Ep 23. Pilina Koko (Blood Ties)

In the Hawaii Five-0 season 6 episode 23, titled "Pilina Koko" (Blood Ties), the team investigates the murder of a young woman and her stepfather on their sailboat. During the investigation, they discover that the woman's biological father is a high-ranking military officer who may have been involved in her death.

As the team delves deeper into the case, they uncover a tangled web of lies and secrets that lead them to a dangerous criminal underworld. Along the way, they must navigate complicated family relationships, including the strained dynamic between the victim and her stepfather, as well as the conflicting loyalties of the victim's father.

Meanwhile, Kono is forced to confront her own family issues when she receives a surprise visit from her estranged mother. As she tries to reconcile with her mother and come to terms with their troubled past, she also becomes involved in the investigation and discovers a chilling connection to the killer.

With time running out and the killer still at large, the team works to piece together the clues and bring justice to the victims. But as they get closer to the truth, they realize that the stakes are higher than they ever imagined, and that the key to solving the case may lie in uncovering the dark secrets of those closest to the victims.

As always, the Hawaii Five-0 team must use all of their skills and expertise to solve the case and bring the killer to justice, even as they confront their own personal demons and struggles. With heart-pounding action, thrilling twists and turns, and emotional depth and resonance, "Pilina Koko" is a standout episode in an already stellar season.