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'Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind' -- After a prominent astrophysicist's body is found in her car -- the victim of explosive decompression - Castle jokingly theorizes that perhaps she was killed in the vacuum of outer space. Yet as they delve deeper into the victim's life, they're confronted with evidence that keeps pointing them back to the impossible -- alien abduction. Lance Henrickson ('Millennium') stars as Benny Stryker, a well known alien abduction expert, and Lyle Lovett ('The Player') plays a mysterious government agent intent on shutting down the investigation, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

'Murder Most Fowl' - While investigating the murder of a NYC subway worker found shot to death in Central Park, Castle and Beckett unexpectedly uncover the shocking and violent abduction of a young boy. Working against the clock, the team must unravel the motives behind the high stakes kidnapping, not just to bring a murderer to justice, but to save the innocent lives that hang in the balance, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind' -- After a prominent astrophysicist's body is found in her car -- the victim of explosive decompression - Castle jokingly theorizes that perhaps she was killed in the vacuum of outer space. Yet as they delve deeper into the victim's life, they're confronted with evidence that keeps pointing them back to the impossible -- alien abduction. Lance Henrickson ('Millennium') stars as Benny Stryker, a well known alien abduction expert, and Lyle Lovett ('The Player') plays a mysterious government agent intent on shutting down the investigation, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

'Almost Famous' -- Responding to an 'Officer Down' emergency call, Castle and Beckett's latest case takes a shocking turn when it's revealed that the victim isn't a cop but a male stripper dressed up as one. The murder leads them into the world of male strip clubs, the hardships of struggling actors, and the price that people pay in pursuit of fame. Did our victim's dreams of stardom get him killed, or was there something more nefarious afoot?, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Murder Most Fowl' - While investigating the murder of a NYC subway worker found shot to death in Central Park, Castle and Beckett unexpectedly uncover the shocking and violent abduction of a young boy. Working against the clock, the team must unravel the motives behind the high stakes kidnapping, not just to bring a murderer to justice, but to save the innocent lives that hang in the balance, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'3XK' - When a beautiful woman is found dead in an alley, all clues point to her being a victim of the notorious Triple Killer. The Triple Killer, or 3XK, terrorized New York City four years ago, then mysteriously disappeared. Now he's back. In a deadly battle of wits, Castle and Beckett race against time to stop 3XK before he claims his next victims. Lee Tergesen of 'Oz' (as Marcus Gates, a violent felon and prime suspect in the serial killer investigation) and Michael Mosley of 'Scrubs' (Gates' former cellmate) guest star in '3XK,' one of the most thrilling episodes of the series to date, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Almost Famous' -- Responding to an 'Officer Down' emergency call, Castle and Beckett's latest case takes a shocking turn when it's revealed that the victim isn't a cop but a male stripper dressed up as one. The murder leads them into the world of male strip clubs, the hardships of struggling actors, and the price that people pay in pursuit of fame. Did our victim's dreams of stardom get him killed, or was there something more nefarious afoot?, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Anatomy of a Murder' -- Mysteries abound when pallbearers at a funeral lose control of a surprisingly heavy casket only to have a second unknown woman tumble out along with the original deceased. When Castle and Beckett learn that the victim was a doctor at County Hospital, their investigation takes them into the world of amorous, bed-hopping physicians. Did jealousy turn to murder, or did the doctor's mysterious work outside the hospital lead to her demise? Meanwhile, Castle's relationship with Gina is challenged when she tries to bond with Alexis, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Richard Castle (played by Nathan Fillion), the lead character on 'Castle' - ABC's hit series airing Monday nights (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) -- will have his second novel, 'Naked Heat,' debut at No. 7 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestsellers list for Sunday, October 17.

'3XK' - When a beautiful woman is found dead in an alley, all clues point to her being a victim of the notorious Triple Killer. The Triple Killer, or 3XK, terrorized New York City four years ago, then mysteriously disappeared. Now he's back. In a deadly battle of wits, Castle and Beckett race against time to stop 3XK before he claims his next victims. Lee Tergesen of 'Oz' (as Marcus Gates, a violent felon and prime suspect in the serial killer investigation) and Michael Mosley of 'Scrubs' (Gates' former cellmate) guest star in '3XK,' one of the most thrilling episodes of the series to date, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Anatomy of a Murder' -- Mysteries abound when pallbearers at a funeral lose control of a surprisingly heavy casket only to have a second unknown woman tumble out along with the original deceased. When Castle and Beckett learn that the victim was a doctor at County Hospital, their investigation takes them into the world of amorous, bed-hopping physicians. Did jealousy turn to murder, or did the doctor's mysterious work outside the hospital lead to her demise? Meanwhile, Castle's relationship with Gina is challenged when she tries to bond with Alexis, on 'Castle,' MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Richard Castle (played by Nathan Fillion), the lead character on 'Castle' - ABC's hit series airing Monday nights (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) -- will have his second novel, 'Naked Heat,' debut at No. 7 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestsellers list for Sunday, October 17.

Eden Riegel - who is now on 'Young and the Restless' but spent many years as Bianca, Erica Kane's (Susan Lucci's) daughter and daytime TV's first contracted lesbian character, on 'All My Children' (earning her a Daytime Emmy Award in 2005) - will guest star on ABC's 'Castle.'

Eden Riegel - who is now on 'Young and the Restless' but spent many years as Bianca, Erica Kane's (Susan Lucci's) daughter and daytime TV's first contracted lesbian character, on 'All My Children' (earning her a Daytime Emmy Award in 2005) - will guest star on ABC's 'Castle.'

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.