Castle: Season 5
- 2012
- 24 episodes
Now that Castle and Beckett have finally given in to their true feelings for each other, how will it affect their work together? As they try to keep their new relationship under wraps from their co-workers, the unlikely duo must track down the murderer of Beckett's mother, find the perpetrator of a major conspiracy and untangle a line of investigation that links Castle to a ritualistic killing.
Season 5 of Castle premiered on September 24, 2012 and has 24 episodes, from "After the Storm" to "Watershed". The last episode aired on May 13, 2013.
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 1After the StormAired September 24, 2012
Picking up the morning after, Castle and Beckett now have to decide if they're a couple or was it just a onetime deal. But before they can tackle that, they must deal with those responsible for Kate's mother's death who are now a threat to Beckett.
Guest stars
- Jack Coleman William Bracken
- Tahmoh Penikett Cole Maddox
- Valerie Azlynn Ann Hastings
- Nick Hoffa Staff Sgt. Cass
- Amy Vorpahl Paramedic
- Michael Duisenberg Bodyguard
- Janet Song Nurse
- Geoff Pierson Michael Smith
Episode 2Cloudy with a Chance of MurderAired October 1, 2012
On Beckett's first day back from her suspension, she and Castle are thrown into the salacious world of local TV news when WHNY's veteran weather girl is found dead. As if navigating an industry full of backstabbing and ruthless ambition weren't difficult enough, they have to do it while hiding their new relationship from their coworkers
Guest stars
- Shannon Lucio Rebecca Fog
- Josh Randall Miles Haxton
- Jodi Lyn O'Keefe Kristina Cottera
- Kevin Daniels Reggie Blake
- Tyrees Allen Harvey Milton
- Louis Mandylor Mr. Kazoolie
- Laura Niemi Bernie Cosetti
- Scott Subiono Johnny Goodheart
Episode 3Secret's Safe with MeAired October 8, 2012
A repossessed storage unit, treasure seekers and Manhattan socialites all come together in the case of a woman inexplicably murdered. Castle decides to enter the storage unit auction to see if anything inside might have led to her killing.
Guest stars
- Caroline Lagerfelt Anjelica Henley
- Shaun Duke Felix Gozarian
- Chad Lindberg Marco Vinstrolli
- Kevin Brown Percy Jenkins
- Rob Nagle Kirby
- John Littlefield Joel Pratt
- Carlease Burke Storage Manager
- Dennis Cockrum Auctioneer
Episode 4Murder, He WroteAired October 15, 2012
Castle and Beckett’s plans for a romantic weekend in the Hamptons are interrupted when a dying man stumbles into Castle’s backyard, collapsing into his pool. Unable to escape the lure of the investigation they join up with the small town’s well-intentioned, but inexperienced sheriff to find the killer,
Guest stars
- David Burke Chief Brady
- Brian Howe Aaron Lerner
- Tamara Braun Natalia Roosevelt
- Shane Johnson Adam Jones
- Natacha Roi Mrs. Franklin
- Don Stark Vincent Cardano
- J.R. Nutt Casius McMurray
- Patrick Robert Smith Marty Bentley
Episode 5Probable CauseAired October 29, 2012
While investigating a shocking ritualistic murder, Beckett and her team uncover surprising evidence linking Castle to the killing. As the evidence against him mounts, loyalties are tested. And when surprising revelations come to light, Beckett begins to wonder how well she really knows her new lover and partner of four years
Guest stars
- Alexa Havins Elle Daniels
- Romi Dias Toni Gonzalez
- Gerald Downey Lloyd Kurtzman
- Dasha Flynn Receptionist
- Jason Sims-Prewitt Uniformed Officer
- Norman Deesing Jack Nicholson Lookalike
- Jessica Franz Lady Gaga Lookalike
- Heidi Germaine Schnappauf Tessa Horton
Episode 6The Final FrontierAired November 5, 2012
When a body is found at a sci-fi convention, Castle and Beckett are warped into the heart of fandom -- a world of egotistic celebrities, diehard costumed fans and enough drama for two galaxies.
Guest stars
- Ed Quinn Gabriel Winters
- Christina Moore Stephanie Frye
- Armin Shimerman Benjamin Donnelly
- Erin Way Audrey O'Neill
- John Bobek Davis Hawthorne
- Chris L. McKenna Simon Westport
- Juan Monsalvez Commander Walsh
- Melinda Y. Cohen Chloe Preston
Episode 7Swan SongAired November 12, 2012
A documentary crew follows Castle, Beckett and the team as they investigate the murder of a rock band's lead guitarist.
Guest stars
- Andrew J. West Keith
- C. Thomas Howell John Campbell
- Daniel Roebuck Joe Silva
- Nick Thurston Buck Cooper / Hank Rodgers
- Chris Coy Zeke
- Amir Talai Sam Spear
- Kristen Miller Caroline
- Lydia Hull Front Desk Clerk
Episode 8After HoursAired November 19, 2012
In the aftermath of a disastrous "Meet the Parents" dinner, a bickering Castle and Beckett are sent to retrieve the only witness to a murder, but they get ambushed and are forced to take the witness on the run. Stranded in the middle of the night in a bad part of town, with no phone, badge or gun, Castle and Beckett must find a way to protect him from a team of mobsters -- that is, if they don't kill each other first.
Guest stars
- Tony Denison Mickey Dolan
- Patrick Fischler Leo
- Bonita Friedericy Sister Mary
- Jamison Haase Agent Lucas
- Joshua Feinman Jerry Jenkins
- Daniel Steven Gonzalez Bronx PD Officer
- Bart Braverman Cabbie
- Scott Paulin Jim Beckett
Episode 9Secret SantaAired December 3, 2012
Castle and Beckett investigate when a bearded man named Kris Kringle falls from the sky in Central Park; Beckett and Castle work on a Christmas list together.
Guest stars
- Dakin Matthews Dave Dunne
- Leslie Hope Gwenn Harwin
- Steven Eckholdt Michael Case
- Tembi Locke Beth Cabot
- Titus Makin Jr. Tim Cabot
- Andrew Borba Mr. Mudge
- Christine McLain Denise McKay
- Laura Parker Mom
Episode 10Significant OthersAired January 7, 2013
When a powerful divorce attorney who only represented women is murdered, Castle and Beckett are confronted with a plethora of angry ex-husbands, any one of whom could be the murderer. Meanwhile, Castle's ex-wife (Darby Stanchfield), Meredith, moves into the loft to take care of Alexis while she recovers from Mono, and to make matters worse, Beckett is also forced to move in while her apartment is being fumigated, causing tension, humor and more than a little awkwardness
Guest stars
- Darby Stanchfield Meredith
- Mark Deklin Corey Francis / Noah Kesswood
- Jack Wagner Billy Piper
- Nancy Lee Grahn Samantha Voss
- Victoria Pratt Jane Garrison
- Allan Wasserman Samuel Schuster
- Deji LaRay Herman Poquille
- Adrian LaTourelle Robert Garrison
Episode 11Under the InfluenceAired January 14, 2013
When an up and coming DJ is killed at a pop star's album release party, Beckett and Castle must dive into the raucous world of New York's music industry. Then, when the investigation leads to a troubled teenager, Esposito takes the kid under his wing, hoping to put him on the right track before it's too late.
Guest stars
- Michael Irby Shane Winters
- Nadji Jeter Joey Malone
- Taylor Cole Regina Cane
- James Black Darius Carson
- Ursula Burton Maria Cooper
- Geno Monteiro Tyrese Wilton
- Travis Wester Paul Travers
- Katrina Norman Josie Lang
Episode 12Death Gone CrazyAired January 21, 2013
When Beau Randolf, the founder of hit adult video franchise "College Girls Gone Crazy," is murdered, Castle and Beckett are confronted with a lengthy list of husbands, fathers and ex-college girls who all have motive. So to find the killer, they must delve deep into the victim’s life, where they find surprises at every turn. Also Alexis starts a video blog, but Castle is not happy that personal and intimate details about her life are being made public.
Guest stars
- Jordan Belfi Beau Randolph
- Chad Donella Troy Strickland
- Gillian Alexy Candice Mayfield
- Conor O'Farrell Ronald Armstrong
- Lex Medlin Seth Parrino
- Spencer Garrett Evan Pierce
- Anthony Starke Gary Moore
- Vail Bloom Tiffany Shaw
Episode 13RecoilAired February 4, 2013
While investigating the murder of a young woman, Castle and Beckett find evidence that links her death with Senator William H. Bracken (Jack Coleman), 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.
Guest stars
- Jack Coleman William Bracken
- Brett Rickaby Robert McManus
- Erin Krakow Julie Rogers
- Matt Kaminsky Evan Howard
- David Grant Wright Ben Moss
- Kristin Carey Sheila Bracken
- Darren Dupree Washington Security Aide
- Aaron Norvell Officer
Episode 14Reality Star StruckAired February 11, 2013
Castle & Beckett get an up-close-and-personal view of a "Real Housewives"-esque reality TV series, "The Wives of Wall Street," when they investigate the murder of the show's rising young star. Meanwhile, Castle's attempt to give Beckett a Valentine's Day gift goes horribly wrong.
Guest stars
- Gina Torres Penelope Foster
- Gail O'Grady Margo Gower
- Chris Butler Bob Foster
- Lachlan Buchanan Stone Gower
- Patrick Fabian Peter Monroe
- Julian Stone Mike Chilean
- Joe Williamson Charles Green
- Makinna Ridgway Hannah Green
Episode 15Target (1)Aired February 18, 2013
In the first of a two-episode story arc, Castle and Beckett begin a murder investigation that also exposes a plot to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy Middle Eastern businessman. FBI Agent Harris, an even-keeled professional is brought in to help find the kidnappers.
Guest stars
- Dylan Walsh Agent Harris
- Bernard White Anwar El-Masri
- Katherine Kamhi Lina El-Masri
- Skyler Stone Douglas Stevens
- Eric Jungmann Bram Stoker
- Morgan Peter Brown Ted Archer
- Amy K. Harmon Darlene Stevens
- Serdar Kalsin Man
Episode 16Hunt (2)Aired February 25, 2013
In the powerful conclusion of a two-episode story arc, when the FBI fails to get his daughter back, Castle takes matters into his own hands, reaching out to a shadowy fixer to help him recover Alexis. But Castle soon learns that his daughter's kidnapping may be part of an even more sinister agenda.
Guest stars
- Dylan Walsh Agent Harris
- Bernard White Anwar El-Masri
- Katherine Kamhi Lina El-Masri
- Nestor Serrano Gregory Volkov
- Christopher Heyerdahl Jacque Henri
- Crystal Allen Pauline Degarmo
- Christopher Curry Gaston
- Paul Rogan The Mole
Episode 17Scared to DeathAired March 18, 2013
When a young woman appears to have literally been scared to death three days after watching a "haunted" DVD, Castle and Beckett delve into one of their creepiest cases yet. To make matters worse, Castle becomes convinced that he too is marked for death when he accidentally watches the cursed video.
Guest stars
- Wes Craven Self
- Brad William Henke Mark Heller
- Romy Rosemont Nurse Lockhart
- Bob Bancroft Mitch Greenberg
- Jeffrey Nicholas Brown Freddie Baker
- Sean Whalen Leopold Malloy
- Vivian Kerr Amanda Lowery
- Bill Parks Tommy
Episode 18The Wild RoverAired March 25, 2013
When a man is found dead in an industrial cake mixer, Castle and Beckett trace the murder to an Irish gang in Staten Island and a beautiful bar owner named Siobhan O’Doul. Much to everyone’s surprise, Detective Ryan has a complicated history with Siobhan and the Staten Island crime family from his days working undercover in narcotics. When the case hits a dead end, Ryan must go back undercover to expose the killer, complicating his relationship with his wife.
Guest stars
- Cara Buono Siobhan O'Doul
- Benito Martinez Sam Walker
- Brian Letscher Liam Finch
- Christina Cox Maggie Finch
- Michael Rodrick Robert Shannon
- Jeremy Ray Valdez Todd
- Patrick Scott Lewis Marcus Dunn
- Will McFadden Danny Keane
Episode 19The Lives of OthersAired April 1, 2013
In the show’s 100th episode, Castle finds himself in the unfortunate position of NOT being able to work a case. While he’s holed up in the loft with a broken leg, Beckett goes off to investigate the death of an IRS agent without him, leaving Castle miserable and bored. But when he thinks he witnesses the murder of a young woman in the apartment across the street, he is thrown into a "Rear Window"-esque murder mystery that hits much too close to home.
Guest stars
- John Griffin Gavin DeWinter
- Raquel Alessi Selena Rigas
- William deVry Dan Renner
- Eric Nenninger John Dessens
- Sal Viscuso Tommy Valentine
- Jason Mac Michael
- Lauriane Gilliéron Emily
- Lou George Charlie Blunt
Episode 20The Fast and the FurriestAired April 15, 2013
When Castle and Beckett find giant footprints at the site of a vicious murder, the team is forced to confront the unlikely theory that Bigfoot is the killer. But as they trek into the world of primate research, big game hunting and mythological creatures, they realize that finding the man (or beast) responsible may put them on the endangered species list.
Guest stars
- Raphael Sbarge Darrell Meeks
- Aaron Hill Kurt Wilson
- Albie Selznick Paul Devlin
- Matthew Holmes Chase Diggins
- James Madio Eddie Maslon
- Paul S. Tracey Franco Ruiz
- Palmer Davis Garland Meeks
- Marisa Quinn Anne Cardinal
Episode 21The Squab and the QuailAired April 22, 2013
When Beckett is assigned to protect Erik Vaughn, a charming billionaire entrepreneur whose life is in danger, she's forced to reflect on her relationship with Castle which has begun to plateau. Meanwhile, consumed with jealousy, Castle goes to extraordinary lengths to solve the case and separate the two of them.
Guest stars
- Ioan Gruffudd Eric Vaughn
- Erin Cardillo Cindy Paralti
- Scott Rinker David Anderson
- Russ Bain Bruno Toft
- Andy Wagner Lucas Stewart
- Robert Craighead Arthur Felder
- Michael Buonomo Cory Harrison
- Mark Bloom Neal Morris
Episode 22StillAired April 29, 2013
Beckett's life is on the line when she steps on a pressure sensitive bomb. While the team searches for a way to disarm the explosive, Castle distracts Beckett by arguing with her about who fell for whom first.
Guest stars
- Allan Louis Frank Mahoney
- Adam Rose Mike Boyer
- Andy Goldenberg Diego Jiminez
- Stefan Marks Archibald Fosse
- Jerry Ying Tech
- Kasey Mahaffy Lance Newman
- Scott Paulin Jim Beckett
Episode 23The Human FactorAired May 6, 2013
When Homeland Security inexplicably seals the crime scene of a car bombing, Castle and Beckett find themselves with two mysteries on their hands: who murdered the victim, a government whistleblower, and why are federal agents trying to take over the case? The plot thickens when they discover that the victim wasn't killed by a car bomb but by a missile from a military drone.
Guest stars
- Carlos Bernard Jared Stack
- Eric Lange Simon Warburg
- Catherine Dent Beth Tanner
- Shane Coffey Sean Tanner
- Hrach Titizian Omar Dixon
- Steven M. Gagnon Colonel Fortis
- Jeffrey Meek Ronald Hooper
- Paul Keith Myron Mayblee
Episode 24WatershedAired May 13, 2013
In the season finale, an interview with a high-profile federal law enforcement agency forces Beckett to reconsider what she wants out of her job and out of her relationship with Castle. Meanwhile, the body of a young woman is found floating inside the water tank of a skid row flop house, but as the team investigate, they discover that her final resting place is just one of many strange things about her death.
Guest stars
- Kyle Secor Anthony Freedman
- Stacy Edwards Jessica Banks
- Mekenna Melvin Talia McTeague
- Niko Nicotera Ziff Falgrad
- Jim Garrity Mitch Bauer
- Penny Peyser Mrs. Albrook
- Scott Paulin Jim Beckett
- Michael Gambino Martin Tillage
