The episode reinforces Adam’s commitment to "doing the right thing" even at his own expense, as he loses his construction job for trespassing to solve the cold case. Guest Stars & Production
"Waimaka ‘ele‘ele" (Hawaiian for ) is the 22nd episode of Hawaii Five-0 's seventh season, originally airing on April 14, 2017. It is widely regarded as one of the series' most emotional and action-packed installments, centering on the legacy of the USS Arizona and Steve McGarrett’s family history. Plot Summary The episode follows two distinct storylines: [S7E22] Waimaka 'ele'ele
McGarrett investigates the murder of Leonard Patterson (guest star Hal Holbrook ), one of the last survivors of the USS Arizona, who was killed in a car crash during a bank heist. The investigation leads the team to a group of rogue ex-military contractors who are robbing credit unions to pay the mortgage for a fallen comrade's widow. The episode reinforces Adam’s commitment to "doing the
Critics highlighted the episode's intensity, specifically a brutal hand-to-hand fight between McGarrett and the lead antagonist, Lee Campbell (Dylan Bruno), which nearly results in McGarrett's death. Plot Summary The episode follows two distinct storylines:
Through Patterson’s history, Steve discovers his grandfather and namesake's heroic actions on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack. The episode concludes with a poignant scene of McGarrett in his full white naval uniform at the USS Arizona Memorial.
While working a new construction job, Adam Noshimuri uncovers human bone fragments. Fearing his boss will cover it up to avoid stopping work, he enlists Jerry Ortega to conduct a discreet investigation. They eventually reveal a decades-old murder committed by a local realtor. Key Themes and Character Beats