The BEST episodes of Hawaii Five-0 (2010) season 2

Every episode of Hawaii Five-0 (2010) season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hawaii Five-0 (2010) season 2!

Detective Steve McGarrett, a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returned to Oahu after Hawaii's former governor persuaded him to head up the new team: his rules, no red tape and full blanket authority to hunt down the biggest "game" in town. Joining McGarrett are Detective Danny "Danno" Williams, a relocated ex-New Jersey cop; Captain Lou Grover, who formerly headed Hawaii's SWAT unit; Jerry Ortega, the islands' local conspiracy theorist; and Tani Rey, a bold, recent police academy graduate. Helping them is Adam Noshimuri, a friend with old ties to a deadly crime family; Junior Reigns, a former SEAL; Kamekona, a local entrepreneur who has his pulse on the Island; Sgt. Duke Lukela, a trusted member of the HPD; and medical examiner Dr. Noelani Cunha. The state's brash Five-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, remain determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state.

Last Updated: 12/15/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Ua Hala
star
8.20
2359 votes

#1 - Ua Hala

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/14/2012

(Death in the Family) Five-0 is in hot pursuit of a shooter who guns down one of their own, while another team member is forced to choose which of their kidnapped loved ones will live.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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Ki'ilua
star
7.95
2836 votes

#2 - Ki'ilua

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/21/2011

(Deceiver) McGarrett finds himself in need of the Five-0’s help when he goes to North Korea with Jenna Kaye to deliver a ransom to rebels who are holding her fiancé hostage. Meanwhile, the Five-0 investigate the murder of an investigative reporter who seems to have ties to Jenna.

Directors: Kate Woods
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Ua Hopu
star
7.94
2441 votes

#3 - Ua Hopu

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/7/2012

(Caught) Just as McGarrett finally gets his hands on his arch nemesis Wo Fat in a special ops raid, he’s blindsided when he finds that the Japanese Yakuza is hot on their trail and wants them both dead.

Directors: Larry Teng
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Ha'i'ole
star
7.86
3045 votes

#4 - Ha'i'ole

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2011

(Unbreakable) While McGarrett sits in prison awaiting trial for the murder of the governor, Danny brings him a surprise visitor to help clear him. Meanwhile, Kono is suspended from the force, pending an internal investigation.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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Ha'alele
star
7.85
2677 votes

#5 - Ha'alele

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/9/2012

(Abandoned) A murder case hits close to home for Max when he is convinced that The Trashman, a serial killer with ties to his past, is on the loose. In order to convince Five-0 of his suspicions, Max reveals shocking information about his childhood.

Directors: Jerry Levine
Writer: Elwood Reid
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Lekio
star
7.82
2684 votes

#6 - Lekio

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/27/2012

(Radio) Five-0 crosses paths with Tony Archer, a retired NYPD bomb expert who is now a private investigator on Oahu, when they investigate the death of famous talk radio DJ Bobby Raines.

Directors: Bryan Spicer
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Kalele
star
7.77
2576 votes

#7 - Kalele

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/2012

(Faith) When McGarrett's sister is arrested for trying to smuggle $20 million worth of conflict diamonds, he and Chief Fryer reach out to August March, an ex-con who served 30 years for diamond smuggling, to help arrange a sting operation.

Writer: Joe Halpin
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I Helu Pu
star
7.75
2610 votes

#8 - I Helu Pu

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/13/2012

(The Reckoning) When Five-0 nearly causes an international incident while on a case, Lt. Governor Denning tells them one of the team members will pay for it with their job. Meanwhile, Chin Ho faces the harrowing task of choosing a Valentine's Day gift for Malia.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
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Pa Make Loa (1)
star
7.75
2600 votes

#9 - Pa Make Loa (1)

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/2012

(Touch of Death) Five-0 and the NCIS: Los Angeles task force team up in Hawaii when there’s a suspect on the loose who is threatening to release a deadly virus into the population. The crossover continues on NCIS: Los Angeles S03E21.

Directors: Bryan Spicer
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Ma'ema'e
star
7.75
2816 votes

#10 - Ma'ema'e

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2011

(Clean) The FIVE-0’s investigation into the murder of the state’s women’s volleyball coach leads them to find out more bad news about Kono, and Chin Ho reconnects with his former fiancée, Malia.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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Mea Makamae
star
7.67
2847 votes

#11 - Mea Makamae

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2011

(Treasure) The Five-0 take to the beautiful waters off Hawaii to investigate the murder of a deep sea diver known for his valuable shipwreck finds.

Directors: Duane Clark
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Ka Hakaka Maika'i
star
7.66
2905 votes

#12 - Ka Hakaka Maika'i

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2011

(The Good Fight) The Five-0’s investigation into the murder of a wealthy restaurant owner causes McGarrett to take part in a charity MMA fight to the finish. Meanwhile, NCIS Agent Kensi Blye lends her expertise to McGarrett and Lt. Commander White when they ask her to examine a video of McGarrett’s father.

Directors: Larry Teng
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Mai Ka Wa Kahiko
star
7.65
2750 votes

#13 - Mai Ka Wa Kahiko

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/6/2012

(Out of the Past) A dirty cop from Danno's past comes to the island to exact revenge on Danno and his family for ruining his life, forcing the Five-0 to find a way to help their teammate.

Directors: Larry Teng
Writer: Bill Nuss
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Pahele
star
7.65
2753 votes

#14 - Pahele

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/2011

(Trap) McGarrett and the Five-0 search for a busload of kidnapped school children as well as the people responsible.

Directors: Paul A. Edwards
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Lapa'au
star
7.65
2735 votes

#15 - Lapa'au

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2011

(Healing) Five-0's investigation into the suspicious plane crash and death of a customs agent takes an unexpected turn when it is revealed that the victim was dead before takeoff. Meanwhile, Danny finds himself the proud caretaker of an orphaned dog.

Directors: Steve Boyum
Writer: Joe Halpin
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Alaheo Pau'ole
star
7.64
2757 votes

#16 - Alaheo Pau'ole

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/2011

(Gone Forever) On the eve of Chin Ho’s wedding to Malia, the Five-0’s investigation into a man left for dead in an abandoned WWII bunker crosses paths with Capt. Fryer’s case of a Jane Doe.

Directors: Jeff T. Thomas
Writer: Elwood Reid
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Kupale
star
7.63
2657 votes

#17 - Kupale

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/2012

(Defender) Five-0 investigates the murder of a man dressed as a Hawaiian NaKoa warrior found in the jungle near the site of a historical war reenactment

Directors: Steve Boyum
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Kame'e
star
7.59
2987 votes

#18 - Kame'e

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2011

(The Hero) At his mentor's request, McGarrett persuades Max to redo the autopsy on a SEAL, thought to have committed suicide, in order to investigate his murder. Meanwhile, Chin Ho worries about Kono hanging out with a group of dirty ex-cops, including Frank Delano.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
Writer: Elwood Reid
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Ike Maka
star
7.59
2749 votes

#19 - Ike Maka

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2011

(Identity) 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.

Directors: Bryan Spicer
Writer: Mike Schaub
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Pu'olo
star
7.58
2741 votes

#20 - Pu'olo

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/16/2012

(The Package) McGarrett is rocked to his core when Chin Ho tells him some shocking news about Joe White. Meanwhile, Danny plays mid-wife for his ex-wife when she goes into early labor.

Directors: Christine Moore
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Ka Iwi Kapu
star
7.56
2926 votes

#21 - Ka Iwi Kapu

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2011

(Sacred Bones) When the Five-0s investigate the murder of a young couple filming a spooky documentary about a traditional Hawaiian burial site, they are threatened by a drifter who puts a curse on Danny.

Directors: Joe Dante
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Ua Lawe Wale
star
7.56
3042 votes

#22 - Ua Lawe Wale

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2011

(Taken) Gov. Denning assigns Officer Lori Weston to Five-0 to make sure McGarrett and team follow the new rules set by him and also apply her excellent profiling skills to the task force. Meanwhile, as Five-0 investigates the kidnapping of a teenage paddleboard champion, Internal Affairs Capt. Vince Fryer continues his interrogation of Kono.

Directors: Duane Clark
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Ka Ho'oponopono
star
7.49
2783 votes

#23 - Ka Ho'oponopono

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/2/2012

(The Fix) When the Five-0 team discover that the murder of a High School girl was a professional hit, they must find out why she was targeted before they can find her killer.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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