Overview
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".
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
The first season of Hawaii Five-O, an American television series, began September 20, 1968, and ended on March 19, 1969. It aired on CBS. The region 1 DVD was released on March 6, 2007.
Season 2
The second season of Hawaii Five-O, an American television series, began September 24, 1969, and ended on March 11, 1970. It aired on CBS. The region 1 DVD was released on July 31, 2007.
Season 3
The third season of Hawaii Five-O, an American television series, began September 16, 1970, and ended on March 10, 1971. It aired on CBS. The region 1 DVD was released on January 22, 2008.
Season 4
The fourth season of Hawaii Five-O, an American television series, began September 14, 1971, and ended on March 7, 1972. It aired on CBS. The region 1 DVD was released on June 10, 2008.
Season 5
The fifth season of Hawaii Five-O premiered on September 12, 1972 and ended March 13, 1973. 24 episodes aired during this season. The Region 1 DVD was released on November 18, 2008.
Season 6
The sixth season of Hawaii Five-O premiered on September 11, 1973 and ended February 26, 1974. 24 episodes aired during this season. The Region 1 DVD was released on April 21, 2009. Creator and executive producer Leonard Freeman died during this season.
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Season 10
Season 11
Season 12
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Jack Lord
Det. Steve McGarrett
James MacArthur
Danny Williams
Kam Fong
Chin Ho
Al Harrington
Ben
Harry Endo
Che Fong
Zulu
Kono
Richard Denning
Governor
Herman Wedemeyer
Duke
Sharon Farrell
Lori Wilson
William Smith
Det. James 'Kimo' Carew
Bill Edwards
Jonathan Kaye
John Stalker
Asst. Warden Geddison
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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,...
Hawaii Five-O has 12 seasons with 284 episodes.
Hawaii Five-O premiered on September 20, 1968.
No, Hawaii Five-O has ended. The final episode aired on April 5, 1980.
Hawaii Five-O originally aired on CBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Hawaii Five-O was created by Leonard Freeman.
Hawaii Five-O has a rating of 7.1/10 based on user reviews.
Hawaii Five-O is classified as Action & Adventure, Drama.