When Does Hawaii Five-O Season 13 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
“Book 'Em, Danno!”
Hawaii Five-O ended after Season 12.
IMDb
7.4/10
Seasons
12
Episodes
284
Diagnostics
- Network
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- First aired
- 1968-09-20
- Last aired
- 1980-04-05
- Runtime
- 60 min
Awards Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 4 wins & 23 nominations total
Predictive Logic Analysis
Hawaii Five-O has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 13 in development.
What is Hawaii Five-O about?
Hawaii Five-O stands as one of television's most enduring police procedurals, a show that transformed a tropical paradise into a gritty backdrop for crime-solving drama. The series follows Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, head of Hawaii's elite state police task force, as he and his team tackle cases ranging from murder and theft to international espionage. What made the show resonate with audiences was its perfect calibration of procedural detail with exotic locale—viewers got the satisfaction of watching smart detective work unfold against stunning Hawaiian scenery, giving the crime drama format a visual freshness that competitors in the genre couldn't match. The iconic catchphrase "Book 'em, Danno!" became so embedded in popular culture that it transcended the show itself, functioning as instant shorthand for police work in the American imagination.
The series found its distinctive voice through Jack Lord's commanding performance as McGarrett, a lawman defined by unflappable professionalism and moral certitude in an increasingly complicated world. The show's tone balanced procedural realism with adventure sensibilities—cases often spiraled into elaborate cat-and-mouse games that showcased elaborate sets and stunt work. The production design was notably cinematic for television of its era, and Morton Stevens' propulsive theme music became one of the most recognizable scores in TV history. Rather than lean on the exotic setting as mere window dressing, the writers used Hawaii's complex cultural landscape and its position as a crossroads for Pacific Rim intrigue to generate distinctive storylines that felt grounded even when they ventured toward the spectacular.
Over its twelve-season run, Hawaii Five-O became a television institution, consistently drawing strong audiences and spawning a wave of imitators hoping to capture its formula. The show's influence on the procedural drama cannot be overstated—it demonstrated that the genre could sustain viewers' interest over years of storytelling while maintaining a consistent emotional and moral center. Its cultural penetration was remarkable, with the show embedding itself into the broader entertainment landscape in ways that extended far beyond the television set itself. The series aired during a transformative period in American television, and it proved remarkably resilient, outlasting many trendier competitors through sheer quality and the cumulative appeal of its protagonist.
Created by Leonard Freeman
Is Hawaii Five-O renewed or cancelled?
Working against it
The series is listed as ended
Hawaii Five-O Season 13 Release Date
No new season is expected. Hawaii Five-O has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.
Best & worst episodes
Hawaii Five-O seasons
Season 11968 · 25 ep
- 1. Cocoon (1)1968-09-20 · ★ 7.7
- 2. Cocoon (2)1968-09-20 · ★ 8.0
- 3. Full Fathom Five1968-09-26 · ★ 2.7
- 4. Strangers In Our Own Land1968-10-03 · ★ 8.0
- 5. Tiger By The Tail1968-10-10 · ★ 8.5
- 6. Samurai1968-10-17 · ★ 8.0
- 7. ... And They Painted Daisies On His Coffin1968-11-07
- 8. Twenty-Four Karat Kill1968-11-14
- 9. The Ways Of Love1968-11-21
- 10. No Blue Skies1968-12-05
- 11. By the Numbers1968-12-12
- 12. Yesterday Died And Tomorrow Won't Be Born1968-12-19 · ★ 7.0
- 13. Deathwatch1968-12-25
- 14. Pray Love Remember, Pray Love Remember1969-01-01 · ★ 7.0
- 15. King Of The Hill1969-01-08
- 16. Up Tight1969-01-15 · ★ 7.0
- 17. Face Of The Dragon1969-01-22 · ★ 8.0
- 18. The Box1969-01-29
- 19. One For The Money1969-02-05
- 20. Along Came Joey1969-02-12
- 21. Once Upon A Time (1)1969-02-19
- 22. Once Upon A Time (2)1969-02-26
- 23. Not That Much Different1969-03-05
- 24. Six Kilos1969-03-12
- 25. The Big Kahuna1969-03-19
Season 21969 · 25 ep
- 1. A Thousand Pardons -- You're Dead!1969-09-24 · ★ 8.0
- 2. To Hell With Babe Ruth1969-10-01
- 3. Forty Feet High And It Kills!1969-10-08 · ★ 8.0
- 4. Just Lucky, I Guess1969-10-15
- 5. Savage Sunday1969-10-22
- 6. A Bullet For McGarrett1969-10-29
- 7. Sweet Terror1969-11-05
- 8. King Kamehameha Blues1969-11-12 · ★ 7.0
- 9. The Singapore File1969-11-19
- 10. All The King's Horses1969-11-26
- 11. Leopard On The Rock1969-12-03
- 12. The Devil And Mr. Frog1969-12-10
- 13. The Joker's Wild, Man, Wild!1969-12-17
- 14. Which Way Did They Go?1969-12-24
- 15. Blind Tiger1969-12-31
- 16. Bored, She Hung Herself1970-01-07
- 17. Run, Johnny, Run1970-01-14
- 18. Killer Bee1970-01-21
- 19. The One With The Gun1970-01-28 · ★ 7.0
- 20. Cry, Lie1970-02-04 · ★ 9.0
- 21. Most Likely To Murder1970-02-11
- 22. Nightmare Road1970-02-18
- 23. Three Dead Cows At Makapuu (1)1970-02-25 · ★ 8.0
- 24. Three Dead Cows At Makapuu (2)1970-03-04 · ★ 8.0
- 25. Kiss The Queen Goodbye1970-03-11
Season 31970 · 24 ep
- 1. ... And A Time To Die1970-09-16
- 2. Trouble In Mind1970-09-23
- 3. The Second Shot1970-09-30
- 4. Time And Memories1970-10-07
- 5. The Guarnerius Caper1970-10-14
- 6. The Ransom1970-10-21
- 7. Force Of Waves1970-10-28 · ★ 7.0
- 8. The Reunion1970-11-04 · ★ 9.0
- 9. The Late John Louisiana1970-11-11
- 10. The Last Eden1970-11-18
- 11. Over Fifty? Steal!1970-11-25 · ★ 8.0
- 12. Beautiful Screamer1970-12-02
- 13. The Payoff1970-12-09
- 14. The Double Wall1970-12-16
- 15. Paniolo1970-12-30
- 16. Ten Thousand Diamonds And A Heart1971-01-06
- 17. To Kill Or Be Killed1971-01-13
- 18. F.O.B. Honolulu (1)1971-01-27
- 19. F.O.B. Honolulu (2)1971-02-03
- 20. The Gunrunner1971-02-10 · ★ 6.0
- 21. Dear Enemy1971-02-17 · ★ 6.0
- 22. The Bomber And Mrs. Moroney1971-02-24
- 23. The Grandstand Play (1)1971-03-03
- 24. The Grandstand Play (2)1971-03-10
Season 41971 · 24 ep
- 1. Highest Castle, Deepest Grave1971-09-14
- 2. No Bottles... No Cans... No People1971-09-21
- 3. Wednesday, Ladies Free1971-09-28
- 4. 3,000 Crooked Miles To Honolulu1971-10-05
- 5. Two Doves And Mr. Heron1971-10-12 · ★ 7.0
- 6. ...And I Want Some Candy And A Gun That Shoots1971-10-19
- 7. Air Cargo -- Dial For Murder1971-10-26
- 8. For A Million... Why Not?1971-11-02
- 9. The Burning Ice1971-11-09
- 10. Rest In Peace, Somebody1971-11-16
- 11. A Matter Of Mutual Concern1971-11-23
- 12. Nine, Ten -- You're Dead1971-11-30
- 13. Is This Any Way To Run A Paradise?1971-12-21
- 14. Odd Man In1971-12-28
- 15. Bait Once, Bait Twice1972-01-04
- 16. The Ninety-Second War (1)1972-01-11 · ★ 8.0
- 17. The Ninety-Second War (2)1972-01-18 · ★ 8.0
- 18. Skinhead1972-01-25 · ★ 8.0
- 19. While You're At It, Bring In The Moon1972-02-01
- 20. Cloth Of Gold1972-02-08
- 21. Good Night, Baby - Time To Die!1972-02-15
- 22. Didn't We Meet At A Murder?1972-02-22
- 23. Follow The White Brick Road1972-02-29
- 24. R&R -- &R1972-03-07 · ★ 1.0
Season 51972 · 24 ep
- 1. Death Is A Company Policy1972-09-12 · ★ 7.0
- 2. Death Wish On Tantalus Mountain1972-09-19
- 3. You Don't Have To Kill To Get Rich -- But It Helps.1972-09-26
- 4. Pig In A Blanket1972-10-03
- 5. The Jinn Who Clears The Way1972-10-10
- 6. Fools Die Twice1972-10-17
- 7. Chain Of Events1972-10-24
- 8. Journey Out Of Limbo1972-10-31
- 9. 'V' For Vashon: The Son (1)1972-11-14
- 10. 'V' For Vashon: The Father (2)1972-11-21 · ★ 8.0
- 11. 'V' For Vashon: The Patriarch (3)1972-11-28
- 12. The Clock Struck Twelve1972-12-05
- 13. I'm A Family Crook -- Don't Shoot!1972-12-19
- 14. The Child Stealers1973-01-02 · ★ 1.0
- 15. Thanks For The Honeymoon1973-01-09
- 16. The Listener1973-01-16
- 17. Here Today, Gone Tonight1973-01-23 · ★ 8.0
- 18. The Odd Lot Caper1973-01-30
- 19. Will The Real Mr. Winkler Please Die?1973-02-06
- 20. Little Girl Blue1973-02-13
- 21. Percentage1973-02-20
- 22. Engaged To Be Buried1973-02-27
- 23. The Diamond That Nobody Stole1973-03-06
- 24. Jury Of One1973-03-13 · ★ 8.0
Season 61973 · 24 ep
- 1. Hookman1973-09-11 · ★ 8.0
- 2. Draw Me A Killer1973-09-18 · ★ 8.0
- 3. Charter For Death1973-09-25 · ★ 8.0
- 4. One Big Happy Family1973-10-02
- 5. The Sunday Torch1973-10-09
- 6. Murder Is A Taxing Affair1973-10-16
- 7. Tricks Are Not Treats1973-10-23 · ★ 3.3
- 8. Why Wait Till Uncle Kevin Dies?1973-10-30
- 9. Flash Of Color, Flash Of Death1973-11-06
- 10. A Bullet For El Diablo1973-11-13 · ★ 1.0
- 11. The Finishing Touch1973-11-20
- 12. Anybody Can Build A Bomb1973-11-27
- 13. Try To Die On Time1973-12-04
- 14. The $100,000 Nickel1973-12-11 · ★ 7.0
- 15. The Flip Side Is Death1973-12-18 · ★ 8.0
- 16. The Banzai Pipeline1974-01-01 · ★ 7.0
- 17. One Born Every Minute1974-01-08
- 18. Secret Witness1974-01-15
- 19. Death With Father1974-01-22
- 20. Murder With A Golden Touch1974-01-29
- 21. Nightmare In Blue1974-02-05
- 22. Mother's Deadly Helper1974-02-12
- 23. Killer At Sea1974-02-19
- 24. 30,000 Rooms And I Have The Key1974-02-26
Season 71974 · 24 ep
- 1. The Young Assassins1974-09-10
- 2. A Hawaiian Nightmare1974-09-17
- 3. I'll Kill 'Em Again1974-09-24
- 4. Steal Now -- Pay Later1974-10-01
- 5. Bomb, Bomb, Who's Got The Bomb?1974-10-08
- 6. Right Grave, Wrong Body1974-10-15
- 7. We Hang Our Own1974-10-22 · ★ 8.0
- 8. The Two-Faced Corpse1974-10-29 · ★ 8.0
- 9. How To Steal A Masterpiece1974-11-12
- 10. A Gun For McGarrett1974-11-26
- 11. Welcome To Our Branch Office1974-12-03
- 12. Presenting... In The Center Ring... Murder1974-12-10
- 13. Hara-Kiri: Murder1974-12-31
- 14. Bones Of Contention1975-01-07 · ★ 8.0
- 15. Computer Killer1975-01-14 · ★ 8.0
- 16. A Woman's Work Is With A Gun1975-01-21
- 17. Small Witness, Large Crime1975-01-28
- 18. Ring Of Life1975-02-04
- 19. Study In Rage1975-02-11
- 20. And The Horse Jumped Over The Moon1975-02-18
- 21. Hit Gun For Sale1975-02-25
- 22. The Hostage1975-03-11 · ★ 6.0
- 23. Diary Of A Gun1975-03-18 · ★ 6.0
- 24. 6,000 Deadly Tickets1975-03-25 · ★ 6.0
Season 81975 · 24 ep
- 1. Murder - Eyes Only (1)1975-09-12
- 2. Murder - Eyes Only (2)1975-09-12
- 3. McGarrett Is Missing1975-09-19 · ★ 7.0
- 4. Termination With Extreme Prejudice1975-09-26 · ★ 7.0
- 5. Target? The Lady1975-10-03 · ★ 7.0
- 6. Death's Name Is Sam1975-10-10
- 7. The Case Against McGarrett1975-10-17
- 8. The Defector1975-10-24
- 9. Sing A Song Of Suspense1975-10-31
- 10. Retire In Sunny Hawaii -- Forever1975-11-07
- 11. How To Steal A Submarine1975-11-14
- 12. The Waterfront Steal1975-11-21
- 13. Honor Is An Unmarked Grave1975-11-28
- 14. A Touch Of Guilt1975-12-04 · ★ 8.0
- 15. Wooden Model Of A Rat1975-12-11 · ★ 8.0
- 16. Deadly Persuasion1975-12-18
- 17. Legacy Of Terror1976-01-01 · ★ 7.0
- 18. Loose Ends Get Hit1976-01-08 · ★ 8.0
- 19. Anatomy Of A Bribe1976-01-15
- 20. Turkey Shoot At Makapuu1976-01-29 · ★ 8.0
- 21. A Killer Grows Wings1976-02-05
- 22. The Capsule Kidnapping1976-02-12 · ★ 6.0
- 23. Love Thy Neighbor, Take His Wife1976-02-26
- 24. A Sentence To Steal1976-03-04
Season 91976 · 24 ep
- 1. Nine Dragons (1)1976-09-30
- 2. Nine Dragons (2)1976-09-30
- 3. Assault On The Palace1976-10-07
- 4. Oldest Profession -- Latest Price1976-10-14
- 5. Man On Fire1976-10-21
- 6. Tour De Force, Killer Aboard1976-10-28
- 7. The Last Of The Great Paperhangers1976-11-04
- 8. Heads, You're Dead1976-11-11
- 9. Let Death Do Us Part1976-11-18
- 10. Double Exposure1976-12-02
- 11. Yes, My Deadly Daughter1976-12-16
- 12. Target -- A Cop1976-12-23
- 13. The Bells Toll At Noon1977-01-06 · ★ 9.0
- 14. Man In A Steel Frame1977-01-13
- 15. Ready, Aim.....1977-01-20
- 16. Elegy In A Rain Forest1977-01-27
- 17. Dealer's Choice -- Blackmail1977-02-03
- 18. A Capitol Crime1977-02-17 · ★ 7.0
- 19. To Die In Paradise1977-02-24
- 20. Blood Money Is Hard To Wash1977-03-03
- 21. To Kill A Mind1977-03-17
- 22. Requiem For A Saddle-Bronc Rider1977-03-24
- 23. See How She Runs1977-03-31
- 24. Practical Jokes Can Kill You1977-05-05
Season 101977 · 24 ep
- 1. Up The Rebels1977-09-15
- 2. You Don't See Many Pirates These Days1977-09-22
- 3. The Cop On The Cover1977-09-29 · ★ 6.0
- 4. The Friends Of Joey Kalima1977-10-13 · ★ 8.0
- 5. The Descent Of The Torches1977-10-20
- 6. The Ninth Step1977-10-27
- 7. Shake Hands With The Man On The Moon1977-11-10
- 8. Deadly Doubles1977-11-17
- 9. Deep Cover1977-12-08
- 10. Tsunami1977-12-22
- 11. East Wind -- Ill Wind1977-12-29
- 12. Tread The King's Shadow1978-01-05
- 13. The Big Aloha1978-01-12
- 14. A Short Walk On The Longshore1978-02-02
- 15. The Silk Trap1978-02-09
- 16. Head To Head1978-02-16
- 17. Tall On The Wave1978-03-02
- 18. Angel In Blue1978-03-09
- 19. When Does A War End?1978-03-16
- 20. Invitation To Murder1978-03-23
- 21. Frozen Assets1978-03-30
- 22. My Friend, The Enemy1978-04-13
- 23. A Stranger In His Grave1978-04-27
- 24. A Death In The Family1978-05-04
Season 111978 · 22 ep
- 1. The Sleeper1978-09-28
- 2. Horoscope For Murder1978-10-05
- 3. Deadly Courier1978-10-12
- 4. The Case Against Philip Christie1978-10-19
- 5. Small Potatoes1978-10-26
- 6. A Distant Thunder1978-11-09
- 7. Death Mask1978-11-16
- 8. The Pagoda Factor1978-11-23
- 9. A Long Time Ago1978-11-30
- 10. Why Won't Linda Die?1978-12-14
- 11. The Miracle Man1978-12-21
- 12. Number One With A Bullet (1)1978-12-28
- 13. Number One With A Bullet (2)1979-01-04
- 14. The Meighan Conspiracy1979-01-18 · ★ 7.0
- 15. The Spirit Is Willie1979-01-25
- 16. The Bark And The Bite1979-02-08 · ★ 1.0
- 17. Stringer1979-02-22 · ★ 7.0
- 18. The Execution File1979-03-01
- 19. A Very Personal Matter1979-03-15
- 20. The Skyline Killer1979-03-22
- 21. The Year Of The Horse (1)1979-04-05 · ★ 8.0
- 22. The Year Of The Horse (2)1979-04-05
Season 121979 · 20 ep
- 1. A Lion In The Streets (1)1979-10-04 · ★ 8.0
- 2. A Lion In The Streets (2)1979-10-04
- 3. Who Says Cops Don't Cry1979-10-11
- 4. Though The Heavens Fall1979-10-18
- 5. Sign Of The Ram1979-10-25
- 6. Good Help Is Hard To Find1979-11-01
- 7. Image Of Fear1979-11-08
- 8. Use A Gun, Go To Hell1979-11-29
- 9. Voice Of Terror1979-12-04
- 10. A Shallow Grave1979-12-11
- 11. The Kahuna1979-12-18
- 12. Labyrinth1979-12-25
- 13. School For Assassins1980-01-01
- 14. For Old Times Sake1980-01-08
- 15. The Golden Noose1980-01-15
- 16. The Flight Of The Jewels1980-03-01
- 17. Clash Of Shadows1980-03-08
- 18. A Bird In Hand...1980-03-22
- 19. The Moroville Covenant1980-03-29
- 20. Woe To Wo Fat1980-04-05 · ★ 7.0
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- When does Hawaii Five-O Season 13 come out?
- Hawaii Five-O ended after Season 12.
- Is Hawaii Five-O renewed or cancelled?
- Hawaii Five-O has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
- How many seasons of Hawaii Five-O are there?
- Hawaii Five-O has aired 12 seasons so far.
- How many episodes of Hawaii Five-O are there?
- There are 284 episodes of Hawaii Five-O across 12 seasons.
- Who created Hawaii Five-O?
- Hawaii Five-O was created by Leonard Freeman.
- Where can I watch Hawaii Five-O?
- Hawaii Five-O is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
- What is Hawaii Five-O's IMDb rating?
- Hawaii Five-O holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 from 8,927 votes.