Castle - Season 1eps10 -

Alexis Castle prepares for and attends her first prom, providing a lighter counterpoint to the high-stakes murder investigation. Key Details Description Director Bryan Spicer Screenwriter Andrew W. Marlowe Guest Stars Bailey Chase, Ion Overman, and Robert Picardo Original Air Date May 11, 2009

This episode is often cited as a turning point for the series, as it introduces the "long-arc" mystery regarding Johanna Beckett's murder, which becomes a central theme for several seasons. Episode Review: Castle 1×10 – "A Death in the Family" Castle - Season 1Eps10

Castle's unauthorized investigation into the cold case of Beckett's mother's murder creates major friction. He discovers evidence suggesting her death wasn't a random act of violence, a revelation that threatens to fracture his partnership with Beckett. Alexis Castle prepares for and attends her first