattie Winston Sally Niedermeyer
- Mark Moses Blake Wellesley
- Josh Daugherty Trent Wellesley
- Ron Melendez Jeff Dilahunt
- Sonya Leslie Valerie Thompson
- Jill Andre Lenanne Wellesley
- Judy Kain Sara
Episode 9Love Me DeadAired November 16, 2009
Castle and Beckett are thrust into the world of ex-cons and escorts. Meanwhile, Alexis has a private chat with Beckett about something that she's keeping from her father.
Guest stars
- Michaela McManus Scarlett Price
- Danny Nucci Gilbert Mazzara
- Jonathan LaPaglia John Knox
- JB Smoove Norman Jessup
- Shari Headley Nicole Cameron
- Ray Laska Dan Tonelli
- Charles Rahi Chun Paul Cho
- Nancy Young Wife
Episode 10One Man's TreasureAired November 23, 2009
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 fiancee — 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?
Guest stars
- D. B. Woodside Lance Carlberg
- Abigail Spencer Sarah Reed
- Perrey Reeves Helen Parker
- Alex Skuby Charlie DePetro
- Matt Champagne Andy Berman
- Nick Jaine Forensic IT Guy
- Link Baker Officer
- Ana Ayora Young Woman
Episode 11The Fifth BulletAired December 7, 2009
Castle and Beckett uncover that a bullet is missing from the crime scene while investigating what happened when an art dealer was gunned down in his own gallery. However, when it turns out there was a witness to the murder, they need to refresh the man's memory, only to find out that he suffers from amnesia and can't even remember who he is.
Guest stars
- Marc Blucas Jeremy Preswick
- Carlo Rota Bahir Harun
- Anne Dudek Emma Carnes
- John Paul Pitoc Darius Langley
- Marisa Ramirez Angelica Fink
- Rider Strong Rocco Jones
- Phil LaMarr Dr. Holloway
- Dahlia Salem Tory Westchester
Episode 12A Rose for EverafterAired January 11, 2010
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". 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.
Guest stars
- Alyssa Milano Kyra Blaine
- Mimi Kuzyk Sheila Blaine
- Ryan Alosio Mike Weitz
- Joe Nieves Boyd Gamble
- Graham Beckel Uncle Teddy
- Deborah Strang Ruby
- Brady Smith Greg Murphy
- Peter Katona Keith Murphy
Episode 13Sucker PunchAired January 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.
Guest stars
- Eddie Shin Johnny Vong
- Danny Nucci Gilbert Mazzara
- James Cosmo Finn Rourke
- Robert Picardo Clark Murray
- Patrick St. Esprit Agent Forrest
- Jenna Leigh Green Molly
- Mark Adair-Rios Trucho
- John Brantley Cole Clayton Lee
Episode 14The Third ManAired January 25, 2010
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.
Guest stars
- Jack McGee Dale Fickas
- Rick Gonzalez Mickey Carlson
- Siena Goines Donna Vincennes
- Senta Moses Michele Langford
- Scott Elrod Brad Dekker
- Sarah Joy Brown Amanda Livingston
- Shania Accius Candace Dyson
- Christie Lynn Smith Melanie Kopek
Episode 15Suicide SqueezeAired February 8, 2010
A beloved former major league baseball player is found dead after a goodwill trip to Cuba. The investigation, which includes running into Joe Torre, 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.
Guest stars
- Ray Wise Bobby Fox
- Don Franklin Tommy Zane
- Joe Torre Joe Torre
- Chandra West Maggie Vega
- Julio Oscar Mechoso Mario Sanchez
- Vanessa Martinez Lara Blanco
- Dayo Ade Anton Wade
- Rebeka Montoya Ana Rivera
Episode 16The Mistress Always Spanks TwiceAired March 8, 2010
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.
Guest stars
- Amy Gumenick Danielle
- Devon Gummersall Matt Haley
- Keiko Agena Kelly
- Dina Meyer Lady Irena
- Tom Schanley William Carraway
- Azita Ghanizada Mistress Sapphire
- Gil McKinney Tyler Benton
- Paul Schackman Barry
Episode 17Tick, Tick, Tick... (1)Aired March 22, 2010
Federal Agent Jordan Shaw, an insightful and accomplished Federal investigator teams up with Castle & Beckett to hunt down a cunning and elusive serial killer.
Guest stars
- Leonard Roberts Jason Avery
- Dana Delany Jordan Shaw
- Andrew Rothenberg Donald Salt
- Dameon Clarke Scott Dunn
- Barbara Anne Klein Sandra Keller
Episode 18Boom! (2)Aired March 29, 2010
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 to catch him
Guest stars
- Leonard Roberts Jason Avery
- Dana Delany Jordan Shaw
- Mary-Pat Green Erin Murphy
- Dameon Clarke Scott Dunn
- Isaiah Mustafa Team Leader
- Victoria Chalaya Young Mother
- Luci Romberg Michelle Lewis
Episode 19Wrapped Up in DeathAired April 5, 2010
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?
Guest stars
- Erick Avari Rupert Bentley
- Navi Rawat Rachel Walters
- Currie Graham Stanford Raynes
- Gil Birmingham Cacaw Te
- Al Vicente Norton Grimes
- Kevin Foster Will Medina
- Omid Zader Cab Driver
- Bevin Kaye Nicole Graham
Episode 20The Late ShaftAired April 12, 2010
When Castle appears on a late-night talk show to promote his book, Heat Wave, legendary host Bobby Mann 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, who was the other guest on Bobby Mann's show the night he died.
Guest stars
- Kelly Carlson Ellie Monroe
- Bill Bellamy Mickey Reed
- Tom Bergeron Bobby Mann
- Beth Broderick Barbara Mann
- Dan Cortese Howard Weisberg
- French Stewart Zach Robinson
- Fred Willard Hank McPhee
- Amy Aquino Janine Marks
Episode 21Den of ThievesAired April 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
Guest stars
- Michael Trucco Tom Demming
- Michael Ironside Victor Racine
- Merrin Dungey Monica Finch
- Abby Brammell Carol Thornton
- Aaron D. Spears Ike Thornton
- Scott Cohen Stan Holliwell
- Bruno Amato Fred Cana
- Erik Betts Paul Finch
Episode 22Food to Die ForAired May 3, 2010
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.
Guest stars
- Michael Trucco Tom Demming
- Rocco DiSpirito Rocco DiSpirito
- Julie Gonzalo Madison Queller
- Suzy Nakamura Jennifer Wong
- Max Greenfield David Nicolaides
- Erin Cahill Cecily Burkett
- Richard Gleason Wesley Slade
- Allison Dunbar Sandra Meyers
Episode 23OverkillAired May 10, 2010
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.
Guest stars
- Michael Trucco Tom Demming
- Paul Carafotes Lukas Canby
- Julie Claire Lisa Jenkins
- Jennifer Hall Rebecca Strong
- William R. Moses Blake Wilder
- Jim Hoffmaster Clerk
- Stephen Full Benny
- Melanie Lewis Daphne
Episode 24A Deadly GameAired May 17, 2010
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.
Guest stars
- Michael Trucco Tom Demming
- Stephen J. Cannell Stephen J. Cannell
- James Patterson James Patterson
- Mitch Pileggi Hans Brauer
- Allison McAtee Andrea Fisher
- Rick Worthy Jason Penn
- Melissa De Sousa Liz Penn
- Ian Reed Kesler Hugo Morrison
