Hawaii Five-0: Season 5
Hawaii Five-0 Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 25 episodes. The series follows Steve McGarrett returning home to Oahu in order to find his father's killer, after which the governor offers him a position. The program is a remake of the same-named series broadcast in the United States on the CBS television network from 1968 to 1980.
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu.
- Steve's goal is to find his father's killer.
- The governor offers Steve a position.
- The series is a remake of the 1968-1980 CBS show.
Season overview
Hawaii Five-0 Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 25 episodes. The series follows Steve McGarrett returning home to Oahu in order to find his father's killer, after which the governor offers him a position. The program is a remake of the same-named series broadcast in the United States on the CBS television network from 1968 to 1980.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Aʻohe kahi e peʻe ai (Nowhere to Hide)
Sep 26, 2014 · 44 min
The island of O’ahu goes on lockdown when Five-0 hunts a terrorist who starts using weaponized drones on civilians. Meanwhile, McGarrett and Danno must go for a mandated review wit
Ka Makuakāne (Family Man)
Oct 3, 2014 · 44 min
While a Navy Seal is on a secret mission, his young daughter is kidnapped; Danny must find $18.5 million in order to save his brother.
Kanalu Hope Loa (The Last Break)
Oct 10, 2014 · 45 min
Three young women rob a tour bus, but things go horribly wrong when a man is killed and the women unknowingly steal something of great value that puts their lives in danger.
Ka Noʻeau (The Painter)
Oct 17, 2014 · 44 min
When a Detroit hit man is taken out by one of his colleagues on the streets of Oahu, Five-0 is shocked to learn the killer's surprising motives. Meanwhile, Chin puts his career on
Hoʻoilina (Legacy)
Oct 24, 2014 · 44 min
On the fourth anniversary of his father's death, McGarrett meets a woman who helps him reopen the last unsolved case his dad worked on before he died.
Hoʻomāʻike (Unmasked)
Oct 31, 2014 · 44 min
It's Halloween and Five-0 must track down a serial killer who is copying murders depicted in a cult slasher film. Meanwhile, McGarrett must help Jerry after he is kidnapped by the
Inā Paha (If Perhaps)
Nov 7, 2014 · 44 min
When McGarrett is kidnapped by Wo Fat, he experiences what would have happened to the team if they had taken a very different path, on the 100th episode.
Ka Hana Malū (Inside Job)
Nov 21, 2014 · 44 min
While the team investigates a couple's murder in which their sons are the prime suspects, McGarrett is shocked when Aunt Deb returns to the island with her new fiancé.
Ke Koho Mamao Aku (Longshot)
Dec 12, 2014 · 43 min
It's Christmas in Hawaii and Five-0 travels to the Big Island, where Max is forced to work with a rival medical examiner after a cowboy is poisoned. Meanwhile, McGarrett pressures
Wāwahi moeʻuhane (Broken Dreams)
Jan 2, 2015 · 44 min
With the help of an ex-HPD officer-turned private detective, Five-0 tries to solve the homicide of a woman who was working for a hula dancing company that is actually a front for a
Ua ʻaihue (Stolen)
Jan 9, 2015 · 44 min
When a tourist is killed after unknowingly transporting a stolen Van Gogh, an undercover Kono and Chin enter the world of black market priceless art and are taken hostage. Also, Mc
Poina ‘Ole (Not Forgotten)
Jan 16, 2015 · 44 min
A neurosurgeon is assassinated just before performing a surgery. The investigation uncovers the truth behind the disappearance of four reform school boys over 40 years ago. Meanwhi
Lā Pōʻino (Doomsday)
Jan 30, 2015 · 44 min
Five-0 must find a kidnapped patient infected with a contagious and lethal strain of bird flu which the culprits intend to weaponize.
Powehiwehi (Blackout)
Feb 6, 2015 · 44 min
While Five-0 hunts for a notorious criminal who has never been seen, Kono must fight for her life when she discovers the villain's identity. Also, Kono confesses to Adam that she's
E ʻImi Pono (Searching for the Truth)
Feb 13, 2015 · 44 min
When a journalist is killed, Five-0 must use his past reporting to hunt down a presumed dead Congolese warlord who is alive and well living on Oahu. Also, as Valentine's Day approa
Nānahu (Embers)
Feb 20, 2015 · 44 min
Five-0 enlists the help of a California ATF Agent to find a serial arsonist targeting couples on Oahu. Meanwhile, when Danny whisks Amber away for a romantic getaway, her abusive e
Kukaʻawale (Stakeout)
Feb 27, 2015 · 44 min
McGarrett and Danny work on their relationship while they stakeout a woman's apartment after she escapes following a diamond robbery.
Pono Kaulike (Justice For All)
Mar 6, 2015 · 43 min
McGarrett enlists Joe's help after Danny and Chin are arrested for deadly past transgressions.
Kahania (Close Shave)
Mar 13, 2015 · 44 min
McGarrett and Odell come under siege in Odell's barbershop when they try to protect a young man who is being hunted down by a gang. Also, Jerry is wrongfully accused of committing
Ike Hānau (Instinct)
Apr 3, 2015 · 44 min
When Grover’s oldest and closest friend tells him he witnessed his wife fall off a cliff to her death, Grover’s gut instinct tells him that this was no accident. Also, Danny and Dr
Ua heleleʻi ka hoku (Fallen Star)
Apr 10, 2015 · 43 min
When a performer is killed at a convention of Elvis impersonators and his body is stolen, Five-0 must track down the culprits who are after the hidden diamonds sewn into the victim
Ho’amoano (Chasing Yesterday)
Apr 24, 2015 · 44 min
When a woman is found murdered in the hotel suite occupied by three married men, Five-0 must help the friends get over their massive hangover and retrace their steps from a wild ni
Moʻo ʻolelo Pu (Sharing Traditions)
May 1, 2015 · 44 min
When Kono goes on a solo outrigger trip around the Hawaiian islands in honor of her mother, she hits a patch of wild weather and must fight to stay alive. As Five-0 searches for Ko
Luapoʻi (Prey)
May 8, 2015 · 44 min
While Five-0 investigates the murder of a bounty hunter after he apprehended a fugitive hiding out in Hawaii, Rachel reveals a long-held secret to Danny that has serious ramificati
A Make Kaua (Until We Die)
May 8, 2015 · 44 min
On the eve of Kono’s wedding to Adam, Five-0 must stop a fanatical patriot intent on starting a new war on terror by detonating stolen nuclear warheads and framing a terrorist lead