“Lele pū nā manu like” – Thanksgiving brings Grover’s parents (guest stars Louis Gossett Jr. and Gladys Knight) and brother Percy, Jr. (Clifton Powel) to Oahu for a visit tainted by sibling rivalry, and Five-0 investigates a thief who is crushed to death by an empty safe, on HAWAII FIVE-0, Friday, Nov. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Episode is written by series star Chi McBride.
(“Lele pū nā manu like” is Hawaiian for “Birds of a Feather…”)
Episode Is Written by Series Star Chi McBride
Louis Gossett Jr. and Gladys Knight Guest Star as Grover’s Parents, Percy and Ella
REGULAR CAST:
| Alex O’Loughlin | (Steve McGarrett) |
| Scott Caan | (Danny “Danno” Williams) |
| Chi McBride | (Lou Grover) |
| Ian Anthony Dale | (Adam Noshimuri) |
| Jorge Garcia | (Jerry Ortega) |
| Meaghan Rath | (Tani Rey) |
| Beulah Koale | (Junior Reigns) |
| Taylor Wily | (Kamekona) |
| Dennis Chun | (Sgt. Duke Lukela) |
| Kimee Balmilero | (Noelani Cunha) |
RECURRING CAST:
| Kekoa Kekumano | (Nahele) |
| Shawn Mokuahi Garnett | (Flippa) |
| Michelle Hurd | (Renee Grover) |
| Chosen Jacobs | (Will Grover) |
| Al Harrington | (Mamo Kahike) |
| Shawn Thomsen | (Pua Kai) |
| Kunal Sharma | (Koa) |
GUEST CAST:
| Clifton Powell | (Percy Lee Grover Jr.) |
| Louis Gossett Jr. | (Percy Grover Sr.) |
| Gladys Knight | (Ella Grover) |
| Janice Morimoto | (Cashier) |
| Eli K.M. Foster | (John Henman) |
| John Lavelle | (Patrick Hale) |
| Adele Chu | (Mrs. Lee) |
| Mike Buck | (Fire Captain) |
| Kevin Keaveney | (Shop Owner) |
WRITTEN BY: Chi McBride
DIRECTED BY: Carlos Bernard
Sorry that it has been rather quiet here on the blog, but time is just getting away from me. Since we have tomorrow off, thanks to reformation day, I will post reviews. Yes, plural. 🙂
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Really love Grover. He is really a favorite of mine. And that really glad that he is on the show. Love McGrover and really that has been missing for the past couple of seasons.
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AND Nahele is also in this one. That is always a win in my book.
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Hm, will there be pips?
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I’m not all excited about this one, cos I dunno about Chi writing it, but I will say I’m psyched to see Louis Gossett and Gladys Knight. That’s pretty damn cool. Is this another Danno free ep?? Please??
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yes, Grace I believe it is…whoop whoop
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I truly hope Chi knows the characters better than some writers on this show. I do love the casting. It should be an interesting episode. I too am thrilled to see Nahele on the show again.
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Im reservedly intrigued – I love the actors they got for Grover’s parents – but I have PTSD from past Grover centric stories where we have to endure long ass soliloquies from Grover.
I think we will be getting the usual thanksgiving football game with the Ohana – which is always fun
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Omg now you got me scared. Yes, Grover eps tend to feature Grover soliloquies. I hate those…
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