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" La O Na Makuahine " (Mother's Day) is the intense Season 3 premiere of the Hawaii Five-0 reboot, originally airing on September 24, 2012. Directed by Bryan Spicer and written by Peter M. Lenkov, the episode resolves the major cliffhangers from the Season 2 finale, centering on the shock revelation that Steve McGarrett’s mother is alive. The episode follows two high-stakes narrative threads: [S3E1] La O Na Makuahine (Mother's Day)
"Hawaii Five-0" La O Na Makuahine (Mother's Day) (TV ... - IMDb The episode received mixed to positive reactions from
Following the events of the Season 2 finale, Chin Ho Kelly faces the tragic loss of his wife, Malia, who dies from her injuries. Meanwhile, Kono Kalakaua is rescued from drowning by her boyfriend, Adam Noshimuri. The Five-0 team launches a relentless pursuit of Frank Delano, who orchestrated a daring helicopter escape for the villainous Wo Fat. Key Cast & Characters Alex O'Loughlin as Steve McGarrett Scott Caan as Danny "Danno" Williams Daniel Dae Kim as Chin Ho Kelly Grace Park as Kono Kalakaua Christine Lahti as Doris McGarrett (Guest Star) William Baldwin as Frank Delano (Guest Star) Mark Dacascos as Wo Fat (Guest Star) Critical Analysis & Reception The Five-0 team launches a relentless pursuit of
In Japan, Steve discovers that the mysterious "Shelburne" is actually his mother, Doris McGarrett, a former Pentagon spy who faked her death 20 years earlier to protect her family. Steve brings her back to Hawaii, though he struggles with deep-seated resentment and a lack of trust toward her.