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".
Up The Rebels (Episode 1)
Writer: Robert Janes
Air date: 1977-09-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: An Irish terrorist uses disguise and deception in order to be able to smuggle explosives for the Troubles.
You Don't See Many Pirates These Days (Episode 2)
Air date: 1977-09-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: When a sea-freighter is hijacked, the wealthy millionaire owner calls in Five-O, but all is not how it seems...
The Cop On The Cover (Episode 3)
Air date: 1977-09-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: McGarrett must solve both a mysterious kidnapping and the problem of having a nosy reporter analysing his every move.
The Friends Of Joey Kalima (Episode 4)
Writer: Robert Janes
Air date: 1977-10-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: McGarrett engages in a personal struggle to clear the record of an officer and close friend accused of criminal activity.
The Descent Of The Torches (Episode 5)
Writer: Alvin Sapinsley
Air date: 1977-10-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Five-O must find out whether the death of an archaeologist is linked to his supposed desecration of tomb of King Kamehameha.
The Ninth Step (Episode 6)
Writer: Robert Pirosh
Air date: 1977-10-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The return of a disgraced alcoholic policeman causes extra problems in the pursuit of a pair of armoured truck robbers.
Shake Hands With The Man On The Moon (Episode 7)
Air date: 1977-11-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: McGarrett must deal with an astronaut turned real-estate salesman in order to crack the case of a murdered reporter.
Deadly Doubles (Episode 8)
Writer: Robert Janes
Air date: 1977-11-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: When a Russian tennis star wants to defect, McGarrett must work to prevent an international incident.
Deep Cover (Episode 9)
Writer: Robert Janes
Air date: 1977-12-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A secret submarine, the murder of a Navy officer and strange amnesia create a puzzling case for Steve McGarrett.
Tsunami (Episode 10)
Writer: Don Balluck
Air date: 1977-12-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A gang of university students plan a hoax tidal wave in order to steal priceless jewelry.
East Wind -- Ill Wind (Episode 11)
Writer: Edwin Blum
Air date: 1977-12-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Tread The King's Shadow (Episode 12)
Writer: Harold Swanton
Air date: 1978-01-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
The Big Aloha (Episode 13)
Writer: Gerry Day
Air date: 1978-01-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A young doctor is suspected of having been involved in the murder of his mentor.
A Short Walk On The Longshore (Episode 14)
Writer: Richard DeLong Adams
Air date: 1978-02-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: In order to find out the identity of the murderer of a union leader, McGarrett goes undercover as a longshoreman.
The Silk Trap (Episode 15)
Writer: Robert Janes
Air date: 1978-02-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: An up-and-coming young politician is blackmailed in order to affect his leadership of an congressional investigation.
Head To Head (Episode 16)
Writer: Leonard B. Kaufman
Air date: 1978-02-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: While pursuing a drug dealer, McGarrett also has to contend with a federal agent.
Tall On The Wave (Episode 17)
Writer: Bill Stratton
Air date: 1978-03-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Danno must deal with a surfer, one of his friends, who is suspected of the murder of a girl.
Angel In Blue (Episode 18)
Writer: Irv Pearlberg
Air date: 1978-03-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A female undercover cop threatens the progress of an investigation when she starts a relationship with a man connected to the case.
When Does A War End? (Episode 19)
Writer: Arthur Bernard Lewis
Air date: 1978-03-16
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A Japanese businessman comes under attack from a young man whose father suffered in an Japanese Prisoner of War camp.
Invitation To Murder (Episode 20)
Writer: Seeleg Lester
Air date: 1978-03-23
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: McGarrett must deal with an apparent mass murderer when a will creates a fortune for the last family member left alive.
Frozen Assets (Episode 21)
Writer: Sam Neuman
Air date: 1978-03-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A cryogenics institute comes under suspicion when an investigative writer becomes involved.
My Friend, The Enemy (Episode 22)
Writer: Gerry Day
Air date: 1978-04-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Five-O must deal with the kidnapping of an Arab princess, and Steve must also deal with an Italian female journalist's constant interruptions.
A Stranger In His Grave (Episode 23)
Writer: Arthur Bernard Lewis
Air date: 1978-04-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Five-O become involved in a complex case of body-switching, mystery investments and suitcases full of money.
A Death In The Family (Episode 24)
Writer: Robert Janes
Air date: 1978-05-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Five-O's world is shattered when mobsters catch Chin Ho undercover and order him to be killed.
