The Best Episodes Written By Mike Schaub

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(10 votes)

   #1 - Loa Aloha (The Long Goodbye)

   S1:E182/21/2011

   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.

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   7.9/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Ike Maka (Identity)

   S2:E911/14/2011

   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.

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   7.9/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Ohuna (The Secret)

   S3:E711/19/2012

   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.

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4. 

   6.5/10(11 votes)

   #4 - Hana I Wa ‘Ia (Scandal)

   S3:E141/21/2013

   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.

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5. 

   6.0/10(6 votes)

   #5 - Shark Attack! (1)

   S1:E93/6/2025

   Max and Avery are at a crossroads as Avery faces a difficult pregnancy decision. Meanwhile, after Munroe is bitten by a shark, the Odyssey takes a dangerous detour to rescue a sinking boat, where a mysterious new passenger catches Max's eye.

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   5.1/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Casino Week

   S1:E113/20/2025

   It's Casino Week aboard The Odyssey, and unexpected guest Athena Grant suspects two passengers are targeting the ship's vault. Enlisting Max's help, Athena raises the stakes in a dangerous game where not everyone will end up with a winning hand.

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   4.5/10(4 votes)

   #7 - The Wave (1)

   S1:E175/8/2025

   After Max's declaration fractures his relationship with Avery, he leaves the ship and finds himself caught in an earthquake, which triggers a tsunami warning. With The Odyssey forced to leave port, Max races to return before it's too late.

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