TV series
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
After a government agent is murdered, McGarrett must identify the traitor in a scientific facility.
Directed by Barry CraneWritten by John MelsonGuest stars Steve Kanaly, Maria Perschy, Andrew Duggan, Lani Kim, Don Pomes, Jo Anne Morgan, James Ferrier, John Hunt
Episode 2
When an astrologer visits McGarrett to inform him of a murderer with a terrible temper, his antagonism lessens when her assumptions seem to be partly true.
Directed by Ralph LevyWritten by Arthur Bernard LewisGuest stars Tab Hunter, Samantha Eggar, Donna White, Kerry Sherman, Claudia Lowndes, Kimo Kahoano, Merrie Lueders, Sandy Shirai
Episode 3
An assassin who doesn't know he's an assassin? Sounds like a punch line from "The Naked Gun," but it's the story of this episode, where a diplomatic courier with a briefcase chained to his wrist is hypnotized and programmed to rig the case with a bomb. When Danno goes undercover to ferret out the assassination ring, he himself is brainwashed and programmed to kill McGarrett.
Directed by Reza BadiyiWritten by Sam Neuman, Seeleg LesterGuest stars Stephen Elliott, Irene Yah-Ling Sun, Winston Char, Patricia Herman, Haidee Inazu, John Zenda, Colin De Silva, Lee Stetson
Episode 4
McGarrett is the lone hold-out in a trial where the guilt of the accused seems certain.
Directed by Dick ModerWritten by Seeleg LesterGuest stars Janis Paige, Nicole Erickson, Lou Richards, Madeline Press, Edward Sheehan, Kwan Hi Lim, Al Eben, Carol Honda
Episode 5
Steve is framed on the orders of a gambling syndicate, and becomes involved with a woman who is part of the case.
Directed by Reza BadiyiWritten by Richard DeLong AdamsGuest stars Richard Romanus, Mike Starr, Les Keiter, Zohra Lampert, Bob Sevey, William Bryant, Seth Sakai, Lewis Charles
Episode 6
Five-O must deal with the plans of a Neo Nazi organisation to kill Bobby Tamara, the ""Hawaiian Kennedy"".
Directed by Dennis DonnellyWritten by Al MartinezGuest stars Cal Bellini, James Olson, Elissa Dulce Hoopai, Jim Simpson, William H. Fiddler IV, Harold J.K. Iseke, Mark Russell, Les Keiter
Episode 7
When a street robber claims that he stole King Tutankhamun's mask for fun, McGarrett suspects there is more to the case than simple robbery.
Directed by Ralph LevyWritten by Robert I. HoltGuest stars Rory Calhoun, Robert Ellenstein, Tim Thomerson, Cyd Charisse, Marsha Mercant, Laura Sode-Matteson, Kalani Kinimaka, Chuck Couch
Episode 8
McGarrett assists a convict in his escape, so that he can go back to his gang and provide Five-O with inside information.
Directed by Dennis DonnellyWritten by Irv Pearlberg, Al Martinez, Al MartinezGuest stars Brian Tochi, Benjamin Lum, Dane Clark, Karen Ahn, Shari Au, Soo Yong, Ron Nakahara, Dana Lee
Episode 9
Danno is surprised when he bumps into a former flame and even more concerned when she seems to be involved in criminal activities.
Directed by Robert L. MorrisonWritten by Arthur Bernard LewisGuest stars Burr DeBenning, Katherine Cannon, Beau Vanden Ecker, Moe Keale, Rodney Philip Aiu, Debi Parker, Walter Chotzen, Bill Bigelow
Episode 10
The death of a prominent politician reveals a strange love triangle.
Directed by Jack LordWritten by Ken PettusGuest stars John Zenda, Sharon Farrell, Laura Sode-Matteson, Lyle Bettger, Mary Kondo, James Whay, Geoff Heise, Howard Kaohi
Episode 11
When a preacher is attacked by a man convinced that he is responsible for his wife's death, Five-O investigate more closely and discover some less than godly motives.
Directed by Lawrence DobkinWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Jean Marsh, James B. Sikking, Laura Sode-Matteson, Peggy Anne Siegmund, Jacquelyn Campbell, Keith Baxter, Pepper Martin, Harry Chang
Episode 12
Two rival mobs attempt to take control of the disco scene in Honolulu.
Directed by Don WeisWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Yvonne Elliman, Ross Martin, Brian Tochi, James Darren, Richard Dimitri, Nehemiah Persoff, George Herman, Melveen Leed
Episode 13
The rival gangs are on the brink of all out war, and Five-O must struggle to stop them.
Directed by Don WeisWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Yvonne Elliman, Ross Martin, Brian Tochi, James Darren, Richard Dimitri, Nehemiah Persoff, George Herman, Melveen Leed
Episode 14
When a robbed bank vault shows no signs of break-in, an inside job seems the likely solution. McGarrett's trail of clues leads him back to the builder of the vault and his wife...
Directed by Robert L. MorrisonWritten by Seeleg LesterGuest stars Barbara Anderson, Robert Reed, Laura Sode-Matteson, Bob Sevey
Episode 15
Millicent Shand returns and claims that her niece's husband has faked his own death in order to get his hands on $500,000.
Directed by Reza BadiyiWritten by Sam Neuman, Seeleg Lester, Seeleg LesterGuest stars Diana Scarwid, Mildred Natwick, Robert Vaughn, Eduard Franz, Edward Sheehan, Fred Ball, Ross Borden
Episode 16
A vacationing heiress seems unconcerned when McGarrett warns her that someone is after her ruby.
Directed by Don WeisWritten by Shelly Mitchell, Richard De Roy, Richard De RoyGuest stars Tricia O'Neil, Nita Talbot, Cooper Huckabee, Laura Sode-Matteson, John Saxon, Lynne Ellen Hollinger, Patricia Herman, Robert Lee
Episode 17
When a photographer takes a picture of a politician making a deal with an underworld figure, he tries blackmail. However, he is not prepared for the ruthless nature of the mobsters.
Directed by Ray AustinWritten by Robert Janes, Robert Janes, Paul WilliamsGuest stars Ross Martin, Sandra Kerns, Paul Williams, Robert Clarke, Jake Hoopai, Kai Cauton, Michael Hasegawa, Beau Vanden Ecker
Episode 18
A private detective is rescuing girls from prostitution, and using the opportunity to kill the pimps as well.
Directed by Don WeisWritten by Don BalluckGuest stars Robert Loggia, John Larch, Nephi Hannemann, Kaki Hunter, Nevada Spencer, Emma Veary, Maxine Tanaka, Rodney Philip Aiu
Episode 19
When the son of one of Steve's friends dies of an overdose, he goes after a doctor that he suspects of over-prescribing drugs.
Directed by Harry F. HoganWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Simone Griffeth, Fritz Weaver, Cameron Mitchell, Connie Sawyer, Alan Austin, George Groves, Krash Kealoha, Don Pomes
Episode 20
The hunt for a high-rise killer is made more difficult for Five-O when a journalist offers to share his profits in exchange for the killer's story.
Directed by Beau Vanden EckerWritten by Robert JanesGuest stars Rita Wilson, Charles Cioffi, Melveen Leed, Walt Davis, Walter Robles, Chuck Couch, Spray Rosso, Lee J. Lambert
Episode 21
When a woman dies due to heroin packets bursting inside her and the Governor is implicated, McGarrett and Danno head off to Singapore to discover a smuggling operation.
Directed by Don WeisWritten by Richard DeLong AdamsGuest stars Lawrence Dobkin, George Lazenby, Barry Bostwick, Victoria Principal, Manu Tupou, William Beckley, Thomas Lee, Mocktar
Episode 22
Five-O must close the heroin smuggling operation to exonerate the Governor and catch the figures behind the scheme.
Directed by Don WeisWritten by Richard DeLong AdamsGuest stars Lawrence Dobkin, George Lazenby, Barry Bostwick, Victoria Principal, Manu Tupou, William Beckley, Thomas Lee, Mocktar
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
