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
When Wo Fat steals toxins in an attempt to take out the leaders of Communist China, McGarrett must track him to Hong Kong.
Directed by Michael O'HerlihyWritten by Jerome CoopersmithGuest stars Dina Merrill, David Tomlinson, Ric Young, Michael Anderson Jr., Robert Nelson, Yankee Chang, Dan Taba, Bob Crickard
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Michael O'HerlihyWritten by Jerome CoopersmithGuest stars Dina Merrill, David Tomlinson, Ric Young, Michael Anderson Jr., Robert Nelson, Yankee Chang, Dan Taba, Bob Crickard
Episode 3
McGarrett must solve a daring bank robbery committed during the King Kamehameha Day Parade under the cover of a historic re-enactment.
Directed by Ernest PintoffWritten by Jerome CoopersmithGuest stars Clu Gulager, Michael McGuire, Donald Roessler, Robert Costa, Logan Barrie Jones, David Palmer, Lynne Marie Stewart, Michael Tipton
Episode 4
The murder of island prostitutes seems to be linked to an extortion racketeer who is determined to make a return...
Directed by Philip LeacockWritten by Anne CollinsGuest stars Herman Wedemeyer, Kelly Bishop, Ned Beatty, Elaine Joyce, Robert Witthans, Jo Anne Morgan, Darrah Lau, Kimo Kahoano
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Gordon HesslerWritten by Stephen KandelGuest stars John Gary, Pat Hingle, John Hillerman, Carl Smith, Alan Fudge, Lynn Howell Morse, Tamar Cooper, Pauly Gardener
Episode 6
Two seemingly unconnected deaths lead McGarrett into a desperate race to prevent the assassination of a visiting Sheikh.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Charles LarsonGuest stars Cliff Gorman, Amanda McBroom, Bill Edwards, Udana Power, Boris Aplon, Linda Ryan, Susie Burke, Harold J.K. Iseke
Episode 7
A masterful forger plans a massive robbery of Navy funds, and McGarrett is made to look rather inept...
Directed by Philip LeacockWritten by Orville H. HamptonGuest stars Elaine Giftos, Kevin McCarthy, Antony Ponzini, Peggy Anne Siegmund, Andy Ichiki, Bob Basso, Clement Low, Ken Stimson
Episode 8
When yacht racers are found dead on their craft, Five-O launches a desperate search for high-seas buccaneers.
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by Herman GrovesGuest stars Paul Koslo, Amanda McBroom, Jack Hogan, John Lisbon Wood, Lou Richards, Coralie Vellis, Lloyd Campbell, Roy Damron
Episode 9
A escaped convict may well have a strong case of innocence, when Five-O become involved in the paranormal...
Directed by Barry CraneWritten by Bud FreemanGuest stars Jack Kelly, Zohra Lampert, Lyle Bettger, Arline Anderson, Linda Ryan, Glenn Cannon, Ronna Talmer, Ethel Azama
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Sutton RoleyWritten by Dean Tait, David DeutschGuest stars Thayer David, George Wyner, Meg Foster, Seth Sakai, John A. Gracciano, Sam Hiona, Rose Marie Alvaro, Danny Kamekona
Episode 11
When $10 million goes missing from a crimelord, the culprit seems to be dangerously close to home...
Directed by Bruce BilsonWritten by James Menzies, Tim MaschlerGuest stars Herman Wedemeyer, Clyde Kusatsu, Paul Hecht, Irene Yah-Ling Sun, Kwan Hi Lim, Remi Abellira, Len Ross, Ronald Black
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Robert ScheererWritten by Bill StrattonGuest stars Dorothy Mackaill, Don Stroud, Gerald McRaney, Seth Sakai, Bernard Ching, Wallace W. Landford, Jo Pruden, Gary Kau
Episode 13
The boyfriend of an overdose victim re-enacts famous film murders in a revenge on all the people he sees as responsible.
Directed by Jack LordWritten by Irv Pearlberg, Charles LarsonGuest stars Mel Ferrer, Rich Little, Don Knight, Milton Selzer, Pauly Gardener, Kwan Hi Lim, Jimmy Borges, Kevin O'Connor
Episode 14
McGarrett is the top suspect in the murder of his girlfriend, and the evidence against him is seemingly overwhelming...
Directed by Allen ReisnerWritten by Robert StamblerGuest stars Camilla Sparv, Jonathan Goldsmith, Glenn Cannon, Terry Plunkett, Kimo Kahoano, Danny Kamekona, Mike Steele, Fred Ball
Episode 15
Five-O must work with a Japanese officer to find the source of handsguns that are flooding the black market in Tokyo.
Directed by Jerry LondonWritten by Tim MaschlerGuest stars Edward James Olmos, Roger Perry, France Nuyen, Carl Smith, John Stalker, Manu Tupou, Nana Nakano, Peggy Anne Siegmund
Episode 16
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...
Directed by Sutton RoleyWritten by Herman GrovesGuest stars Glenn Cannon, William Watson, Edward Gallardo, Randy Ruff, Lee Woodd, Robert Silva, Harry Williams, Francis Kamahele
Episode 17
A hit and run incident leads Five-O to a gambling syndicate and Officer Welles's brother.
Directed by Ernest PintoffWritten by Tim MaschlerGuest stars Amanda McBroom, John Ritter, Nehemiah Persoff, Barry Russo, Rap Reiplinger, John Kameenui, Merrie Lueders, Ernest Chan
Episode 18
A pensioner threatens to blow himself and his hostages up if he doesn't stop the demolition of his home.
Directed by Sutton RoleyWritten by James Menzies, Bill StrattonGuest stars Richard Davalos, Sharon Farrell, Barnard Hughes, Sutton Roley, Richard Denning, Jimmy Borges, Don Rockwell, Harry Chang
Episode 19
A lady singer is kidnapped and it looks as if she and her captors have died at sea.
Directed by Joseph MandukeWritten by Bill StrattonGuest stars Stephen Young, Pamela Franklin, Tommy Leonetti, Christopher Connelly, Kevin Coates, Robert Lee, Judy Cannon, Mary Taylor
Episode 20
A gangster attempts to buy an interest in a football club so that he can launder money through it.
Directed by Allen ReisnerWritten by Curtis Kenyon, Bill StrattonGuest stars Jo Anne Worley, Terry Kiser, Dane Clark, Richard Denning, Barry Russo, Jim Demarest, Lee Stetson, Terry Takada
Episode 21
While searching for parts from a sunken Soviet submarine, McGarrett become suspicious about the particular parts that are being recovered.
Directed by Gordon HesslerWritten by Stephen KandelGuest stars Pat Hingle, Mel Ferrer, Laura Campbell, Keith McConnell, Bill Langenheim, Pauly Gardener, Bucklind Beery, Tommy Fujiwara
Episode 22
A missing rodeo cowboy and the murder of a young couple pose a puzzling mystery for Five-O.
Directed by Harry HarrisWritten by Herman GrovesGuest stars George DiCenzo, Nicholas Hammond, Rodney Philip Aiu, Al Lopaka, Audrey Meyers, Jim Doney, Leinaala Heine, Roland Naauao
Episode 23
The daughter of a LA detective and friend of McGarrett is framed for murder and then joins a cult.
Directed by Harvey S. LaidmanWritten by Anne CollinsGuest stars Jessica Harper, Paul Shenar, Biff McGuire, Steve Carlson, Lynne Ellen Hollinger, Kwan Hi Lim, Roland Nip, Ehukai Teves
Episode 24
A gang of thieves steal army rifles by peculiar means - hang-gliding into the armoury!
Directed by Ernest PintoffWritten by Bill StrattonGuest stars Charles Frank, Lee Purcell, Allan Rich, Barry Russo, Chuck-Chuck Akamine, Dane A. Taylor, Lani Kim, Norman Wright
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
