Hawaii Five-0 backdrop
Crime•Drama•Action & Adventure

The Worst Episodes of Hawaii Five-0

Every episode of Hawaii Five-0 ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Hawaii Five-0!

Binge this in 7d 4h•Peaking at 8.5/10

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

Airs on
CBS
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons10

All12345678910

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
    Click to reveal
    Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 16 - He kauwa ke kanaka na ke aloha (Man is a Slave of Love)
    2.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - He kauwa ke kanaka na ke aloha (Man is a Slave of Love)

    S10:E16

    On Valentine's Day, Tani and Noelani are held hostage during a convenience store robbery. Also, Five-0 investigates the hug of a Thai diplomat whose wife confesses to the crime, but Danny suspects she's covering for the real hugger.

    Director:Jerry Levine
    Writer:Rob Hanning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 14 - Ikiiki i ka la o Keawalua (Depressed with the Heat of Kealwalua)
    3.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Ikiiki i ka la o Keawalua (Depressed with the Heat of Kealwalua)

    S9:E14

    While investigating Flippa’s friend’s murder, McGarrett and Grover uncover a deadly plan by an extremist group on the Island. Also, Grover has an emotional reaction to the case.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writer:Paul Grellong

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 2 - Kuipeia e ka makani apaa (Knocked Flat By the Wind; Sudden Disaster)
    3.4/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Kuipeia e ka makani apaa (Knocked Flat By the Wind; Sudden Disaster)

    S10:E2

    Tani and Junior must plot an escape for themselves and several civilians after they become trapped inside a deadly tunnel collapse, while Five-0 investigates the cause and culprits of the cave-in. Eddie the dog uses his field experience and sniffs out a bomb that has been planted in McGarrett’s home.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writers:Talia Gonzalez, Bisanne Masoud

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 8 - Neʻe aku, neʻe mai ke one o Punahoa (That Way and This Way Shifts the Sand of Punahoa)
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Neʻe aku, neʻe mai ke one o Punahoa (That Way and This Way Shifts the Sand of Punahoa)

    S10:E8

    Five-0 teams up with a DEA agent to search for a killer whose plane crashed in the jungle with $10 million worth of heroin on board. Also, Grover is thrilled when his niece Siobhan comes to try out for the University of Hawaii basketball team.

    Director:Carlos Bernard
    Writers:Matt JL Wheeler, Chi McBride

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 13 - Loa’a pono ka ‘iole i ka punana (The Rat Was Caught Right in the Nest)
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Loa’a pono ka ‘iole i ka punana (The Rat Was Caught Right in the Nest)

    S10:E13

    Grover and Five-0 investigate a murder at a private golf course involving a man who was frozen to death in the locker room's cryo-chamber. Also, McGarrett tags along with Danny when he tracks down the father of a boy who has been bullying Charlie.

    Director:Antonio Negret
    Writers:Chris Wu, Kendall Sherwood

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 14 - I hoʻolulu, hoʻohulei ʻia e ka makani (There Was a Lull, and Then the Wind Began to Blow About)
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - I hoʻolulu, hoʻohulei ʻia e ka makani (There Was a Lull, and Then the Wind Began to Blow About)

    S10:E14

    Soon after Danny meets the girl of his dreams, they get into a potentially fatal car accident in an area far from help. Also, McGarrett enlists Quinn and Tani to help when Eddie the dog suddenly shows signs of PTSD.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Hawaii Five-0

    READ
  7. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 20 - He puheʻe miki (A Gripping Cuttlefish)
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - He puheʻe miki (A Gripping Cuttlefish)

    S10:E20

    While Five-0 investigates a scheme to rob tourists, Tani helps Girard Hirsh (Willie Garson) prove the innocence of his elderly uncle when he’s suspected of murder. Also, Tani and Junior work on the nuances of being in a new relationship

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writers:Chris Wu, Kendall Sherwood

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Hawaii Five-0 Season 8 Episode 18 - E hoʻokō kuleana (To Do One's Duty)
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - E hoʻokō kuleana (To Do One's Duty)

    S8:E18

    The ex-wife of the man who shot Danny comes to Oahu and reveals how Danny’s protection during a dangerous domestic dispute when he was in New Jersey helped save her life. Also, Tani and Junior are assigned to walk the beat as uniformed officers for the day, and Adam is framed for the murder of the crime boss he has been tracking.

    Director:Alex O'Loughlin
    Writers:David Wolkove, Matt JL Wheeler

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 4 - Aʻohe kio pohaku nalo i ke alo pali (On the Slope of the Cliff, Not One Jutting Rock Is Hidden from Sight)
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Aʻohe kio pohaku nalo i ke alo pali (On the Slope of the Cliff, Not One Jutting Rock Is Hidden from Sight)

    S9:E4

    Jerry accompanies Junior as he escorts a fallen soldier home to Oahu. Also, McGarrett and Danny discover a dead body when they delve into the illegal and highly profitable black market for sand.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writers:Talia Gonzalez, Bisanne Masoud

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 8 - Lele pu na manu like (Birds of a Feather)
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Lele pu na manu like (Birds of a Feather)

    S9:E8

    Thanksgiving brings Grover’s parents and brother Percy Jr. to Oahu for a visit tainted by sibling rivalry, and Five-0 investigates a thief who is crushed to death by an empty safe.

    Director:Carlos Bernard
    Writer:Chi McBride

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 12 - Ka hauli o ka mea hewa ʻole, he nalowale koke (A Bruise Inflicted on an Innocent Person Vanishes Quickly)
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Ka hauli o ka mea hewa ʻole, he nalowale koke (A Bruise Inflicted on an Innocent Person Vanishes Quickly)

    S9:E12

    MacGarrett and Five-0 support Danny and Rachel by determining what happened when gets into a life-threatening car accident and lands in critical condition. Also, Tani helps Koa when his rehab patient goes missing.

    Director:Roderick Davis
    Writer:Zoe Robyn

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 13 - Ke iho mai nei ko luna (Those Above Are Descending)
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Ke iho mai nei ko luna (Those Above Are Descending)

    S9:E13

    Adam, Junior and Tani travel to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean when a murder takes place in a remote underwater lab, and the killer may still be on board

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writers:Sean O'Reilly, Rob Hanning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 15 - Hoʻopio ʻia e ka noho aliʻi a ka ua (Made Prisoner by the Reign of the Rain)
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Hoʻopio ʻia e ka noho aliʻi a ka ua (Made Prisoner by the Reign of the Rain)

    S9:E15

    As a dangerous hurricane hits Oahu, Five-0 is tasked with protecting El Diablo, a captured serial killer who is being hunted by an assassin. Also, Tani's civilian safety check during the storm turns deadly and Rachel and Charlie evacuate to Danny's house, where the ex-spouses reminisce.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writer:Rob Hanning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 19 - Pupuhi ka heʻe o kai uli (The Octopus of the Deep Spews Its Ink)
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Pupuhi ka heʻe o kai uli (The Octopus of the Deep Spews Its Ink)

    S9:E19

    Five-0 investigate the murder of a window washer and find that the victim is actually a renowned street artist who may have a politically motivated bounty on his head. Also, Grover and Adam look into the murder of a gambler, and Junior helps his father when they are reminded of his sister’s death.

    Director:Maja Vrvilo
    Writers:Ruth Fletcher, Christos N. Gage

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 20 - Ke ala o ka pu (Way of the Gun)
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Ke ala o ka pu (Way of the Gun)

    S9:E20

    Five-0 must locate a teen girl who purchased a gun from a junkie, and discover that the firearm, over the course of decades, has affected all of their lives.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Paul Grellong

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 5 - He ʻoiʻo kuhihewa; he kaka ola i ʻike ʻia e ka makaula (Don’t Blame Ghosts and Spirits for One's Troubles; A Human Is Responsible)
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - He ʻoiʻo kuhihewa; he kaka ola i ʻike ʻia e ka makaula (Don’t Blame Ghosts and Spirits for One's Troubles; A Human Is Responsible)

    S10:E5

    It's Halloween and Five-0 investigates a home invasion turned deadly after a dangerous "monster" escapes from the basement. Also, Max returns to Oahu with a very special guest.

    Director:Yangzom Brauen
    Writers:Rob Hanning, Zoe Robyn

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 6 - A ʻohe pau ka ʻike I ka halau hoʻokahi (All Knowledge Is Not Learned in Just One School)
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - A ʻohe pau ka ʻike I ka halau hoʻokahi (All Knowledge Is Not Learned in Just One School)

    S10:E6

    McGarrett and the team investigate when a deadly hit-and-run involves a driverless car carrying heroin, and what could be a new means for delivering drugs. Also, Tani and Quinn are stuck with a pair of YouTubers who are brought on a ride-along with Five-0.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writer:Duppy Demetrius

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 9 - Ka laäʻau kumu ʻole o Kahilikolo (The Trunkless Tree of Kahilikolo)
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Ka laäʻau kumu ʻole o Kahilikolo (The Trunkless Tree of Kahilikolo)

    S10:E9

    It's Thanksgiving, and while Junior and Tani track down the thief who robbed his parents' home, Five-0 investigates the murder of a beloved philanthropist and the theft of his ultra-valuable koa tree. Also, Danny moves in with McGarrett.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writers:Paul Grellong, Noah Evslin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 10 - O ʻoe, a ʻowau, nalo ia mea (You and Me, It is Hidden)
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - O ʻoe, a ʻowau, nalo ia mea (You and Me, It is Hidden)

    S10:E10

    When Adam's girlfriend, Tamiko, is kidnapped right in front of him, he shuts out Five-0 and breaks all the rules in order to get her back. Also, Five-0 investigates three seemingly unconnected homicides.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writers:Rob Hanning, Paul Grellong

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 12 - Ihea ʻoe i ka wa a ka ua e loku ana (Where Were You When the Rain Was Pouring?) (I)
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Ihea ʻoe i ka wa a ka ua e loku ana (Where Were You When the Rain Was Pouring?) (I)

    S10:E12

    When a list of undercover CIA agents is stolen, Steve and Five-0 enlist the help of Magnum, Higgins, Rick and TC to get it back and protect national security. Also, Higgins gives Tani some personal advice. The crossover continues on Magnum P.I. S02E12 Desperate Measures (II).

    Director:Katie Boyum
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 18 - Nalowale i ke ʻehu o he kai (Lost in the Sea Sprays)
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Nalowale i ke ʻehu o he kai (Lost in the Sea Sprays)

    S10:E18

    While Five-0 investigates a murder on a cargo ship where pirates impersonated the Coast Guard to board the boat, Adam finally gets the evidence he needs to take down the Island’s Yakuza operation once and for all. Quinn helps Noelani when she suspects that her uncle didn’t die of natural causes.

    Director:Tate Donovan
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Hawaii Five-0 Season 10 Episode 19 - E hoʻi na keiki oki uaua o na pali (Home Go The Very Tough Lads of The Hills)
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - E hoʻi na keiki oki uaua o na pali (Home Go The Very Tough Lads of The Hills)

    S10:E19

    While Five-0 investigates when a rancher is murdered after he uncovers human skeletons on his property where legend says that Civil War-era gold coins were buried, Quinn's former stepdaughter, Olivia, reaches out to her for help after her father doesn't come home.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writers:Rob Hanning, Noah Evslin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 6 - Aia i Hi‘ikua, i Hi‘ialo (Is Borne on the Back, Is Borne in the Arms)
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Aia i Hi‘ikua, i Hi‘ialo (Is Borne on the Back, Is Borne in the Arms)

    S9:E6

    McGarrett crosses the line and is arrested while investigating the death of his former SEAL buddy, who died while making an emergency landing on an aircraft carrier, and the only survivor is a baby. Also, Adam returns to Oahu with some devastating news about his marriage.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Rob Hanning, Paul Grellong

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 11 - Hala i ke ala oʻiʻole Mai (Gone on the Road from Which There Is no Returning)
    5.3/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Hala i ke ala oʻiʻole Mai (Gone on the Road from Which There Is no Returning)

    S9:E11

    Steve and Catherine are still reeling from the murder of one of their ohana and, along with Danny, Junior and some old friends, Harry Langford and Wade Gutches, hunt down the killer. Also, Tani and Grover investigate when a bag of human bones, discovered inside an abandoned storage locker, goes missing.

    Director:Carl Weathers
    Writers:David Wolkove, Matt JL Wheeler

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Hawaii Five-0 Season 9 Episode 18 - Ai no i ka ʻape he maneʻo no ko ka nuku (He Who Eats 'ape is Bound to Have His Mouth Itch)
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Ai no i ka ʻape he maneʻo no ko ka nuku (He Who Eats 'ape is Bound to Have His Mouth Itch)

    S9:E18

    Tani and Junior go undercover at a gym to track down a deadly batch of steroids that’s killing users, before the drugs claim any more victims. Also, Danny and MacGarrett sub as bodyguards for Danny’s high maintenance ex-mother-in-law, Amanda Savage, a wildly famous romance novelist with whom he has never gotten along.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writers:David Wolkove, Matt JL Wheeler

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Worst Episodes Summary

"He kauwa ke kanaka na ke aloha (Man is a Slave of Love)" is the worst rated episode of "Hawaii Five-0". It scored 2.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Jerry Levine and written by Rob Hanning, it aired on 2/14/2020. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ikiiki i ka la o Keawalua (Depressed with the Heat of Kealwalua)".