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The Best Episodes of Hawaii Five-0 Season 3

Every episode of Hawaii Five-0 Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hawaii Five-0 Season 3!

Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-0). Steve's team is joined by Chin Ho Kelly, Danny "Danno" Williams, and Kono Kalakaua.

Genres:CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
Network:CBS

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Hawaii Five-0" season 3 is "La O Na Makuahine (Mother’s Day)", rated 8.2/10 from 715 user votes. It was directed by Bryan Spicer and written by Peter M. Lenkov. "La O Na Makuahine (Mother’s Day)" aired on 9/24/2012 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Kanalua (Doubt)".

  • La O Na Makuahine (Mother’s Day)
    8.2/10 715 votes

    #1 - La O Na Makuahine (Mother’s Day)

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2012

    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.

    Director: Bryan Spicer

    Writer: Peter M. Lenkov

  • Kanalua (Doubt)
    7.8/10 602 votes

    #2 - Kanalua (Doubt)

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2012

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

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: N/A

  • Lana I Ka Moana (Adrift)
    8.2/10 658 votes

    #3 - Lana I Ka Moana (Adrift)

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2012

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

    Director: Steve Boyum

    Writer: Elwood Reid

  • Popilikia (Misfortune)
    7.7/10 591 votes

    #4 - Popilikia (Misfortune)

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2012

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

    Director: Christine Moore

    Writer: Stephanie Sengupta

  • Mohai (Offering)
    7.9/10 629 votes

    #5 - Mohai (Offering)

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2012

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

    Director: Jerry Levine

    Writer: N/A

  • I Ka Wa Mamua (In a Time Past)
    8.5/10 709 votes

    #6 - I Ka Wa Mamua (In a Time Past)

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2012

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ohuna (The Secret)
    8.0/10 625 votes

    #7 - Ohuna (The Secret)

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2012

    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.

    Director: Larry Teng

    Writer: Mike Schaub

  • Wahine‘inoloa (Evil Woman)
    8.0/10 634 votes

    #8 - Wahine‘inoloa (Evil Woman)

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2012

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ha‘awe Make Loa (Death Wish)
    7.9/10 616 votes

    #9 - Ha‘awe Make Loa (Death Wish)

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2012

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Huaka‘i Kula (Field Trip)
    8.2/10 637 votes

    #10 - Huaka‘i Kula (Field Trip)

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2012

    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.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: N/A

  • Kahu (Guardian)
    7.7/10 576 votes

    #11 - Kahu (Guardian)

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kapu (Forbidden)
    7.6/10 593 votes

    #12 - Kapu (Forbidden)

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2013

    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.

    Director: Steven DePaul

    Writer: N/A

  • Olelo Ho‘opa‘i Make (Death Sentence)
    8.3/10 664 votes

    #13 - Olelo Ho‘opa‘i Make (Death Sentence)

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/20/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hana I Wa ‘Ia (Scandal)
    7.8/10 582 votes

    #14 - Hana I Wa ‘Ia (Scandal)

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 1/21/2013

    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.

    Director: Larry Teng

    Writer: Mike Schaub

  • Hookman
    8.1/10 654 votes

    #15 - Hookman

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/4/2013

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

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: N/A

  • Kekoa (Warrior)
    7.8/10 591 votes

    #16 - Kekoa (Warrior)

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/11/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pa‘ani (The Game)
    7.7/10 548 votes

    #17 - Pa‘ani (The Game)

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/18/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Na Ki‘i (Dolls)
    7.5/10 569 votes

    #18 - Na Ki‘i (Dolls)

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/18/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hoa Pili (Close Friends)
    7.6/10 545 votes

    #19 - Hoa Pili (Close Friends)

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 3/25/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Olelo Pa‘a (The Promise)
    7.4/10 680 votes

    #20 - Olelo Pa‘a (The Promise)

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/15/2013

    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.

    Director: Joe Dante

    Writer: N/A

  • Imi Loko Ka ‘Uhane (Seek Within One’s Soul)
    6.3/10 826 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/29/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ho‘opio (To Take Captive)
    8.3/10 674 votes

    #22 - Ho‘opio (To Take Captive)

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • He Welo ‘Oihana (Family Business)
    7.9/10 556 votes

    #23 - He Welo ‘Oihana (Family Business)

    Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/13/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Aloha. Malama Pono (Farewell & Take Care)
    8.2/10 631 votes

    #24 - Aloha. Malama Pono (Farewell & Take Care)

    Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/20/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A