Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV series) season 2

The second season of Hawaii Five-O, an American television series, began September 24, 1969, and ended on March 11, 1970. It aired on CBS. The region 1 DVD was released on July 31, 2007, with the episode "Bored, She Hung Herself" excluded.[1]

Hawaii Five-O
Season 2
DVD cover
No. of episodes25
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseSeptember 24, 1969 (1969-09-24) –
March 11, 1970 (1970-03-11)
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List of episodes

Episodes

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251"A Thousand Pardons - You're Dead!"Nicholas ColasantoS : Paul Harber
S/T : Mel Goldberg
September 24, 1969 (1969-09-24)1729-0259

After the brides of three G.I.s killed in Vietnam turn up dead, the Five-O team uncovers an insurance scam run by a sergeant with a murderous grudge. Harry Guardino, BarBara Luna, James Hong, Barbara Nichols, Loretta Swit guest star.

NOTE: The ending credits change from a flashing blue police motorcycle light to Hawaiian outriggers. This sequence is used all the way to the series finale.
262"To Hell with Babe Ruth"Nicholas ColasantoAnthony LawrenceOctober 1, 1969 (1969-10-01)1729-0254

Taking place on December 6 and 7, 1969, a Japanese ninja (Mark Lenard) who had been in a mental hospital since December 6, 1941 plans on carrying out his mission from 28 years earlier.

NOTE: Patricia Tuscano as McGarrett's secretary, Jenny Sherman.
273"Forty Feet High and It Kills!"Michael O'HerlihyS : Edward J. "Ed" Lakso
S/T : Robert C. Dennis
October 8, 1969 (1969-10-08)1729-0260

Fear spreads through Hawaii after rumors of a supposed imminent tsunami, but McGarrett discovers the true threat: the villainous Red Chinese agent Wo Fat has kidnapped a renowned geneticist (Will Geer) and plans to use the scientist's discoveries to create a superior race.

NOTE: Peggy Ryan as McGarrett's secretary, Jenny Sherman. In Season 1, Ryan portrayed the governor's secretary, Mildred.
284"Just Lucky, I Guess"Nicholas ColasantoT : Mel Goldberg
S/T : Jay Roberts
October 15, 1969 (1969-10-15)1729-0255
A prostitute has been murdered by a gangster, but the sole witness to the crime -- a respectable small-town hardware salesman -- is afraid to testify. To catch the killer, McGarrett uses a beautiful undercover policewoman as bait. John Randolph, Albert Paulsen, Anne Helm, Elaine Joyce guest star.
295"Savage Sunday"Reza BadiyiPalmer ThompsonOctober 22, 1969 (1969-10-22)1729-0252
After a band of foreign revolutionaries steal weapons from an armory, Five-O mobilizes to bring down the terrorists. Henry Silva, Julie Gregg, Edward Colmans, Tom Nardini guest star.
306"A Bullet for McGarrett"Paul StanleyS : Jay Roberts
S/T : Anthony Lawrence
October 29, 1969 (1969-10-29)1729-0262

A psychology professor who is secretly an agent of Wo Fat is using the power of hypnosis to turn citizens into assassins. Steve McGarrett has to stop these mind games before he becomes the next target of the hypnotist. Eric Braeden, Marianne McAndrew, Khigh Dhiegh, Sheila Larken guest star.

NOTE: Danny Kamekona as Che Fong. Also, this is the only time Wo Fat and McGarrett do not have a direct encounter with one another, though both appear in the same episode.
317"Sweet Terror"Richard BenedictRobert C. DennisNovember 5, 1969 (1969-11-05)1729-0251
Hawaii's sugar industry becomes a terrorist target for germ warfare. Can Five-O stop the ensuing sabotage? Theodore Bikel, Soon-tek Oh, Philip Ahn, Linda Marsh guest star.
328"King Kamehameha Blues"Barry ShearRobert HamnerNovember 12, 1969 (1969-11-12)1729-0257
One of Hawaii's most treasured artifacts, the robe of the late King Kamehameha, is stolen. McGarrett pursues the theft to a group of anti-establishment university students. Brandon deWilde, Jennifer Leak, Randall Duk Kim guest star.
339"The Singapore File"Robert GistRobert C. DennisNovember 19, 1969 (1969-11-19)1729-0258
To nail a local gangster for murder, Steve McGarrett must travel to Singapore to transport the witness to the crime. The witness is an alluring woman (Marj Dusay) who is tired of running from her past.
3410"All the King's Horses"Richard BenedictWilliam Robert YatesNovember 26, 1969 (1969-11-26)1729-0253
Five-O investigates an ex-racketeer suspected of heading a local crime syndicate, but Steve McGarrett follows a hunch that the politician seeking to indict the accused man is involved in some dirty dealings of his own. James Gregory, Jason Evers, Keye Luke, Lyle Bettger guest star.
3511"Leopard on the Rock"Irving J. MoorePalmer ThompsonDecember 3, 1969 (1969-12-03)1729-0263
When the plane carrying a despised dictator is forced to make an emergency landing in Hawaii, the notorious leader is marked for death… and it's up to Five-O to protect him. Titos Vandis, Paul Stevens, Joe De Santis guest star.
3612"The Devil and Mr. Frog"Michael O'HerlihyS : Robert Lewin
S/T : Robert C. Dennis
December 10, 1969 (1969-12-10)1729-0267
After a kidnapped boy escapes his captors, the boy's father enlists Five-O to recover his ransom money from the extortionists. McGarrett's only lead is from the boy: "a frog and the devil". Frank Marth, Bill Zuckert, James Hong, Melody Patterson guest star.
3713"The Joker's Wild, Man, Wild!"Gene NelsonJack TurleyDecember 17, 1969 (1969-12-17)1729-0264
The stakes are murderously high when a beach boy and a playboy vie for the attentions of a seductive heiress in a bizarre card game. Beverlee McKinsey, Kaz Garas, Eddie Firestone guest star.
3814"Which Way Did They Go?"Abner BibermanMeyer DolinskyDecember 24, 1969 (1969-12-24)1729-0256

After an adversary from McGarrett's past robs a bank under the noses of Five-O, McGarrett follows a trail to Hong Kong to nab the brilliant thief. William Windom, Philip Pine, Jackie Coogan guest star.

NOTE: Harry Endo as Kaspar.
3915"Blind Tiger"Abner BibermanS : William Robert Yates
S/T : Jerome Coopersmith
December 31, 1969 (1969-12-31)1729-0265

A surprise birthday party for McGarrett ends with a bang--a car-bomb explosion of his black 1968 Mercury Park Lane Brougham. The explosion leaves McGarrett blinded. As he recuperates, the Five-O team searches the islands for his would-be killer. Marion Ross guest stars.

NOTE: Harry Endo takes over the role of Che Fong.
4016"Bored, She Hung Herself"John NewlandMel GoldbergJanuary 7, 1970 (1970-01-07)1729-0266

Five-O investigates the death of a yoga student who died while performing a dangerous yoga technique that calls for the student to asphyxiate himself.

NOTE: This episode was barred from airing in syndication after a viewer reportedly imitated the deadly yoga technique featured in this episode and died. The episode is absent from both the season two DVD release and the complete series set, as well as from online streaming and digital downloads.
4117"Run, Johnny, Run"Michael O'HerlihyMel GoldbergJanuary 14, 1970 (1970-01-14)1729-0269
An AWOL sailor is accused of killing a patrolman. As vengeful Navy officers seek to enact their own justice, McGarrett must protect the suspect and solve the case. Christopher Walken guest stars.
4218"Killer Bee"Paul StanleyAnthony LawrenceJanuary 21, 1970 (1970-01-21)1729-0270
A Vietnam vet is revealed to be behind the kidnappings of several local children. But McGarrett suspects that another soldier is using the psychologically damaged kidnapper to commit these crimes.
4319"The One with the Gun"Murray GoldenRobert C. DennisJanuary 28, 1970 (1970-01-28)1729-0271
After a crooked card game leads to the murder of a young honeymooner, the victim's brother sets out to find the man responsible. Now Five-O must stop the vigilante before another murder takes place. Jack Soo and John Colicos guest star.
4420"Cry, Lie"Paul StanleyPreston WoodFebruary 4, 1970 (1970-02-04)1729-0273

When Chin Ho Kelly is accused of taking a bribe from a drug dealer, the Five-O members defend one of their own. Martin Sheen and George Petrie guest star.

NOTE: A clip scene of the shotgun murder from "All the King's Horses" is reused in this episode. Chin Ho Kelly has been with the police 22 years; has a wife and 8 children.
4521"Most Likely to Murder"Nicholas ColasantoRobert HamnerFebruary 11, 1970 (1970-02-11)1729-0261
A cop's wife has been murdered. When the widowed officer (Tom Skerritt) seeks revenge, Danno, his longtime friend, tries to stop him. Sam Melville (actor) guest stars.
4622"Nightmare Road"John NewlandJack TurleyFebruary 18, 1970 (1970-02-18)1729-0272
McGarrett encounters resistance from federal agents when he attempts to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of a gullible research scientist from his important government post. Charles Aidman, Pilar Seurat, Ronald Long guest star.
4723"Three Dead Cows at Makapuu (Part 1)"Marvin J. ChomskyS : Leonard Freeman
T : Anthony Lawrence
February 25, 1970 (1970-02-25)1729-0274

An brilliant but emotionally unstable scientist has disappeared. He discovered a biological mutation which he calls "Q strain", which he plans to unleash as a protest against germ warfare. Ed Flanders, Loretta Swit, Joseph Sirola, Dana Elcar, Karl Swenson, H. M. Wynant guest star.

NOTE: Joseph Sirola as Jonathan Kaye and would continue the role until Season 5.
4824"Three Dead Cows at Makapuu (Part 2)"Marvin J. ChomskyAnthony LawrenceMarch 4, 1970 (1970-03-04)1729-0274
Five-O rush to find the test tube of the "Q strain" which Dr. Kline has hidden and, if not found within 12 hours, will devastate Hawaii.
4925"Kiss the Queen Goodbye"Abner BibermanJack TurleyMarch 11, 1970 (1970-03-11)1729-0268
A jewel thief masquerading as a socialite attempts to steal a priceless emerald, "The Queen of Polynesia", from the governor's gala. But Five-O are waiting for the thief--disguised as workers at the event. Joanne Linville, George Gaynes guest star.

References

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  1. ^ Hawaii Five-O - The Complete Second Season. "Hawaii Five-O - The Complete Second Season: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong, Zulu: Movies & TV". Amazon. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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