Hawaii Five-0

10 Best Episodes of Hawaii Five-0 - Season 3

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 "Danno" Williams, and Kono Kalakaua.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Hawaii Five-0 - S3E17

#15 - Pa'ani (Season 3 - Episode 17)

(The Game) As the island prepares itself for the Pro Bowl, an executive from a California technology company is found dead after a tactical ops team building exercise. Unexpectedly, a star running back from the football game (Arian Foster) winds up helping Five-0 during the investigation.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 444 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E5

#14 - Mohai (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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(Offering) A grisly murder leads Five-0 to discover a ritualistic killing on Halloween, and the evidence suggests that the murderer will soon strike again.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 461 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E23

#13 - He Welo 'Oihana (Season 3 - Episode 23)

(Family Business) McGarrett must help his mother execute a covert op to retrieve an incriminating microfiche. Meanwhile, Kono’s life is in danger when she closes in on Adam’s secret.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 545 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E19

#12 - Hoa Pili (Season 3 - Episode 19)

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(Close Friend) When threats turn deadly against a tour company that endangers the local shark population, Five-0 faces the difficult task of narrowing down the suspect list. Meanwhile, the team debates whether or not Kamekona will earn his helicopter license.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 519 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E16

#11 - Kekoa (Season 3 - Episode 16)

(Warrior) Five-0 investigates the murder of a traditional Hawaiian fighting master. Meanwhile, McGarrett hires a private investigator to follow his mother.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 472 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E14

#10 - Hana I Wa 'Ia (Season 3 - Episode 14)

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(Scandal) 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.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 447 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E7

#9 - Ohuna (Season 3 - Episode 7)

(The Secret) 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.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 466 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E13

#8 - Olelo Ho'opa'i Make (Season 3 - Episode 13)

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(Death Sentence) Chin Ho becomes a victim of deception, after waking up behind bars with no memory as to how he got there.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 458 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E10

#7 - Huaka'i Kula (Season 3 - Episode 10)

(Field Trip) An Aloha Girls camping trip with Grace turns deadly when an armed man takes McGarrett and a little girl hostage. Meanwhile, Adam introduces Kono to his dangerous brother who was recently released from prison.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 455 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E1

#6 - La O Na Makuahine (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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(Mother's Day) The team goes after Wo Fat and Delano for the death of an important person. Steve must resolve the issues between him and his "dead" mother, once he finds her alive and well.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 516 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E6

#5 - I Ka Wa Mamua (Season 3 - Episode 6)

(In a Time Past) When Danny is forced to remain completely still while bomb technicians disarm a bomb that he has accidentally almost triggered, McGarrett distracts him by getting his partner to tell the story about his toughest and most emotional case from his days as a cop in New Jersey.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 476 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E8

#4 - Wahine'inoloa (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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(Evil Woman) McGarrett plays cat and mouse with a smart and seductive therapist he believes murdered her patient. Meanwhile, Catherine must hunt down one of Doris's old targets who is now seeking revenge.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 439 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E3

#3 - Lana I Ka Moana (Season 3 - Episode 3)

(Adrift) Steve and Danny take some time off to enjoy a little fishing only to find themselves stranded and facing pirates.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 485 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E22

#2 - Ho'opio (Season 3 - Episode 22)

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(To Take Captive) When the body of a young girl who was kidnapped 10 years earlier is discovered, Five-0 must hunt down the kidnappers who have now taken their next victim. Meanwhile, Kono asks Catherine for a favor that could damage her relationship with Adam.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 528 votes.

Hawaii Five-0 - S3E24

#1 - Aloha, Malama Pono (Season 3 - Episode 24)

(Farewell and Take Care) When a plane lands on Oahu with four bodies on board and a missing terrorist detainee, the CIA tasks Five-0 with finding him before he carries out an attack on U.S. soil. Meanwhile, Kono is on the run from the police for a murder she did not commit, and McGarrett’s prison visit to Wo Fat ends with a shocking discovery.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 567 votes.

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