Hawaii Five-O - The Fifth Season
by Alf Kjellin, Allen Reisner, Beau Vanden Ecker, Bob Sweeney, Bradford May
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Actor: Al Harrington, George Chakiris, Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam FongDirector: Alf Kjellin, Allen Reisner, Beau Vanden Ecker, Bob Sweeney, Bradford May
Brand: Paramount
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Mono; Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Mono; Spanish (Dubbed), Mono
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 1209 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-11-18
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount
Movie Reviews of Hawaii Five-O - The Fifth Season
Movie Review: Good, Solid, Entertaining - One of The Best Seasons
Summary: 5 Stars
Season 5 is the first season featuring Al Harrington as Ben Kokua, replacing Zulu who starred as Kono. This has always been one of my favorite seasons of this show, especially the Vashon Trilogy and the episodes featuring guest stars such as Ricardo Montalban, William Shatner, Erik Estrada, Patty Duke, Andy Griffith and Meg Foster. Some good gangster episodes and some good "social issue" episodes along with a few below average episodes. Mostly good solid, entertainment with lots of action and drama.
Death is a Company Policy - .
Gangster Johnny Resko is double crossed and killed. A letter detailing evidence on his assassin finds its way to HPD. Unfortunately, there is a link to someone inside H5O. One of the best episodes ever and a great start to season 5.
I like the storyline about the gangster getting even from beyond the grave in the form of a letter sent to McGarrett.
Death Wish on Tantalus Mountain -
After a mechanic employed by a daredevil race car driver (Ricardo Montalban) is killed, H50 investigates and suspects the mechanic's employer may have been the intended victim. McGarrett clashes with Alex Pareno over security matters and the possible cancellation of future racing events.
This episode has one of those eccentric celebrity families and gives several possible suspects before we find out how the real killer is.
You Don't Have to Kill To Get Rich - But It Helps
William Shatner guest stars as Texas PI investigating a blackmail case for an army buddy in this tale of high tech identity theft, invasion of privacy and computer technology. This is another favorite as the computer technology seems to me a bit ahead of it's time. It would be easy to imagine this sounding far-fetched in 1972 but not so these days. The shots of the dead girl tied to a cement block are genuinely creepy as well as the bell chime effect. The story has the PI (Shatner) becoming sidetracked from his original goal and trying to muscle in on the action.
Pig in a Blanket
Another storyline with the issue of police vengeance is brought to light. This is somewhat similar to "And They Painted Daisies on His Coffin" from season one. Danny shoots a young man who appears to be armed but no gun is found.
Danny's friend on the force is gunned down by a doper. When off-duty Danny assists in a robbery in progress call he chases the suspect to his home it suddenly appears that the boy is unarmed. All Hell breaks loose when accusations of police brutality begin to surface. The search for the missing gun is the key to the story.
The Jinn Who Clears The Way
McGarrett's arch rival Wo Fat returns in this episode about a missing top secret missile guidance device.
Fools Die Twice
Confusing episode about a planned hit which is just a decoy to throw McGarrett off the track as well as the target of the hit.
Chain of Events
Controversial issue time - the murder of health department official whose specialty is sexually transmitted diseases leads to a string of suspects which seems to end at a budding political candidate who has been active with one of the victims and is also having marital problems for the same reason. An above average episode that keeps the viewer guessing up until the end. The political candidate looks guilty almost up until the very end and the subject of sexually transmitted diseases is dealt with without becoming preachy. Mary Fran, who had been considered for the part of Sue Ellen on "Dallas" (at least according to Linda Gray), has a small but important role as a suspect.
Journey Out of Limbo
Danny turns up in the back of a dump truck beaten and bloody and covered with dirt but is unable to recall how he got there. This episode is a bit tedious and far fetched as Danny regains his memory he also uncovers some sort of assassination plan. A weaker episode if you ask me. Keenan Wynn, who played the role of "Digger" Barnes during season three of "Dallas" (Who Shot Who?) guest stars.
"V" For Vashon: The Son (Part 1)
An old "family custom" leads McGarrett to suspect the youngest member of the Vashon family in a series of pet hotel robberies. The boy's father also suspects likewise. The suspicions of both prove to be correct. Interesting story line about the rebellious youth who points out the sins of his father while he is no better himself. This episode gives more time to personal side of the villains than usual.
"V" For Vashon: The Father (Part 2)
The Vashons put a contract out on McGarrett. The story centers mainly on the hit man tailing McGarrett and Five-0 tailing him. A good episode but somewhat predictable when H50 discover the identity of the hired hit man.
"V" For Vashon: The Patriarch (Part 3)
The grandfather of the Vashons plans to frame McGarrett for murder. An above average episode with a story line that has a little twist to it. Don't want to give it away if there are any who haven't seen this episode or just don't remember.
The Clock Strikes Twelve
H50 appear to be running through some kind of drills in preparation for bomb threats received after the arrest of some sort of militant group. The drills and the actual threats seems a little to difficult to separate from one another in my book. The story is kind of slow and uninteresting if you ask me.
I'm A Family Crook - Don't Shoot
Andy Griffith and Joyce Van Patten as the Lovejoys, a husband and wife flimflam team. The couple end up with a briefcase full of money and two rival gangs hot on their heals along with H50. This is Andy Griffith going against character and would have made a decent comedy film. This has to be one of the best guest star episodes and is almost laugh out loud funny in places.
The Child Stealers
A far more serious episode has Meg Foster as the female half of a duo of kidnappers. The two kidnap newborn infants and then sell them through an agency in Los Angeles. Lots of dramatic scenes and intense chases herein. An above average episode and one of my favorites.
Thanks For The Honeymoon
Although I do like Patty Duke (another guest star) as a hippie girl who makes a deal with McGarrett to testify in exchange for a 24 hour wedding and honeymoon leave from prison (henceforth the title). The whole thing seems a bit ridiculous when it is revealed that her boyfriend shot a cop and since does McGarrett make deal. How many times have we heard him utter that line: "I don't make deals"? I like Patty Duke in the role (another going against type) but the storyline overall just seems awkward and silly.
The Listener
A truly creepy character with expertise in listening devices torments a psychiatrist, and his patients in exchange for blackmail money. The listeners' identity is not revealed until the end after a series of tragic events caused by his harassing the doctors' patients.
Here Today Gone Tonight
A businessman is murdered and the prime suspect has an alibi so that the main question is: 'How can somebody be two places at once?' Disappointing resolution which I won't mention.
The Odd Lot Caper
A so-so episode involving the theft of securities. One of the thieves gets greedy and foils the scheme or something. This is just sort of ok in my book. Not really one of my favorites. This seems to be slow moving and uninteresting.
Will The Real Mr. Winkler Please Die?
I've seen this episode before but the most interesting thing here is the tile of this one. Maybe I'll watch it again and get something more out of it. This is one of those episodes involving government in which everyone is a spy and nobody is who they say they are and it only makes you wonder if the government is really run this way or not. Reminds me of Colonel Flagg on MASH. The general confusion here just makes this kind of dull.
Little Girl Blue
A straight ahead kidnapping storyline - somewhat predictable - in fact if I say anymore I'll give it away. So you watch and you decide.
Percentage
A travel agent who sets up high stakes gambling junkets is murdered and McGarret is convinced the agent's partner is the guilty party. I'm paraphrasing this based on the synopsis on the DVD cover. I personally didn't get much out of this one.
Engaged To Be Buried
Eric Estrada guest stars as the youngest son of a crime lord who is engaged to Alia Kelly, daughter of Chin Ho Kelly. A little variation on the Romeo and Juliet theme is apparent here. Not too much suspense here but some very dramatic scenes.
The Diamond That Nobody Stole
I gather that this one has to with the theft of a diamond and murder but it has always been one of my least favorites here during season 5. It seems to lack something for me - maybe I'll give it another look. Usually, the episodes which become favorites have become so upon there first viewing and don't require repeated viewing to appreciate. As much a like this show there are just certain episodes that seemed to have just sailed right by me over my head and beneath my feet.
Jury of One
Another straight ahead story of jury tampering and kidnapping. Pretty good though - actually some of the best episodes are the simpler, straight ahead stories. (Tell that to the writers of "Dallas") A heartfelt story of jurors' young daughter kidnapped in exchange for his vote. The little kid is cute and plus there are a few other twists and turns here before the final rescue.
Summary of Hawaii Five-O - The Fifth Season
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