A famous crime and horror novelist, Rick Castle, helps Kate Beckette of the NYPD homicide department solve crimes. Castle's non-traditional approach to solving the crimes conflicts with Beckett's conservative approach, leading to much tension and a hint of romance.

Dual-layer format. Set contains all 10 episodes of the first season. Originally broadcast March 9, 2009-May 11, 2009. Special features: Misdemeanors: bloopers & outtakes; Whodunit: the genesis of Castle; Write-along with Nathan Filion; Castle's godfather; audio commentaries.

Disc 1.Flowers for your grave ; Nanny McDead ; Hell hath no fury ; Hedge Fund homeboys -- disc 2. A chill goes through her veins ; Always buy retail ; Home is where the heart stops ; Ghosts -- disc 3. Little girl lost ; A death in the family.