Every season of Hawaii Five-0 ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Hawaii Five-0!

Steve McGarrett is summoned home to the island of Honolulu to bury his father after he is murdered by a madman. Governor Jameson wants Steve to head up a new elite police unit and she will give him full authority to get the job done. Initially he turns down the job, but when he meets the man in charge of the unit, he changes his mind.

Pilot

Following the abduction of a former NSA cyberterrorism expert, the team must rescue the man and prevent a breach of national security.

Ohana (Family)

An escalating gang war spills into the stands of a high-school football game, killing several people; an unlikely partnership arises.

Malama Ka Aina (Respect the Land)

A violent convict escapes from prison and kidnaps a young couple on vacation; McGarrett's estranged sister comes to town.

Lanakila (Victory)

When the daughter of the U.S. ambassador to the Philippines is found dead, the governor tasks Five-0 with finding her abducted sister.

Nalowale (Forgotten/Missing)

When the CEO of a successful surf company is murdered, Kono revisits her past; Five-0 is thrown into the varied but interconnected worlds of North Shore surfing.

Ko‘olauloa (North Shore of O’ahu)

When a Navy SEAL, who's on the run for a murder he swears he didn't commit, takes hostages and safe haven aboard the U.S.S. Missouri memorial battleship, McGarrett must use every SEAL skill in his arsenal to diffuse the situation.

Ho‘apono (Accept)

When Danny's ex-partner is found dead at a Hawaiian luau the Five-0 team's investigation leads them to some dirty cops and a powerful cocaine cartel.

Mana‘o (Belief)

When a member of the security detail for an upcoming Aid Summit is murdered before he can reveal the details of an assassination plot, Five-0 is brought in to investigate the murder and protect the target, a ruthless dictator.

Po‘ipu (The Siege)

Five-0 is baffled when a highly skilled ring of thieves pulls off a heist of an armored car, killing two security guards but leaving the money behind. Their only lead in the case requires Danny to reluctantly ask his ex-wife for a favor.

Heihei (Race)

The wife of a newlywed couple is found disoriented with amnesia in Kahana State Park with the husband currently missing. The mother of the husband suspects the wife for staging the whole thing although Five-0 & M.E. Bergman may have discovered a potential newlywed serial killer.

Palekaiko (Paradise)

It's Christmas in Hawaii, but instead of celebrating, Five-0 is negotiating a hostage situation when the man who killed McGarrett's father resurfaces. The murderer, Victor Hesse, threatens to detonate an explosive that he's strapped to Chin Ho's chest.

Hana ‘a‘a Makehewa (Desperate Measures)

McGarrett discovers new clues in his mother's murder when his sister is kidnapped.

Ke Kinohi (The Beginning)

After a high-speed chase, the team makes a gruesome discovery; Chin Ho and his ex-fiancee are awkwardly reunited.

He Kane Hewa ‘Ole (An Innocent Man)

Five-0 struggles to stay a step ahead of a major tsunami that has the island evacuating its shores as they investigate the disappearance of the head of the Tsunami Warning Center.

Kai e‘e (Tidal Wave)

When the sole witness in a high-profile murder case disappears, Five-0 must head into the jungle to locate and protect her from assassins who are closing in fast.

E Malama (To Protect)

Five-0 is first on the scene when a pirate attack turns an afternoon pleasure cruise into a kidnap-and-ransom nightmare for a group of wealthy spring breakers.

Powa Maka Moana (Pirate)

While Five-0 races to stop a mad bomber before he kills again, Danny gets an unexpected visit from his little brother, Matt, a fun-loving, Wall Street broker. The family reunion is cut short, however, when Danny discovers the real reason that Matt is in Hawaii.

Loa Aloha (The Long Goodbye)

Five-0 combs a convention to find the killer of a sci-fi fan who was thrown out of a high-rise window. A CIA agent who's interested in the Yakuza that killed McGarrett's parents shows up in town to meet with Steve.

Ne Me‘e Laua Na Paio (Heroes and Villains)

While hiking in a remote area of the jungle to see the famed petroglyphs, McGarrett and Danny instead find a homicide victim. Meanwhile, their aunt's failing health leads Kono and Chin Ho to visit home, where Kono finally learns the truth about the scandal that ended her cousin's career with the Honolulu Police Department.

Ma Ke Kahakai (Shore)

When a crime lord moves against the family of an undercover NYPD detective who infiltrated his organization, it's up to Five-0 to stop the policeman from exacting revenge.

Ho‘opa‘i (Vengeance)

It's the worst kind of overexposure when world-renowned photographer Renny Sinclair is murdered while on assignment in Hawaii shooting the annual swimsuit edition of a top sports magazine.

Ho‘ohuli Na‘au (Close to Heart)

With the invaluable information that was shared by Agent Jenna Kaye, Five-0 is closer than ever to capturing Wo Fat. Their mission takes an abrupt turn, however, when Danny is exposed to a lethal neurological agent that presents an even greater threat: bio-terrorism on the island.

Ua Hiki Mai Kapalena Pau (Until the End is Near)

When Five-0 gets too close to the truth about Wo Fat and his associates, the criminal mastermind retaliates by trying to destroy the team. They've always played by their own rules, but when the Governor can no longer protect them, it's time for Five-0 to pay the consequences of their actions.

Oia‘i‘o (Trust)

While McGarrett sits in prison awaiting trial for the murder of the governor, Danny brings him a surprise visitor to help clear him. Meanwhile, Kono is suspended from the force, pending an internal investigation.

Ha‘i‘ole (Unbreakable)

Gov. Denning assigns Officer Lori Weston to Five-0 to make sure McGarrett and team follow the new rules set by him and also apply her excellent profiling skills to the task force. Meanwhile, as Five-0 investigates the kidnapping of a teenage paddleboard champion, Internal Affairs Capt. Vince Fryer continues his interrogation of Kono.

Ua Lawe Wale (Taken)

At his mentor's request, McGarrett persuades Max to redo the autopsy on a SEAL, thought to have committed suicide, in order to investigate his murder. Meanwhile, Chin Ho worries about Kono hanging out with a group of dirty ex-cops, including Frank Delano.

Kame‘e (The Hero)

The Five-0 take to the beautiful waters off Hawaii to investigate the murder of a deep sea diver known for his valuable shipwreck finds.

Mea Makamae (Treasure)

The FIVE-0’s investigation into the murder of the state’s women’s volleyball coach leads them to find out more bad news about Kono, and Chin Ho reconnects with his former fiancée, Malia.

Ma‘ema‘e (Clean)

The FIVE-0’s investigation into the murder of a wealthy restaurant owner causes McGarrett to take part in a charity MMA fight to the finish.  Meanwhile, NCIS Agent Kensi Blye lends her expertise to McGarrett and Lt. Commander White when they ask her to examine a video of McGarrett’s father.

Ka Hakaka Maika‘i (The Good Fight)

When the Five-0s investigate the murder of a young couple filming a spooky documentary about a traditional Hawaiian burial site, they are threatened by a drifter who puts a curse on Danny.

Ka Iwi Kapu (Sacred Bones)

FIVE-0's investigation into the suspicious plane crash and death of a customs agent takes an unexpected turn when it is revealed that the victim was dead before takeoff. Meanwhile, Danny finds himself the proud caretaker of an orphaned dog.

Lapa‘au (Healing)

When the Five-0 discover a John Doe in the trunk of a stolen car, they not only have to find a killer, but also need to figure out who the physically-altered victim was. Meanwhile, a homeless Danno is sleeping on McGarrett’s couch.

Ike Maka (Identity)

McGarrett finds himself in need of the Five-0’s help when he goes to North Korea with Jenna Kaye to deliver a ransom to rebels who are holding her fiancé hostage. Meanwhile, the Five-0 investigate the murder of an investigative reporter who seems to have ties to Jenna.

Ki‘ilua (Deceiver)

McGarrett and the Five-0 search for a busload of kidnapped school children as well as the people responsible.

Pahele (Trapped)

On the eve of Chin Ho’s wedding to Malia, the Five-0’s investigation into a man left for dead in an abandoned WWII bunker crosses paths with Capt. Fryer’s case of a Jane Doe.

Alaheo Pau‘ole (Gone Forever)

When the Five-0 team discover that the murder of a High School girl was a professional hit, they must find out why she was targeted before they can find her killer.

Ka Ho‘oponopono (The Fix)

Chin Ho shares news about Joe White that rocks McGarrett to his core; Danny is forced to play midwife when his ex goes into early labor.

Pu‘olo (The Package)

When Danno and his family are targeted by a vengeful dirty cop from Danno's past, the team steps in to help.

Mai Ka Wa Kahiko (Out of the Past)

When the team almost causes an international incident, Lt. Gov. Denning decides that one of them should be fired; Chin Ho faces the harrowing task of choosing a Valentine's Day gift for Malia.

I Helu Pu (The Reckoning)

Five-0 investigates the murder of a man dressed as a Hawaiian NaKoa warrior found in the jungle near the site of a historical war reenactment

Kupale (Defender)

Five-0 crosses paths with Tony Archer, a retired NYPD bomb expert who is now a private investigator on Oahu, when they investigate the death of famous talk radio DJ Bobby Raines.

Lekio (Radio)

When McGarrett's sister is arrested for smuggling diamonds, he enlists the help of an ex-con to set up a sting.

Kalele (Faith)

A murder case hits close to home for Max when he is convinced that The Trashman, a serial killer with ties to his past, is on the loose. In order to convince Five-0 of his suspicions, Max reveals shocking information about his childhood.

Ha‘alele (Abandoned)

Five-0 and the NCIS: Los Angeles task force team up in Hawaii when there’s a suspect on the loose who is threatening to release a deadly virus into the population.

The crossover continues on NCIS: Los Angeles S03E21 Touch of Death (II).

Pa Make Loa (Touch of Death) (I)

Just as McGarrett finally gets his hands on his arch nemesis Wo Fat in a special ops raid, he’s blindsided when he finds that the Japanese Yakuza is hot on their trail and wants them both dead.

Ua Hopu (Caught)

Five-0 is in hot pursuit of a shooter who guns down one of their own, while another team member is forced to choose which of their kidnapped loved ones will live.

Ua Hala (Death in the Family)

The team goes after Wo Fat and Delano for the death of an important person. Steve must resolve the issues between him and his "dead" mother, once he finds her alive and well.

La O Na Makuahine (Mother’s Day)

Steve goes to Cat for help finding his mother. When an art heist turns deadly, Five-0 turns to August March.

Kanalua (Doubt)

Steve and Danny take some time off to enjoy a little fishing only to find themselves stranded and facing pirates.

Lana I Ka Moana (Adrift)

The death of a polo player who literally loses his head is investigated. Meanwhile, McGarrett’s mother pays him an unexpected visit.

Popilikia (Misfortune)

A grisly murder leads Five-0 to discover a ritualistic killing on Halloween, and the evidence suggests that the murderer will soon strike again.

Mohai (Offering)

When Danny is forced to remain completely still while bomb technicians disarm a bomb that he has accidentally almost triggered, McGarrett distracts him by getting his partner to tell the story about his toughest and most emotional case from his days as a cop in New Jersey.

I Ka Wa Mamua (In a Time Past)

While the team investigates the murder of a young computer hacker, McGarrett tries to stage a long-needed reunion between his mother and his sister.

Ohuna (The Secret)

McGarrett plays cat and mouse with a smart and seductive therapist he believes murdered her patient. Meanwhile, Catherine must hunt down one of Doris's old targets who is now seeking revenge.

Wahine‘inoloa (Evil Woman)

Max and his crush (Rumer Willis) get put in harm’s way when a botched bank robbery leads the team to determine that the criminals had very unexpected motives. Meanwhile, Danny is stuck with the tough task of coming to the rescue of the most beautiful women in the world when a stalker goes after a Victoria’s Secret model.

Ha‘awe Make Loa (Death Wish)

An Aloha Girls camping trip with Grace turns deadly when an armed man takes McGarrett and a little girl hostage. Meanwhile, Adam introduces Kono to his dangerous brother who was recently released from prison.

Huaka‘i Kula (Field Trip)

After a carjack attempt on Steve and Catherine, they meet a boy whose father is missing and could be a grave danger.

Kahu (Guardian)

Danny and McGarrett investigate the murder of an Oahu University professor whose body is found decomposing in a tub of acid and his boss, his teaching assistant and a student who he busted for cheating are all viable suspects.

Kapu (Forbidden)

Chin Ho is kidnapped and wakes to find himself trapped in Halawa prison disguised as an inmate. With no time to waste, the team must bypass the rules to save Chon Ho’s life.

Olelo Ho‘opa‘i Make (Death Sentence)

The team is directed to investigate when a prostitute is murdered in a Congressman's home, who is nowhere to be found. Danny has his own drama as the custody hearing regarding Grace goes to court.

Hana I Wa ‘Ia (Scandal)

In an update of an episode from the original series, Five-0 tracks a killer targeting cops… and McGarrett is next on the list.

Hookman

Five-0 investigates the murder of a traditional Hawaiian fighting master. Meanwhile, McGarrett hires a private investigator to follow his mother.

Kekoa (Warrior)

As the island prepares itself for the Pro Bowl, an executive from a California technology company is found dead after a tactical ops team building exercise. Unexpectedly, a star running back from the football game (Arian Foster) winds up helping Five-0 during the investigation.

Pa‘ani (The Game)

While apprehending his latest fugitive, Dog the Bounty Hunter is witness to a woman falling off a balcony to her death. Five-0's trail leads them to discover that the victim lead a double life as a roller derby player. Unable to get any useful information about the victim from her teammates, Catherine is asked to go undercover as the team's jammer. Doris comes home to find a burglar robbing her stash of sensitive information.

Na Ki‘i (Dolls)

When threats turn deadly against a tour company that endangers the local shark population, Five-0 faces the difficult task of narrowing down the suspect list. Meanwhile, the team debates whether or not Kamekona will earn his helicopter license.

Hoa Pili (Close Friends)

McGarrett and Catherine head into North Korea to retrieve a fallen friend's body. While there, McGarrett recalls his last perilous mission in the country.

Olelo Pa‘a (The Promise)

Five-0 allows a talk show host and her crew to follow them for the day, but the investigation turns dangerous when they have a run-in with Wo Fat.

Imi Loko Ka ‘Uhane (Seek Within One’s Soul)

When the body of a young girl who was kidnapped 10 years earlier is discovered, Five-0 must hunt down the kidnappers who have now taken their next victim. Meanwhile, Kono asks Catherine for a favor that could damage her relationship with Adam.

Ho‘opio (To Take Captive)

McGarrett must help his mother execute a covert op to retrieve an incriminating microfiche. Meanwhile, Kono’s life is in danger when she closes in on Adam’s secret.

He Welo ‘Oihana (Family Business)

When a plane lands on Oahu with four bodies on board and a missing terrorist detainee, the CIA tasks Five-0 with finding him before he carries out an attack on U.S. soil. Meanwhile, Kono is on the run from the police for a murder she did not commit, and McGarrett’s prison visit to Wo Fat ends with a shocking discovery.

Aloha. Malama Pono (Farewell & Take Care)

After McGarrett and Wo Fat narrowly escape from maximum security, gunmen storm Five-0 headquarters, compromising Kono and Adam's secret location in Hong Kong and forcing McGarrett to break the law and turn on his own in order to find a kidnapped Catherine.

Aloha Ke Kahi I Ke Kahi (We Need Each Another)

As the Five-0 team members investigate a murder, they are led to a Texas ranger who came to Hawaii to look for his daughter; Adam and Kono fight to stay alive.

A‘ale Ma‘a Wau (Fish Out of Water)

A conspiracy theorist helps Five-0 when a missing artifact is the key to solving a double murder.

Ka 'oia' i' o ma loko (The Truth Within)

Five-0 investigates the murder of a wedding crasher, and their prime suspect is the runaway bride. Meanwhile, Danny makes a big decision regarding his relationship with Gabby.

A Ia La Aku (From This Day Forward)

As Catherine’s seemingly harmless surveillance job takes a deadly turn, Adam considers making the ultimate sacrifice to save Kono.

Kupu‘eu (Fallen Hero)

When Halloween comes to Hawaii and a zombie-like man is shot, Five-0 races to stop a madman who is conducting experiments on humans.

Kupouli ‘La (Broken)

While working the murder case of an undercover ATF agent, McGarrett and the Five-0 team are tasked with watching Mary’s newly adopted baby after she gets sick.

Ua Nalohia (In Deep)

McGarrett and Grover must work together to protect national security after they are tasked by the Governor to serve a warrant to a young computer hacker.

Akanahe (Reluctant Partners)

As Thanksgiving approaches, Five-0 investigates the murder of a secret service agent just as the President travels to Oahu. Also, McGarrett's Aunt Deb visits, bringing with her a shocking secret.

Hau‘oli La Ho‘omaika‘i (Happy Thanksgiving)

The attempted murder of a Pearl Harbor veteran leads Five-0 to use decades old evidence to investigate a deadly crime committed within the internment camps on Oahu during World War II.

Ho‘onani Makuakane (Honor Thy Father)

An investigation involving a potential serial killer puts Chin's life in danger; Grace and Danny find a mysterious puzzle box.

Pukana (Keepsake)

Captain Grover is aided by McGarrett in his search for a friend who has disappeared, after it seems like he's committed murder. Kono persists in her quest to find Adam.

O Kela Me Keia Manawa (Now and Then)

Chin is questioned about his father's murder and how his relationship with Malia and her family could have adversely affected the investigation.

Hana Lokomaika‘i (The Favor)

An escaped convict who wants Five-0 to prove his innocence abducts Danny and McGarrett; Grace punches a person at school.

Na hala a ka makua (Sins of the Father)

A real estate agent is found dead inside the walls of one of his listings. Meanwhile, Danny's mother makes an unexpected visit and brings with her some shocking news.

Pale'la (Buried Secrets)

A triple homicide is linked to a secret, downed Chinese satellite; Danny's mother goes on a ride-along with Grover.

Hoku Welowelo (Fire in the Sky)

A man is shot as his daughter is abducted; Danny tries to reunite his parents; Jerry finds a code on McGarrett's champ box.

Ma Lalo o ka 'lli (Beneath the Surface)

Fan-built Episode.  Five-0 investigates when the daughter of a macadamia nut tycoon is murdered with a stiletto heel during Chin’s high school reunion.

Ho‘i Hou (Reunited)

Five-0 is set up when a bad tip leads them to an abandoned building that is rigged to explode with McGarrett and Danny trapped inside.

Ku I Ka Pili Koko (Blood Brothers)

The investigation of a murdered pool cleaner leads the Five-0 team to a possible terrorist cell of radicalized students plotting an attack on U.S. soil.

Pe‘epe‘e Kānaka (Those Among Us)

McGarrett and Catherine travel overseas to Afghanistan to stop the Taliban from harming a young boy whose family saved Catherine's life years ago.

Makani 'Olu a Holo Malie (Fair Winds and Following Seas)

When Grover's daughter is kidnapped by an old nemesis, he is forced to help steal $100 million in order to get her back. Meanwhile, Wo Fat escapes prison and heads back to Oahu.

O ka Pili ‘Ohana Ka ‘Oi (Family Comes First)

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 with a psychologist, resulting in a session which looks a lot like couples therapy.

A'ohe kahi e pe'e ai (Nowhere to Hide)

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.

Ka Makuakāne (Family Man)

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.

Kanalu Hope Loa (The Last Break)

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 the line to help Danny get the money he needs to save his brother's life.

Ka No'eau (The Painter)

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.

Ho'oilina (Legacy)

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 counterfeiters he has been tracking.

Ho'omā'ike (Unmasked)

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.

The Best Seasons of Hawaii Five-0

The Best Seasons of Hawaii Five-0

Season 2

Season 1

Season 4

Season 5

Season 3

Season 6

Season 8

Season 7

Season 9

Season 10