S2·E6 Ka Hakaka Maika‘i (The Good Fight)

Episode recap

In the sixth episode of the second season, titled “Ka Hakaka Maika‘i (The Good Fight),” the Five‑0 task force continues its probe into the killing of a wealthy restaurant owner. The murder case drives the investigation into new leads and forces Steve McGarrett to confront a personal challenge that runs parallel to the homicide inquiry. As the investigation unfolds, the circumstances surrounding the murder lead McGarrett to agree to compete in a charity mixed‑martial‑arts bout, an event that is presented as a fundraiser and that culminates in a decisive finish. The episode follows McGarrett as he prepares for the fight, balancing the physical demands of the competition with the ongoing demands of the murder case.

Concurrently, the task force enlists the assistance of NCIS Special Agent Kensi Blye. Blye is called upon for her forensic expertise when McGarrett and Lieutenant Commander John White request a detailed examination of a video that features McGarrett’s father. The video review becomes a focal point of the episode, as the agents seek to extract any information that might illuminate the motives or connections behind the restaurant owner’s death. Blye’s analysis is presented as a collaborative effort, with both McGarrett and White contributing to the interpretation of the footage.

The episode interweaves the two narrative strands—the high‑stakes charity fight and the forensic video review—showcasing how the Five‑0 team integrates external expertise while pursuing a homicide investigation. The charity MMA bout serves as both a physical test for McGarrett and a narrative device that underscores the episode’s title, emphasizing the notion of a “good fight” on multiple fronts. Meanwhile, the involvement of an NCIS agent highlights the inter‑agency cooperation that occasionally surfaces in the series. By the episode’s conclusion, the investigation into the restaurant owner’s murder remains active, and the insights gained from the video analysis add a new dimension to McGarrett’s personal history, setting the stage for further developments in the season’s overarching storyline.