AFTER A WORLD-RENOWNED DOG WHISPERER IS KILLED, A SEXY REALITY TV STAR IS THE SUSPECT

Hilarie Burton, Justin Hartley and Nana Visitor Guest Star

“An Embarrassment of Bitches” – When a famous dog trainer is killed, the investigation keeps coming back to charismatic reality TV star Kay Cappuccio (guest star Hilarie Burton, “White Collar”). Kay, a favorite of tabloids and gossip websites the world over, has achieved stardom without possessing any discernible skill or talent. But there seems to be more to her story than she is letting on — does that include murder?

Justin Hartley (“Smallville”) guest stars as Reggie Starr, Kay’s boyfriend, and Nana Visitor (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”) plays Dr. Patty Barker, an eminent therapist whose talents are called upon when it’s discovered that one of her clients witnessed the murder. Watch a sneak peek from tonight’s episode:

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Hilarie Burton as Kay Cappuccio, Justin Hartley as Reggie Starr, Nana Visitor as Dr. Patty Barker, Ed F. Martin as Francisco Pilar.

“An Embarrassment of Bitches” was written by Rob Hanning and directed by Tom Wright.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

WHEN A WOMAN IS FOUND DEAD IN A CAR BELONGING TO THE MAYOR’S MOTOR POOL, THE INVESTIGATION THREATENS TO BRING DOWN HIS ADMINISTRATION

“Dial M for Murder” – Derek Webster (“Desperate Housewives,” “Damages”) guest stars as Mayor Robert Weldon, Castle’s longtime friend and the Mayor of New York City. It was Mayor Weldon’s political clout that allowed Castle to partner up with Beckett. But now, when a woman is found dead in a car that traces back to the Mayor’s motor pool, that partnership comes under fire as the scandal surrounding the investigation threatens to bring down Weldon’s administration.

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Derek Webster as Mayor Robert Weldon, Adam Kulbersh as Brian Shay, Michael Grant Terry as Jordan Norris, Dave Florek as Harvey, Cara Pifko as Roberta Cambridge.

“Dial M for Murder” was written by Christine Boylan and directed by Kate Woods.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,D,V parental guideline.

WHEN A BACHELOR PLUMMETS TO HIS DEATH AFTER A ONE-NIGHT STAND, THE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO A SHOCKING DISCOVERY THAT MIGHT DERAIL RYAN’S WEDDING

“’Till Death Do Us Part” – When a lothario is killed, Castle and Beckett suspect that the victim’s mysterious double life holds the key to his murder. Their investigation leads to a shocking twist that threatens to disrupt Ryan’s wedding with Jenny (Seamus Dever’s real-life wife, Juliana Dever, guest stars).

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Juliana Dever as Jenny Duffy-O’Malley, Sam Hennings as Seth Harris, Jaime Ray Newman as Holly Franklin, Daniel Romer as Cute Young Guy, Haley Strode as Hot Young Woman.

“’Till Death Do Us Part” was written by David Grae and directed by Jeff Bleckner.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L,V parental guideline.

CASTLE AND BECKETT FIND THEMSELVES HANDCUFFED TOGETHER IN A LOCKED ROOM WITH NO MEMORY OF HOW OR WHY THEY GOT THERE

“Cuffed” – When Castle and Beckett wake up in bed, handcuffed together, in a locked room with no memory of how they got there, they must piece together the mystery of where they are and why, all while trying to escape. But as the two of them adjust to being shackled together, what’s the biggest threat they face… the people who abducted them or each other? Meanwhile, Ryan, Esposito and Gates are left to investigate their disappearance in a case where all is not what it seems.

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Darin Heames as Agent Chuck Martinez, Brian Jones as State Trooper McNichols, Deborah Van Valkenburgh as Ruth Spurloch, Brett Wagner as Jack Spurloch, Brad Carter as Bobby Spurloch.

“Cuffed” was written by Terri Edda Miller & Andrew Marlowe and directed by John Terlesky.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

CASTLE & BECKETT NEED TO FIND A SNIPER WHO IS TERRORIZING NEW YORK CITY

“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.

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Michael Dorn as Psychiatrist Carter Burke, Troy Winbush as Marcus Ford, Christina Ferraro as Sarah Vasquez, Alexis Carra as Julie, Tony Elias as Chris Nunez.

“Kill Shot” was written by Alexi Hawley and directed by David M. Barrett.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

CASTLE, ESPOSITO AND RYAN HEAD TO ATLANTIC CITY – PART MURDER INVESTIGATION, PART IMPROMPTU BACHELOR PARTY

Richard Burgi (“Desperate Housewives”) Guest Stars

“Heartbreak Hotel” – During the investigation of the murder of an Atlantic City casino owner at an abandoned warehouse, strong leads emerge for the team in both New York and Atlantic City. As Beckett and Capt. Gates work the New York leads together, Castle naturally chooses to join the detectives for the road trip to “America’s Playground,” hoping to help solve the case while throwing an impromptu bachelor party for Ryan. Richard Burgi (“Desperate Housewives”) guest stars as Charlie Turner, the slick business partner of the victim. Watch a sneak peek from tonight’s episode:

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Richard Burgi as Charlie Turner, Laura Regan as Rebecca Siegal, Susie Castillo as Nadine Espinoza, Eric Ladin as Daniel Sullivan, David Figlioli as Ralph Marino.

“Heartbreak Hotel” was written by Elizabeth Davis and directed by Bill Roe.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

WHEN CASTLE AND MARTHA ARE TAKEN HOSTAGE IN A BANK ROBBERY, BECKETT BECOMES A NEGOTIATOR IN AN EFFORT TO SAVE THEM

“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? See a video sneak peek from tonight’s episode:

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Dean Norris as Captain John Davis, Barry Livingston as Abe, Darren Pettie as Trapper John, Jonah Wharton as Dr. Howser, Noa Dori as Dr. Quinn, and Ty Upshaw as Dr. Huxtable.

“Cops & Robbers” was written by Terence Paul Winter and directed by Bryan Spicer.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

CASTLE & BECKETT CHANNEL THEIR INNER “GHOST BUSTERS” AS THEY HUNT FOR A SUPERNATURAL KILLER

“Demons” – Castle & Beckett confront the possibility of paranormal foul play when a world renowned ghost hunter is mysteriously murdered while investigating a haunting at a legendary New York mansion.

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Juliana Dever as Jenny Duffy-O’Malley, Frederic Lehne as Addison Smith, Mark Harelik as Pete Benton, Vernee Watson as Mercy LaGrande, Philipp Karner as Jack Sinclair.

“Demons” was written by Rob Hanning and directed by Bill Roe.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

KRISTIN LEHMAN AND JESSICA TUCK GUEST STAR, AS CASTLE & BECKETT WORK A MURDER CASE AROUND THEFT OF A VALUABLE SCULPTURE

“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.

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Kristin Lehman as Serena Kaye, Jessica Tuck as Joy McHugh, Aasha Davis as Alyssa Lofters, Jessica Lundy as Myrna Ramsey, and Michael Dorn as Dr. Carter Burke.

“Eye of the Beholder” was written by Shalisha Francis and directed by John Terlesky.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

CASTLE & BECKETT WORK A MURDER CASE IN WHICH RYAN’S STOLEN GUN WAS THE WEAPON

“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.

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Billy Lush as Finn McQueen, Ross McCall as Seth Carver, Francois Chau as Clifford Lee, Lanny Joon as Philip Lee, Tim Jo as Ben Lee.

“Kick the Ballistics” was written by Moira Kirland and directed by Rob Bowman.

“Castle” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.