Hawaii Five-O

The Clock Struck Twelve

Season 5, Episode 12, Aired 12/5/72

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When McGarrett arrests a group of vigilante nationalists, hidden bombs at the courthouse threaten to destabilize the islands.

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Kam Fong

Chin Ho Kelly

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James MacArthur

Danny "Danno" Williams

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Jack Lord

Steve McGarrett

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Exciting, nice examples of tense situations, a few problems with the overall story that are a little bothersome.

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By Mac-Ale, Jan 10, 2011 Report Abuse

"Five-O" must look for the potential of a bombing at a courthouse that lacks a good security system and step in when the threat is real.

Pretty nice entry, there is a lot of good tension here, the scenes of Danny diffusing the bombs (with Che Fong out in the truck) are pretty gripping, and MacArthur does a good job with his lines and portraying fatigue. "The Clock Struck Twelve" is also fairly famous among fans of the show for its opening scene, in which McGarrett simply states "boom" at the time that phoney bombs planted by cops would have gone off. The episode is another that gives some play to Hawaiian culture and concerns as well, and the character of Abraham is nicely-written.

There are a few things I think detract from the episode, perhaps the most annoying is the "cause" that "The Seven" are espousing - saving the islands from "freaks and hippies" - it could have been a little more thought-out and serious. Another thing the viewer easily realizes is that all the scenes where "Five-O" is tracking the identity of the bomber are actually not necessary, knowing Abraham's identity would not affect McGarrett's decision to circle the courthouse with a helicopter and stop Abraham's attempt to kill the police who have dismantled his bombs.

But, all-in-all, its a good adventure and different kind of challenge for McGarrett and his team.moreless
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- The official syndication number for this episode is 7205.
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- Samuel: (learning that his partner plans to shoot the police if they defuse the bombs) What about us? You start shooting and the cops are gonna' be all over us! Abraham: What's the matter, bruddah? You want to live forever?
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