Ep 25. The Big Kahuna

The Big Kahuna is the final episode of the first season of Hawaii Five-0. It is directed by Duane Clark and written by Paul Zbyszewski and Elwood Reid. The episode opens with Lieutenant Commander Joe White visiting Steve McGarrett and informing him that the person responsible for the death of his father has been found. The team then sets on a mission to bring down the person, a former member of the CIA who has gone rogue.

Meanwhile, Danny Williams is trying to finalize his divorce and gain custody of his daughter, Grace. His ex-wife Rachel is planning to move to Las Vegas with her new husband, Stan, and take Grace with her. Danny is determined to stop her from taking his daughter away.

As the team investigates the rogue CIA agent, they discover that he is planning to sell a stolen nuclear bomb to the highest bidder. The stakes are raised when it is revealed that a wealthy businessman named August March is the potential buyer. March is a notorious international arms dealer, and his acquisition of a nuclear bomb would be catastrophic.

Steve and the team work tirelessly to track down the rogue agent and prevent the sale of the bomb. As they get closer to the agent, they realize that he is not working alone and has a team helping him.

Meanwhile, Danny's personal life takes a hit when he discovers that his ex-wife has lied to him about her new husband's criminal activities. Danny sees this as an opportunity to save his daughter from a dangerous situation and gain full custody. The tension between Rachel and Danny reaches its peak as they fight for the custody of their daughter.

As the team closes in on the rogue agent and his team, they prepare for a final showdown. The team faces challenges on multiple fronts as they deal with the rogue agent, the buyer, and their respective teams.

The final confrontation is intense and action-packed, with the team fighting off the rogue agents and preventing the sale of the nuclear bomb. The team emerges victorious, and the rogue agent is brought to justice.

The episode ends with Danny gaining full custody of his daughter and deciding to stay in Hawaii. The team celebrates their victory with a party, and Steve receives a surprise visit from Joe White, who informs him that his mother, who he believed to be dead, is actually alive and living in Hawaii.

Overall, The Big Kahuna is an exciting and action-packed finale to the first season of Hawaii Five-0. The episode features a strong storyline with high stakes and great character development. The tension between Danny and Rachel adds a personal touch to the storyline, making the finale more emotional and impactful. Fans of the show will not be disappointed with the season-ending episode.