CASTLE & BECKETT TRY TO SOLVE THE MURDER OF A MAN FOUND DEAD INSIDE A PIZZA OVEN, ON ABC'S "CASTLE"

"Slice of Death" - When a body is found in a pizza oven, charred beyond recognition, Castle & Beckett investigate whether fierce competition between local New York pizza parlors has escalated to murder. But the story takes a turn when the victim is identified as a prominent investigative reporter. Did the article he was writing on "The Pizza Wars" get him killed -- or did he uncover some deeper conspiracy? -- on "Castle," MONDAY, AUGUST 22 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 4/4/11)

"Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Ruben Santiago-Hudson as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Gary Basaraba as Ralph Carbone, Peter Onorati as Sal Malavolta, John Ciccolini as Vinnie Delfino, Joe Guzaldo as Luca Sabalini, Liz Vassey as Monica Wyatt, Gregg Daniel as Walt Shaw, Darin Brooks as Nick Jr., Beth Behrs as Ginger, Alton Clemente as server and Stephan Smith Collins as Harley.

"Slice of Death" was written by Scott Williams and directed by Steve Boyum.

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

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