Ep 18. Along Came Joey
- TV-PG
- February 12, 1969
- 51 min
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7.0 (161)
In episode 18 of Hawaii Five-O (Classic) season 1, titled "Along Came Joey," the Five-O team is faced with a case involving a young boy named Joey, who witnesses a murder committed by two hitmen. Joey, who is deaf, runs away from the scene of the crime and inadvertently becomes a target of the hitmen.
Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord) and the rest of the team are determined to protect Joey and bring the murderers to justice. They team up with Joey's mother, Karen (Joan Van Ark), who is a dance instructor and is worried sick about her son's safety.
As they track the hitmen, Five-O discovers that the murder they witnessed was committed as part of a larger scheme involving a group of criminals planning to rob a jewelry store. The hitmen were hired to eliminate witnesses and leave no trace of their involvement in the crime.
The episode is filled with tense moments as the criminals try to eliminate Joey and the Five-O team tries to protect him. The team also works to unravel the complex plot that led to the murder and the planned robbery.
The episode is notable for its depiction of deafness and its impact on communication. The show features scenes where Joey communicates through sign language, and the Five-O team learns to adapt to his needs in order to protect him.
Overall, "Along Came Joey" is an exciting episode of Hawaii Five-O (Classic) that combines action and suspense with a heartfelt depiction of the challenges faced by those with disabilities. Fans of the show will enjoy the team's determination to protect Joey and solve the case, while those new to the series will appreciate the show's blend of crime drama and character-driven storytelling.