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Hawaii Five-O

1969 – 1980Show12 seasons284 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureDrama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A nostalgic, hopeful drama series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, big ideas or scares.

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Episodes

12 seasons · 284 episodes · best: S3E11 "Over Fifty? Steal" 9.0

Episodes

7.5
7.3
7.8
7.8
7.9
7.9
7.5
7.7
7.4
7.0
6.8
6.3

Story

Book 'Em, Danno!

Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".

Feels like

  • Classic Police Procedural
  • Ironic Iconic Theme Music
  • Hawaiian Scenic Backdrop
  • Episodic Mystery Solving
  • Nostalgic TV Era
  • Cornball Humor & One-Liners
  • Law and Order Restored
  • Jack Lord Persona
  • Low-Stakes Action
  • Comfortable Background Viewing

Cast

24 of 687 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael O'Herlihy, Paul Stanley, Allen Reisner
Written by
Robert Janes, Bill Stratton, Seeleg Lester
Produced by
Larry Stewart, Leonard Freeman, Bob Sweeney

Everyone

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Facts

June 4, 1969 · April 5, 1980 · Ended

First aired
June 4, 1969
Last aired
April 5, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
12 seasons · 284 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Eager Rookie, Affably Evil, Final Season Casting +9

  • Eager Rookie
  • Affably Evil
  • Final Season Casting
  • Idiot Ball
  • Series Continuity Error
  • Evil Cripple
  • Villainous Breakdown
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Newscaster Cameo
  • Reality Is Unrealistic
  • Disco
  • Master Forger

12 of 134 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hawaii Five-O?"

Questions about Hawaii Five-O

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hawaii Five-O?

Paramount+

In the United States, Hawaii Five-O streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Hawaii Five-O worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 7.4). Season 12 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.3 against 7.9 for the best season.

Which season of Hawaii Five-O is best?

Seasons 5 and 6, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 12 is the weakest at 6.3. The highest-rated episode is Over Fifty? Steal (season 3, episode 11) at 9.0, and the lowest is Sign of the Ram (season 12, episode 4) at 5.2.

Is Hawaii Five-O okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Hawaii Five-O?

284 h

About 284 hours: 284 episodes in 12 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1969 to 1980.

Can I half-watch Hawaii Five-O?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Hawaii Five-O?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.