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Hawaii Five-O

  • TV-PG
  • 1969–1980
  • 12 seasons
  • Action & Adventure, Drama
  • 7.2

Book 'Em, Danno!

Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".

Episodes

24 episodes
  1. 1Nine Dragons (1)

    60 minSep 30, 1976

    When Wo Fat steals toxins in an attempt to take out the leaders of Communist China, McGarrett must track him to Hong Kong.

  2. 2Nine Dragons (2)

    60 minSep 30, 1976

    In Hong Kong, Steve is caught by Wo Fat and mentally and physically tortured by being 'reconditioned'. He must beat these problems to save the day again.

  3. 3Assault On The Palace

    60 minOct 7, 1976

    McGarrett must solve a daring bank robbery committed during the King Kamehameha Day Parade under the cover of a historic re-enactment.

  4. 4Oldest Profession -- Latest Price

    60 minOct 14, 1976

    The murder of island prostitutes seems to be linked to an extortion racketeer who is determined to make a return...

  5. 5Man On Fire

    60 minOct 21, 1976

    Five bodies are found in the crater of Mauna Loa contaminated by radiation from illegal plutonium, and Five-O must find and confiscate this deadly toxin.

  6. 6Tour De Force, Killer Aboard

    60 minOct 28, 1976

    Two seemingly unconnected deaths lead McGarrett into a desperate race to prevent the assassination of a visiting Sheikh.

  7. 7The Last Of The Great Paperhangers

    60 minNov 4, 1976

    A masterful forger plans a massive robbery of Navy funds, and McGarrett is made to look rather inept...

  8. 8Heads, You're Dead

    60 minNov 11, 1976

    When yacht racers are found dead on their craft, Five-O launches a desperate search for high-seas buccaneers.

  9. 9Let Death Do Us Part

    60 minNov 18, 1976

    A escaped convict may well have a strong case of innocence, when Five-O become involved in the paranormal...

  10. 10Double Exposure

    60 minDec 2, 1976

    A press photographer is pursued relentlessly after she takes a photo of a supposedly dead gangster who has returned to the islands to take control of the local syndicate.

  11. 11Yes, My Deadly Daughter

    60 minDec 16, 1976

    When $10 million goes missing from a crimelord, the culprit seems to be dangerously close to home...

  12. 12Target -- A Cop

    60 minDec 23, 1976

    Police are being lured into traps and shot, and Five-O have difficulty nailing a suspect when their primary lead turns out to be a paraplegic.

  13. 13The Bells Toll At Noon

    60 minJan 6, 1977

    The boyfriend of an overdose victim re-enacts famous film murders in a revenge on all the people he sees as responsible.

  14. 14Man In A Steel Frame

    60 minJan 13, 1977

    McGarrett is the top suspect in the murder of his girlfriend, and the evidence against him is seemingly overwhelming...

  15. 15Ready, Aim.....

    60 minJan 20, 1977

    Five-O must work with a Japanese officer to find the source of handsguns that are flooding the black market in Tokyo.

  16. 16Elegy In A Rain Forest

    60 minJan 27, 1977

    The daughter of Attorney General John Manicote is kidnapped by a deranged rapist and murderer, and Steve must not only contend with the criminal but Manicote's emotional state as well...

  17. 17Dealer's Choice -- Blackmail

    60 minFeb 3, 1977

    A hit and run incident leads Five-O to a gambling syndicate and Officer Welles's brother.

  18. 18A Capitol Crime

    60 minFeb 17, 1977

    A pensioner threatens to blow himself and his hostages up if he doesn't stop the demolition of his home.

  19. 19To Die In Paradise

    60 minFeb 24, 1977

    A lady singer is kidnapped and it looks as if she and her captors have died at sea.

  20. 20Blood Money Is Hard To Wash

    60 minMar 3, 1977

    A gangster attempts to buy an interest in a football club so that he can launder money through it.

  21. 21To Kill A Mind

    60 minMar 17, 1977

    While searching for parts from a sunken Soviet submarine, McGarrett become suspicious about the particular parts that are being recovered.

  22. 22Requiem For A Saddle-Bronc Rider

    60 minMar 24, 1977

    A missing rodeo cowboy and the murder of a young couple pose a puzzling mystery for Five-O.

  23. 23See How She Runs

    60 minMar 31, 1977

    The daughter of a LA detective and friend of McGarrett is framed for murder and then joins a cult.

  24. 24Practical Jokes Can Kill You

    60 minMay 5, 1977

    A gang of thieves steal army rifles by peculiar means - hang-gliding into the armoury!

Where to watch Hawaii Five-O

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Series cast

Jack LordDet. Steve McGarrett284 episodes
James MacArthurDanny Williams264 episodes
Kam FongChin Ho242 episodes
Al HarringtonNoonan194 episodes
Harry EndoChe Fong171 episodes
ZuluKono98 episodes
Herman WedemeyerPolice Dispatcher (uncredited)90 episodes
Richard DenningGovernor88 episodes
Al EbenCoroner44 episodes
Glenn CannonJohn Manicote25 episodes
Danny KamekonaDr. Holmby25 episodes
Kwan Hi LimHank Yamura24 episodes
Sharon FarrellFrankie Demara23 episodes
Peggy RyanMildred22 episodes
William SmithDet. James 'Kimo' Carew20 episodes
Seth SakaiSeth Sakai18 episodes
Bill EdwardsWally Schuster17 episodes
Tommy FujiwaraSergeant Mirataki17 episodes

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