The BEST episodes of Hawaii Five-0 (2010) season 3

Every episode of Hawaii Five-0 (2010) season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hawaii Five-0 (2010) season 3!

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
Aloha, Malama Pono
star
7.99
1886 votes

#1 - Aloha, Malama Pono

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/20/2013

(Farewell and Take Care) As the CIA tasks Five-0 with finding a dangerous killer loose on the island, Kono goes on the run for a murder she did not commit. Meanwhile, McGarrett's prison visit to Wo Fat ends with a shocking discovery.

Directors: Bryan Spicer
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Ho'opio
star
7.87
2010 votes

#2 - Ho'opio

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2013

(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.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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Wahine'inoloa
star
7.83
2103 votes

#3 - Wahine'inoloa

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2012

(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.

Directors: Steve Boyum
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Hana I Wa 'Ia
star
7.75
1962 votes

#4 - Hana I Wa 'Ia

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/21/2013

(Scandal) On the eve of an election, the Governor asks 5-0 to discreetly investigate the murder of a prostitute found in the bed of a missing Congressman. Meanwhile, Danny goes to court to determine if he will get partial custody of Grace.

Directors: Larry Teng
Writer: Mike Schaub
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Kekoa
star
7.74
2101 votes

#5 - Kekoa

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/11/2013

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

Directors: Larry Teng
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He Welo 'Oihana
star
7.69
2102 votes

#6 - He Welo 'Oihana

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/13/2013

(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.

Directors: Larry Teng
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Lana I Ka Moana
star
7.68
2342 votes

#7 - Lana I Ka Moana

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2012

(Adrift) McGarrett and Danny's relaxing day at sea takes a deadly turn when their boat is hijacked and they are left to die in the middle of the ocean.

Directors: Steve Boyum
Writer: Elwood Reid
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Hoa Pili
star
7.68
2020 votes

#8 - Hoa Pili

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/25/2013

(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.

Directors: Jeff Cadiente
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La O Na Makuahine
star
7.68
2373 votes

#9 - La O Na Makuahine

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2012

(Mother's Day) Following McGarrett's mother's surprise return and Chin's gut-wrenching decision, the team is determined to track down Wo Fat and Delano for killing an important member of their family.

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Olelo Ho'opa'i Make
star
7.67
1975 votes

#10 - Olelo Ho'opa'i Make

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/20/2013

(Death Sentence) When Chin is kidnapped in the night and dropped in the middle of Halawa Prison dressed as an inmate, he must fight for his life to escape before the other prisoners recognize him as Five-0.

Directors: Steve Boyum
Writer: Steve Cwik
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Pa'ani
star
7.67
2018 votes

#11 - Pa'ani

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/18/2013

(The Game) It's an All-Pro football weekend in Hawaii and while Danny obsesses about the big game, Five-0 investigates the murder of a tech executive with the help of a star football player.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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Hookman
star
7.66
2107 votes

#12 - Hookman

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/4/2013

Five-0 investigates when a mysterious man targets select police officers for revenge and McGarrett is the next on his hit list.

Directors: Peter Weller
Watch Now:Apple TV
Na Ki'i
star
7.65
2118 votes

#13 - Na Ki'i

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/18/2013

(Dolls) When a murder victim falls where Dog The Bounty Hunter is apprehending a suspect, Five-0 sends Catherine in undercover at the local roller derby to find the culprit.

Directors: Duane Clark
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Kanalua
star
7.65
2354 votes

#14 - Kanalua

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2012

(Doubt) McGarrett asks Catherine for her help in locating his mother and the team calls on August March for his assistance when an art heist turns deadly.

Writer: Joe Halpin
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Olelo Pa'a
star
7.60
2158 votes

#15 - Olelo Pa'a

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/15/2013

(The Promise) McGarrett and Catherine head into North Korea to retrieve a fallen friend's body. While there, McGarrett recalls his last perilous mission in the country.

Directors: Joe Dante
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I Ka Wa Mamua
star
7.59
2216 votes

#16 - I Ka Wa Mamua

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2012

(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.

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Ohuna
star
7.58
2293 votes

#17 - Ohuna

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2012

(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.

Directors: Larry Teng
Writer: Mike Schaub
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Ha'awe Make Loa
star
7.57
2203 votes

#18 - Ha'awe Make Loa

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2012

(Death Wish) Max and his crush get put in harm’s way when a botched bank robbery leads the team to determine that the criminals had very unexpected motives. Meanwhile, Danny is stuck with the tough task of coming to the rescue of the most beautiful women in the world when a stalker goes after a Victoria’s Secret model.

Writer: Bill Haynes
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Popilikia
star
7.56
2208 votes

#19 - Popilikia

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2012

(Misfortune) Doris McGarrett pays an unexpected visit to her son while the team investigates the death of a polo player who literally loses his head.

Directors: Christine Moore
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Kapu (2)
star
7.53
2070 votes

#20 - Kapu (2)

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2013

(Forbidden) Danny and McGarrett investigate the murder of an Oahu University professor whose body is found decomposing in a tub of acid and his boss, his teaching assistant and a student who he busted for cheating are all viable suspects.

Directors: Steven DePaul
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Huaka'i Kula
star
7.52
2203 votes

#21 - Huaka'i Kula

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2012

(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.

Directors: Eric Laneuville
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Kahu (1)
star
7.48
2089 votes

#22 - Kahu (1)

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2012

(Guardian) After someone foolishly tries to carjack McGarrett, he and Catherine meet a boy whose father is missing and may be in deadly trouble in the backwoods of Oahu.

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Mohai
star
7.42
2244 votes

#23 - Mohai

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2012

(Offering) It's Halloween in Hawaii and the clock is ticking when a grisly murder leads the team to a ritualistic killing, and evidence suggests that the killer will soon strike again.

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Imi Loko Ka 'Uhane
star
7.15
2100 votes

#24 - Imi Loko Ka 'Uhane

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/29/2013

(Seek Within One's Soul) Five-0 allows a talk show host and her crew to follow them for the day, but the investigation turns dangerous when they have a run-in with Wo Fat.

Directors: Bryan Spicer
Writer: Bill Haynes
Watch Now:Apple TV