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Get ready to say “Book ’em, Deno” once again. smash hit cbs procedural hawaii five-0 Netflix is officially making a comeback in the United States and United Kingdom, although there’s one big problem: not all seasons are coming. Currently only seasons 1 to 5 are scheduled to be available, which are scheduled to end on June 1, 2026.
If you feel like you’ve seen the sun-drenched crime drama on Netflix before, you’re not experiencing déjà vu. Longtime Netflix subscribers will remember that Hawaii Five-0 used to be a big staple on the platform, with new seasons arriving every year before its final removal seven years ago.
A modern reimagining of the classic 1968 series, the 2010 reboot ran for a full ten seasons before wrapping up its impressive 240-episode run in April 2020. The action-packed drama follows an elite state police task force established to fight major crimes in the Aloha State. It stars Alex O’Loughlin as the extremely dedicated Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett and Scott Caan as his by-the-book partner Danny “Dano” Williams. The initial season featured a stellar cast including Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park, and Masi Oka.
When was the last time Hawaii Five-0 was on Netflix?
If you want to take a trip down streaming memory lane, Hawaii Five-0 had a great debut on Netflix US. The series originally premiered on February 28, 2015, along with its first four seasons. From there, it received regular annual updates like Clockwork:
February 28, 2015: Seasons 1-4 added
September 25, 2015: Season 5 added
September 13, 2016: Season 6 added
July 2, 2017: Season 7 added
June 30, 2018: Season 8 added
However, as the streaming wars heated up and CBS began withdrawing its content to create CBS All Access (which was later changed to Paramount+), the series was pulled from Netflix US entirely on February 25, 2019.
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There’s a catch to its 2026 return…
While fans will be thrilled to see the beloved Task Force make a grand return, Netflix isn’t getting the full 10 seasons together.
When the show ends on June 1, only seasons 1-5 will be added to the library. That equates to 118 episodes – more than enough for a hefty summer watch, but it also means you’ll be left hanging right after the explosive Season 5 finale.
Currently, there is no official release date as to when the back half of the series (seasons 6-10) will arrive on Netflix in the US or UK. However, this split-season licensing strategy has become incredibly common for Netflix in recent years. By releasing the first five seasons early on, Netflix can gauge customer interest. If McGarrett and team manage to crack the Netflix Top 10 and draw strong viewing hours, it’s highly likely that Netflix and Paramount Global will make a deal to license the remaining seasons at the end of the year or early 2027.
Why is Hawaii Five-0 returning now?
The addition of Hawaii Five-0 continues Netflix’s broader effort to license old, proven broadcast network practices. After the immense streaming success of shows like Suit, NCISAnd powerful hitNetflix is actively collaborating with rival studios to bring long-running, easily available dramas to increase engagement among its global audience.
For a full list of what else is coming to Netflix in the US and UK in June 2026, keep it locked right here on What’s on Netflix.
Are you excited to see Hawaii Five-0 return to Netflix this June? Will you be watching it for the first time, or going to watch it again? Let us know in the comments below!
