Hawaii Five-O
“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".
Where to watch Hawaii Five-O in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Hawaii Five-O there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Hawaii Five-O streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Pluto TV | — |
About Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O is a 1968 English-language action & adventure and drama series created by Leonard Freeman. The cast is led by Jack Lord, Herman Wedemeyer, William Smith. It spans 12 seasons and 284 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .
Hawaii Five-O was produced by Leonard Freeman Production and CBS Studios and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 20, 1968, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Leonard Freeman
- First aired
- September 20, 1968
- Last aired
- April 5, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 12 (284 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Leonard Freeman Production, CBS Studios
Hawaii Five-O cast & crew
Hawaii Five-O was created by Leonard Freeman.
The cast features Jack Lord as Det. Steve McGarrett, Herman Wedemeyer as Duke, William Smith as Det. James 'Kimo' Carew, Richard Denning as Governor, and Sharon Farrell as Lori Wilson.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Bob Sweeney and Leonard Katzman.
Is Hawaii Five-O worth watching?
Hawaii Five-O holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 157 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action & adventure series.
With 12 seasons and 284 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy action & adventure and drama, Hawaii Five-O is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hawaii Five-O
In United States, you can stream Hawaii Five-O on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Hawaii Five-O
Jack Lord
Det. Steve McGarrett
Herman Wedemeyer
Duke
William Smith
Det. James 'Kimo' Carew
Richard Denning
Governor
Sharon Farrell
Lori Wilson
Hawaii Five-O — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hawaii Five-O in United States?
Hawaii Five-O is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Hawaii Five-O on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — Hawaii Five-O is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is Hawaii Five-O in?
Hawaii Five-O is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Hawaii Five-O are there?
Hawaii Five-O has 12 seasons with 284 episodes in total.
▸What is Hawaii Five-O rated?
Hawaii Five-O is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 157 ratings.
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