Pilot (Hawaii Five-0)

The "Pilot" is the first episode of the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0, a reimagining of the original 1968-1980 series. It introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the overarching narrative of the series. The episode revolves around Steve McGarrett, a decorated Navy SEAL, returning to Oahu to investigate the murder of his father, John McGarrett.

Governor Jameson offers McGarrett the opportunity to head a new elite task force, hand-picked and granted full immunity and means to investigate crimes throughout the Hawaiian islands. McGarrett accepts the offer and begins recruiting his team.

The pilot episode establishes the core team dynamic, introducing Danny "Danno" Williams, a relocated New Jersey detective who is primarily concerned with his daughter; Chin Ho Kelly, a former Honolulu Police Department detective framed for corruption; and Kono Kalakaua, Chin Ho's cousin and a recent police academy graduate eager to prove herself.

The primary case in the "Pilot" episode involves the pursuit of Victor Hesse, the individual responsible for John McGarrett's murder. The episode concludes with Hesse's capture, although the character becomes a recurring antagonist throughout the series. The "Pilot" establishes the procedural format of the show, balancing a case-of-the-week with the overarching storyline of McGarrett seeking justice for his father's death and battling various criminal elements on the islands.