Core answer: when the show ended
Hawaii Five-O aired its series finale on April 3, 2018, concluding a reboot run that began on September 20, 2010. The original 1968–1980 series ended on April 4, 1980. This clarification distinguishes the reboot’s planned five-season conclusion from later streaming availability, home video, or potential revival discussions.
What ‘Hawaii Five-O’ refers to
Two distinct productions share the Hawaii Five-O name: the classic series and the 2010 reboot. Confusion often arises because streaming services and syndication blur branding. This article focuses on the reboot and classic end dates, definitions, and how each concluded.
Classic series run and end date
1968–1980 timeline and finale
The original Hawaii Five-O ran on CBS from September 20, 1968, to April 4, 1980. It aired 278 episodes over 10 seasons. The finale, titled "Farewell to Love," wrapped the long-running procedural and reflected late-1970s TV shifts. No further seasons or official continuation episodes followed.
Reboot series run and end date
2010–2018 timeline and finale
The reboot launched on CBS on September 20, 2010, and concluded on April 3, 2018, after 10 seasons and 240 episodes. Producers planned the finale as a narrative close rather than a cancellation cliffhanger. The decision not to continue was creative, not driven by low ratings or abrupt network action.
Verified end-date summary
| Version | First Air Date | Last Air Date | Seasons | Episodes | Finale Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | Sep 20, 1968 | Apr 4, 1980 | 10 | 278 | Apr 4, 1980 |
| Reboot | Sep 20, 2010 | Apr 3, 2018 | 10 | 240 | Apr 3, 2018 |
Post-series status and what comes next
Continuity, specials, and spin-offs
After the reboot ended, CBS aired a 10-year reunion special in 2020 and promoted related projects, including Magnum P.I. (a separate reboot with Five-O ties). No continuation or direct sequel episodes have been produced since April 2018. Streaming rights rotate among services; these availability changes do not indicate new seasons.
Key distinctions and quick reference
- Classic ended: April 4, 1980; reboot ended: April 3, 2018.
- Each version ran 10 seasons; reboot produced 240 episodes.
- Finale titles differ: classic "Farewell to Love," reboot unamed in-air title widely referenced as series end.
- No new episodes or revivals have been announced post-2018.