"Lele pū nā manu like" (Hawaiian for: "Birds of a Feather...") is the eighth episode of the ninth season of Hawaii Five-0. It aired on November 16, 2018 on CBS. The episode was written by series star Chi McBride and was directed by Carlos Bernard.[1] In the episode the Five-0 task Force attempts to solve the case of a house robbery while Lou has to deal with family visiting for Thanksgiving.
| "Lele pū nā manu like" | |
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| Hawaii Five-0 episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 9 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Carlos Bernard |
| Written by | Chi McBride |
| Cinematography by | Newton Termeer |
| Editing by | John Pensky |
| Production code | 908 |
| Original air date | November 16, 2018 |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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Plot
editWhile playing their annual flag football game the Five-0 Task Force is called into a case about a robbery gone wrong. Upon arriving, the team deduces that while a pair of thief's were stealing from a house one of them fell down a flight of stairs and that their partner finished the job and left them. Lou has trouble dealing with his brother, mother, and father while they are visiting for Thanksgiving. Tani informs Steve that a separate entry point was found in the house meaning the two thief's were not working together.
Ella, Lou's mother suggests that Lou and his brother Percy cook Thanksgiving dinner together. The two make a bet on each finding the best turkey and letting the family pick. Percy has trouble finding a turkey and gets Kamekona to find him a live one. Jerry contacts the owner of the house and finds that the only thing missing was a baseball card. Adam and Jerry visit a local baseball memorabilia store to try and find the card. The owner of the store runs but Adam catches him before he can get away.
Upon searching the store the two find the card and get a description of the thief from the store owner. While arguing with his brother a fire starts in Lou's kitchen. Tani and Junior return the baseball card to its rightful owner who identifies the suspect as Patrick Hale. They find Patrick who informs them that he stole the card so that he could buy Thanksgiving dinner for his homeless shelter. The Honolulu Fire Department is able to keep the fire contained to the kitchen with minimal damage. The team meets for a Thanksgiving meal at what is now Kamekona's restaurant where Lou gets his brother a job.
Production
editThe episode served as the season's Thanksgiving themed episode.[2]
Casting
editOn August 24, 2018 it was announced that Louis Gossett Jr. had been cast to play Percy Grover Sr., the father of McBride's character, Lou Grover.[3] It was later revealed that Gladys Knight was set to play Ella Grover while Clifton Powell was cast to play Percy Lee Grover Jr., Lou's mother and brother respectively.[4][5] Scott Caan was absent from the episode despite being credited in the opening title sequence and mentioned throughout the episode.[6]
Promotion
editThe press release for the episode occurred on October 30, 2018.[7] The teaser trailer aired immediately following the previous episode on November 2, 2018.[8] Two additional promos were later released on November 15.[9]
Reception
editViewing figures
editThe episode aired on November 16, 2018 and was watched live and same day by 7.88 million viewers.[10]
Critical reception
editReviews toward the episode were mostly positive. TV Fanatic gave the episode an editorial rating of 4.5 out of 5; and has a user rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on twenty-four reviews.[11] On IMDb the episode is rated 6.5 out of 10 based on seventy-three reviews.[12]
Broadcast and streaming
editThe episode is available to watch on demand through the CBS website with a CBS All Access subscription.[13] It is also available for individual purchase on Amazon, iTunes, and Vudu.[14][15][16]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "(#HF908) "Lele pu na manu like (Birds of a Feather…)"". The Futon Critic. October 30, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Halterman, Jim (November 16, 2018). "'Hawaii Five-0' Sneak Peek: Grover Is Caught in the Shower... by His Mother! (VIDEO)". TV Insider. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (August 24, 2018). "Hawaii Five-0: Louis Gossett Jr. Is Lou's Dad in Episode Written by Chi McBride". TV Line. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ "Hawaii Five-0 interview: Peter M. Lenkov on 'Cocoon' premiere, 200th episode, & Adam's return". Cartermatt. September 28, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Burbridge, Wendie (November 17, 2018). "Five-0 Redux: Heartwarming episode spotlights family, friends on 'Hawaii Five-0'". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- ^ "Lele pū nā manu like". Hawaii Five-0. Season 9. Episode 8. November 11, 2018. CBS.
- ^ "THANKSGIVING BRINGS GROVER'S FAMILY TO OAHU FOR A VISIT TAINTED BY SIBLING RIVALRY, AND FIVE-0 INVESTIGATES A THIEF WHO IS CRUSHED TO DEATH BY AN EMPTY SAFE, ON "HAWAII FIVE-0," FRIDAY, NOV. 16". CBS Press Express. October 30, 2018. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- ^ "Pua a'e la ka uwahi o ka moe". Hawaii Five-0. Season 9. Episode 7. November 9, 2018. CBS. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ "Hawaii Five-0 - Episode 9.08 - Lele Pu Na Manu Like - Promo, Sneak Peeks, Promotional Photos + Press Release". SpoilerTV. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Welch, Alex (November 19, 2018). "'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' adjusts up: Friday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 20, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ "Lele pu na manu like (Birds of a Feather)". TV Fanatic. 13 November 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ "Lele pu na manu like". IMDb. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- ^ "Lele pu na manu like". CBS. November 17, 2018. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- ^ "Hawaii Five-0". Amazon.com. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- ^ "Hawaii Five-0, Season 9". iTunes. 19 September 2010.
- ^ "Hawaii Five-0: Season 9". Vudu.