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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".
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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".
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Episode 1
An Irish terrorist uses disguise and deception in order to be able to smuggle explosives for the Troubles.
Directed by Don WeisWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Richard Denning, Harry Endo, Stephen Boyd, John Stalker, Elayne Heilveil, Lee Stetson, Edward Sheehan, Justin Tarr
Episode 2
When a sea-freighter is hijacked, the wealthy millionaire owner calls in Five-O, but all is not how it seems...
Directed by Ron SatlofWritten by Bill Stratton, Jimmy LydonGuest stars Rossano Brazzi, Mark Lenard, Bill Edwards, Robert Apisa, Josie Over, Bruce Wilson, Beau Vanden Ecker, Lord James Blears
Episode 3
McGarrett must solve both a mysterious kidnapping and the problem of having a nosy reporter analysing his every move.
Directed by Paul StanleyWritten by Anne Collins, Anne Collins, Gerry DayGuest stars Richard Denning, Jean Simmons, Leann Hunley, Henry Darrow, Josie Over, Connie Kissinger, Moe Keale, Albert Harris
Episode 4
McGarrett engages in a personal struggle to clear the record of an officer and close friend accused of criminal activity.
Directed by Don Weis, Douglas GreenWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Alan Oppenheimer, John Rubinstein, Elaine Giftos, Lydia Lei, Seth Sakai, Al Lopaka, Kimo Kahoano, Jimmy Borges
Episode 5
Five-O must find out whether the death of an archaeologist is linked to his supposed desecration of tomb of King Kamehameha.
Directed by Douglas GreenWritten by Alvin SapinsleyGuest stars Geraldine Page, George DiCenzo, Lou Richards, Nephi Hannemann, John Hunt, Lydia Jade, Lydia Luahini
Episode 6
The return of a disgraced alcoholic policeman causes extra problems in the pursuit of a pair of armoured truck robbers.
Directed by Dennis DonnellyWritten by Robert PiroshGuest stars Gil Gerard, Emilio Delgado, George Herman, Lynne Ellen Hollinger, Linda Redfearn, Elissa Dulce Hoopai, Seth Sakai, Harold J.K. Iseke
Episode 7
McGarrett must deal with an astronaut turned real-estate salesman in order to crack the case of a murdered reporter.
Directed by Ron SatlofWritten by Diana Kopald Marcus, Robert Janes, Robert JanesGuest stars Allan Miller, Christina Hart, James Wainwright, Bob Golden, John A. Gracciano, Elizabeth Jackson, Bob Sevey, Kwan Hi Lim
Episode 8
When a Russian tennis star wants to defect, McGarrett must work to prevent an international incident.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Richard Denning, Stefan Gierasch, Kurt Russell, Kerry Sherman, Bill Edwards, Lydia Lei, Carole Tru Foster, Tim Matheson
Episode 9
A secret submarine, the murder of a Navy officer and strange amnesia create a puzzling case for Steve McGarrett.
Directed by Steven Hilliard SternWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Maud Adams, Geoffrey Lewis, Jim Doney, Dale Robinette, Bob Basso, Jeff Kennedy, Don Pomes, Joe Moore
Episode 10
A gang of university students plan a hoax tidal wave in order to steal priceless jewelry.
Directed by Harvey S. LaidmanWritten by Don BalluckGuest stars Leigh McCloskey, Ayn Ruymen, Lyle Bettger, Sidney Clute, Ron Nakahara, Carol Honda, Connie Kissinger, Kathy Yano
Episode 11
When an Asian ex-leader dies in a seemingly accidental swimming incident, his wife is convinced that he was murdered by forces from their home country.
Directed by Reza BadiyiWritten by Edwin BlumGuest stars Marisa Pavan, Sian Barbara Allen, Michael Durrell, Bill Edwards, Bo Brundin, Mary Angela Shea, John Allen, Don Rockwell
Episode 12
McGarrett becomes involved in a love triangle between a young local man, a rich girl and her father who hates the Hawaiian origins of the boy.
Directed by Reza BadiyiWritten by Harold SwantonGuest stars Richard Denning, James B. Sikking, John Marley, Deirdre Berthrong, Emma Veary, Ethel Azama, Kwan Hi Lim, Michael Mullins
Episode 13
A young doctor is suspected of having been involved in the murder of his mentor.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Gerry DayGuest stars Richard Denning, Lara Parker, Eleanor Parker, Cal Bellini, Harold J.K. Iseke, John Reilly, Yankee Chang, Irmgard Aluli
Episode 14
In order to find out the identity of the murderer of a union leader, McGarrett goes undercover as a longshoreman.
Directed by Don WeisWritten by Richard DeLong AdamsGuest stars Richard Denning, Michael Conrad, Sharon Farrell, Milton Selzer, Melveen Leed, Beau Vanden Ecker, Kathy Paulo, Henry K.F. Lee
Episode 15
An up-and-coming young politician is blackmailed in order to affect his leadership of an congressional investigation.
Directed by Dennis DonnellyWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Richard Denning, Soon-Tek Oh, David Birney, Shannon Wilcox, Penny Kunard, Carmella Letman, Jo Pruden, Sheila Fox
Episode 16
While pursuing a drug dealer, McGarrett also has to contend with a federal agent.
Directed by Jack WhitmanWritten by Leonard B. KaufmanGuest stars George Grizzard, Joanne Nail, Lyle Bettger, Beau Vanden Ecker, Ernest Chan, Ron Nakahara, Charles Cioffi, Barry Russo
Episode 17
Danno must deal with a surfer, one of his friends, who is suspected of the murder of a girl.
Directed by Ron SatlofWritten by Bill StrattonGuest stars Moe Keale, Lisa Eilbacher, Connie Kissinger, Kimo Kahoano, Lydia Lei, Barton McCollough, Sam Peters, Luella Costello
Episode 18
A female undercover cop threatens the progress of an investigation when she starts a relationship with a man connected to the case.
Directed by Allen ReisnerWritten by Irv PearlbergGuest stars Vic Tayback, Enrique Novi, Carol Lynley, Ernest Chan, Douglas Mossman, Nephi Hannemann, Keokeokalae Hughes, George M. Kennedy
Episode 19
A Japanese businessman comes under attack from a young man whose father suffered in an Japanese Prisoner of War camp.
Directed by Ernest PintoffWritten by Arthur Bernard LewisGuest stars David Dukes, Claudia Lowndes, Donna Kei Benz, Anne Francis, Bennett Ohta, Tommy Fujiwara, Lydia Jade, Ellen Boggs
Episode 20
McGarrett must deal with an apparent mass murderer when a will creates a fortune for the last family member left alive.
Directed by Harry HarrisWritten by Seeleg LesterGuest stars Sydney Lassick, Eduard Franz, Christina Kokubo, Anthony Caruso, Lydia Jade, Helen Funai, Lyle Bettger, Valerie Charles
Episode 21
A cryogenics institute comes under suspicion when an investigative writer becomes involved.
Directed by Reza BadiyiWritten by Sam Neuman, Seeleg LesterGuest stars Richard Denning, Mildred Natwick, Peter Lawford, Leann Hunley, Nobu McCarthy, Tommy Fujiwara, Kwan Hi Lim, Fred Ball
Episode 22
Five-O must deal with the kidnapping of an Arab princess, and Steve must also deal with an Italian female journalist's constant interruptions.
Directed by Noel BlackWritten by Gerry DayGuest stars Luciana Paluzzi, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lloyd Kino, Claudia Lowndes, Aharon Ipalé, Geoff Heise, Wisa D'Orso, Terry Plunkett
Episode 23
Five-O become involved in a complex case of body-switching, mystery investments and suitcases full of money.
Directed by Richard BenedictWritten by Arthur Bernard LewisGuest stars Joyce Nizzari, Andrew Prine, John Hillerman, George Herman, Lyle Bettger, Claudia Lowndes, Laraine Stephens, Barbara Bingham
Episode 24
Five-O's world is shattered when mobsters catch Chin Ho undercover and order him to be killed.
Directed by Don WeisWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Reni Santoni, Manu Tupou, Lydia Jade, Jean Marie Hon, Elissa Dulce Hoopai, Danny Kamekona, John Barry, Vic Malo
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
James MacArthurDanny Williams
Jack LordDet. Steve McGarrett
Kam FongChin Ho
ZuluKono
Al HarringtonBen
William SmithDet. James 'Kimo' Carew
Harry EndoChe Fong
Richard DenningGovernor
CBSUnited States
CBS StudiosUnited States
