The Best Episodes Written By Steven Lilien

Every TV Episode Written by Steven Lilien Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 9.0/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Pa'a ka 'ipuka i ka 'upena nananana (The Entrance is Stopped with a Spider’s Web)

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    S6:E24

    Trapped inside a dilapidated building in Oahu’s Chinatown, Five-0 must protect a wounded Gabriel and plan their escape when enemy gunmen storm the building looking to kill him and anyone who gets in their way.

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  2. 8.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Piko Pau 'iole (The Artful Dodger)

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    S6:E8

    Five-0 must work with charming con man Hank Weber to find a killer when his female partner is murdered on the job. Also, San Francisco Police Inspector Abby Dunn comes to O’ahu and works with Chin to investigate the murders of five Chinese arms dealers.

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    Director:Joel Surnow
  3. 8.6/10(8 votes)

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

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    S4:E3

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

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    Director:Duane Clark
  4. 8.4/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Akanahe (Reluctant Partners)

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    S4:E8

    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.

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  5. 8.4/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Ku I Ka Pili Koko (Blood Brothers)

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    S4:E19

    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.

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    Director:Maja Vrvilo
  6. 8.4/10(9 votes)

    #6 - A Make Kaua (Until We Die)

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    S5:E25

    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 leader.

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  7. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Kyle Got Game

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    S1:E7

    Kyle links his memory to a missing professor, but finds a welcome distraction when he joins the basketball team. Meanwhile, Nicole gains a better understanding of Kyle's unique situation.

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    Director:N/A
  8. 8.3/10(23 votes)

    #8 - The Next Day

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    S2:E1

    Desperate to reunite with her son, Eve follows a lead that brings her face-to-face with a ruthless prehistoric group. Gavin, Izzy and Ella question whether they’re fit to survive in 10,000 BC. Josh and Riley wake up in an unfamiliar time.

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  9. 8.2/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Kahania (Close Shave)

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    S5:E19

    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 a series of home invasions.

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  10. 8.2/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Ka Pohaku Kihi Pa'a (The Solid Cornerstone)

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    S6:E16

    When Five-0’s sketchy confidential informant is accused of murder, McGarrett asks his old friend Odell Martin to defend him.

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  11. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Fellow Travelers

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    S1:E9

    Ben lands in 1979 Chicago as Jack Armstrong, a devoted security guard to talented pop singer Carly Farmer. During Carly’s prep for a concert, it quickly becomes clear her life is in danger and Ben must determine who is trying to kill her and why.

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  12. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Wāwahi moe'uhane (Broken Dreams)

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    S5:E10

    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 an escort service.

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  13. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Ho'omā'ike (Unmasked)

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    S5:E6

    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.

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    Director:Joe Dante
  14. 8.0/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Ua 'o'oloku ke anu i na mauna (The Chilling Storm is on the Mountain)

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    S6:E3

    While Five-0 investigates a scuba diver’s death from a gun recently used in another murder, McGarrett prepares to propose to Catherine.

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    Director:Joe Dante
  15. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Joy

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    S2:E1

    Miles tries to help Joy figure out what the God account wants from her after she receives her first friend suggestion since getting Miles' name;. Simon helps Cara reconnect with an important person from her past while she's in Paris.

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  16. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - The Mountain

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    S2:E22

    Miles is forced to examine his lack of faith more than ever before when the God Account sends him his sister, Ali, as a friend suggestion on the eve of her cancer surgery.

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  17. 7.9/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Hoku Welowelo (Fire in the Sky)

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    S4:E16

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

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  18. 7.8/10(26 votes)

    #18 - Heroes Rise: Pretty Hate Machine

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    S3:E20

    Gordon races against the clock to save the city from the Alice Tetch Virus, when Lee Thompkins intercepts with a plan of her own. Also, Alfred sees a big change in Bruce Wayne after his work with The Shaman. Meanwhile, some of Gotham's most deranged villains band together.

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  19. 7.8/10(20 votes)

    #19 - A Dark Knight: Things That Go Boom

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    S4:E10

    Gordon tries to broker a deal with Penguin that involves Sofia. Meanwhile, Alfred tries to pull Bruce out of his teenage-angst and downward spiral, as Lee Thompkins gains more control over the Narrows.

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  20. 7.8/10(18 votes)

    #20 - A Dark Knight: Mandatory Brunch Meeting

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    S4:E17

    Gordon and Bullock try to stay one step ahead as Jerome zeros in on his next target. Meanwhile, Nygma hosts a riddle game show in the Narrows and faces his toughest challenger in Lee Thompkins, and Penguin goes to see Butch with a proposal.

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    Director:Maja Vrvilo
  21. 7.8/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Ka Makuakāne (Family Man)

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    S5:E2

    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.

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  22. 7.6/10(28 votes)

    #22 - Heroes Rise: The Primal Riddle

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    S3:E17

    Some of Gotham's most unhinged villains band together, while The Riddler continues his conquest of the city. Gordon is on a search for answers and all roads keep leading him back to the Court of Owls. Meanwhile, as Alfred begins to notice a change in Bruce, Bruce 2 confides in Selina.

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    Director:Maja Vrvilo
  23. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Ka Haunaele (Rampage)

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    S6:E20

    While Five-0 investigates the theft of a high tech, indestructible suit built for the U.S. military, Jerry helps his sister try to save a captive elephant.

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  24. 7.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - What a Disaster!

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    S1:E6

    Ben and Addison find themselves in San Francisco during the historic 1989 earthquake. As the city continues to crumble with aftershocks, Ben must try to mend a family in chaos as Jenn and Ian search for clues to an unsettling mystery.

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  25. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Overheard

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    S1:E9

    Kyle discovers that he has the ability to read lips and listen to distant conversations, so he recruits Declan and uses the newfound abilities to investigate Tom Foss. Meanwhile, Josh stresses over his grades. Amanda's boyfriend has a terrible secret.

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Steven Lilien Ratings Summary

"Pa'a ka 'ipuka i ka 'upena nananana (The Entrance is Stopped with a Spider’s Web)" is the best rated episode written by Steven Lilien. It scored 9/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by Stephen Herek. It aired on 5/13/2016 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Piko Pau 'iole (The Artful Dodger)".