'Castle' recruits Jennifer Beals for 2-episode arc

Law enforcement must've struck a chord with Jennifer Beals, because the "Chicago Code" vet has signed on for a two-episode arc as a CIA operative on ABC's "Castle."

According to TV Guide, the "Flashdance" star will appear as Sophia Conrad, a woman from Castle's past, as she helps Castle and Beckett search for a rogue CIA agent-turned-suspect in Castle and Beckett's latest murder case.

Obviously, things will get complicated once we learn that Sophia and Rick have history together. Could this be yet another hiccup preventing our favorite author/detective team from getting together? We'll have to wait until February sweeps, when the episodes is scheduled to air, to find out.

"Castle" returns from the holiday hiatus on Monday, Jan. 9.